Effective Expert Witnessing, Fourth Edition: Practices for the 21st Century [Hardcover]

Jack V. Matson (Author), Suha F. Daou (Author), Jeffrey G. Soper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 29, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0849313015 | ISBN-13: 978-0849313011 | Edition: 4

Expert witnesses have traditionally faced enormous challenges in the courtroom. The Daubert decision and the more recent Kumho ruling have further intensified the scrutiny on professionals in all disciplines expressing their expert opinions.

Effective Expert Witnessing, Fourth Edition broadens the scope of previous editions by featuring case studies and examples from a wide range of disciplines including psychology, medicine, forensics, toxicology, engineering, and environmental science. It presents legal survival strategies needed by expert witnesses in all fields by addressing the impact of the recent rulings regarding expert testimony. The fundamentals of the litigation process are thoroughly presented, with chapters on the pre-trial process, trial preparation, and the courtroom drama.

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Effective Expert Witnessing is a well-conceived and well-written book that organizes the often seemingly chaotic proceedings of litigation into a logical, structured, step-by-step process, one that individuals outside the legal community can readily understand. The numerous suggestions and analyses presented by the authors serve to bridge the gap between scientific expert witnesses and the legal community. The case studies highlight the impact and importance of the interrelationships of the fields of science, health care, and the law. This book is recommended for individuals possessing scientific knowledge and expertise who contemplate undertaking the role of a consulting or testifying expert witness. In addition, physicians who are summoned to testify in a court of law, and attorneys involved in various kinds of medical-legal litigation, will find this book an especially useful reference.
-Journal of Legal Medicine, Vol. 26 No. 4, Dec. 2005

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 4 edition (March 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849313015
• ISBN-13: 978-0849313011
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #407,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Law > Procedures & Litigation > Witnesses
  • #95 in Books > Law > Family & Health Law > Medical Law & Legislation

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good introduction to this important field., February 1, 2011

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This review is from: Effective Expert Witnessing, Third Edition (Hardcover)

Whether or not you plan to get into expert witnessing, this is a very interesting look at how things work in the courtroom. The author gives examples of cases he has worked on, courtroom standards by which an expert (and his analysis) is measured, and how to communicate effectively with a jury. He gives examples of how experts succeed and how they can can fail, and shows the methods opposing attorneys often use to discredit your testimony. You can learn a lot about why recent high profile suits and criminal cases turned out in the curious way they did. Real eye opener. Highly recommended book. Couldn't put it down.