By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Expert witnesses may be interested in insuring themselves against malpractice claims related to their expert witness practices. Expert witness liability insurers could help expert witnesses protect themselves from errors and omissions made while serving as an expert witness. In July 2024, SEAK conducted a survey of almost 1,000 [...]
By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction – Medical Expert Witness and Needing an Active Clinical Practice Expert witnessing can be a great side gig for physicians and other medical professionals. The work is interesting and involves teaching and educating lawyers, judges, and juries. The vast majority of the work consists of record review, [...]
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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” [...]