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Expert Witness Testimony Preparation: What is and is not Ethical

By: Kelly J. Wilbur, Esq. While some lawyers skimp on their expert witness testimony preparation, which can be an ethics violation on its own, other lawyers take the “preparation” too far. Furthermore, the practice of coaching witnesses during testimony that goes so far as to be essentially manipulating the witness’ conduct during the testimony [...]

By |2024-01-02T08:33:51-05:00December 29th, 2023|Expert Witness Laws/Procedure, Testimony, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Expert Witness Testimony Preparation: What is and is not Ethical

11 No Cost Tips To Optimize Your SEAK Expert Witness Directory Listing

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Over the years I have had the opportunity to review many hundreds of SEAK Expert Witness Directory listings through my consulting and teaching.  Unfortunately, the vast majority of listings I review could be quickly and easily improved.  Below are 11 suggestions to optimize your SEAK Expert Witness Directory [...]

By |2024-01-22T06:52:10-05:00September 27th, 2023|Blog, Expert Witness Practice Development/Management|Comments Off on 11 No Cost Tips To Optimize Your SEAK Expert Witness Directory Listing

Nephrology Expert Witness: What Might Your Case Assignments Look Like?

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction If you are thinking about serving as a nephrologist expert witness you might wonder what types of cases a nephrology expert witness can be called to work on.  Below are 11 example cases where a nephrologist might be asked to opine as an expert witness. Sample cases [...]

By |2023-12-08T08:46:52-05:00August 11th, 2023|Blog, Expert Witness Practice Development/Management|Comments Off on Nephrology Expert Witness: What Might Your Case Assignments Look Like?

Urology Expert Witness: What Types of Cases Might You Work on?

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction If you are thinking about becoming a urologist expert witness you might wonder what types of cases a urology expert witness may be asked to work on.  Below are 15 example cases where a urologist might be needed as an expert witness. Examples of cases where urologists [...]

By |2023-12-08T08:47:17-05:00August 7th, 2023|Blog, Expert Witness Practice Development/Management|Comments Off on Urology Expert Witness: What Types of Cases Might You Work on?

Dentist Expert Witness: What Types of Cases Might You Work on?

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction We often speak to people who are thinking about becoming a dentist expert witness.  One curiosity a prospective dental expert witness may have is what types of cases they may be asked to work on.  Below are 18 example cases where a dentist might be needed as [...]

By |2023-12-08T08:45:07-05:00August 4th, 2023|Blog, Expert Witness Practice Development/Management|Comments Off on Dentist Expert Witness: What Types of Cases Might You Work on?

Expert Witness Cross-Examination – Can a Lawyer Go Too Far?

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction – Expert Witness Cross-Examination Expert witness cross-examination can be a challenging process for the expert witness.  Trials are held in order to evaluate the credibility of witnesses.  Expert witness cross-examination is allowed in order for opposing counsel to challenge the credibility of the expert witness and the [...]

By |2023-12-08T08:47:41-05:00July 13th, 2023|Blog, Opinions, Testimony|Comments Off on Expert Witness Cross-Examination – Can a Lawyer Go Too Far?

Does an Expert Witness Need Insurance?

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction We are frequently asked if an expert witness needs insurance.  The short answer to “needing” insurance is no.  There may be a legal requirement to carry liability insurance in order, for example, to drive an automobile or practice medicine in a hospital.  I have not, however, heard [...]

By |2023-12-08T08:46:28-05:00May 9th, 2023|Blog, Expert Witness Practice Development/Management|Comments Off on Does an Expert Witness Need Insurance?

How to Get More Defense Expert Witness Work

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction I have had the pleasure of teaching and advising expert witnesses for a long time.  One of the most frequently asked questions I get from clients and students is how to obtain more defense expert witness work.  Note that when I refer to “defense expert witness work” [...]

By |2023-07-05T11:17:31-04:00April 27th, 2023|Blog, Expert Witness Practice Development/Management|Comments Off on How to Get More Defense Expert Witness Work

Should You Form an LLC for an Expert Witness Practice?

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction I have been helping professionals become expert witnesses for over 25 years. One of the most common questions I get asked these days is whether an expert witness should form an LLC.  The assumption behind this question is that the entity, a limited liability company, will protect [...]

By |2023-12-08T08:48:08-05:00April 26th, 2023|Blog, Expert Witness Practice Development/Management|Comments Off on Should You Form an LLC for an Expert Witness Practice?

A Concise Guide to Expert Witness Marketing

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction to Expert Witness Marketing Serving as an expert witness can be both intellectually and financially rewarding.  In terms of financial rewards, expert witnesses are typically compensated for their time in the range of $250-$1,000 hour.  How financially successful a particular expert witness will become is a function [...]

By |2023-07-05T11:17:46-04:00April 24th, 2023|Blog, Expert Witness Practice Development/Management|Comments Off on A Concise Guide to Expert Witness Marketing
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