An expert’s testimony can be the key to winning or losing at trial. Whether the expert’s opinion pertains to guilt, innocence, liability, causation, or damages, an expert’s testimony is often a crucial piece of evidence. There are, however, important steps that must be taken before and during a trial to qualify an expert and/or challenge a report or opinion.
This program explores the procedures for qualifying and disqualifying an expert witness and what to do if an opposing expert makes it to the stand.
After the initial lectures, demonstrations include three cross-examinations of experts from varying fields: blood stain pattern analysis, accident reconstruction, and medical expert witness testimony. At the conclusion of the demonstrations, you hear the view from the bench and have the opportunity to ask questions from the attorneys and experts alike.
This program explores the procedures for qualifying and disqualifying an expert witness and what to do if an opposing expert makes it to the stand.
After the initial lectures, demonstrations include three cross-examinations of experts from varying fields: blood stain pattern analysis, accident reconstruction, and medical expert witness testimony. At the conclusion of the demonstrations, you hear the view from the bench and have the opportunity to ask questions from the attorneys and experts alike.
Course Content
9:30am - 9:35amWelcome and Introduction
9:35am - 9:55am
Debunking the Expert
Christine M. Martin, Esq.,
MBTA Legal Department, Boston
9:55am - 10:35am
How to Dismantle the Opposition’s Expert Report & Challenge Admissibility of Expert Opinions: Accident Reconstruction Demonstration and Q&A
David R. Walsh, Esq.,
MBTA/MassDOT Office of General Counsel, Boston
Richard Wolanski,
Massachusetts State Police, Auburn
10:35am - 11:15am
How to Dismantle the Opposition’s Expert Report & Challenge Admissibility of Expert Opinions: Criminal Case Demonstration and Q&A
Kenneth F. Martin,
Bevel, Gardener, and Associates, Inc., Edmond
Edward P. Harrington, Esq.,, Boston
11:15am - 11:30am
Break
11:30am - 12:10pm
How to Dismantle the Opposition’s Expert Report & Challenge Admissibility of Expert Opinions: Medical Expert Demonstration and Q&A
Dr. Leslie Shaff, Esq.,
Attorney and Anesthesiologist, Newton
Megan Shaughnessy, Esq.,
Shaughnessy Law Group LLC, Quincy
12:10pm - 12:30pm
How to Dismantle the Opposition’s Expert Report & Challenge Admissibility of Expert Opinions: View from the Bench
Hon. Dennis J. Curran,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.), Wellesley Hills
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
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Speakers
ChairChristine M. Martin, Esq.,
MBTA Legal Department, Boston
Faculty
Hon. Dennis J. Curran,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.), Wellesley Hills
Jonathan P. Feltner, Esq.,
Veterans Legal Services, West Roxbury
Edward P. Harrington, Esq.,
Boston
Kenneth F. Martin,
Bevel, Gardener, and Associates, Inc., Edmond
Dr. Leslie Shaff, Esq.,
Attorney and Anesthesiologist, Newton
Megan Shaughnessy, Esq.,
Shaughnessy Law Group LLC, Quincy
David R. Walsh, Esq.,
MBTA/MassDOT Office of General Counsel, Boston
Richard Wolanski,
Massachusetts State Police, Auburn
