Joe Gulick | JS Held Introduction In the world of insurance valuation disputes, the selection of the appraiser and umpire can significantly influence the outcome of an appraisal. These professionals play an important role in resolving disagreements over the value of damages, and their competence, impartiality, and negotiation skills are essential for achieving fair awards.… Continue reading Selecting the Right Appraiser or Umpire for the Insurance Appraisal Process
Category: Expert Witness
Why Jurisdiction Shapes What Testifying Experts Can Say Before And During Trial
Paige McKirahan | Wit In a perfect world, an expert’s testimony wouldn’t change just because the courtroom does. But those who work in complex litigation know the reality: state rules can dramatically alter what experts must disclose before trial and what they’re allowed to say during it. While federal court offers a familiar playbook, the… Continue reading Why Jurisdiction Shapes What Testifying Experts Can Say Before And During Trial
4 Key Takeaways | Insights from Arbitrators and Advocates: The Pros and Cons of Alternative Delay and Damages Quantum
Gautam Y. Reddy | Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Kilpatrick’s Gautam Reddy joined a panel of fellow thought leaders at the 2025 Construction Super Conference to discuss “The Pros and Cons of Alternative Delay and Damages Quantum.” The panel discussed delay and disruption claims in construction disputes where each side is armed with experts providing competing opinions on delays and damages. They… Continue reading 4 Key Takeaways | Insights from Arbitrators and Advocates: The Pros and Cons of Alternative Delay and Damages Quantum
Finding an Expert Witness (Part 2): Best Practices for Choosing the Best Candidate
Kim Beane | Womble Bond Dickinson Once you’ve done the mental legwork and have candidates to consider as an expert witness, how do you choose the best one? Several considerations may influence your final choice. Verifying licensure, education, and employment history is essential, but other factors that may significantly influence jurors and judges must also… Continue reading Finding an Expert Witness (Part 2): Best Practices for Choosing the Best Candidate
Subrogation Insight: Expert Testimony Admissible Despite Post-Loss Repairs
Gus Sara | White and Williams In Ghaznavi v. Arby Constr., Inc., No. 14-24-00213-CV, 2025 Tex. App. LEXIS 839, the Court of Appeals of Texas (Court of Appeals) considered whether the trial court properly excluded the plaintiffs’, Kambiz Moavenzadeh Ghaznavi and Anahita Nokkonejad (collectively, the Ghaznavis), liability expert. The case arose from a fire at the Ghaznavis’… Continue reading Subrogation Insight: Expert Testimony Admissible Despite Post-Loss Repairs