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
Cross-Examination of a Medical Expert (Dr. Amos)
Runtime: 3:16:45
Performed by: Roger Dodd & Sean Claggett
With commentary and analysis of Sean Claggett’s cross-examination.
Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Cross of Opposing Doctor Expert
Expert Impeachments from Websites
Cross of the Expert “I Don’t Know” Witness
Spontaneous Loops of the “I Don’t Know” Expert Witness
Linguistics
Listening for Spontaneous Loop Opportunities
Examples of “Don’t Start” Questions
Constructive Cross-Examination
Conclusions and Losing Control
How Experts Hide Behind Conclusions
“Why?” Questions Inviting Danger
Demeanor of Cross-Examination
Cross of Expert Who Tries to Use Ethics Justifications
“What Not Done” Chapters
Cross-Examination of an Orthopedist: Dr. Clement Jones (Episode 1 of 2)
Runtime: 3:56:23
Performed by: Brian Panish & Spencer Lucas
With commentary and analysis of Brian Panish’s cross-examination.
Episode 1—Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Bus Reconstructionist and Bio-Mechanical Expert
Bias, Interest, and Motive
Cross-Examination of Failure to Produce
Expert Fees and Discount
Use of Deposition for Impeachment
Opening Sequence of Cross on Expert
Common Spontaneous Loops for Experts
Cross of Expert CV
Access to Witness’s Notes While on the Stand Testifying
How Volume of Cross-Examiner’s Voice Impacts Dramatic Moments
Cross-Examination of an Orthopedist: Dr. Clement Jones (Episode 2 of 2)
Runtime: 3:56:23
Performed by: Brian Panish & Spencer Lucas
With commentary and analysis of Brian Panish’s cross-examination.
Episode 2—Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Primacy and Recency
Reversal
Using Witness’s Titles
Relying on the Three Rules
Confronting Witness with Retractions
Confronting Witnesses with Lies and Intentions
Overcoming Obstructive Objections
Examples of Ways to Control an Evasive Expert Witness
The Effective Use of Constructive Cross
Advanced Cross-Examination: Emphasis on Cross-Examinations in 3 Venues—featuring Cross at Trial, at Depositions, and at Remote Depositions (Episode 4 of 6)
Performed by: Roger J. Dodd
Episode 4—Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Experts
Deposition ‘Chapters’
Page Preparation for Cross
Advanced Cross-Examination: Emphasis on Cross-Examinations in 3 Venues—featuring Cross at Trial, at Depositions, and at Remote Depositions (Episode 6 of 6)
Performed by: Roger J. Dodd
Episode 6—Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Trilogies
Answering “Yes”
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