These early exercises lay the basis for big strategic decisions like whether to fight, settle, or keep options open. Expert insights on strategy also assist lawyers’ development of early negotiation posture and case narratives. Working with an expert during early…

If the hiring attorney intends to have you testify at the trial, they must also supply the opposition with a written expert report where you detail your testimony topics. The information presented in expert reports can have major sway in…

For starters, an attorney isn’t going to hire an expert they’ve never spoken to before. But more importantly, they need to ensure an expert is knowledgeable, reliable, and on the same page regarding how to attack the case. These brief…

Expert witness directories provide simple listings of names, addresses, and phone numbers. Today, the only difference is the listing has gone digital and now it requires a fee. But despite the limited updates for modern modes of working, many experts…

The attorneys representing clients in these disputes are hired for their legal prowess and industry experience, but the simple fact is that even the most astute litigator cannot be a subject matter in every issue a client may be facing.…

Though both the Daubert and Frye standards leave room for differing methodologies from different fields, neither standard adopts an “anything goes” approach. Rather, both delineate criteria for evaluating a particular expert witness’s methodology in court. Expert witnesses who understand how…

Now, more than ever, people are reliant on the internet to communicate with each other and retain some level of normalcy in an uncertain time. From remote work to virtual doctor’s visits, there’s seemingly no facet of our lives that…

Before accepting an expert witness opportunity, however, it’s important to understand the scope of the work and time involved. Here, we’ll walk through several questions to ask before agreeing to serve as an expert witness. 1) The Facts of the…

The structure of your fees will also vary based on the type and timing of expert service you are providing. Even your payment forms can vary—regular invoicing and retainer agreements being among the most popular options. So how do you…

Testimony from a hired gun will sound tilted toward their client’s case rather than a neutral explanation of a complicated issue the trier of fact is trying to understand—the intended purpose of expert testimony. A hired gun’s testimony may be…