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Constructive Cross-Examination Techniques: Make Their Witness Work for You

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1 hours 28 minutes
Howard Lotven
With Howard L. Lotven from Howard L. Lotven P.C.
Recorded April 19, 2024
Product ID 98470

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Overview

Real-World Tips and Questioning Strategies

It is often more strategic to elicit favorable admissions from a witness during cross-examination than it is to attack that witness's credibility. Yet few trial lawyers have truly mastered the art of constructive cross-examination. This guide will show you how to successfully execute a successful cross-examination by getting the opposing party's witness to work for you. Learn how to build trust, take control, and frame your questions to elicit favorable facts from the hostile witness. Add to your cross-examination arsenal - register today!

  • Frame your questions and words to guide testimony with precision.
  • Discover how to build trust and rapport with hostile witnesses.
  • Reveal how to draw out favorable admissions from difficult witnesses.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Planning and Preparation Tips
  2. Strategically Constructing Questions and Words
  3. Building Trust and Rapport With the Witness
  4. Questioning Strategies: How to Elicit Specific and Favorable Responses
  5. Controlling the Witness
  6. Extracting Concessions From Difficult Witnesses
  7. Techniques for Cross-Examining Experts

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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 Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 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
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
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  1. Constructive Cross-Examination Techniques: Make Their Witness Work for You

    1. Planning and Preparation Tips
    2. Strategically Constructing Questions and Words
    3. Building Trust and Rapport With the Witness
    4. Questioning Strategies: How to Elicit Specific and Favorable Responses
    5. Controlling the Witness
    6. Extracting Concessions From Difficult Witnesses
    7. Techniques for Cross-Examining Experts

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Howard L Lotven
Howard L.
Lotven
Howard L. Lotven P.C.
Speaker bio
Howard L Lotven

Howard L. Lotven

Howard L. Lotven P.C.
Howard Lotven

is a sole practitioner with the law office of Howard L. Lotven P.C. He primarily represents clients in criminal/municipal courts and traffic courts. Mr. Lotven has been either a prosecutor or a defense attorney in more than 10,000 cases. He also represents clients in family law matters, including divorce, paternity, modification of child support, custody and visitation. Mr. Lotven's professional associations and memberships include, Volunteer Attorney Project, The Missouri Bar's General Practice Committee, Municipal Court Prosecutors Association of Western Missouri, Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association, and Association of Women Lawyers. He is admitted to practice in Missouri and before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri and U.S. Federal Court. Mr. Lotven earned his B.A. degree, with honors, from Drake University; and his J.D. degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.

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