Dani Alexis Ryskamp, J.D.
Dani Alexis Ryskamp, J.D., is a multifaceted legal professional with a background in insurance defense, personal injury, and medical malpractice law. She has garnered valuable experience through internships in criminal defense, enhancing her understanding of various legal sectors.
A key part of her legal journey includes serving as the Executive Note Editor of the Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review. Dani graduated with a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 2007, after completing her B.A. in English, summa cum laude, in 2004. She is a member of the Michigan State Bar and the American Bar Association, reflecting her deep commitment to the legal profession.
Currently, Dani Alexis has channeled her legal expertise into a successful career as a freelance writer and book critic, primarily focusing on the legal and literary markets. Her writing portfolio includes articles on diverse topics such as landmark settlements in medical negligence cases, jury awards in personal injury lawsuits, and analyses of legal trial tactics. Her work not only showcases her legal acumen but also her ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively to a wider audience. Dani's blend of legal practice experience and her prowess in legal writing positions her uniquely in the intersection of law and literature.
Why You Should Work With An Expert Witness Referral Service
There are several expert witness referral companies stationed throughout the United States, each with different approaches to sourcing subject matter expertise for legal clients. When seeking an expert witness, connecting with one of these referral companies, like The Expert Institute, can help you better understand your options and secure the expert you need more efficiently.
Posted on June 5, 2018 in Working with Experts
Expert Witnesses in Arbitration: Key Points to Consider
Arbitration, along with other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), is now used in a wide range of civil legal disputes. To many attorneys, one benefit of arbitration is that the evidentiary rules and discovery requirements of arbitration are less onerous than those that apply to trial. This includes the rules for expert witness testimony.
Posted on June 12, 2018 in Working with Experts
Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Allegedly Defective MacBook Keyboards
A recent lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California claims that thousands of MacBook owners are struggling with an alleged defect in certain Apple laptops that has reportedly caused numerous keyboard malfunctions. According to the lawsuit, users started experiencing problems with the “butterfly” style keyboards in MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops not long after
Posted on June 26, 2018 in Litigation Monitor & News
Best Practices for Tracking Expert Witness Expenses
How much does your expert witness cost your case? What parts of their assistance are most costly – and which provide the greatest value for the cost? Tracking expert witness expenses can provide a wealth of data about the effectiveness of your experts as each case progresses. However, this data can only help you if
Posted on July 3, 2018 in Working with Experts
Pennsylvania Court Says Johnson & Johnson Subsidiary Must Pay $12.8 Million Prolift Mesh Damages Award
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently ruled that Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, Ethicon Inc., must pay $12.8 million in damages after an Indiana plaintiff won her case alleging that the companies’ medical mesh device contained a dangerous defect. At Trial: Prolift, Arguments, and Results Ethicon marketed a surgical mesh system known as the Prolift
Posted on July 5, 2018 in Litigation Monitor & News
Electric Scooters From Ride-Sharing Startup Flood City Streets, Prompting Litigation
In September 2017, Bird electric scooters began appearing in Santa Monica as part of Bird Rides Inc.’s plan to offer them as ride-sharing vehicles. Residents soon took the company up on the offer, using the scooters to travel instead of relying on cars, buses, bikes, or their own two feet. But while residents were intrigued
Posted on July 10, 2018 in Litigation Monitor
Using an Appraiser as an Expert Witness
A number of cases demand the expertise of an appraiser to help the judge and jury understand key parts of the case, such as the value of property involved in the case, what a comparable sale of a similar item would be, what it costs to create an item, or the process by which a
Posted on July 31, 2018 in Working with Experts
What Experts Do You Need in a Drone Case?
As drones become more popular and affordable, their use also becomes more widespread – and so does the potential for their involvement in a larger number of accidents. Drone accident and malfunction cases often demand the attention of an expert witness who can discuss specifics of drone manufacture, design, and operation knowledgeably. Here, we take
Posted on August 7, 2018 in Working with Experts
Artificial Intelligence and the Role of Expert Witnesses in AI Litigation
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have changed the ways in which computers, users, and the environment interact. By doing so, AI technology has opened up a vast new horizon of opportunities to innovate and change nearly every field. It has also opened up new questions for litigation. Here, we take a look at artificial
Posted on August 14, 2018 in Working with Experts
Using Expert Witnesses to Calculate or Prove Damages
Many attorneys use expert witnesses to establish certain facts relevant to the case they are building. But expert witnesses can also play an essential role in the damages phase of a trial, providing key information necessary to understand how damages should be calculated or which damages can be proven. Here, we discuss the ways attorneys
Posted on August 28, 2018 in Working with Experts