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6. Do read any document presented to you before answering questions about that document.

7. Do remember that "I do not recall," "I don’t know," and "I do not remember" are all valid
answers.

8. Do ask for breaks when needed.

9. Do not be argumentative or arrogant.

10. Do not speculate.

11. Do not respond to questions you do not understand.

12. Do not anticipate the next question.

13. Do not answer compound questions with one answer — ask that the question be broken
down.

14. Do not guess or assume you understood the question.

15. Do not stray from your expertise.

II. Trial Testimony

A. Administrative Issues

1. Know where and when the trial is going to be held well in advance of the date.

2. Preparation meeting with attorney — discuss the following:

a. Direct examination, particularly in light of your deposition

b. Potential subject for cross-examination

c. Any new developments in the case

d. Exhibits

e. Whether you may sit in on opposing expert’s testimony

f. Type of trial (bench or jury)

g. Characteristics of the presiding judge

3. Dress Professionally.

B. Preparations issues

1. See list of preparations issues under deposition testimony.

2. Review your deposition transcript.

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