I’ve never met a trial lawyer that dislikes cross-examination. Cross-examination provides an opportunity to question evidence put forth by the opposing party. A strong cross-examination can make or break a case.  Jurors wait for cross-examination. They’ve seen television shows with dramatic cross examinations:  a witness testifies…then, the attorney pounces! As trial attorneys, we spend a good bit of our preparation time thinking about how we will pounce.  One difficulty attorneys face carrying out strong cross-examination is how to use the ...