All attorneys must abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct, but many fail to realize that similar requirements apply to most individuals providing expert testimony. These standards can provide ...
In court, cases often come down to the “battle of the experts” and the credibility and character of experts can make or break a case. When you need an expert witness for your case, where do you turn?
This article is based on an interview with Dr. Merrie Jo Pitera, who has prepared hundreds of witnesses for depositions, trials, and congressional hearings over the course of 25+ years. As trial ...
In Part I of his two-part series, Bob Genis reviews how the plaintiff s in negligence and malpractice cases can strategically require the defendant to appear at trial during the plaintiff’s direct ...
The R. Kelly case of alleged sexual exploitation, violence, and coercive control raises complex questions for most of us—as well as the judge and jury. People may wonder how R. Kelly managed to ...
From its inception, ForensisGroup charted a different course. The firm is a pioneer in expert witness services, being the first to offer a unique, high-touch approach that distinguishes it from ...
The role of expert witness provides opportunities for public service and professional development, but it has its dangers. Many people regard expert witnesses as charlatans whose testimony is bought, ...
An expert witness who testified for prosecutors in more than 200 child sexual-abuse cases overstated her credentials, and dozens of child molesters and rapists she helped convict may be entitled to ...
When the pandemic prevented Catherine Hannan, MD, from performing elective surgical procedures, she started reviewing cases as an expert medical witness. The legal counsel on her first case found ...