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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

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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

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