Having learned the lessons from the prior programs, you are ready to try the civil case.  This video program includes an employment discrimination case file.  You can practice with this file either before viewing the program or with each segment.  You will want to review the case file before viewing the video.

Click below description to view an excerpt from:  Trying Cases to Win, Trying the Civil Case that discusses the order of witnesses.

Key Points Covered:

• Strategies for both the plaintiff and the defendant
• Delivering the opening for the plaintiff and the defense
• How to select the most effective order of witnesses
• Calling the adverse witness
• Rehabilitating your witness after cross-examination
• Cross-examination of the party plaintiff

Detailed Course Outline

DISK 1

"Facts" are what the jury will believe
Mental direct and cross-examination of witness to determine facts
Organization is as persuasive as content
Examining the facts of the 'Paine' Case
Analyzing the facts for both sides in 'Paine'
The plaintiff's strongest fact
Pathos, the emotional appeal of the plaintiff's case
Constructing the opening statement for the plaintiff
Demonstration of the opening statement for the plaintiff
Analyzing the case for the defendant
The defendant's strongest fact
Demonstration of the opening for the defense

DISK 2

Order of witnesses

Calling the adverse witness

Demonstration of examination of adverse witness

Using probability to cross-examine

Turning evasive answers against adverse witnesses

Demonstration of rehabilitation of witness

Never answer when speaking second

Keep to you own best organization

Direct examination of plaintiff

Leading the witness with out leading questions

Argue through the witness not the jury on direct examination

Demonstration of cross-examination of plaintiff

Summary and review

Viewing Time: 3.5 hours