Learn how to equip your witnesses with the tools needed to be successful in depositions and at trial.
Success at trial seldom occurs unless your client can provide compelling and credible testimony, first in depositions and then at trial. Many cases are lost before the jury is ever seated because a witness has given damaging testimonials that prove fatal to the case. In other cases, the cause is lost at trial because a key witness fails to connect with a jury. This topic will prepare you to equip your witnesses with the tools needed to be successful in depositions and at trial. Your witnesses will better understand the process, the audience, and the best approaches for communicating with the opposing attorney, the judge, and the jury. These tools are essential in achieving success in discovery, and if necessary, at trial. Great witnesses make for great cases and great lawyers. Join us and revolutionize your witness preparation skills.
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Preparing the Witness for Deposition
- Consider the Audience
- Consider the Setting - the Conference Room
- Knowing the Players - the Opposing Lawyer, the Court Reporter, the Videographer, and You
- Knowing the Rules
- Knowing the Facts - Knowing the Case
- Preparation Sessions
But Trials Are Different
Preparing the Witness for Trial
- Consider the Audience
- Consider the Setting - the Courtroom
- Knowing the Players - the Judge, the Jury, the Opposing Lawyer, and You
- Knowing the Rules
- Understanding the Aesthetics
- Understanding the Appearances
- Understanding the Visuals
- Understanding the Audible
- Understanding the Persuasion
- Prepared to Tell the Truth With Confidence
- Prepared for Cross Examination
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OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on November 20, 2023.
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- AK CLE 1.0
- Alaska attorneys may receive 1.0 hour(s) of continuing legal education for completing this program. Please contact the Alaska Bar Association or go to www.alaskabar.org for details regarding reciprocity with other states.
- AL CLE 1.1
- This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.1 hour(s) credit.
- AR CLE 1.0
- This course has been approved for 1.0 hour(s) of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
- Arizona CLE 1.0
- The Arizona State Bar does not pre-approve or pre-certify MCLE programs. However, records of this program and attendance will be maintained by Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru for auditing purposes. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
- CA MCLE 1.0
- Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.0 CLE hour(s) of participatory credit.
- CT CLE 1.0
- Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. This course has been approved for CLE credit in jurisdictions aside from CT and therefore it automatically meets the content and delivery requirements in Connecticut. Credit is based on a 60 minute credit hour and shall be awarded as follows: 1.0 CLE credit(s).
- GA CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency for 1.0 CLE hour(s).
- HI CLE 1.0
- This program was approved by the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE credit hour(s).
- MO CLE 1.3
- This course qualifies for self-study CLE credit in Missouri.
- ND CLE 1.25
- North Dakota CLE policy does not allow for pre-approval of any self-study courses. This course may qualify for up to 1.25 hour(s) of CLE credit.
- NH MCLE 1.1
- NH MCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru believes this Ondemand course meets the requirement of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may qualify for CLE credit(s). Program Length: 68 Minutes.
- NM CLE 1.1
- This program has been approved by the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.1 hour(s) of credit.
- NV CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE hour(s).
- VT CLE 1.0
- This self-study program has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board of Vermont for 1.0 hour(s) of CLE credit. Please note: Attorneys may only claim 12 credits per compliance period in this format. This course is considered "Non-Moderated Programming without Interactivity".
- NALA 1.13
- This program is applicable for continuing legal assistant education credit. Please check with your accrediting board to see if this course will qualify towards your recertification requirements.
Program Length: 1.13 hour(s).
To earn each credit Lorman offers through the OnDemand learning platform, you need to watch 100% of the program. Also, for certain credits you will need to fulfill additional requirements which will be displayed on the "credits" tab when viewing the course.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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D. Scott Hurley, Esq.
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
- With The Hurley Law Firm, P.C., Knoxville, Tennessee
- 37 years of experience in civil litigation and trial practice
- Has obtained multiple seven-figure verdicts in personal injury, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation cases
- A member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Litigation Counsel of America
- Frequent speaker at seminars involving trial practice, jury selection, opening and closing statements, expert witness strategies, trial strategy, witness preparation, and direct and cross-examination techniques
- Has obtained and preserved on appeal major verdicts against institutional defendants, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- Can be contacted at 865-523-1414 or [email protected]
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