Effective Expert Witnessing, Fourth Edition: Practices for the 21st Century

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Effective Expert Witnessing, Fourth Edition: Practices for the 21st Century

This book presents legal survival strategies needed by expert witnesses in all fields by addressing the impact of the recent rulings regarding expert testimony.

By Jack V. Matson,

Suha F. Daou,

Jeffrey G. Soper,

ISBN: 9780849313015

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Presents expert witnessing and case studies across the disciplines, in science, medicine, engineering, and more

Illustrates concepts with actual deposition and trial transcripts

Examines the psychology of litigation - ways to withstand it and use it ethically

Demonstrates how the Daubert decision and Kumho ruling have been applied in recent litigation

Includes an Effective Expert Testimony CD-ROM video as a guide for experts on the witness stand

Expert witnesses have traditionally faced enormous challenges in the courtroom. The Daubert decision and the more recent Kumho ruling have further intensified the scrutiny on professionals in all disciplines expressing their expert opinions.

Effective Expert Witnessing, Fourth Edition broadens the scope of previous editions by featuring case studies and examples from a wide range of disciplines including psychology, medicine, forensics, toxicology, engineering, and environmental science. It presents legal survival strategies needed by expert witnesses in all fields by addressing the impact of the recent rulings regarding expert testimony. The fundamentals of the litigation process are thoroughly presented, with chapters on the pre-trial process, trial preparation, and the courtroom drama.

Publication Date: 3/29/2004
Number of Pages: 140