Direct examination is the heart of the trial. It is also your greatest challenge. You must avoid leading questions used in cross-examination, and ask open-ended questions, meaning that unlike other ...

Cross-examination is like a chain saw. In the hands of the careless advocate, it can dismember your own client’s case with a single mistake. For the prepared trial lawyer, cross-examination offers the ...

Direct examination is an overlooked art within trial practice. Preparation should be just as thorough as any other part of the trial. Attorneys must first determine the areas needed to make a prima ...

New research from Australia suggests that child witness testimony is less accurate after cross-examination. New research suggests that child witness testimony is less accurate after cross-examination.

Direct and Cross Examination in Divorce Proceedings Alan Feigenbaum discusses the recent decision, T.I. v. R.I., where Justice Jeffrey Sunshine “provides a stellar educational tool in terms of ...