Laying Foundations and Meeting Objections: How to Succeed with Exhibits at Deposition and Trial Fourth Edition (NITA)

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As a lawyer, I was surprised and pleased at this nicely-done work. Useful for any young or experienced attorney requiring an update pm litigation tools. I recommend it.

This book offers everything that a lawyer needs to get documents and exhibits into evidence, and to look like a pro while you do it. The focus on depositions, where most evidentiary issues are resolved long before trial, is extremely useful. Deanne Siemer is not only one of the best trial lawyers of our time, she is also a great teacher who understands what works in the real world.

I practiced law with Deanne Siemer for many years. She is an extraordinary talent in developing new ideas that confound her adversaries. But this book reflects her absolute dedication to preparation before trial -- anticipating the evidentiary problems that are likely to develop and shaping the best response. Believe it or not, you will smile as you read this book and relish the opportunity to apply its teachings.

Deanne Siemer is a lucid and original thinker and this book cogently organizes and presents her practical advice on a critical subject for successful trial lawyers. Her comprehensive treatment of this vital subject is of enormous benefit to younger litigators seeking to develop this crucial skill set, and even the most seasoned trial lawyer will find new and useful insights in her incisive organization and presentation of the topic.

The Laying Foundations book tackles a problem that every trial lawyer has faced -- how to get a crucial exhibit admitted in evidence. The step-by-step guidelines outlined here are really invaluable. A bullet-proof formula. You get the questions to ask and the answers you need from the witness for all kinds of exhibits.

As a practicing lawyer for nearly thirty years, this book proves that you can teach an old dog new tricks. It contains practical, straight forward instruction on how to successfully admit your exhibits into evidence. The methods described in the book will be helpful to new and experienced trial lawyers.