Episode 168: Examination Techniques, Part 1: The Pozner-Dodd Technique
From 10,000 Depositions Later Podcast by Jim Garrity
March 2, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 168
About this episode
Jim Garrity analyzes the Pozner-Dodd method of conducting deposition cross-examinations.
In this episode, and over the next few, Jim Garrity analyzes some of the better-known techniques or methods of conducting deposition cross-examinations. He begins with the Pozner-Dodd method, based on the book Cross-Examination: Science and Techniques, by Larry Pozner and Roger J. Dodd. As Jim explains, there isn't a single "best way" to question or cross-examine witnesses. The path to world-class examination styles is being aware of the different approaches, understanding them, experimenting with each, and even possibly combining elements from several to develop your own style. SHOW NOTES: Pozner, Larry and Dodd, Roger J., Cross-Examination: Science and Techniques, 3d. Ed. https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Examination-Science-Techniques-Larry-Pozner/dp/1632843919/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2OP2T6EBDBNI3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o49yLDTFRzsh1lO1WhQd4xBgkEuhYLH3obvuBC2GIdpGyzn1i0dg1lEzyMEYoFcB.NPgrs8W1727PEigEc3OXABbQt85juirYS59s5B12ids&dib_tag=se&keywords=pozner+dodd&qid=1772489570&sprefix=pozner+dod%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-4
People in this episode
Host: Jim Garrity
Topics covered
- deposition techniques
- cross-examination
- Pozner-Dodd method
- legal education
- witness questioning
Keywords
- deposition
- cross-examination
- Pozner-Dodd technique
- legal techniques
- witness examination
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Cross-Examination: Science and Techniques
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