Mastering Witness Examination: Strategies for Skillful Preparation and Effective Cross-Examination
Master the art of handling challenging witnesses in both jury and nonjury trials. Explore effective tactics for managing your own witnesses and those presented by opposing counsel. Gain insights into integrating witnesses into your case strategy and learn best practices for expert witness preparation and examination. Additionally, discover how to interpret vital nonverbal signals in the courtroom, and review key ethical principles that will shape your approach to witness examination. Elevate your legal skills and strategy with this comprehensive guide.
Attorney at Law, Board Certified in Civil Trial and Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization; LawPay’s Director of Education, Ethics, and State Compliance.
Claude E. Ducloux is an attorney licensed in Texas, Colorado, and California who speaks nationally on legal ethics, law office management, and trial-related topics. In 2011, he won the highest statewide award from the State Bar of Texas for lifetime contribution to CLE and has been invited to speak in more than 500 programs since January 1, 2016. Claude has served as course director and creator of numerous CLE institutes and advanced courses.
Mr. Ducloux has a long legacy of bar service, including being President of the Austin Bar Association, and serving as Chair of almost every major bar-related entity, as well as the Texas Bar Foundation. He is a board-certified civil trial and appellate attorney in Texas.