Tag: Expert Witnesses

Expert Evidence Litigation is always an expensive process and disputes resolved between the parties will always be a preferable course of action. Where this fails or one parting is unwilling to engage in meaningful discussions, then litigation may be the only option. An expert is someone who has succeeded in making decisions and judgements simpler… Continue reading Reduce Your Litigation Costs by Hiring an Expert Witness

Noah Bolmer | Round Table Group Guests from our Engaging Experts podcast reveal some of the most common pitfalls that hinder new expert witnesses. Avoid these common mistakes for successful engagements.   Mistake 1: Conflicts of Interest  Make sure you have thoroughly examined any potential engagement for conflicts, whether actual or perceived. Before accepting, insurance expert Kevin Quinley asks himself, “Are there any… Continue reading Top Ten Expert Witness Mistakes

Dan Small | Holland & Knight Cross-examining an expert witness can be a dangerous undertaking. By definition, the person you are examining knows a great deal more about this subject than you probably do. Plus, they are likely to be an experienced and clever witness, being highly paid to do you harm. There are landmines… Continue reading Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses

Eleanor Taylor | Ankura Introduction The early settlement of disputes and mediation was a recurring topic throughout London International Disputes Week (LIDW). Featured on several panel discussions and raised in Q&A,1 this topic brought into sharp focus the role of quantum experts in cases that do not proceed to a full hearing. A common theme was… Continue reading Mediation and Early Settlement of Disputes – The Expert’s Role