a practical guide for lawyers and their clients Small, Daniel I. creator text bibliography ilu Chicago, Ill American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section c2004 2004 2nd ed. monographic eng

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xv, 183 p. 23 cm. 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.) 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. Daniel I. Small. Accompanying computer disk contains appendices A-E from the text in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats. Includes bibliographical references and index. System requirements for accompanying disk: computer with CD-ROM drive; and Adobe Acrobat, or Microsoft Word or compatible word processing software. Examination of witnesses United States Trial practice United States KF 8950 .S63 2004 347.73/75 1590313798 (pbk.) 9781590313794 (pbk.) 2004015944 PUCPR 041005 20200829062646.0 297467