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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

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Cross-Examination in Medical Malpractice Case

Runtime: 3:32:01

Performed by: Roger Dodd & Lloyd Bell
With commentary and analysis of Lloyd Bell’s cross-examination.

Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)

  • Calling Opposing Party’s Witnesses for Cross-Examination

  • Calling Opposing Party’s Witness for Constructive Cross-Examination

  • Delivering Testimony in the Form of Chapters and Chapter Bundles

  • Using Demonstrative Evidence in Cross-Examination

  • Performing Serial Impeachments

  • Making Impeachments More Memorable

  • Listening for Spontaneous Loop Opportunities and Recency to Close a Cross-Examination

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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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Advanced Cross Examination: Remote/Zoom Cross (Episode 1 of 4)

Performed by: Roger J. Dodd

Episode 1: Emphasis on Remote (Zoom) Cross featuring Spontaneous Loops and 20 Ways to Keep Control of a Witness

Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)

  • One Complete Integrated Trial System

  • Keep Quality, but Save Time in Preparation

  • Controlling Ourselves – Reduce Our Fear and Anxiety

  • The Skill of Listening in Cross-Examination

  • Loops

  • Double Loops  - Works on Expert Cross-Examination

  • Spontaneous Loops

  • Control Techniques in Zoom Applications

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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

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