How to Be a Successful Expert Witness

Expert witnessing is interesting work which allows the expert the opportunity to teach and explain their field to judges, jurors, and lawyers. Experts are commonly compensated for their time at $300–$1000/hr.

Expert Witness Training Workshops

We recommend all experts (even experienced ones) start with SEAK’s foundational/introductory courseHow to Start, Build, and Run a Successful Expert Witness Practice”. This is SEAK’s most popular expert witness training program. The course is available both online (stream on-demand) and live in-person.

After completing How to Start, Build, and Run a Successful Expert Witness Practice and launching your practice, you may want to consider additional training on how to write expert witness reports and how to testify effectively at deposition and trial.

Introductory/Foundational Course

Highly-recommended for all new and experienced experts

Plus either

Additional Recommended Core Training for Medical Expert Witnesses Who May Testify in Medical Malpractice Cases

Additional Elective Courses (for all experts)

Take Your Expert Witness Practice to the Next Level
  • SEAK’s Annual National Expert Witness Conference
    Learn how to deliver high quality opinions, reports and testimony from top judges, jury consultants, trial lawyers and expert witnesses. We have been running this Annual Conference since 1990. 14 Hours of presentations over two days.
    Live in person.
  • Law For Experts
    “Connects the dots” and shows you how a practical understanding of law procedure, and legal terminology will make you more effective and successful. Streaming on demand.
  • How to Refine, Improve and Grow Your Expert Witness Practice
    SEAK’s holistic guide to making your expert witness practice more successful.
    Streaming on demand.

Questions:
If you have questions about what course is best for you, please feel free to call 508-457-5150 or email us at and we would be delighted to assist you!