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Litigation

Feb. 8, 2002

Attorneys: Shape Up Your Direct Examination

Dicta Column - By Tim Hallahan - The direct examination of your witnesses is usually the most crucial part of your case. Jurors pay a lot of attention to the main witnesses' presentation of facts and evidence. So your main job is to elicit your best facts in a way that is memorable and clear.

        Dicta Column
        
        By Tim Hallahan
        
        The direct examination of your witnesses is usually the most crucial part of your case. Jurors pay a lot of attention to the main witnesses' presentation of facts ...

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