Expert Witness Handbook

Now in a revised and updated edition, this useful guide explains how to succeed as an expert witness -- In the 18 million lawsuits filed each year, at least two expert witnesses are needed to explain what happened or what should have happened Veteran expert witness Dan Poynter describes the exact qualifications for the job, what an expert witness does, how to prepare effective testimony, how to answer hard questions, and what to charge clients. Peer-reviewed by more than 30 experts, attorneys, judges, and law professors, the new edition also includes a glossary of legal terms and a resource list of books, periodicals, and organizations.