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Advanced Questioning Techniques: Seasoned Trial Attorneys Share Their Secrets

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New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
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Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
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Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 55 minutes
David Potteiger
Grace Casas
Spencer West
James Susag
With David M. Potteiger from Walcheske & Luzi, LLC + 3 others
Recorded December 19, 2024
Product ID 99423

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Overview

Uncover New Techniques for Jury Selection, Cross-Examination, and More

How do you get potential jurors to admit to biases they're ashamed of or that they may not even realize they possess? How do you stay in control and steer the conversation when the witness you're cross-examining is an expert? In this program, a panel of seasoned trial lawyers will share their hard-won strategies for those moments of trial that can make or break the case. Weave new insights and tactics into your questioning strategies to get the responses you seek - register today!

  • Use questions to flush out implicit biases that can have an impact on jurors' decision-making.
  • Make their witness work for you by using carefully-selected questions and words to elicit concessions.
  • Hear techniques the pros use to effectively cross-examine experts.
  • Uncover creative techniques for dealing with witnesses who are combative, unresponsive, forgetful, or evasive.
  • Find workarounds to common evidence hurdles so you can keep your momentum going in the heat of trial.
  • Build your awareness of mistakes that many trial lawyers don't realize they're making.

This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Robert J. Kasieta.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Voir Dire Questioning Techniques: Flushing Out Conscious and Unconscious Biases
  2. Constructive Cross-Examination and Word Selection Strategies: Using Their Witness to Build Your Case
  3. Key Techniques for Neutralizing the Adverse Expert Witness
  4. Cross-Examining the Difficult Witness: 6 Control Tactics That Work
  5. Creative Tips for Heading Off Objections During Evidence Introduction and Witness Examination
  6. The Top 5 Questioning Mistakes Even Veteran Trial Attorneys Make
  7. Legal Ethics

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Product ID 99423

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Voir Dire Questioning Techniques: Flushing Out Conscious and Unconscious Biases

  2. Constructive Cross-Examination and Word Selection Strategies: Using Their Witness to Build Your Case

  3. Key Techniques for Neutralizing the Adverse Expert Witness

  4. Cross-Examining the Difficult Witness: 6 Control Tactics That Work

  5. Creative Tips for Heading Off Objections During Evidence Introduction and Witness Examination

  6. The Top 5 Questioning Mistakes Even Veteran Trial Attorneys Make

  7. Legal Ethics

    1. Preparing vs. Improperly Coaching Witnesses
    2. Advocacy vs. Misrepresentation: Applying ABA Model Rules
    3. When Aggressive Litigation Tactics Cross the Ethical Line
    4. Juror Investigation and Communication
    5. Competence and Diligence
    6. Avoiding Jury Tampering
    7. Legal Ethics of Social Media and Data Mining

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

David M Potteiger
David M.
Potteiger
Walcheske & Luzi, LLC
Grace M Casas
Grace M.
Casas
Grace Casas Attorney and Counselor at Law
Spencer D West
Spencer D.
West
Mitchell & West, LLC
James M Susag
James M.
Susag
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.
Speaker bio
David M Potteiger

David M. Potteiger

Walcheske & Luzi, LLC
David Potteiger

is a partner in the law firm of Walcheske & Luzi, LLC. Practicing since 2007, Mr. Potteiger has built his reputation as an impassioned and zealous advocate, which he displays in both his trial and appellate practice. He is a frequent author and speaker on litigation topics. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and his J.D. degree from Golden Gate University School of Law.

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Grace M Casas

Grace M. Casas

Grace Casas Attorney and Counselor at Law
Grace Casas

practices in the areas criminal law, family law, wills and small estate probate, small civil claims, and traffic infractions. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Miami and her J.D. degree from the University of Florida. Ms. Casas is also a board and general member of the Kidside Charity.

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Spencer D West

Spencer D. West

Mitchell & West, LLC
Spencer West

is an equity partner, shareholder and co-founder of the law firm of Mitchell & West, LLC. He specializes in the area of family law. Mr. West is admitted to The Florida Bar and Massachusetts Bar Association; where he actively represents clients in an array of cases including divorces, custody, child support, relocation, modification, paternity and domestic violence disputes. In addition, he is permitted to practice before Florida federal courts and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. West has assisted many professional clients, including but not limited to doctors, lawyers, accountants and retired professional athletes with their high asset divorces and other disputes; as well as with drafting custom pre- and post-nuptial agreements. He is sought out by clients and other lawyers for his extensive expertise and dedication to fighting for his clients. Mr. West is an aggressive litigator who devotes himself to achieving the best results for his individual clients, while maintaining the highest ethical standards of professionalism. He earned his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University in Boston and his J.D. degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston.

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James M Susag

James M. Susag

Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.
James Susag

is a seasoned trial attorney with a focus on franchise and dealer disputes, real estate, and complex commercial matters. He has been the lead attorney in over 100 trials and arbitrations in state and federal courts across the country, and in domestic and international arbitration forums. Mr. Susag has the unique perspective of a trial lawyer who has also managed complex litigation and developed strategic legal plans as in-house counsel. Clients appreciate his boardroom-to-courtroom experience in crafting resolutions for their business disputes. Mr. Susag is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Minnesota, Washington and Wisconsin; as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh, Fourth and Eighth circuits. He earned his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas; and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law.

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