Order two copies of this book: one for yourself and one for your expert witness. It will give experts the confidence they need to be comfortable in court, and give you the skills necessary to emphasize the credibility of your experts. You can avoid pitfalls such as unintentional signals, inappropriate demeanor and appearance, and awkward body language by using Expert Testimony: A Guide for Expert Witnesses and the Lawyers Who Examine Them as your guide. In this newly revised Fourth Edition, Elizabeth Boals and Steve Lubet provide counsel on the development and presentation of expert testimony in the digital age, including discussion of visual aids and electronic discovery; analyze the Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; discuss the ethical rules governing expert retention and testimony; give examples of expert witness examinations and detailed discussion of techniques for coping with lawyer questioning; and provide checklists for quick reference. The collaborative effort of Professors Lubet and Boals has resulted in a new edition worthwhile to both the expert witnesses and the lawyers who examine them.

Would you survive the witness box? Would you appear credible? Would you withstand cross examination? Even if you never expect to be giving evidence, the techniques you learn in Witness Success are valuable in everyday life. This expert text will take you only an hour or two to read. Witness Success: 5 Straight Rules For You To Give Good Evidence In A Court Of Law is written by Court Counsel, a trial lawyer of decades' experience.

Starr & Associates, one of the most successful and respected trial consulting firms in the nation, leads you expertly through the critical steps of witness preparation, including: Introducing the witness to the legal system -- Setting limits on testimony -- Assessing credibility and testimonial capacity -- Arming the witness for cross-examination -- Recognizing attitudinal factors -- Anticipating perceptions of appearance and demeanor. Witness Preparation shows how to prepare any kind of witness, lay or expert, party or hostile. You'll also find detailed coverage of relevant office procedures, how to learn each witness' story, how to prepare the witness for discovery and deposition, plus many practical features including: Color photographs illustrating principles of witness attitude and appearance -- Checklists for both witness and attorney in civil and criminal cases -- Form letters and other sample documents.