Constructive Cross for Depositions and Trials
Runtime: 3:11:22
Performed by: Roger Dodd, Matthew A. Dodd and Patricia C. Kuendig / Co-produced by Kimberly McCoggle
Methods & Techniques Discussed:(not limited to those listed)
Comparing and Contrasting Cross for Trial and for Depositions
Developing Chapters and Sequence of Chapters
Imagining and Visualizing Cross Chapters Including Word Selection
Prepare, Listen, and Practice
Comparing Different Generations of Cross-Examiners and Male and Female Lawyers
Quoting Bad Language on Cross
Negative Imaging
Teaching at Depositions to Drive Settlements
“I Don’t Know” Witnesses and How to Turn Them to Our Side
How to Build “Lock-In” Chapters
The Difference Between Teaching and Advocating
Documents at Deposition Cross
Cross-Examination of a Medical Expert (Dr. Fromer)
Runtime: 3:33:57
Performed by: Adam Slater
Commentary and analysis of Adam Slater’s cross-examination by Roger Dodd.
Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Constructive Cross of Doctor in Pain Sequences and Medical Malpractice
Sequence of Cross, Especially the Starting and Ending of the Cross-Examination
Use of Writing Report or Deposition, and Factors to Consider
Preferable Speeds of Cross
Inferences Ask or Permit the Jury to Use Their Judgement
Significance of Page and Line Number
“What Not Done” Chapters and How to Make Them Bigger
When Experts Use Conclusions
How to Give a Closing Argument in Cross-Examination
Advanced Cross Examination: Remote/Zoom Cross (Episode 2 of 4)
Featuring: Chuck Rathburn
Episode 2: Emphasis on CAMERA CROSS, Featuring Constructive Cross-Examination in both Depositions and Trial
Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Verbal Requests for Admissions on Cross-Examination at Depositions
Listening in Cross-Examination
Storytelling
Neuroscience
Word Selection
Making Their Expert Our Expert
Chapters in Depositions and in Zoom Depositions
Chapters Based on Feelings