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Expert Witness Deposition – Questioned on Fees

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 [...]

By |2025-11-24T12:20:21-05:00September 8th, 2014|Blog, Fees, Testimony|Comments Off on Expert Witness Deposition – Questioned on Fees

Cross-Examination of an Expert Witness – Absurd Opinion

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 [...]

By |2025-11-24T10:59:18-05:00September 8th, 2014|Blog, Testimony|Comments Off on Cross-Examination of an Expert Witness – Absurd Opinion

Cross Examination of an Expert – Frontal Attack

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 [...]

By |2025-11-24T10:59:43-05:00September 8th, 2014|Blog, Testimony|Comments Off on Cross Examination of an Expert – Frontal Attack

Cross-Examination of an Expert Witness – 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: [...]

By |2025-11-24T11:00:08-05:00September 8th, 2014|Blog, Testimony|Comments Off on Cross-Examination of an Expert Witness – Boilerplate Language

How to Get Started as An Expert Witness

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 [...]

By |2025-11-24T10:33:48-05:00September 7th, 2014|Blog, Expert Witness Practice Development/Management|Comments Off on How to Get Started as An Expert Witness

How to Prepare for an 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 [...]

By |2025-11-24T11:00:34-05:00September 7th, 2014|Blog, Testimony|Comments Off on How to Prepare for an Expert Witness Deposition

Expert Witness Cross Examination Advice From SEAK

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: [...]

By |2025-11-24T10:57:13-05:00September 5th, 2014|Blog, Testimony|Comments Off on Expert Witness Cross Examination Advice From SEAK

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

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. [...]

By |2025-11-24T10:34:27-05:00September 5th, 2014|Blog, Expert Witness Practice Development/Management|Comments Off on How to Write a Curriculum Vitae (CV) For Expert Witness Work

Questions an Expert Witness May Be Asked at Deposition

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 [...]

By |2025-11-24T10:56:16-05:00September 5th, 2014|Blog, Testimony|Comments Off on Questions an Expert Witness May Be Asked at Deposition

What to Include in Your Expert Witness Contract

  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 [...]

By |2025-11-24T10:34:59-05:00September 4th, 2014|Blog, Expert Witness Practice Development/Management|Comments Off on What to Include in Your Expert Witness Contract
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