The primary reason lawyers are more adept in opening and closing statement is that they are able to use the most persuasive technique knownthey are allowed to tell a story. This new book shows you how to tell a story in cross- examination, too, even when you are faced with a hostile witness. Learn how to manage and effectively minimize the witness's involvement, without appearing controlling, extracting and insulting. Discover how to use effective short statements and make the witness affirm everything you say.
Filled with illustrative cross-examinations from actual cases, MacCarthy on Cross-Examination is your key to employing these proven techniques in your own practice. Using the three themes that run throughout the booklooking good, telling a story, and using short statementsyou can take control of your cross-examinations and achieve the results you desire.
The primary reason lawyers are more adept in opening and closing statement is that they are able to use the most persuasive technique knownthey are allowed to tell a story. This new book shows you how to tell a story in cross- examination, too, even when you are faced with a hostile witness. Learn how to manage and effectively minimize the witness's involvement, without appearing controlling, extracting and insulting. Discover how to use effective short statements and make the witness affirm everything you say.
Filled with illustrative cross-examinations from actual cases, MacCarthy on Cross-Examination is your key to employing these proven techniques in your own practice. Using the three themes that run throughout the booklooking good, telling a story, and using short statementsyou can take control of your cross-examinations and achieve the results you desire.
MacCarthy on Cross-Examination
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781590318867 |
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Publisher: | American Bar Association |
Publication date: | 11/30/2007 |
Edition description: | New Edition |
Pages: | 236 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) |