Description:
A dangerous expert witness is an expert witness that puts fear into opposing counsel. Opposing lawyers are concerned about the dangerous expert’s expertise, command of the facts and his ability to communicate, teach and persuade the jury. Dangerous experts understand how to defeat opposing counsel’s tactics and are even capable of turning the tables on opposing counsel.
Dangerous experts are the most sought after of all expert witnesses. The mere disclosing of a dangerous expert to the opposing side can frequently increase the settlement value of a case. Accordingly, dangerous experts are selective on the types of cases they accept and are able to command premium fees. How to Become a Dangerous Expert Witness: Advanced Techniques and Strategies teaches experienced experts how to become dangerous experts.
You will learn:
How to bulletproof yourself and your opinions
What dangerous experts do when preparing to testify
How to defeat opposing counsel’s deposition and cross-examination tactics
Advanced techniques for delivering persuasive and memorable direct testimony
How and when to take the offensive and turn the tables on opposing counsel
Features:
Hundreds of concise examples with explanations
Executive summaries of all chapters for quick “need to know” reviews
Two full-length annotated direct and cross-examinations of dangerous experts in action
A detailed index so you can find what you need
Product Details:
Copyright 2005
ISBN 1-892904-27-6
Hardcover, 433 pages
SEAK, Inc.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction and Executive Summary
Chapter 2: Bulletproofing Yourself
Chapter 3: Bulletproofing Your Opinion
Chapter 4: How Dangerous Experts Prepare to Testify
Chapter 5: Defeating Opposing Counsel's Deposition Tactics
Chapter 6: Hitting a Home Run During Direct Examination
Chapter 7: Defeating Opposing Counsel's Cross-Examination Tactics
Chapter 8: Offensive Tactics to Use Against Opposing Counsel
Chapter 9: Truthfully and Artfully Answering Trick and Difficult Questions
Chapter 10: Advanced Testifying Skills in Action-Examples of Dangerous Experts Testifying