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December 7, 2012

Direct Examination of an Expert Witness

During direct examination of an expert witness the expert needs to persuade, without appearing to be an advocate or hired gun.

Direct examination of an expert witness is often more challenging than cross examination of an expert witness.  This is because during direct examination of an expert witness the expert needs to persuade without appearing to be an advocate or hired gun. Additionally, the expert witness may need to explain complicated concepts in a potentially dry field of study to a

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