Principles of Cross-Examination in Federal Court: Testimony from the Masters

Topics discussed will include:

• Cross examining the witness who has extreme bias
• Cross examining the witness with no apparent bias
• Cross examining the expert witness
• Cross examining the summary witness or witnesses about the result of computer analysis
• Cross examining the witness on prior inconsistent statements
• Prior convictions and prior conduct involving fraud or dishonesty
• Utilizing Demonstrative Evidence on cross-examination
• Anticipating re-direct examination: the danger of opening the door
• Preparing the witness for cross-examination
• Using the deposition to set up trial cross-examination