In both jury and nonjury trials, dealing with difficult witnesses is a crucial skill for attorneys. This session will explore the best tactics for handling your own witnesses, as well as opposing counsel's. We'll step back to examine how witnesses fit into your overall case strategy, and then outline best practices to master the art of witness prep and examination. We'll also explain how to tune in to important nonverbal signals in the courtroom, and we'll review some key ethical principles to guide your witness examination tactics.
This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Alaska, including 1.0 hour General credit, which may include up to .50 hour Ethics.
There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hours General credit, which includes .50 hours Ethics.
There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics.
This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Connecticut, including 1.0 hour General credit, which may include up to .50 hour Ethics.
This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Hawaii, including 1.0 hour General credit, which may include up to .50 hour Ethics, according to the Approved Jurisdiction Policy of Hawaii.
Certificate to show completion only. MCLE is not required in Maryland.
There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics.
There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.
This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of New Hampshire, including 1.0 hours General credit, which may include up to .50 hours Ethics.
This activity may qualify for up to 1.2 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of New York, of which 1.2 hours is General credit, which includes .60 hours Ethics, according to the Approved Jurisdiction Policy of New York.
Certificate of Completion only: 1.0 hours training completed. Sponsor has not sought accreditation.
There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is Ethics credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.
There is 1.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hours is General credit, which includes .50 hours Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.
There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is for General credit, which includes .50 for Ethics.
This activity may qualify for up to 1.2 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Rhode Island, including 1.2 hours General credit, which may include up to .60 hours Ethics.
There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.
There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which .50 hour is General credit and .50 hour is Ethics credit.
There are 1.2 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hours are General credit.
There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics.
| PPT Slides_WitExam_July2022 (1.3 MB) | 53 Pages | Available after Registration |
| Witness Prep Checklist (21.5 KB) | 3 Pages | Available after Registration |
| Trial Exhibit Action Chart (15.9 KB) | 1 Pages | Available after Registration |
| PPT Outline_WitExam_July2022 (247.3 KB) | 9 Pages | Available after Registration |
| Presenter Bio (86.4 KB) | 1 Pages | Available after Registration |
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.