Cross-Examination Blog

The Cross-Examination Blog focuses on trial advocacy, particularly the techniques and strategies involved in cross-examination and related courtroom practices. It publishes content aimed at legal professionals, including detailed discussions on trial preparation, witness examination, and closing arguments. The blog features interviews with experienced prosecutors and educators, practical advice on trial tactics, and analyses of historical and contemporary legal cases. It also explores the use of exhibits and storytelling in trials, emphasizing effective communication with juries. The content serves as a resource for attorneys seeking to improve their advocacy skills and understanding of courtroom dynamics.

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At Seattle University Law School I teach an online course entitled “Visual Litigation and Today’s Technology”. Cross-examination visuals are featured because they can be extremely powerful weapons for cross-examination. They can be used to gain concessions either supporting your…

A checklist can be a survival guide.  Checklists are critical to pretrial and trial work. To illustrate the importance of checklists, Dr. Atul Gawande tells the true story of an October 30, 1935 airplane flight competition that the U.S. Army

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