{"id":894465,"date":"2018-06-28T12:15:47","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T18:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/?p=894465"},"modified":"2018-06-28T12:15:47","modified_gmt":"2018-06-28T18:15:47","slug":"effective-expert-witness-construction-dispute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/effective-expert-witness-construction-dispute\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be an Effective Expert Witness in a Construction Dispute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kent B. Scott | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.babcockscott.com\/attorney\/kent-b-scott\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Babcock Scott &amp; Babcock, PC<\/a> | June 28, 2018<\/p>\n<p>Being an expert witness in a construction dispute can be a difficult and stressful experience, but one that is made easier by following a helpful set of rules that govern the process. An expert witness is placed in a very controlled environment where every question is calculated and precise. This setting is atypical of daily life and as a result, being a good witness will take practice and refinement over time. Faced with the task of being an expert witness in a construction dispute, it\u2019s not just about intelligence and experience. Instead it\u2019s about preparation, understanding the audience, the rules, and the \u201ccentral themes\u201d of the dispute. Giving testimony is not a conversation, it has its own language and its own rhythm. Question, listen, pause, answer only what is asked, stop. Guessing, interrupting, and volunteering are wrong and dangerous in the narrow and artificial world of testimony, where every word is taken down, under oath, and scrutinized.<\/p>\n<div id=\"pf1\" class=\"dp-page-outer\">\n<div class=\"dp-page-inner\">\n<div id=\"pg-1pf1\" class=\"pf pg-1w0 pg-1h0\">\n<div class=\"pc pg-1pc1 pg-1w0 pg-1h0\">\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x2 pg-1h2 pg-1yd pg-1ff2 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">In this world, the questioner (lawyer) appears to be in control. That\u2019s a lie, but even the<\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h2 pg-1ye pg-1ff2 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">most experienced expert witness can fall victim to it. The expert witness has the right and the responsibility to\u00a0take control. When it comes to meetings or other interactions, most people know that the way to\u00a0take control of the situation is not by shouting the loudest, but by using clearly established\u00a0techniques and rules. Being an expert witness is just a different kind of meeting, a way of\u00a0communicating, and there are rules to be effective and be in control. The purpose of this article\u00a0is to give you the rules and techniques to help you and your expert witness in a\u00a0construction dispute.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h3 pg-1y15 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\"><strong>Rule #1 &#8211; Instruct Your Expert To Take Their Time.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x2 pg-1h2 pg-1y16 pg-1ff2 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">The first thing an expert witness should always remember to do is slow down and control the\u00a0pace of the questioning. Lawyers often come with a strategy that involves rapid fire question\u00a0and answer in the hopes that the witness will make a mistake that can be used to strengthen the\u00a0opposing lawyer\u2019s case. This tactic is easily counteracted by a witness slowing things down and\u00a0taking time to think through an answer before giving it.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h3 pg-1y1b pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\"><strong>Rule #2 &#8211; Remind Your Expert They Are Making A Record.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x2 pg-1h2 pg-1y1c pg-1ff2 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">It is important to remember that everything said as a witness is going to be recorded.<\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h2 pg-1y1d pg-1ff2 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Every answer given in a deposition or in trial will be used by each side and can either you\u2019re\u00a0your case, or it can hurt it. It is crucial that witnesses remember to think through answers and to\u00a0convey them as intended. This will be very difficult to master but is vital to the process.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h3 pg-1y20 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\"><strong>Rule #3 &#8211; Tell The Truth.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x2 pg-1h2 pg-1y21 pg-1ff2 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">While this initially seems obvious, it is often much harder to do than anticipated. This is<\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h2 pg-1y22 pg-1ff2 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">because telling the truth in an expert environment is a very narrow concept. Answers given in\u00a0this setting should be restricted to only what the witness saw, heard or did.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x3 pg-1h4 pg-1y24 pg-1ff3 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\"><strong>Rule #4 &#8211; Be Polite.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"pf2\" class=\"dp-page-outer\">\n<div class=\"dp-page-inner\">\n<div id=\"pg-2pf2\" class=\"pf pg-2w0 pg-2h0\">\n<div class=\"pc pg-2pc2 pg-2w0 pg-2h0\">\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h2 pg-2y1 pg-2ff2 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">The lawyer sitting across the table will frequently try to attack the credibility of a witness.<\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h2 pg-2y2 pg-2ff2 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">In order to do this, the lawyer may personally attack the witness. If a witness becomes hostile or\u00a0defensive it is unlikely they will be thinking clearly and can say things that may be misconstrued.\u00a0Stay focused and be polite. This will allow the witness to continue to control the pace and flow of\u00a0the questioning to say what they intend to.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h1 pg-2y6 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\"><strong>Rule #5 &#8211; Responding To Vague Questions.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h2 pg-2y7 pg-2ff2 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">It is imperative that a witness not respond to any questions they do not understand.<\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h2 pg-2y8 pg-2ff2 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">Don\u2019t be afraid to speak up an say \u201cI don\u2019t understand your question.\u201d If a question is vague or\u00a0unclear, they must simply ask the lawyer to restate it or rephrase it. It is more important to take\u00a0a little more time and truly understand the intent of the question, than guess or speculate when\u00a0answering.