As the subject matter of lawsuits become increasingly technical and specialized, experts remain a ubiquitous and necessary part of litigation. Although an expert witness’s testimony can be incredibly impactful at trial, their involvement is just as valuable—if not more—when first…

Construction litigation is a vast and varied practice area. There are countless disputes that can arise over the course of a building project that may require legal action—and a wide range of expert consultants. But recently, three specialties have emerged…

In cases involving compensable physical injuries, it may be tempting to call the physician who treated the injured person as an expert witness. After all, the treating physician saw the injuries or illness soon after they initially happened and responded…

Perhaps you’ve heard tales of dramatic expert witness courtroom testimony. Taking the stand is undoubtedly a vital expert task and could even mean a turning point in a case. But before entering the courtroom, there’s a crucial step that is…

The pandemic abruptly vaulted legal proceedings and working relationships into remote arrangements. As such, expert witnesses and consultants must also shift gears and adapt to these changes. Here, we’ll look at some common issues we’ve seen arise between attorneys and…

Are you one of the many highly skilled professionals looking to break into expert witness work? Whether you are a mechanical engineer, a pediatric gastroenterologist, an accident reconstructionist, or another highly experienced professional, expert witness opportunities are waiting for you.…

One of the most fundamental tasks for a lawyer is to establish a strategy in each case. Once the facts are understood, a lawyer weaves this together with legal theories to sketch out how to present the story of how…

A Maryland plaintiff was stripped of a medical malpractice damages award of nearly $1 million after her expert witness was disqualified for failing to meet the requirements of Maryland Code 3-2A-04(b)(4). In an unreported opinion for Brenda Brown v. Falik…

On September 29, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lost a bench trial after the presiding judge threw out the opinions of both its expert witnesses. The FTC had claimed false marketing messaging by home insulation company, Innovative Designs, however,…

In many ways, expert witness directories are a lingering leftover from the days of the printed yellow pages. A simple listing of name, address, and phone number is all the information available. Today, the only difference is the listing has…