HOW DO I CHOOSE THE BEST EXPERT WITNESS?
Many people find the best match of an Expert Witness with:
Experience:
Choose an Expert Witness with significant experience in the subject matter required. Does that person have a proven track record? Does that person have the technical as well as business experience to understand address a broad spectrum of related issues?
Currency:
Was the person involved in that subject only involved years ago in that field, or is that person presently and actively involved in his/her area of expertise?
Credentials:
Does the person have credentials (BS or preferably Masters Degree, Licensed/Insured/Bonded if applicable, continuing training, vendor certifications, etc.)
Confidence:
The last thing you need is someone who is new to the field and will easily get flustered when questioned about their opinions and findings about the case - especially in a deposition or in court.
Ability to analyze:
The individual must be able to evaluate complex facts and circumstances associated the case and come the right conclusion.
Seasoned presentation skills:
The best analysis and evaluation can fall on deaf ears if not presented in a clear and concise way. Questions must be answered during depositions, and court testimony in a confident and convincing manner.
Expert witness at court helps win cases