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Litigation Back to Basics: Evidence & Impeaching Witnesses

Learn how to introduce evidence seamlessly and effectively impeach witnesses during trial to strengthen your case.

Created byNYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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Litigation Back to Basics: Evidence & Impeaching Witnesses

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the correct process for introducing evidence, including photographs, documents, and videos, during trial.
check_circleLearn how to lay a proper foundation for evidence to ensure its admissibility.
check_circleDevelop effective strategies for impeaching witnesses and undermining their credibility.
check_circleMaster techniques for cross-examining witnesses to expose contradictions and strengthen your case.

About This Course

Join Andrew Smiley, The Mentor Esq., for Part 3 of this three-part series on litigation basics. This seminar will demonstrate the proper method for moving items into evidence and how to impeach a witness at trial.

Topics List:

  • Overview of Evidence Presentation in Trial
  • Laying the Foundation for Exhibits: Photos, Documents, and Videos
  • The Sequence of Introducing Evidence: From Marking to Admissibility
  • Handling Objections and Addressing the Court on Evidence
  • How to Impeach a Witness: Techniques and Best Practices
  • Locking in Witness Testimony for Effective Impeachment
  • Using Depositions for Impeachment: Steps and Strategies
  • Highlighting Contradictions and Creating Impact with Impeachment
  • Effective Cross-Examination: Using Impeachment as a Tool
  • Managing Objections During Cross-Examination and Redirect

Your Instructors

NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Andrew J. Smiley, Esq.
Andrew J. Smiley, Esq.

Attorney at Smiley & Smiley LLP

Andrew is the lead trial attorney for Smiley & Smiley, where his practice focuses on significant personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Andrew is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He served as Academy President in 2017–2018 and is also a Past President & Board Member of the New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. He hosts The Mentor, Esq., a podcast for lawyers.

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