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 an Investigating Officer
Runtime: 3:16:01
Performed by: Joseph Low
With commentary and analysis by Roger Dodd
Methods & Techniques Discussed:(not limited to those listed)
Cross-Examination of an Investigating Officer
Bifurcated trial for Liability and for Damages
Cross reacting to the Demeanor of Witness
Chapters on Body Language
Explaining ‘Why’ to the Jury Without Using the ‘Why?’-Phrased Question
Singling Out Jurors for Specific Chapters
Avoiding Emotional Over-Selling
How to Avoid Tone of Questions That Evoke Fear or Judgment in Jurors
Low-Tech Demonstratives
Pretrial Drafts
Credibility Cross
Reflecting the Judge’s Degree of Care
Grey Areas: Whether and When to Do It
Asking Questions the Jury Wants to Ask
Preparation of Cross
Cross of Suppression of Information
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 in Trucking Cases
Runtime: 3:12:30
Performed by: Roger Dodd & Joe Fried
Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Integrating the Specific Narrative Into Major Cross-Examinations at Depositions and Trial
Narrowing the Focus Within the Narrative
Examples of Fatigued Drivers, Extreme Caution, Scanning While Driving, and Attitude While Driving
Making Adverse Witnesses Want to Like You on Cross
Measuring Tone, Conversation, and Personalization
Having a Plan
Sudden Emergencies
Knowing When to Hold Back Techniques From Deposition
Sequencing
Goals at Deposition
Objections at Depositions
Managing Fear While on Cross
Advanced Cross-Examination: Emphasis on Cross-Examinations in 3 Venues—featuring Cross at Trial, at Depositions, and at Remote Depositions (Episode 3 of 6)
Performed by: Roger J. Dodd
Episode 3—Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
‘Chapters’ II
‘Chapters’ Nuances
‘Chapters’ Relationship to Opening Statements
Advanced Cross-Examination: Emphasis on Cross-Examinations in 3 Venues—featuring Cross at Trial, at Depositions, and at Remote Depositions (Episode 5 of 6)
Performed by: Roger J. Dodd
Episode 5—Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Bait
Sequences at Depositions
Sequences at Trial
Breaks at Depositions
Transitions
Risk / Benefit
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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