{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63151f168c108e00131a7575?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Witness Essentials","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/cover/1662327847767-fafe214e4d483b33267f4834382bb574.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>You are soon to be a witness at a hearing, or as a lawyer you have one or more witnesses that you will be calling at a hearing.</p><p>Lawyer or witness, you have a common goal: that a witness will present well.</p><p><br></p><p>It's a rare litigation lawyer who sits down with their witnesses for long enough to explain the \"ins and outs\" of being a witness.</p><p><br></p><p>But it's all here, it's free, and it can be listened to in just four bite sized episodes ( five if the witness is giving an expert opinion).</p><p><br></p><p>If you are about to be a witness listen to the episodes and, if you have questions, take them up with your lawyer.</p><p><br></p><p>And if you are a litigation lawyer, then tell each witness to listen to the episodes, then answer any of their questions.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Episodes 1 and 2 are all about <strong>witness preparation.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Episode 3 is about <strong>witness performance </strong>at the hearing.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode 4 is about the <strong>lawyers' performances</strong> at the hearing.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode 5 is for those who give their evidence as <strong>experts who offer opinions</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>If you also have an interest in what makes a good advocate  then listen to the 20+ episode, free podcast <strong>ADVOCACY IN COURT: PREPARATION AND PERFORMANCE</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Comments or questions to <strong>hughmselby@gmail.com</strong></p>","author_name":"Hugh Selby"}