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Tried & True Cross-Exam Strategies from the Masters (Recorded)

  • Training

  • 4 Hours
  • September 26, 2024
  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE)
  • ID: 6026619
Mastering the art of cross-examination is essential for any litigator or advocate aiming to achieve success in the courtroom. Successful cross-examination involves not only technical skills such as formulating questions and handling objections but also strategic thinking, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to dynamic situations. By honing these skills, you can significantly enhance your ability to achieve favorable outcomes at trial.

This seminar delves into strategies for effectively challenging the opposing case, clarifying facts and evidence, controlling the narrative, persuading judges and juries, preserving appellate issues, and other critical aspects of cross-examination. The agenda is designed to provide a comprehensive exploration of cross-examination strategies - from foundational principles to advanced techniques - while incorporating practical applications and ethical considerations essential for legal professionals aiming to excel in courtroom advocacy.

Course Content

12:00pm - 12:05pm - Introduction to Panel

Christine M. Martin, Esq.,
Tetzel Law LLC, Boston

12:05pm - 12:20pm - Cross-Examination in General

Christine M. Martin, Esq.,
Tetzel Law LLC, Boston

12:20pm - 1:00pm - Principles of Effective Questioning

Christine M. Martin, Esq.,
Tetzel Law LLC, Boston

Amy Bratskeir, Esq.,
Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP, Boston

Hon. Heidi E. Brieger,
Trial Court/Administrative Office, Boston

David R. Cain, Esq.,
Cain & Geller, Providence

James J. Condon, Jr., Esq.,, West Roxbury

Paul L. Tetzel, Esq.,
Tetzel Law LLC, Boston

1:00pm - 1:30pm - Cross-Exam Strategies: Building Credibility and Trust

Paul L. Tetzel, Esq.,
Tetzel Law LLC, Boston

1:30pm - 1:45pm - Break

1:45pm - 2:15pm - Cross-Exam Strategies: Leveraging Evidence and Practical Applications

David R. Cain, Esq.,
Cain & Geller, Providence

2:15pm - 2:30pm - Cross-Exam Strategies: Demonstration #1

Christine M. Martin, Esq.,
Tetzel Law LLC, Boston

James J. Condon, Jr., Esq.,, West Roxbury

2:30pm - 3:00pm - Control and Direction in Cross-Examination

Amy Bratskeir, Esq.,
Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP, Boston

3:00pm - 3:15pm - Cross-Exam Strategies: Demonstration #2

Amy Bratskeir, Esq.,
Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP, Boston

James J. Condon, Jr., Esq.,, West Roxbury

3:15pm - 3:45pm - Cross-Exam Strategies: A View from the Bench

Hon. Heidi E. Brieger,
Trial Court/Administrative Office, Boston

Speaker(s)

Chair

Christine M. Martin, Esq.,
Tetzel Law LLC, Boston

Faculty

Amy Bratskeir, Esq.,
Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten LLP, Boston

Hon. Heidi E. Brieger,
Trial Court/Administrative Office, Boston

David R. Cain, Esq.,
Cain & Geller, Providence

James J. Condon, Jr., Esq.,
West Roxbury

Paul L. Tetzel, Esq.,
Tetzel Law LLC, Boston