Anjelica Cappellino, J.D.

Oftentimes, expert witness testimony can make or break a case. But even after the researching and vetting stage of choosing an expert is complete, choosing the most qualified expert is only half the battle. In order for attorneys to facilitate…

While the same basic principles of direct examination apply to all witnesses, direct examination of an expert poses additional challenges – namely, the need for the jury to understand the scientific facts behind the expert’s reasoning and to take your…

  The process of retaining, preparing, and strategizing with an expert can be stressful, especially during the chaos of a trial. However, all of that preparation is of no value unless your expert’s testimony is admitted into evidence. If a…

The importance of expert witnesses in today’s legal system cannot be overstated. Expert witnesses should be retained whenever the subject matter of a case is complex or scientific so that they can better explain these issues to a jury, a…

It is no secret that opioid use (and abuse) has reached an all-time high in the United States over the past decade. Over 92 million individuals were prescribed opioid pain medication in 2015, representing 38% of the total U.S. population.…

From product liability to medical malpractice claims, medical expert testimony is necessary to establish causation and oftentimes, can become the crux of the case. However, these are not the only doctors that will likely need to testify at trial. A…

Oftentimes, expert witnesses can make or break a case. The overall purpose of an expert is to explain an issue of particularized knowledge or skill that may not be readily known or understood by the average fact finder. The types…

As many attorneys know firsthand, practicing law can require adapting to new technology. Nowadays, there are a vast number of ways to utilize technology in the courtroom. This can range from artificial intelligence document review software to iPad trial presentation…

The more complex your case, the more likely it is that you will need one or more expert witnesses to explain the intricacies to the judge and jury. Expert testimony helps to address specific questions or facts on which liability…

When hiring an expert, attorneys and litigants ideally want someone as qualified as possible. There are many factors to consider when evaluating potential experts and they should all possess the requisite education, training, skill, knowledge, and/or experience to be considered…