In a previous article, I discussed how to find an expert who has the requisite skills to benefit your case. In this article, we look first at making sure the courts accept your expert and then on preparing your expert to maximize his or her efficacy.
The courts will generally allow you latitude to use any expert who will help the judge or jury to more thoroughly understand the issues. Expertise is demonstrated through credentials (academic and professional designations), evidence of similar professional experience and the quality of the work performed. In an attempt to exclude your expert, opposing counsel will attempt to demonstrate that your expert’s credentials and experience are not directly relevant to the issues in the case or that your expert’s report is inadmissible.
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