In Are You Waiting Too Long To Hire An Expert?, construction site expert witness William Gulya, Jr., President & CEO, Middlesex Trenching Company, writes: Finally, there is the all important expert report. A logical, detailed, well-structured and well- written report can promote settlement. On the other hand, a hurried expert…
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Construction Site Expert Witness On When To Hire An Expert Part 5
In Are You Waiting Too Long To Hire An Expert?, construction site expert witness William Gulya, Jr., President & CEO, Middlesex Trenching Company, writes: An expert who knows the industry and the acronyms, lingo, and generic terms associated with that industry can be a valuable asset in preparing deposition questions…
Construction Site Expert Witness On When To Hire An Expert Part 4
In Are You Waiting Too Long To Hire An Expert?, construction site expert witness William Gulya, Jr., President & CEO, Middlesex Trenching Company, writes: If you feel you have a marginal case, an expert can assist you in framing the issues and facts. A qualified expert will possess the industry…
Accident Investigation Expert Witness On Early Examination Of Evidence Part 1
In Working with Experts Part I, accident investigation expert witness R. Craig Jerner, PhD, PE, writes: ..Put your expert on board EARLY. Don’t wait until literally “the last minute.” How many times have I heard, “Dr. Jerner, I need your help; these are the facts; can you help me? I…
Construction Site Expert Witness On When To Hire An Expert Part 3
In Are You Waiting Too Long To Hire An Expert?, construction site expert witness William Gulya, Jr., President & CEO, Middlesex Trenching Company, writes: Today, more than at any other time, many cases are settled, won or lost based on the testimony of the expert witness. The real difference between…
Construction Site Expert Witness On When To Hire An Expert Part 2
In Are You Waiting Too Long To Hire An Expert?, construction site expert witness William Gulya, Jr., President & CEO, Middlesex Trenching Company, writes: What an expert does not know can and likely will hurt your case. It is widely accepted knowledge that a good lawyer never asks a question…
Construction Site Expert Witness On When To Hire An Expert Part 1
In Are You Waiting Too Long To Hire An Expert?, construction site expert witness William Gulya, Jr., President & CEO, Middlesex Trenching Company, writes: Once the need for an expert becomes inevitable through fact pattern or because your adversary has made the choice for you by their strategy to use…
IT Expert Witness On The Data Breach
In Get with IT: Once More Into the Breach, Kevin Beaver, information security expert witness with Principle Logic, LLC, writes: Imagine the scenario: Your network has been penetrated and sensitive data has been exposed. From a public relations mess, to an expensive forensics analysis, to improper handling of breach notifications,…
White Collar Crime Expert Witness On The Opposing Expert Part 3
In Cross-Examining a Financial Expert, white collar crime expert witness Mr. Henry J. Kahrs, CPA/ABV/CFF, CMA, CFE, CM of RGL Forensics writes: OBJECTIVE I: EXCLUDE OR DISCREDIT When the goal is to exclude or discredit the opposing financial expert’s opinion, attorneys may opt to: * Proceed with a Daubert Challenge…
Fraud Expert Witness On The Opposing Expert Part 2
In Cross-Examining a Financial Expert, fraud expert witness Mr. Henry J. Kahrs, CPA/ABV/CFF, CMA, CFE, CM of RGL Forensics writes: The best way that attorneys can prepare for this important moment in the courtroom is to start with three primary steps. First, gain an understanding of the basic methodologies used…