Feb 15 2010

Witness Preparation

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Witness Preparation – Effectively preparing a witness for trial is, if done properly, a massive undertaking. Decisions made by both Judge and Jury will be heavily weighted by a number of factors including:

  • The appearance of the witness including skin, hair, clothing and mannerisms,
  • The themes, anchors and verbiage used by the witness,
  • Clarity, accuracy and speed of responses to questions,
  • Underlying presuppositions of their statements,
  • Heuristic processes manifest in their current cognitive environment,
  • Informational priming, etc…

If you aren’t taking all of the above factors into consideration, along with a number of others from the fields of evolutionary, cognitive and social psychology, you are taking a grave risk. This is because you are unnecessarily leaving certain factors to chance. My knowledge and understanding of how to most effectively “package” a witness for trial is is unmatched. I consult on both and per hour and per project basis. Likewise, with “media-friendly” trials I do consider working pro bono. To ask questions and/or learn more, please feel free to contact me directly via the form below.

David J. Parnell | The Communication Expert

Witness Preparation Inquiry

I am very interested in consulting on your witness preparation. Please fill out this form and I or someone from my staff will get in touch with you shortly.
  • Please include the name of your law firm.
  • Please leave your first and last name so that we may know with whom we are corresponding.
  • Please leave your email and add mine to your address book so that I don't get lost in your spam box. dparnell@easteele.com
  • Please include the the type and scope of the case, the type of witness and time constraints associated with your needs.

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