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Zach Barreto
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Zach is the Vice President of Strategic Research at the Expert Institute and one of the most skilled recruiters in the legal industry. Zach is responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s research department as well as developing strategic relationships at the institutional level.Articles by Zach Barreto
Seasoned Retail Safety Expert Usurps Role Of Trial Judge
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Bennett v. Target Corp. Citation: 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 189067 In this personal injury case, the plaintiff Sharon Bennett broke her foot after she…
Posted on inHow You Qualify A Statistics Expert Can Make Or Break Your Case
Court: Court of Appeals of Indiana Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Johnston v. State Citation: 69 N.E.3d 507 In this case involving Level 6 stalking, an expert sergeant was appointed by the state to examine and statistically analyze the social media…
Posted on inOne Word Causes District Court To Exclude A Law Enforcement Expert’s Testimony
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, Oxford Division Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Wroblewski v. Tyler Citation: 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 180751 In this law enforcement case, the plaintiff was a casino patron who was accused…
Posted on inPsychological Autopsy Method Fails To Meet Daubert Reliability Requirements, According to New Mexico District Court
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Mexico Jurisdiction: Federal Ruling: Daubert Case Name: Bevan v. Valencia Citation: 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 108196 In this wrongful death lawsuit, which arose from an overdose, the court determined that…
Posted on inLessons In Retaining The Right Medical Expert: You May Not Need The Specialty, But You Certainly Need The Relevant “Skills and Experience”
Court: Court of Appeal of California, Second Appellate District, Division Three Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Wilson v. McKesson Corp. Citation: 2017 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 574 In this products liability case, the plaintiffs accused AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP and McKesson Corporations…
Posted on inDistrict Court Abuses Its Discretion By Excluding Premises Security Expert Testimony In College Sexual Assault Litigation
Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Jurisdiction: Federal Case Name: Lees v. Carthage College Citation: 714 F.3d 516 This case involves a sexual assault which took place at Carthage College in 2008. The plaintiff, Katherine Lees,…
Posted on inChild Is Thrown From Chairlift At Ski Resort
While on his board, the employee slid into the child’s path of travel while he was on the chairlift. The chairlift was moving at a rate of 400ft/min. The employee attempted to get out of the way, jumped, and went…
Posted on inChild Is Fatally Crushed By Gym Weight In Retail Store Accident
The child suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and was rushed to the hospital. The child eventually succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. An expert in retail operations was sought to review the standards for displaying and selling recreational…
Posted on inHow to Find Expert Witnesses: The Ultimate Guide
The types of experts that attorneys can retain are as varied as the subjects that attorneys can litigate. Expert directories are full of recycled experts paying exorbitant listing fees for your click. Search engines produce millions of moderately relevant results…
Posted on in Working with ExpertsHow to Become an Expert Witness
Expert witness opportunities are available for individuals with advanced expertise in any discipline – from master plumbers to leading neurosurgeons – the diversity of civil litigation means that there is a consistent demand for experts in every industry. In return…
Posted on in Working with Experts