076: Back to the Basics of Witness Preparation Techniques

When we're preparing a client for testimony, whether for deposition or trial, there are basic concepts you need to keep in mind. As trial lawyers, we could be so engulfed in a lot of things that sometimes, we need to step back and look at things from a ground-level perspective.  In this episode, I'm going to discuss these three basic concepts: teaching, communication, and timing. We're going to touch on the power of visuals, the things that go into preparing for deposition, and how one-on-one meetings can help clients understand what they're asking. We want to make sure that we nail down some of these concepts before we get into content. In this episode, you will hear: Teaching: Use of visual aids, writing vs. reading The value in creating a timeline Understanding people's learning styles:  auditory, visual, or combined Using legal and medical terms Keeping clients from information overload or TMI Communication: Primacy and recency Timing: When to start and repetition Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: If you have questions or a particularly challenging client preparation, email Elizabeth directly for assistance: [email protected]. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know I sent you.