Coping with Cross-Examination and Other Pathways to Effective Testimony [Paperback]

Stanley L. Brodsky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2004 | ISBN-10: 1591470943 | ISBN-13: 978-1591470946 | Edition: 1

Health professionals, substance abuse counselors, psychologists, handwriting analysts, and experts on physical evidence will be interested in this book that teaches readers about the typical techniques attorneys use to challenge experts' credibility and the basis of their opinions. Pointers on preparation and effective narrative style are included, backed by findings from the emerging literature on the assessment of expert testimony.

Product Details

• Paperback: 249 pages
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 1 edition (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591470943
• ISBN-13: 978-1591470946
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,854 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, December 9, 2004

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Marshall D. Tessnear (Blacksburg, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coping with Cross-Examination and Other Pathways to Effective Testimony (Paperback)

I have just finished reading Stanley Brodsky's Coping With Cross Examination. I absorbed it like a sponge. Although most of the book is devoted to testimony by mental health experts in criminal court, there is much in the book that is very relevant in other contexts. I have rarely been asked or required to testify in criminal cases, but I have provided expert medical testimony at hundreds of Social Security disability appeals hearings, complete with judge and lawyer. In that role there is often conflicting evidence and the expert must integrate all of the relevant evidence, and most importantly be prepared, professional, impartial, and provide relevant understandable testimony. Dr Brodsky's book clearly speaks to those points. The book is full of good examples, good humor, and good reasoning. It is the kind of book that I am likely to consult again to help me in my work. I highly recommend this book to any mental health professional who may be asked to provide sworn testimony. I also recommend it to those who may not testify but who may be retained by lawyers for evaluations or consultations. Dr. Brodsky's ethics are superb. This book is a very practical and helpful guide to working with lawyers and judges.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST --Makes the difficult areas of Cross-Examination easy, March 5, 2004

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"robertaellis3" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coping with Cross-Examination and Other Pathways to Effective Testimony (Paperback)

This is the third installment. In plain language, the author tackles many difficult cross-examination issues. The author uses easy to understand examples to illustrate complex litigation processes and skills that the expert witness must master before taking the stand. As a lawyer, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in expert testimony. I give this book my highest rating. Also, check out the other two books on expert testimony by the author.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable Guide for Experts In Court, December 23, 2009

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Eric G. Mart (Manchester, NH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coping with Cross-Examination and Other Pathways to Effective Testimony (Paperback)

This is one of a handful of books that any expert called on to testify should own. It is a well written, practical volume that will help professionals present testimony that is credible, compelling and ethical.