Expert Witness Tips

  September is National Preparedness Month. For insurance defense, construction defense, and coverage counsel, it’s a good time to ask a practical question: is your expert bench ready before the next hurricane, wildfire, or severe storm system generates a wave […]

The Delegation That Deserves a Second Look At most large companies, expert witness selection happens one layer removed from the in-house legal team. Outside counsel identifies the need, vets the candidates, and makes the retention call. Litigation counsel knows the […]

Why Summer Construction Disputes Are Surging Summer is the busiest season on the construction calendar: longer daylight hours, fully staffed job sites, multiple trades working together to hit weather-dependent windows, and general contractors racing to complete exterior work before fall. […]

We’re at the halfway mark of 2026, and the dockets are telling a clear story: four areas in particular are generating a surge in matters that hinge on expert testimony — AI and technology disputes, construction defect and delay litigation, […]

Selecting an expert witness is one of the highest-leverage decisions in any litigation matter. Get it right, and you have a credible, well-prepared voice supporting your theory of the case. Get it wrong, and you are managing budget disputes, admissibility […]

Best Practices for Managing Expert Witness Engagements in Insurance Defense Litigation In insurance defense litigation, retaining an expert involves more than finding the right credentials. Before the engagement can even begin, the law firm must identify a qualified candidate, build […]

Expert networks are revolutionizing research and data collection across various industries. Learn what expert networks do, how they benefit users and the specific services they provide. What Is an Expert Network? Expert networks are online platforms designed to match businesses […]

Expert witnesses are indispensable in today’s complex legal landscape and can significantly impact case outcomes. Understanding the different types of expert witnesses available can help you select the ideal specialist for your particular case. From consulting on technical reports and […]

Prosecutors and defense attorneys push along case narratives, but the use of expert testimony can actually shape case outcomes. An expert can support or break a case, but how does the court determine if an expert’s opinion is valid? Each […]