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 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