The rise of the Internet allowed people to communicate with one another in previously unimagined ways. As digital communication became easier, so did the merging of networking tools into devices. The result was the Internet of Things (IoT), a network…

Affidavits of merit, sometimes referred to as a certificate of merit, in the most general of terms, are affidavits signed by an expert in the field, attesting to the merit or merits of a claim.  Depending on the state, affidavits…

Whether on direct or cross-examination, questioning an expert witness differs in key ways from questioning lay witnesses. The heart of expert witness testimony is the expert’s opinion and the reasoning behind it – as well as the need to contextualize…

The practice of law has always been seeped in time-honored tradition and old-fashioned decorum. To many, the courtroom is a place that evokes images often seen in film and television depictions of legal dramas – classic architecture, historic documents on…

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…

Part of preparing any expert witness for a deposition is discussing any items the witness should bring to the deposition. Expert witnesses typically have a great deal of leeway to bring items that help them organize, recall, and explain the…

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…

In any area of the law, the quality of expert witnesses can range from excellent to very poor. Moreover, attorneys can spend thousands of dollars for an expert opinion that they need to prove their case. But while obvious qualifications…