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In the federal system, all judges are nominated by the President and must be confirmed by a majority vote of the U.S. Senate.
Initial Client Interview
The first formal meeting between a lawyer and a potential client to discuss the case, gather information, and evaluate the legal situation.
Hostile Witness
A witness who is biased against your client or friendly toward your client’s adversary in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding. An adverse witness.
Adverse Witness
A witness in a legal proceeding whose testimony is expected to be unfavorable or damaging to the party who has called them to testify.
Eyewitness
A witness who testifies about an event that he or she observed or experienced firsthand.
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