In preparing your expert for trial, it helps to have a checklist. In fact, the expert will likely appreciate a copy of the checklist as well. For example, the checklist for your nephrology expert witness might include but is not limited to:
His qualifications A description of the expert’s assignment List of materials the expert should review List of what the expert should bring to trial Explanations for inconsistencies Description of work performed How expert will explain technical material to court How he will answer direct examination Compensation