Net opinions can be a useful shorthand for attorneys as they work through potential arguments. However, when an expert’s conclusion is favorable to one’s client, it can also be tempting to submit the net opinion on its own. Expert witness…
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…
In medical malpractice matters involving birth injuries, gynecological surgical errors, or delayed gynecological treatment, attorneys typically retain an expert OB/GYN to opine on liability, causation, and damages. For attorneys who frequently handle these matters, it is critically important to consult…
In substantive aspects, expert witnesses differ from other witnesses in that they are experts qualified “by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education,” as defined under Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. A court who has designated a witness…
Elevators may be an intrinsic part of architecture, but they can pose serious dangers if not properly inspected and maintained. A 2006 study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health found that elevators and escalators cause about 30…
Subpoena Duces Tecum vs. Subpoena ad Testificandum As part of the discovery process, both sides generally require that documentation be disclosed prior to a case advancing. In this realm, a subpoena duces tecum is a subpoena for tangible objects and…
Commercial litigation is a broad category covering a vast range of potential disputes between businesses. As a result, any particular piece of commercial litigation may require the assistance of experts from an equally vast range of specialties. Some types of…
The role of an expert witness is to present unbiased testimony that helps the fact finders understand technical or complicated issues at hand in a case. Although it may be tempting to use a heavy hand when preparing your experts…
Ideally, expert testimony helps the judge or jury understand key facts and reach better conclusions. However, an expert’s own conclusions may cross the line from sharing facts to implying or stating a legal conclusion. Expert witnesses who stray into “legal…