Powerful Witness Preparation

Rule 4: Be a Relentlessly Polite Witness


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In the latest episode of his "Powerful Witness Preparation" podcast series, "Be a Relentlessly Polite Witness," litigation attorney Dan Small continues an in-depth discussion of the rules for witness preparation. In this episode, he emphasizes that witnesses must be relentlessly positive and relentlessly polite, not only for etiquette but also for survival. To accomplish this, witnesses must remember who the audience is and what the challenges are. Testifying is not a game where opposing sides are scoring points; a witness' job is to convince the judge and the jury, not argue with the questioner. Mr. Small explains several tips for helping witnesses overcome this challenge, from keeping their cool to not being afraid of details.

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