Preparing witnesses a practical guide for lawyers and their clients
Daniel I. Small.
- 2nd ed.
- Chicago, Ill. American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section c2004.
- xv, 183 p. 23 cm. 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.)
Accompanying computer disk contains appendices A-E from the text in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Lawyer and witness -- Preparing ourselves -- Why preparation matters -- What preparation means -- Basic principles to being a witness -- Rule 1, take your time -- Rule 2, always remember you are making a record -- Rule 3, tell the truth -- Rule 4, be relentlessly polite -- Rule 5, don't answer a question you don't understand -- Rule 6, if you don't remember, say so -- Rule 7, don't guess -- Rule 8, keep it simple -- Rule 9, be careful with documents and prior statements -- Rule 10, use your counsel -- Making an impact -- Adapting to the situation -- The party witness -- The expert witness -- The physician as witness -- The criminal defendant -- The ethics of witness preparation.
System requirements for accompanying disk: computer with CD-ROM drive; and Adobe Acrobat, or Microsoft Word or compatible word processing software.
1590313798 (pbk.) 9781590313794 (pbk.)
2004015944
Examination of witnesses--United States. Trial practice--United States.