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20 Expert Witness Liability Insurers

A list of 20 expert witness liability insurers compiled from SEAK's recent Expert Witness Liability Insurance Survey.

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 expert witnesses to inquire about if

Does a Medical Expert Witness Need to Maintain an Active Clinical Practice

A discussion regarding whether a medical expert witness needs to maintain an active clinical practice in order to be retained as an expert.

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, research, talking on the phone or

Expert Witness Testimony Preparation: What is and is not Ethical

A discussion of what lawyers can and cannot do when preparing an expert witness to offer testimony at both deposition and trial.

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 is unethical.[1] Preparation During expert witness

Tips To Optimize Your SEAK Expert Witness Directory Listing

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Over the years we have had the opportunity to review many hundreds of SEAK Expert Witness Directory listings through our consulting and teaching. Many of the listings we review, can be quickly and easily improved. Optimizing your Directory listing is the best way to ensure your listing will be the most effective for you.

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

A discussion of the types of cases a nephrology expert witness may be retained on to offer opinions and testimony.

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 where nephrologists might serve as an

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

A discussion of the types of cases a urology expert witness may be retained 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 might serve as an expert witness:

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

A discussion of the types of cases a dentist expert witness may be retained 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 an expert witness. Examples of cases

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

A discussion of the techniques lawyers use on expert witness cross-examination and what can happen if they 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 expert witness’s opinions. Expert Witness Cross-Examination

Does an Expert Witness Need Insurance?

A discussion of whether an expert witness needs insurance in order to start or maintain their practice and what types of insurance may be available.

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 of any law or regulation requiring

How to Get More Defense Expert Witness Work

A discussion of some of the way to get more defense expert witness work and expert witness work in general.

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” in this post I am referring