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
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Guidance for expert witness preparation
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Applicable across various disciplines
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Covers pre-trial, trial prep, and courtroom dynamics
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Insights from experienced witnesses and legal experts
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Tips for engaging with juries and surviving legal motions
Learning Outcomes
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Understand the qualifications to be an expert witness
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Learn strategies for crafting an expert report
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Deliver strong testimony during depositions and trials
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Navigate the pre-trial and courtroom processes
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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.
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