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
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The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 2 — Assessing Damages in Litigation
Xavier Oustanlniol, Kristofer Buchan and Kimberly Ratto | StoneTurn The second part of our Wildfire Litigation Series delves into the complexities of assessing economic damages during the litigation phase. As the legal landscape evolves, precise methodologies and strategic partnerships become essential to navigating the multifaceted challenges of wildfire claims. This article outlines the critical roles… Continue reading The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 2 — Assessing Damages in Litigation
Resolving Construction Claims and Disputes: The Power of a Forensic Engineering Expert Witness
Edward Poon | HKA When construction disputes arise, the first question is often: What went wrong, and how do we support our conclusion? Whether it is a structural failure, material defect, or system malfunction, demonstrating the root cause requires more than technical knowledge. Uncovering the source of the issue — and communicating the findings in a clear,… Continue reading Resolving Construction Claims and Disputes: The Power of a Forensic Engineering Expert Witness
The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 1 — Fast Action in the Aftermath
Xavier Oustalniol, Kristofer Buchan and Kimberly Ratto | StoneTurn In the aftermath of wildfires, rapid action is essential for both victims and their legal teams. Part One of our Wildfire Litigation Series explores the immediate steps forensic experts must take to assess economic damages and support claims. From gathering critical data under intense time constraints… Continue reading The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 1 — Fast Action in the Aftermath
Reducing Dispute Risk in Construction Projects: The Role of Experts
Geoff Adair, Stephanie Console, Matthew Liben, Lindsay Rowell and Andrew Kavanagh | Blakes Involving experts early and thoughtfully in construction projects is critical to mitigating disputes and achieving successful outcomes. Experts provide objective technical analysis, help translate complex data and enhance the credibility of project decisions, all of which position parties to avoid or efficiently… Continue reading Reducing Dispute Risk in Construction Projects: The Role of Experts