Effective Expert Witnessing FROM THE PUBLISHER
"Since the publication of the third edition, not only have changes occurred on how the Daubert decision has been applied, but the more recent Kumho ruling applies serious scrutiny to all professionals who claim to have expert opinions." Reflecting these events and broadening the scope to include expert witness strategies for all professionals, Effective Expert Witnessing, Fourth Edition features case studies and examples from a wide range of disciplines including psychology, medicine, forensics, toxicology, engineering, and environmental science. It presents legal survival strategies needed by expert witnesses in all fields by addressing the impact of the recent rulings regarding expert testimony. The fundamentals of the litigation process are thoroughly presented, with chapters on the pre-trial process, trial preparation, and the courtroom drama.
SYNOPSIS
Reflecting recent changes in how the Daubert and Kumho rulings have been applied and widening its scope to include expert witness strategies for all professionals, this fourth edition of a guide for expert witnesses contains case studies from a range of disciplines, including psychology, medicine, and toxicology, and includes a CD-ROM guiding readers through the expert witness experience. Matson (environmental engineering, Pennsylvania State University) presents survival strategies needed by expert witnesses in all fields and explains fundamentals of the litigation process, with chapters on the pretrial process, trial preparation, and the courtroom drama. Concepts are illustrated with actual depositions and trial transcripts. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
Emphasizes the radical changes in rulings and court strategies since the landmark Daubert v. Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals (1993) US Supreme Court decision, which gave federal judges a gate-keeping function to keep unreliable scientific testimony from being presented to a jury. Explores such aspects as interfacing with the legal system, developing strategies, the deposition, preparing for trial, and giving testimony. Includes case studies from several disciplines. No dates are noted for earlier editions except a mention of a decade ago for the first. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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