Preparing The Expert Witness For Deposition

Most civil cases today involve the use of testifying experts to address both liability and damages issues. Expert witnesses have become so pervasive that modern trials are now often viewed as a “war of experts,” and motion practice regarding Daubert or the state equivalent test of admissibility of expert opinion is a regular step in the pre-trial process. This article provides a checklist for preparing the expert witness for deposition, to make sure this key figure can successfully navigate the special challenges he or she may confront.