Voir Dire, Direct, and Cross-Examination Strategies to Elevate Your Litigation Practice

Scott Mager
Scott Mager | Mager Paruas, LLC

Scott Mager, an “av” rated trial/appellate attorney who is a certified nonbinding arbitrator and has participated in nonbinding arbitrations, as well as produced written materials utilized by judges for nonbinding arbitration.

On-Demand: October 30, 2024

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Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

In this course learn how to refine your persuasion and advocacy skills to effectively connect with witnesses and jurors. This course covers the art of integrating storytelling and thematic development into direct examination, cross-examination, opening statements, and closing arguments. You'll also discover strategies for voir dire, including how to get potential jurors to reveal hidden biases, and develop tailored direct examination approaches for different types of witnesses. Additionally, explore five essential questioning techniques for cross-examination and clever deposition questions and tactics from experienced litigators. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills to adapt your style and strategies to any witness, maximizing your chances of success in the courtroom.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Adapting Your Style and Strategies to the Witness in Question
  • Voir Dire and Direct Examination Strategies
  • Cross-Examination Strategies and Techniques

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Scott Mager_FedBarScott Mager | Mager Paruas, LLC

Scott Mager, an “av” rated trial/appellate attorney who is a certified nonbinding arbitrator and has participated in nonbinding arbitrations, as well as produced written materials utilized by judges for nonbinding arbitration. He has handled numerous plaintiff and defense cases, won numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts, secured defense verdicts, and handled hundreds of appeals. Among other awards, he was honored with the National Litigator of the Year award.

Mr. Mager has hundreds of articles, case summaries and presentations to his credit. He has consulted with numerous law firms over his career, and even invented a software that was utilized by thousands of lawyers. Perhaps most significant, Mr. Mager is a wonderful human being that has made a difference in the life of so many.

Agenda

I. Adapting Your Style and Strategies to the Witness in Question | 1:00pm – 1:30pm

  • Persuasion and Advocacy
    • Learn how to integrate storytelling and thematic development into direct examination, crossexamination, opening statements, and closing arguments

II. Voir Dire and Direct Examination Strategies| 1:30pm – 2:00pm

  • Voir Dire: How Seasoned Trial Attorneys Question Potential Jurors
    • Get potential jurors to reveal biases they are hesitant to admit
  • Direct Examination Strategies for Killer Testimony
    • Tailor your style and strategies to the “type” of witness you’re questioning

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

III. Cross-Examination Strategies and Techniques | 2:10pm – 3:10pm

  • 5 Questioning Techniques That Should be in Every Litigator’s Arsenal
    • Review the top 5 questioning techniques that no litigator should do without
  • Clever Deposition Questions and Tactics
    • Creative deposition questioning with tips and tactics from the pros
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