During the opposing expert's cross-examination, the attorney should:

• Avoid excessive review of the expert's exhibits by the jury.
• Keep the expert witness sitting in the witness chair as much as possible rather than letting the witness move about the room.
• Avoid questions that request or permit the witness to express an opinion.
• Thoroughly understand the importance of the examiner's own questions, and the likely responses, to permit appropriate follow-up.
• Listen carefully to the witness's responses.
• Be brief.
• Sit down when the desired responses have been obtained.

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