United States:
What It Means To Prepare A Witness
09 October 2013
Holland & Knight
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Daniel Small is a Partner in the
Boston office
Many lawyers do not prepare their witnesses adequately for
testimony because they do not understand that the experience is not
a normal one for the client. This article discusses the two ways
that lawyers fall short of adequate preparation and gives steps to
follow to ensure a witness is properly prepared.
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What It Means to Prepare a Witness
Originally published in Massachusetts Lawyers
Weekly
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guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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