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September 8, 2014

Expert Witness Deposition – Questioned on Fees

One of the things that comes up over and over again, in expert witness depositions, is the amount that the expert witness has been paid.

My name is Steve Babitsky. I’m president of SEAK. I’m here with my partner, James Mangraviti, and we’re going to talking about expert witness depositions. And specifically we’ll be talking about expert witness fees. One of the things that comes up over and over again, in depositions, is the amount that the expert witness has been paid. Expert witnesses to

September 8, 2014

Cross-Examination of an Expert Witness – Absurd Opinion

VIDEO DEMONSTRATION - what happens if you have an absurd opinion and then have to defend that at a deposition or at a trial.

I’m Steve Babitsky, of SEAK, Incorporated, and I’m here today with James Mangraviti, my partner, and we’re going to be talking about what happens if you have an absurd opinion and then have to defend that at a deposition or at a trial. Jim has graciously agreed to participate in this demonstration, so why don’t we show the demonstration, and

September 8, 2014

Cross Examination of an Expert – Frontal Attack

VIDEO DEMONSTRATION - As you can see, depending upon the positions that you take as an expert witness you may have to, or you will have to, defend them.

My name is Steve Babitsky, the president of SEAK, and I’m here with my partner Jim Mangraviti and we’re going to be demonstrating a frontal attack on an expert witness. Expert witnessing is not for the faint of heart and those people who become expert witnesses have to be ready to be attacked head on in a frontal assault by

September 8, 2014

Cross-Examination of an Expert Witness – Boilerplate Language

VIDEO - Demonstration of what happens when you have an expert witness report with too much boilerplate language.

My name is Steve Babitsky, president of SEAK Incorporated, and I’m here today with my partner Jim Mangraviti who has graciously agreed to assist us with a demonstration of what happens if you have an expert witness report with too much boilerplate language. Okay, Mr. Mangraviti, is this your 40 page report? Jim Mangraviti: Yes. Steve Babitsky: And this is

September 7, 2014

How to Get Started as An Expert Witness

VIDEO - Expert witnessing can be extremely lucrative. Experts earn between $200-$1000 an hour. A good expert witness can make over a million dollars a year.

My name is Steve Babitsky, I’m the president of SEAK Incorporated, and we’re here today with Attorney James Mangraviti from SEAK and we’re going to be talking about how to get started as an expert witness. So Jim, let’s start off by asking what does an expert witness do? James Mangraviti: Good question. So an expert witness is someone who

September 7, 2014

How to Prepare for an Expert Witness Deposition

VIDEO - For an expert witness, the best possible marketing for an expert, is to excel during their expert witness deposition.

I’m Attorney Jim Mangraviti. I’m here with Attorney Steve Babitsky from SEAK, and we’re going to talk today about preparing for your expert witness deposition. Steve, why is it so important for an expert witness to diligently prepare for his or her deposition? Steve Babitsky: Nowadays 97% of all cases are settled prior to trial. So realistically, the main ways

September 5, 2014

Expert Witness Cross Examination Advice From SEAK

VIDEO - Jim, what are the three most important things expert witnesses need to know about cross examination?

Hi. My name is Steve Babitsky. I’m the president of SEAK. I’m here today with my partner Attorney James Mangraviti from SEAK. We’re going to be talking about an extremely important topic for expert witnesses; cross examination. Jim, what are the three most important things experts need to know about cross examination? Jim Mangraviti: Sure. Thanks for the question, Steve.

September 5, 2014

How to Write a Curriculum Vitae (CV) For Expert Witness Work

VIDEO from SEAK - We're going to be talking about a CV (curriculum vitae) for expert witnesses. Common mistakes experts make and how to avoid them.

How to Write a Curriculum Vitae (CV) For Expert Witness Work Download SEAK’s Free Whitepaper: How Much Should an Expert Witness Charge? Hi, my name is Steve Babitsky. I’m the President of SEAK, and I’m here today with Attorney James Mangraviti from SEAK. We’re going to be talking about a curriculum vitae for expert witnesses. Jim, why is it important

September 5, 2014

Questions an Expert Witness May Be Asked at Deposition

VIDEO - Learn about the core areas of expert witness depositions and what experts need to know in each of these core areas.

My name is Steve Babitsky I’m the president of SEAK, I’m here today with Jim Mangraviti my partner at SEAK and we’re going to be talking about an important topic about expert witness depositions. Jim, could you please talk about the core areas of depositions and what expert witnesses need to know in each of these core areas? Jim Mangraviti: Sure.

September 4, 2014

What to Include in Your Expert Witness Contract

VIDEO - Without a well written and detailed expert witness contract, bad things can happen to you.

Expert Witness Contracts – What to Include I’m Steve Babitsky, President of SEAK, Inc. I’m here today with Attorney James Mangraviti, and we’re going to be talking about a very important topic for expert witnesses; the expert witness retention contract. Jim, why is it important for experts to have a well drafted expert witness retention agreement? Jim Mangraviti: Okay,