Noah Bolmer | Round Table Group Guests from our Engaging Experts podcast reveal some of the most common pitfalls that hinder new expert witnesses. Avoid these common mistakes for successful engagements. Mistake 1: Conflicts of Interest Make sure you have thoroughly examined any potential engagement for conflicts, whether actual or perceived. Before accepting, insurance expert Kevin Quinley asks himself, “Are there any… Continue reading Top Ten Expert Witness Mistakes
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Beyond Witness Preparation
Esquire Deposition Solutions Thorough preparation of the deposition witness is critical to successful deposition practice. Prior to the deposition, the witness should be advised how and when to respond to questioning, the roles of counsel and the court reporter, and how to appear and behave during the deposition. A well-prepared witness will also appreciate the… Continue reading Beyond Witness Preparation
The Importance of Experts J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Paul Ferland and Lauren Berenbaum | Property Insurance Law Observer In J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, the U.S. Court of Appeals reviewed a summary judgment ruling in favor of co-defendant West American Insurance Company (“West American”), issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. The 6th Circuit held that… Continue reading The Importance of Experts J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses
Dan Small | Holland & Knight Cross-examining an expert witness can be a dangerous undertaking. By definition, the person you are examining knows a great deal more about this subject than you probably do. Plus, they are likely to be an experienced and clever witness, being highly paid to do you harm. There are landmines… Continue reading Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses
Mediation and Early Settlement of Disputes – The Expert’s Role
Eleanor Taylor | Ankura Introduction The early settlement of disputes and mediation was a recurring topic throughout London International Disputes Week (LIDW). Featured on several panel discussions and raised in Q&A,1 this topic brought into sharp focus the role of quantum experts in cases that do not proceed to a full hearing. A common theme was… Continue reading Mediation and Early Settlement of Disputes – The Expert’s Role