If you are a litigator looking to sharpen your expert witness research skills, this presentation is for you! Join Jim Robinson, President of JurisPro Expert Witness Directory, as he leads Justia Connect members in an exploration of best practices and techniques for the early stages of using expert witnesses in your cases. Topics covered will include evaluating the matter to determine which types of experts may further your litigation strategy, using various tools (including databases not indexed by search engines) to discover relevant experts for your case, engaging in further expert research to evaluate credentials, and obtaining the deposition transcript of your opponent's expert.
Please note that while the live version of this presentation was eligible for one hour of general California MCLE credit, CLE credit is not currently available for watching this on-demand version of the program.- Research the Subject Matter
- Researching the Case Subject Matter to Evaluate Expert Witness Usage
- Accessing Databases Unavailable Through Search Engines
- Research Potential Experts
- Locating Information About Potential Experts
- News Articles
- Finding News Articles About Expert Witnesses
- Case Law and Jury Verdicts
- Exploring Case Law and Jury Verdicts Referencing the Expert
- Disciplinary History
- Learning About an Expert’s Disciplinary History
- Internet Messages
- Discovering an Expert’s Relevant Online Activity
- Deposition Transcripts
- Acquiring Deposition Transcripts of Opponent’s Expert Witnesses
