SEAK Inc. has developed a very comprehensive expert witness retention agreement. The contract addresses many issues, including: • Being kept in the dark by retaining counsel • Being purposefully conflicted out of the case • Being stuck in a case with a problematic attorney • Collection of fees • Conflicts…
JurisPro’s President Jim Robinson, Esq. will be one of the keynote presenters at SEAK, Inc.’s upcoming 17th Annual National Expert Witness Conference on Cape Cod June 19-20, 2008. Mr. Robinson’s topic will be “How Lawyers Dig up Dirt on Expert Witnesses.” SEAK’s conference is very highly regarded and features superb,…
In Preference Defense: New Challenges Facing Creditors bankruptcy expert witness Dorman Wood writes: At its inception, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) was hailed as the most sweeping revision of the bankruptcy law in more than two decades. While the majority of the revisions under…
In Personal Emergency Preparedness: How Prepared Are You? banking expert witness Catherine Ghiglieri writes that since 9/11 the banking industry has focused on emergency preparedness in dealing with potential terrorist threats or natural disasters. Very few have stopped to consider their personal emergency preparedness. Ghiglieri suggests putting: All important documents…
Appraiser Vickie Adams tells us when a gems & jewelry expert witness is needed and describes the process: Marriage or business dissolution looks to an appraisal for equitable division. Civil and criminal litigation requires an independent appraisal to report the dollar value of damage. Appraisals may support litigation, help resolve…
Antiques, art, & collectibles appraisal expert witnesses are knowledgeable regarding property types and their relevant markets. These expert witnesses have prepared themselves to identify and value personal property. When hiring such an expert, look for one with the special knowledge, skill, experience, training, and education in valuation. They will be…
Legal professionals who visit the JurisPro Expert Witness Directory will soon be able to view video clips of expert witnesses. Attorneys have asked to have video clips of our clients, and JurisPro will be providing them to legal professionals through its Web site. This is another way that JurisPro is…
Clients who have listed their qualifications as an expert witness with the JurisPro Expert Witness Directory are now accessible through Sidley & Austin, the #5 law firm in the United States as ranked by AMLaw. “Through JurisPro Law Librarian Karen Olson’s efforts, JurisPro’s clients are now at the fingertips of…
Expert Suites has created a new concept in commercial office space and business services. This brand new facility is tailored to meet the unique needs of mediators, trial and jury consultants, Expert Witnesses and other legal industry providers such as court reporters, video deposition reporters, and attorneys who may be…
Expert Communications provides expert witness training tools and creates marketing plans, materials, and websites for expert witnesses. You can sign up for their free email newsletter, Expert News, with tips, techniques, and information unique to the needs of expert consultants, by clicking here: Expert Communications Newsletter. One of their most…