Boost your expert's confidence.Even expert witnesses who testify To provide evidence as a witness, subject to an oath or affirmation, in order to establish a particular fact or set of facts. Court rules require witnesses to testify about the facts they know that are relevant to the determination of the outcome of the case. confidently during direct examination may feel vulnerable during cross-examination. This is understandable: They are allowed to speak only to answer questions, and they are in a less authoritative, seated position while opposing counsel is generally standing. It is quite possible for expert witnesses to become confused or intimidated in·tim·i·date tr.v. in·tim·i·dat·ed, in·tim·i·dat·ing, in·tim·i·dates 1. To make timid; fill with fear. 2. To coerce or inhibit by or as if by threats. and rapidly lose their sense of competence. One way to restore the balance of power is deceptively de·cep·tive·ly adv. In a deceptive or deceiving manner; so as to deceive. Usage Note: When deceptively is used to modify an adjective, the meaning is often unclear. simple: Encourage your experts to use opposing counsel's name when they feel insecure in·se·cure adj. 1. Lacking emotional stability; not well-adjusted. 2. Lacking self-confidence; plagued by anxiety. in . For example, opposing counsel might ask, "Dr. Smith, isn't it true that you know much less about toxic exposures than we have been led to believe?" Your expert might answer, "No, Mr. Jones, I believe the nature of my expertise has been accurately described." You will be surprised at how well this holsters an expert's flagging self-confidence. Noelle C. Nelson Malibu, California Malibu is a city located in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 12,575. The city of Malibu is a 27-mile (43. |
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