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Direct Examination Strategies: Making Your Client or Witness Shine

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Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
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Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
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Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
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Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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1 hours 28 minutes
Kevin Knight
With Kevin Knight from DSK Law
Recorded February 06, 2024
Product ID 98083

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Overview

Tell a Powerful Story and Maximize Client and Witness Credibility

In direct examination all eyes will be on the witness - so make sure they shine! This program will show you how to ask the right questions in the right way, guide testimony with precision without taking over the limelight, and more. Master the art of direct examination with these real-world insights and strategies - register today!

  • Find out how carefully-constructed questions and word selection can make a world of difference.
  • Learn how to give up control and give the spotlight to your client or witness, yet steer the conversation to where it needs to go.
  • Anticipate and prevent opposing counsel's objections from interrupting the flow of direct examination.
  • Address case weaknesses before opposing counsel can call them out on cross-examination.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Ask the Right Questions and Phrase Them Strategically
  2. Mind Your Language and Body Language
  3. How to Relinquish Control Yet Guide the Witness
  4. Effectively Using Visuals and Visual Language
  5. Avoiding and Combating Objections
  6. Addressing Weaknesses Before Opposing Counsel Can Do So on Cross
  7. Expert Witness Qualification and Direct Examination Techniques
  8. Tips for Dealing With Children and Other Special Witnesses
  9. The Don'ts of Direct Examination
  10. Are Your Re-Direct Questions Ready to Go?

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Product ID 98083

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Direct Examination Strategies: Making Your Client or Witness Shine

    1. Ask the Right Questions and Phrase Them Strategically
    2. Mind Your Language and Body Language
    3. How to Relinquish Control Yet Guide the Witness
    4. Effectively Using Visuals and Visual Language
    5. Avoiding and Combating Objections
    6. Addressing Weaknesses Before Opposing Counsel Can Do So on Cross
    7. Expert Witness Qualification and Direct Examination Techniques
    8. Tips for Dealing With Children and Other Special Witnesses
    9. The Don'ts of Direct Examination
    10. Are Your Re-Direct Questions Ready to Go?

Who Should Attend

This program is designed or attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Kevin Knight
Kevin
Knight
DSK Law
Speaker bio
Kevin Knight

Kevin Knight

DSK Law
Kevin Knight

is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.

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