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…

The purpose of expert testimony is to help fact finders understand scientific or complex facts at issue during trial. In certain cases, an expert’s verbal testimony may be sufficient to convey complex ideas. However, more often than not, other evidence…

Direct examination and cross examination both involve questioning expert witnesses in court. The difference between the two is in whose witness is being questioned. Although direct examination and cross examination are closely related, successfully conducting each one effectively requires a…

Alternative dispute resolution is a growing business, with 90% of civil cases entering into a settlement in lieu of pursuing a trial.  In light of the case backlog in the U.S. court system—and the subsequent time and cost of having…

Radiology expert witnesses are trained to use medical imaging to diagnose pathology that cannot be confirmed with physical exam alone. Selective subspecialties of radiologists, such as Interventional Radiologists, treat diseases as well. Radiology experts perform and evaluate x-rays, computed tomography…

A net opinion summarizes an expert’s opinions and conclusions without explaining the facts or reasoning the expert used to reach those ends. Net opinions can be a useful shorthand for attorneys as they work through potential arguments. However, when an…

At the heart of many lawsuits is often one key factor – money. From personal injury tort matters to business disputes, an economics expert can offer crucial support to an attorney’s position when dealing with financial cases. Economics experts can…

Trial advocacy is a dynamic mix of law and storytelling. It requires a lawyer to know both the intricacies of law and strategies for effective jury management. In the pursuit of winning cases and effectively arguing a client’s case, video…

An obstetrician-gynecologist, also known as an OB/GYN, is a physician who is trained to handle all aspects of female reproductive health. This training spans various issues, including but not exclusive to, pregnancy, abnormal uterine bleeding, and gynecological cancers. In medical…

When an attorney retains the services of an expert, the two parties enter into an agreement, namely, that the expert will testify on behalf of the party, or work on the case in other capacities (such as a consultant). In…