Maccarthy on Cross-examination
Maccarthy on Cross-examination by Terence MacCarthy, published by the American Bar Association in 2007, is a comprehensive guide designed for legal professionals seeking to enhance their cross-examination skills. This 221-page book presents techniques that help lawyers effectively manage witness interactions, even in challenging situations. MacCarthy, with his extensive experience as the head of the Federal Defender’s Office in Chicago, shares insights on how to maintain control during cross-examinations while still appearing approachable.
Readers will find practical advice on storytelling within the context of cross-examination, emphasizing the importance of concise statements and witness affirmation. The book includes illustrative examples from actual cases, providing a clear framework for implementing these strategies in practice. Topics such as litigation and trial practice are central to the discussion, making this edition a valuable resource for those involved in civil procedure and courtroom dynamics.
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Learn how to look good on cross, even when the witness is not cooperating. Terence MacCarthy is synonymous with effective cross-examination. For 40 years he has been the head of the Federal Defender’s Office in Chicago, and is among the top CLE instructors in the nation owing to his lectures on cross-examination technique. And now, Terence MacCarthy has literally written the book on cross-examination.
The primary reason lawyers are more adept in opening and closing statement is that they are able to use the most persuasive technique known–they are allowed to tell a story. This new book shows you how to tell a story in cross- examination, too, even when you are faced with a hostile witness. Learn how to manage and effectively minimize the witness’s involvement, without appearing controlling, extracting and insulting. Discover how to use effective short statements and make the witness affirm everything you say.
Filled with illustrative cross-examinations from actual cases, MacCarthy on Cross-Examination is your key to employing these proven techniques in your own practice. Using the three themes that run throughout the book–looking good, telling a story, and using short statements–you can take control of your cross-examinations and achieve the results you desire.
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