Name: Litigation Back to Basics: Working with Experts
Price: 51 USD

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the different types of expert witnesses and when to use them.

check_circleGain skills in selecting the right expert for your case based on specific legal needs.

check_circleMaster the techniques for handling expert testimony, including both direct and cross-examination.

check_circleUnderstand the legal standards (Daubert/Frye) regarding the admissibility of expert testimony.

About This Course

Join Andrew Smiley, The Mentor Esq., for Part 2 of this three-part series on litigation basics. This seminar will demonstrate how collaborating with liability and damages experts strengthens your case.

Topics List:

Introduction to Expert Witnesses in Litigation
Selecting the Right Expert for Your Case
Preparing Experts for Testimony: Key Strategies
Handling Experts in Depositions
Expert Reports: How to Draft, Review, and Use Them
Cross-Examining Expert Witnesses: Best Practices
The Role of Experts in Complex Cases (Medical, Technical, etc.)
Understanding Daubert and Frye Standards for Expert Testimony
Handling Conflicts Between Experts and Opposing Counsel
Ethical Considerations and Pitfalls in Working with Experts

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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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