Witness Preparation

Starr Litigation Services, Inc., 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 documentsV. Hale Starr and Paul D. Beechen is the author of 'Witness Preparation', published 1998 under ISBN 9780735571655 and ISBN 0735571651.