Professor Tirella provides a basic overview of expert witness testimony and the importance of choosing the right expert.
General Considerations with Expert Witnesses – David Tirella
Professor Tirella explains the general considerations to be aware of when choosing a top-quality expert witness.
Closing Arguments – Terry MacCarthy
Terry MacCarthy explains the importance of Closing Arguments and their relationship to other parts of the trial.
Cross Examination Tips!
Closing Argument Tips
Molly Goodwill demonstrates Trial Advocacy Closing Argument tips:
Irving Younger’s 10 Commandments of Cross Examination
Direct Examination Tips!
Direct Examination of a Police Detective – Criminal Case
Opening Statements – Terry MacCarthy
Terry MacCarthy explains important things to do when conducting an Opening Statement and those things to avoid doing. He also provides tips on exactly how to avoid those things while still getting your point across.
The Art of the Story – Judge Habas and John Mooy
The Honorable Christina Habas and John Mooy explain how to present your case in an understandable and memorable way.
Opening Statement Tips!
More Opening Statement Tips
Courtney Olivier demonstrates Trial Advocacy Opening Statement tips:
Plaintiff Opening Statement – Civil Case – Product Liability
Defense Opening Statement – Civil Case – Product Liability
Plaintiff Opening Statement – Civil Case – Negligence
Defense Closing Argument – Civil Case – Negligence
Defense Opening Statement – Civil Case – Negligence
Adverse Witness Direct Examination – Civil Case – Negligence
Tips for Introducing Evidence!
Control & Direct Examination – Chris Biggs, Esq.
Chris Biggs explains various techniques to exercising control of a witness during a Direct Examination while avoiding the use of leading questions.