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Legal Best Practices

When Expert Fees Become Discoverable Issues

Expert witness fees, often a substantial line item in litigation budgets, can become discoverable issues under certain circumstances. Understanding when and why these fees are subject...

Ethical Considerations

Ethical Issues When Terminating an Expert

Ethical considerations play a crucial role when terminating an expert witness, affecting both the legal strategy and professional integrity of the counsel involved. Understanding these issues...

Expert Witness Selection

Managing Expert Transitions Without Alerting Opposing Counsel

Effective management of expert transitions is critical in litigation strategy, especially when such changes can signal vulnerabilities to opposing counsel. Handling these transitions discreetly can preserve...

Expert Witness Selection

Lessons Learned From Failed Expert Strategies

The selection and deployment of expert witnesses are pivotal in shaping the trajectory of complex litigation. However, missteps in expert strategy can lead to substantial setbacks,...

Legal Best Practices

Damage Control After an Expert Makes Harmful Admissions

Managing the fallout from an expert witness's harmful admission is a delicate and complex aspect of litigation. Such admissions can undermine case strategy, credibility, and potentially...

Expert Witness Selection

The Risks of Keeping a Weak Expert Too Long

Retaining an expert witness in complex civil litigation is often a pivotal decision that can influence the outcome of a case. However, the risks associated with...

Expert Witness Selection

When and How to Replace an Expert Mid-Case

The decision to replace an expert witness mid-case is fraught with complexity and risk, yet it may be necessary to safeguard the integrity of a legal...

Expert Witness Selection

Salvaging a Case After Retaining the Wrong Expert

Retaining the wrong expert witness can have profound implications on the outcome of a case, affecting its trajectory and potentially undermining the credibility of the arguments...

Expert Witnesses

What to Do When an Expert Isn’t Performing as Expected

In high-stakes litigation, the performance of an expert witness can significantly influence the outcome. However, circumstances may arise where an expert fails to meet expectations, jeopardizing...

Expert Witness Selection

Building an Expert Playbook for Your Firm

Developing a comprehensive expert playbook is essential for law firms aiming to optimize their use of expert witnesses across various stages of litigation. Law firms often...