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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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
Mediating Construction Claims in Real-Time
Eric Brodfuehrer | Ankura Why Owners and Contractors Should Consider a “Third-Party Neutral” To Resolve Disputes Prior to the Completion of a Project A Third-Party Neutral During Construction Primer What Is a Third Party Neutral? A Third-Party Neutral, or Project Neutral, is typically understood to be a mediator or arbitrator in legal proceedings tasked with… Continue reading Mediating Construction Claims in Real-Time
Expert Witnesses 101
Ethan Minkin | Harris Sliwioski As most litigators would tell a client, choosing the right expert in litigation can be the difference between winning and losing. I have litigated many cases and I have seen first-hand how picking the right or wrong expert can have an incredible impact on the outcome of the case. Litigators… Continue reading Expert Witnesses 101