The expert's testimony must be grounded in an accepted body of learning or experience in the expert's field, and the expert must explain how the conclusion is so grounded.

Federal Rule of Evidence 702 addresses the testimony of expert witnesses in legal proceedings. Here’s a summary and explanation: Qualifications of Expert Witnesses: The rule requires that …

Rule 702. Testimony by Expert Witnesses witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or edu-cation may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise if:

Sep 25, 2025 · This guide explains the key restrictions placed on expert witnesses, how they affect admissibility, and what attorneys should know when preparing or challenging expert …

Feb 1, 2025 · The proponent of expert testimony must establish the foundational requirements for admissibility, and the judge, as the “gatekeeper” of the evidence, must make a threshold …

May 12, 2025 · Federal Rule of Evidence 702 sets forth the standard for admissibility of expert testimony. In December 2023, an amendment to Rule 702 took effect, following fervent debate …

Jun 18, 2024 · What is the difference between lay witness and expert witness testimony? Lay witness testimony is based on personal knowledge and observations, while expert witness …

Jan 30, 2024 · The federal rule of evidence governing expert testimony — Rule 702 — just saw its most significant change in almost 25 years. The new Rule 702, which went into effect Dec. 1, …

Jan 10, 2025 · In the meantime, litigants in cases involving complex scientific issues, particularly product liability defendants, 84 criminal defendants facing forensic evidence, 85 and parties …

Each party selects their own expert witness, and those experts are usually paid a fee for their consultation and their testimony. Experts may be located in a variety of ways, including prior …