Michael Talve, CEO
Michael is the CEO and Managing Director of Expert Institute. His previous experience includes multiple entrepreneurial ventures in industries ranging from legal services to consumer products. Through his work with Expert Institute, Michael has emerged as a key innovator in the legal technology space.
12 Tips to Prepare Your Expert Witness for Trial
Giving testimony at trial is one of the most stressful experiences an expert witness can endure—so proper preparation is vital. From seasoned experts with dozens of cases under their belt to novices who are taking the stand for the first time, the tips below from nationally recognized trial consultants will help you get the most
Posted on November 9, 2015 in Working with Experts
California Plaintiff Receives $18 Million Verdict for Talcum Powder Mesothelioma
On October 19, a California jury awarded Philip Depoian $18.07 million; after finding that his repeated exposure to asbestos particles in cosmetic talc was the cause of his aggressive mesothelioma. According to a press release written by Worthington & Caron, one of the firms that represented Mr. Depoian, the verdict “…is believed to be the
Posted on November 8, 2016 in News
What Is an Expert Witness?
An expert witness is a person with specialized skill sets whose opinion may help a jury make sense of the factual evidence of a case.
Posted on November 20, 2012 in Working with Experts
The Best Video Conferencing Tools for Attorneys & Expert Witnesses
Business in the COVID-19 age is rapidly becoming reliant on remote work and telecommunications. But a silver lining in these isolating times is the abundance of video conferencing tools available to keep us all in touch. Video conferencing is an excellent tool for balancing business-as-usual with social distancing—particularly for law firms that are new to
Posted on March 19, 2020 in COVID-19 & Resources for Experts & Working with Experts
COVID-19 Update: A Message from Michael Talve, CEO, to our Community
To the members of our legal and expert communities, I want to extend my thoughts to all who have been affected by COVID-19. In the past week, I have spoken with clients who are caring for sick loved ones, individuals who are separated from their families, and many who are facing financially strenuous
Posted on March 24, 2020 in COVID-19
New York Courts to Begin Virtual Hearings for Nonessential Cases April 13th
Chief Administrative Judge of the New York Court System, Lawrence K. Marks announced in a memorandum on Tuesday that New York Courts will open up remote court access for non-essential pending cases beginning Monday, April 13, 2020. This decision comes on the heels of the court system’s successful transition to virtual proceedings for essential matters
Posted on April 8, 2020 in COVID-19 & News
Plaintiff’s Workplace Safety Expert Witness Is Qualified to Testify in Aviation Workplace Accident Case, U.S. Judge Concludes
Case: Brock Gaudreault v. Elite Line Services, LLC, No. 12–cv–1177 (JNE/JSM), U.S. District Court, Minnesota; May 14, 2014 Background: Plaintiff Brock Gaudreault was an equipment service employee of Delta Air Lines on May 23, 2010. While preparing to block the tires of a plane that was pulling into a gate at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport,
Posted on May 28, 2014 in News & Working with Experts
Oklahoma Appeals Court Says Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness Wrongly Admitted, Reverses Verdict for Defendant Who Struck 12-year-old Boy
Case: Terry Moore v. Robert Blackwell, et al., No. 109685, Okla. App., Div. 2; Decision Dec. 31, 2013, Mandate issued April 29 Background: On Sept. 1, 2007, Jerrit Moore, who was twelve-years-old at the time, was walking with a friend along an interstate service road in Norman, Okla. It was dark, and the only light
Posted on May 28, 2014 in News & Working with Experts