Voir Dire, Direct, and Cross-Examination Strategies to Elevate Your Litigation Practice

Scott Mager
Scott Mager | Mager Paruas, LLC

Scott Mager, an “av” rated trial/appellate attorney who is a certified nonbinding arbitrator and has participated in nonbinding arbitrations, as well as produced written materials utilized by judges for nonbinding arbitration.

On-Demand: October 30, 2024

2 hour CLE

Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

In this course learn how to refine your persuasion and advocacy skills to effectively connect with witnesses and jurors. This course covers the art of integrating storytelling and thematic development into direct examination, cross-examination, opening statements, and closing arguments. You'll also discover strategies for voir dire, including how to get potential jurors to reveal hidden biases, and develop tailored direct examination approaches for different types of witnesses. Additionally, explore five essential questioning techniques for cross-examination and clever deposition questions and tactics from experienced litigators. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills to adapt your style and strategies to any witness, maximizing your chances of success in the courtroom.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Adapting Your Style and Strategies to the Witness in Question
  • Voir Dire and Direct Examination Strategies
  • Cross-Examination Strategies and Techniques

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Scott Mager_myLawCLEScott Mager | Mager Paruas, LLC

Scott Mager, an “av” rated trial/appellate attorney who is a certified nonbinding arbitrator and has participated in nonbinding arbitrations, as well as produced written materials utilized by judges for nonbinding arbitration. He has handled numerous plaintiff and defense cases, won numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts, secured defense verdicts, and handled hundreds of appeals. Among other awards, he was honored with the National Litigator of the Year award.

Mr. Mager has hundreds of articles, case summaries and presentations to his credit. He has consulted with numerous law firms over his career, and even invented a software that was utilized by thousands of lawyers. Perhaps most significant, Mr. Mager is a wonderful human being that has made a difference in the life of so many.

Agenda

I. Adapting Your Style and Strategies to the Witness in Question | 1:00pm – 1:30pm

  • Persuasion and Advocacy
    • Learn how to integrate storytelling and thematic development into direct examination, crossexamination, opening statements, and closing arguments

II. Voir Dire and Direct Examination Strategies| 1:30pm – 2:00pm

  • Voir Dire: How Seasoned Trial Attorneys Question Potential Jurors
    • Get potential jurors to reveal biases they are hesitant to admit
  • Direct Examination Strategies for Killer Testimony
    • Tailor your style and strategies to the “type” of witness you’re questioning

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

III. Cross-Examination Strategies and Techniques | 2:10pm – 3:10pm

  • 5 Questioning Techniques That Should be in Every Litigator’s Arsenal
    • Review the top 5 questioning techniques that no litigator should do without
  • Clever Deposition Questions and Tactics
    • Creative deposition questioning with tips and tactics from the pros

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

California

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Colorado

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

District of Columbia

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Florida

Approved for CLE Credits
2.5 General

Georgia

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Iowa

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Idaho

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Illinois

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Indiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Kansas

Pending CLE Approval
2 Substantive

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Louisiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Maryland

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Michigan

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Minnesota

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Missouri

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Montana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

The Federal Bar Association reports attendance to Nebraska on each attorney's behalf for all programs. Please do not self-report.
New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
120 General Minutes

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Nevada

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “B”.
Ohio

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

Oregon

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

South Dakota

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Tennessee

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Texas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Utah

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Virginia

Not Eligible
2 General Hours Hours

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Washington

Approved via Attorney Submission
2 Law and Legal Hours

Receive CLE credit in Washington via Attorney Submission. myLawCLE will supply Washington state attorneys with instructions on how to gain credit.
Wisconsin

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
2.4 General

Wyoming

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

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