In Utilizing Experts In An Expert Way, Kelli Hinson and Tesa Hinkley describe the crucial role expert witnesses have at trial and give advice on how best to use them. Plan ahead when considering experts. Some cases may benefit from muliple testifying experts. Start by considering anticipated phases of the…
In How to Choose the Right Expert Court Witness Chris Robertson gives quick tips on how to narrow your search for the right expert witness. Robertson, of Majon International, an internet marketing company in Los Osos, CA, writes “For court matters involving real estate, business partnerships, Board of Directors, wrongful…
In How to Choose the Right Expert Court Witness Chris Robertson gives quick tips on how to narrow your search for the right expert witness. Robertson, of Majon International, an internet marketing company in Los Osos, CA, writes: Choosing a Court Witness for Complex Cases With complex cases, be sure…
In How to Choose the Right Expert Court Witness Chris Robertson gives quick tips on how to narrow your search for the right expert witness. Robertson, of Majon International, an internet marketing company in Los Osos, CA, writes: For court matters involving real estate, business partnerships, Board of Directors, wrongful…
In Ten Ways to Torpedo Your Expert, Dr. Joni Johnston, President and CEO of Work Relationships, shares strategy on how to avoid “torpedoing” your expert witness. Strategy #1B: Avoid the expert who is biased in their presentation. Johnston describes two common pitfalls: 1) the use of treating clinicians and 2)…
In Ten Ways to Torpedo Your Expert, Dr. Joni Johnston, President and CEO of Work Relationships, gives strategy on how to avoid “torpedoing” your expert witness. Strategy #1A: Avoid bias. Don’t use a misguided bias in selecting the expert. Dr. Johnson describes one of the most common biases in expert…
When hiring an expert witness, make sure to review their prior testimony and opinions. Obtain and review transcripts of the expert’s testimony to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses that may affect testimony in your case. Has the expert given inconsistent testimony? Has the expert previously given verbose or confusing testimony?…
As an attorney, you are responsible for hiring the right expert witness. Make sure to check your expert’s CV and that you understand it. Ask for references and check out board certifications and licenses. An expert who gives false testimony regarding his credentials could result in perjured testimony and the…
After you have thoroughly researched and hired an expert witness in your case, it is natural to want to get the best testimony possible from your expert. While it may be tempting to try and tell the expert what to say on the stand, the expert witness’s job is to…
Make sure to comparison shop when hiring an expert witness. Interview several potential experts and be sure they can tell you how they will proceed with your case. Checking their background has become less of a burden since much of the information can be found online for free. The experts…