How to Hire a Forensic Expert: Update

Have you retained an expert witness who sounded great, knew the right words to get hired, then turned into a disaster? Could the problems have been discovered prior to retaining the forensic expert? This seminar introduces the legal professional to methods for interviewing a prospective document examiner, or other prospective expert witness. You will learn how to properly vet your prospective expert. After attending this seminar, you will: · Know the questions to ask of your prospective expert. · Learn why the low-priced expert may be the most expensive. · Understand why years of experience is no substitute for skill and knowledge. · Always research the prospective expert to learn whether the CV is honest. · Find out whether the prospective expert has told you the whole truth. · Know the types of reports to anticipate and what to expect in a properly written expert’s report. · Recognize the effects of bias on forensic examiners’ opinion.