Expert Witness

Uptick in Law Enforcement Use of Force Cases Creates High Demand for Expert Witnesses

More and more, the conduct of police and security personnel is being challenged by the public. Recent high-profile cases involving use of force have led to increased scrutiny of law enforcement. When a person in the community is killed by the police, the scrutiny is particularly acute. Taken together, these factors have significantly increased the demand for expert witnesses in these challenging trials, to help … read more

What Makes an Expert Witness Credible?

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During legal proceedings, witnesses are often utilized to corroborate a story, provide insight into motive or provide professional expertise in a subject area. There are two types of witnesses – those who saw and heard what happened and those who can evaluate the evidence and are called upon in a deposition or trial about their judgment.

Expert Witnesses Testify Via Videoconferencing [COVID-19]

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The global coronavirus pandemic has and continues to have a profound effect on the way we do business, interact with others socially, and even how we conduct court cases, especially in the area of expert witnesses.   In the past, the preferred method for this type of testimony was to fly the experts in, prep them for a day or two, and have them testify. … read more