Effective Expert Witnessing

Gain essential skills for expert witness preparation in this comprehensive course, covering pre-trial processes, courtroom strategies, and expert report formulation.

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Brief Summary

This course dives into the nitty-gritty of becoming a successful expert witness. With practical advice from seasoned pros, you'll get the scoop on what to expect in the courtroom, how to prepare, and ways to connect with juries. Perfect for aspiring experts in any field!

Key Points

  • Guidance for expert witness preparation
  • Applicable across various disciplines
  • Covers pre-trial, trial prep, and courtroom dynamics
  • Insights from experienced witnesses and legal experts
  • Tips for engaging with juries and surviving legal motions

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the qualifications to be an expert witness
  • Learn strategies for crafting an expert report
  • Deliver strong testimony during depositions and trials
  • Navigate the pre-trial and courtroom processes
  • Engage effectively with juries to enhance impact

About This Course

This course provides in-depth guidance for successful expert witness preparation.

The Effective Expert Witnessing course was developed by Jack V. Matson, Ph.D, P.E. and Matson & Associates to provide in-depth guidance for successful expert witnessing. The lessons taught are applicable for experts from around the world in a wide range of disciplines, such as engineering, environmental forensics, mathematics, computer sciences, life sciences, and physical sciences. The course covers the pre-trial process, preparing for trial, and the courtroom drama. Throughout the course you will hear from seasoned expert witnesses, a practicing lawyer, and a social psychologist that specializes in witness preparation. With their diverse backgrounds and vast knowledge and experience in expert witnessing, these presenters offer advice on all aspects of the legal process in the U.S. court system. The course also includes tips on how to survive motions to exclude and explores the psychology of the jury with advice on how to be an effective witness at trial. The companion text Effective Expert Witnessing, 5th edition by Dr. Matson can be found online in hard copy and eBook. For more detailed information on the course and presenter bios see www.expertwitnesscourse.com

Note: This course qualifies for up to 4 Professional Development Hours (PDH) in most states. For further information on qualifying continuing education credits for professional license holders please contact your state's professional registration board.

  • Participants will gain an understanding of the qualifications needed to become an expert

  • Gain helpful strategies for preparing an expert report.

  • Be able to deliver effective testimony at deposition and trial.

Course Curriculum

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Jack V. Matson

Dr. Matson, P.E. is Professor Emeritus of Environmental Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University and founder of Matson and Associates Inc., an environmental consulting firm specializing in litigation support, in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Matson has a B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toledo and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Rice University. He is also...

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ui-avatar of Samantha Grace Ivankin
Samantha G. I.
4.5
1 year ago

Great match.

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ui-avatar of Scott Papper
Scott P.
5.0
2 years ago

Very helpful and informative.

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ui-avatar of Lakshmanan Ramaiah
Lakshmanan R.
3.5
2 years ago

Good

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ui-avatar of Angela Smucker
Angela S.
4.0
2 years ago

Very dry so far.

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ui-avatar of Carlos R Irizarry
Carlos R. I.
4.5
3 years ago

Excellent for me.

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ui-avatar of Ramadurai Venkataraghavan
Ramadurai V.
5.0
3 years ago

I am a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Quantity surveyor working in the construction field. I do have an LLM degree in construction law. Often I am invited to provide expert opinion in arbitrations and in order to sharpen my skills in expert witnessing I took this short course. I have a learned about the legal system in USA and the role of experts in the overall legal system. I wish the team make a similar course on arbitration expert witnessing which is different from court system. Overall I am happy that I have taken this short training. Extremely helpful. My sincere thanks to the whole team. regards R Venkat www.rmvenkat.com

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ui-avatar of Henry Staggs
Henry S.
1.0
3 years ago

I decided it was morally wrong to learn how to make money, helping lawyers cheat other people out of their money. This is not a carreer its a con job.

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ui-avatar of Noraliza mohd nor
Noraliza M. N.
4.5
4 years ago

yes..

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ui-avatar of Udemy User
Udemy U.
5.0
4 years ago

Nice program. I'm an attorney preparing to testify in a securities case and it was useful to be reminded of the big picture. Thank you.

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ui-avatar of Laurel Jones
Laurel J.
4.5
4 years ago

It has been very helpful in building my confidence when in court or when engaged with attorneys through mediation. Thank you!

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