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Winning Trial Techniques: Cross Examinations

SKU: TRN2300

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Effectively cross-examining an expert witness can mean the difference between simply surviving a case and seizing control of the narrative. This CLE course is designed to equip attorneys with a powerful, adaptable framework for dissecting expert testimony, exposing weaknesses, and reinforcing their own case strategy.

Participants will gain practical tools for structuring an incisive cross-examination, identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in expert opinions, and avoiding common mistakes that can undermine their effectiveness. Through real-world examples and proven techniques, this course will help attorneys sharpen their skills and build confidence in handling expert witnesses across various disciplines.

Key topics covered include:

Goals of Cross-Examination: Understanding what a successful cross-examination looks like and how to align questioning with case objectives.
Techniques of Cross-Examination: Proven strategies to control the witness, limit damaging testimony, and maximize the impact of key admissions.
Gathering Your Arsenal: Preparing a comprehensive and strategic attack by leveraging depositions, prior reports, and learned treatises.
Pitfalls to Avoid: Common mistakes attorneys make when cross-examining experts and how to sidestep them.
Law, Friend, or Foe: Navigating the legal framework governing expert testimony and using it to your advantage.
Timing and Pacing: The art of structuring your examination for maximum effect—when to push, when to pull back, and how to maintain control.
PowerPoint as a Weapon: Effectively using visual aids to reinforce key points and undercut expert credibility.
Death by a Thousand Cuts: The incremental dismantling of an expert’s testimony through precision questioning.

Lecturer Bio

Ronald Margolis, Esq.

Ronald A. Margolis has been an attorney since 1983. Mr. Margolis has been fortunate to devote his 40-year legal career to exclusively a trial law practice where he has been lead counsel in numerous wrongful death, medical malpractice, general liability, commercial liability, class action, pharmaceutical and mass tort claims in Ohio, California, New Jersey and other multi state jurisdiction.

It has been Mr. Margolis’ experience that hard work and attention to detail has resulted in positive outcomes for his diverse client base. He enjoys the opportunity of lecturing to his peers in many facets of trial skills at seminars throughout Ohio. The experience and wisdom Mr. Margolis has gained has molded him into becoming a successful trial attorney who appreciates the necessity of thinking outside the box.

Mr. Margolis has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer for the past fifteen years.

National Academy of Continuing Legal Education is a sponsor of CLE activities approved by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners. All courses offered by the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education have been directly approved by the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE). To view our full accreditation details, please .

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Winning Trial Techniques: Cross Examinations

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Ronald Margolis, Esq.

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