Title
Litigators on Experts: Strategies for Managing Expert Witnesses from Retention Through Trial
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Description
This book represents the collected wisdom of experienced litigators who provide a step-by-step guide to researching, retaining, and working with an expert witness. The book examines issues such as credibility and dependability of an expert, as well as expertise, respect within the relevant field, and appropriate degrees and certifications appropriate for an expert. The chapters cast light on pitfalls to be avoided and proactive solutions to be followed, and include an important discussion of the ethics of working with expert witnesses; the use of experts in state courts; preparing your experts for trial; problems and opportunities associated with particular substantive areas of expertise; and problems and opportunities associated with specific areas of the law.
ISBN
9781604429299
Publication Date
7-14-2010
Publisher
American Bar Association
City
Chicago
Disciplines
Evidence
Recommended Citation
Litigators on Experts: Strategies for Managing Expert Witnesses from Retention through Trial (Allyson Haynes Stuart & Wendy Gerwick Couture eds., 2010)
Comments
Editors: Allison Haynes Stuart & Wendy Gerwick Couture