Three Keys to Persuasive Direct Examination
Apr 10, 2011
THREE KEYS TO PERSUASIVE DIRECT EXAMINATION[1]
Roy
L. Comer, Esq.
1. ASK NON-LEADING QUESTIONS
Evidence Code Section 764: "A 'leading question' is a question that suggests to the witness the answe...
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Three Goals for Successful Voir Dire
Apr 10, 2011
THREE GOALS OF SUCCESSFUL VOIR DIRE[1]
Roy L. Comer, Esq.
1. ASK OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS
The primary purpose of voir dire is to select a fair and impartial
jury. Code of Civil Procedure Section 222. ...
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Four Keys to a Successful Closing Argument
Apr 10, 2011
FOUR KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL CLOSING ARGUMENT[1]
Roy
L. Comer, Esq.
1. ARM THE JURORS WITH LAW AND FACTS
Some people say that the jurors have already made up
their minds by the time closing argument...
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Five Methods of Cross Examination: CLIPS
Apr 10, 2011
FIVE METHODS OF CROSS-EXAMINATION: CLIPS[1]
Roy L. Comer, Esq.
Every witness can be
cross-examined on one or more of the following areas:
Credibility,
Lack of knowledge,
Implausible statements,
...
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Three Myths of Cross Examination
Apr 10, 2011
THREE MYTHS OF CROSS EXAMINATION[1]
Roy
L. Comer, Esq.
1. YOU WILL ANNIHILATE YOUR OPPONENT
Hollywood and television have seduced us into
believing well be able to demolish witnesses on the stand...
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Credibility Builders for Lawyers
Apr 10, 2011
Credibility Builders For Lawyers
Roy L. Comer, Esq.
POSTURE
1. Maintain
direct eye contact with your witness, during both the question-asking and the
answer. The only exception is (perhaps) during cro...
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Credibility Builders for Lawyers
Apr 10, 2011
Credibility Builders For Lawyers
Roy L. Comer, Esq.
POSTURE
1. Maintain
direct eye contact with your witness, during both the question-asking and the
answer. The only exception is (perhaps) durin...
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Six Qualities of Great Trial Lawyers
Apr 10, 2011
SIX QUALITIES OF GREAT TRIAL LAWYERS[1]
Roy
L. Comer, Esq.
1. YOUR OWN STYLE
You are unique. Theres no one exactly like you. You
have, through time and experience, developed your own particular succes...
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How to Prepare for Your Defense Medical Examination (Part Two)
Aug 12, 2009
Remember Why You're There Remember that the defendant’s insurance company has hired this doctor to examine you. If your case is not settled, this doctor will be testifying against you. Therefore, be ...
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How to Prepare for Your Defense Medical Examination (Part One)
Aug 12, 2009
Your Lawyer's Response Your lawyer has probably sent a formal response to the defendant’s demand and California law governs the examination. You are required to cooperate in the examination, but you ...
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