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h1 pg-2yc pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\"><strong>Rule #6 &#8211; If The Witness Does Not Remember.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h2 pg-2yd pg-2ff2 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">Situations will arise for a witness where an attorney will ask a question the answer to<\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h2 pg-2ye pg-2ff2 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">which the witness has no recall. Litigation often carries on for years and it can be difficult to\u00a0recall certain details if questions are directed later on in the process. If a witness is presented\u00a0with a question they do not remember, it is important to say \u201cI don\u2019t recall\u201d and stop. Remember\u00a0this is not a test; they are not being graded on how much they remember.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h1 pg-2y12 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\"><strong>Rule #7 &#8211; Do Not Guess.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h2 pg-2y13 pg-2ff2 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">While in daily life it is appropriate to guess or infer particular things into a conversation, it\u00a0is extremely dangerous to do this as a witness. A witness is only expected to answer to the best\u00a0of their ability as to what was seen, heard or done. A witness should not take it upon them self to\u00a0try and answer questions if they do not know the answer.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h1 pg-2y17 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\"><strong>Rule #8 &#8211; Do Not Volunteer.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h2 pg-2y18 pg-2ff2 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">The rhythm of a witness should ultimately be \u201cquestion, listen, pause, answer, stop.\u201d The\u00a0lawyer may ask broad questions in the hopes of discovering new information but it is critical the\u00a0witness stick strictly to the question they are presented with.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h1 pg-2y1b pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\"><strong>Rule #9 &#8211; Be Careful With Documents.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h2 pg-2y1c pg-2ff2 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">Oftentimes lawyers will use documents to supplement their arguments or to ask specific<\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h2 pg-2y1d pg-2ff2 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">questions. It is important that the witness treat these documents mechanically and keep in mind\u00a0documents are just written versions of what someone believed. There is a simple, unvarying\u00a0protocol witnesses should follow when asked a question relating to a document: (a) ask to see\u00a0the document. Don\u2019t allow anyone to draw your expert witness into a debate with a document without the\u00a0document being in front of you. (b) It is important the witness read it. The three issues that will\u00a0pertain to any document are credibility, language and context. (c) The witness must ask for the\u00a0question again. It is basic fairness, once the lawyer has read the document and picked a small\u00a0piece to talk about, the witness be awarded the same time to review the document and answer.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"pf3\" class=\"dp-page-outer\">\n<div class=\"dp-page-inner\">\n<div id=\"pg-3pf3\" class=\"pf pg-3w0 pg-3h0\">\n<div class=\"pc pg-3pc3 pg-3w0 pg-3h0\">\n<div class=\"t pg-3m0 pg-3x0 pg-3h2 pg-3y1 pg-3ff1 pg-3fs0 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0\"><strong>Rule #10 &#8211; Use Your Lawyer.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h3 pg-3y2 pg-3ff2 pg-3fs0 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0\">A witness\u2019s strongest ally will be his or her lawyer. You &#8211; as the lawyer &#8211; is there to object to any\u00a0questions the witness shouldn\u2019t be answering and are also aware of what the goals in the\u00a0litigation process are. It is important the witness utilize their lawyer and ask questions if they are\u00a0unsure of anything throughout the process. While the lawyer cannot answer the questions for\u00a0the witness, you are there for support and will be the best tool to get the desired results.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h3 pg-3y7 pg-3ff2 pg-3fs0 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0\">Remember, these rules will not come easily. Being a good expert witness involves acting and\u00a0speaking contrary to what is typical in the everyday world. The rules conflict with what your expert is used to and are often counter-intuitive. But, if they are practiced they can impose a degree of\u00a0discipline and control on the legal process that makes it significantly more fair and productive. I\u00a0hope that when you find yourself using an expert witness in a construction dispute these simple rules will help your case.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h3 pg-3yd pg-3ff2 pg-3fs0 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0\">Kent B. Scott is a shareholder at the Salt Lake City based construction law firm of<\/div>\n<div class=\"t pg-3m0 pg-3x0 pg-3h3 pg-3ye pg-3ff2 pg-3fs0 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0\">Babcock Scott &amp; Babcock, PC. Licensed in Utah, and all levels of Federal Court, including the\u00a0U.S. Supreme Court, his practice focuses exclusively on the construction industry. He can be reached at <span class=\"pg-3ff3 pg-3fc1\"><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">ke<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">n<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">t<\/span> <span class=\"pg-3ff2\"><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">@<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">b<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">a<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">b<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">co<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">ck<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">sco<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">t<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">t<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">.<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">co<\/span><span class=\"pg-3fc2 pg-3sc0\">m<\/span><span class=\"pg-3ff3\"> <span class=\"pg-3ff2 pg-3fc0\"> or (801) 531-7000.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kent B. Scott | Babcock Scott &amp; Babcock, PC | June 28, 2018 Being an expert witness in a construction dispute can be a difficult and stressful experience, but one that is made easier by following a helpful set of rules that govern the process. 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