Name: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case: Expert Selection
Price: 51 USD

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify key qualifications and criteria for selecting effective medical experts in malpractice cases.

check_circleUnderstand the differences between the Daubert and Frye standards for expert testimony admissibility.

check_circleEvaluate an expert’s credibility, experience, and ability to withstand cross-examination.

check_circleAnalyze common challenges in expert testimony and how to effectively counter opposing experts.

About This Course

Join the Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series: "How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." Topics covered will include how to build a successful case using the right experts.

Topics List:

The Role of Experts in Medical Malpractice Litigation
Criteria for Selecting the Right Medical Expert
Understanding Board Certifications and Specialties
Daubert vs. Frye Standards: Admissibility of Expert Testimony
Common Pitfalls in Expert Witness Selection
Evaluating an Expert’s Credibility and Effectiveness
The Deposition Process: Preparing and Questioning Experts
Cross-Examining Defense Experts: Strategies and Challenges
Expert Reports and Affidavits: Best Practices for Persuasive Testimony
Ethical Considerations in Expert Testimony and Retention

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NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers

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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Andrew J. Smiley, Esq.

Attorney at Smiley & Smiley LLP

Andrew is the lead trial attorney for Smiley & Smiley, where his practice focuses on significant personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Andrew is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He served as Academy President in 2017–2018 and is also a Past President & Board Member of the New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. He hosts The Mentor, Esq., a podcast for lawyers.

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