Description
Understand how to introduce and effectively use evidence in depositions, trials, and motion practice.Whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants, the key to success at depositions, motion practice, or trial is the effective use of evidence and witnesses. Ineffective presentation of witnesses and demonstrative evidence in depositions and trials are all too common, yet at the same time, easily avoided with proper planning and use of trial lawyer skills. This course provides practical tips and tactics to use with witnesses and to introduce testimony and demonstrative evidence in depositions, trials, and motion practice. This material will explain and detail specific methods of the best ways to introduce evidence and highlight pitfalls to avoid when presenting witnesses and evidence.
Date: 2022-05-24 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Overall Issues to Consider and Evaluate for Witnesses and Documentary Evidence
• Relevance
• Admissibility
• Competency
• Lay Witness
• Expert Witness/Basis for Expert Opinions
• Hearsay
Use of Depositions at Trial
• Common Requirements
• Impeachment/Refreshing Recollection
• Use Against Adverse Party
• Unavailability of Deponent
• Proof Depositions/Offer of Proof
How to Effectively Introduce and Use Evidence With Lay and Expert Witnesses
• Preparing Witnesses
• Presentation of Evidence: Organizing Trial Exhibits and Using Charts, Illustrations, Pictures, and PowerPoints
• Use of Experts at Trial
Direct and Cross-Examination
• Tying to Theme of the Case and Summary Judgment Motions
• Direct Examination
• Cross-Examination
• Use of PowerPoint
Methods to Admit or Exclude Evidence
• Stipulation and Joint Exhibits
• Motions in Limine
• Objections
• Witnesses
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,NALA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
David Randolph Smith-David Randolph Smith & Associates
