Overview
At times, both complex and simple litigation requires the use of an expert to explain technical aspects of the underlying subject of the case to the fact finder. In such cases, you will either need to hire an expert, or in the alternative, defend against an opponent’s expert. An important consideration in working with an expert is that his or her testimony is scientifically valid and meets admissibility standards as evidence. This OnDemand Webinar will examine the sources for identifying potential experts and discuss strategies for evaluating their suitability for a particular case. You will also examine available tools, strategies and best practices for finding and evaluating the prior testimony of experts on both sides of a legal issue.
Authors
Mark Giangrande, DePaul University College of Law Library
Self Study Credit - OnDemand Webinar
| CLE | 1.5 | AK, AL, AZ, CA, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, MT | |
| Paralegals | 1.5 | NC | |
| CLE | 1.5 | ND, NH, NM, NV, OR, PA, SC, UT, VT, WA, WY | |
| CLE | 1.8 | MO, WV | |
| CLE | 2 | CO | |
| NALA | 2 | OK | |
Agenda
- Choosing an Expert
- Sources of Available Experts
- The Internet
- Commercial Services
- Professional Organizations
- Considerations in Evaluating Potential Experts
- Background
- Personality and Communication Skills
- Ethics
- Expert Opinion as Admissible Evidence
- Verifying the Expert's Credentials
- Resume as a Starting Point
- Literature Searches
- Bibliographic Indexes - Print and Online
- Free Literature Sources
- Commercial Literature Sources
- Using a Library to Gather Publications
- Investigating the Expert's Record
- Transcript Services - Past Testimony at Trial and in Depositions
- Court Files
- Commercial Services
- Strategies for Analyzing an Expert's Prior Testimony and Literature
- Sources of Best Practices
- Electronic Tools
