How to Dismantle the Opposition's Expert Report & Challenge Admissibility of Expert Opinions

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.