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Dealing with the Expert Witness


Total Credits: 0.5 CLE

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Categories:
Trial & Litigation
Faculty:
Robert MacKenzie
Original Program Date:
Dec 20, 2019
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Access for 90 day(s) after purchase.


Description

From the commencement of a lawsuit through its resolution, the only witness either party has the right to choose is their expert.  No one can select the plaintiff, defendant, fact witnesses, or for that matter, the judge or jury.  The decision to retain an expert and present that witness is filled with opportunity but also fraught with danger.  Choosing the right expert supports and may even win your case.  The wrong expert, however, can be devastating not only to your client but to your credibility.  One must balance the cost and risk of introducing another witness subject to cross-examination with the prospect the expert may well be the one to convince the jury of your position.  The topic of dealing with experts is broad, and for this CLE not limited to either the plaintiff or defendant experts, as there are common factors which must be considered for any expert whom you expect to identify and well before the expert provides testimony.


You must complete this course by 11:59 PM on December 31, 2024 in order to receive credit with the Alabama State Bar.

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Bob MacKenzie is a partner at Starnes Davis Florie, having joined the firm in 1984 after completing law school. Bob serves on the firm's Executive Committee. Bob's practice is devoted to handling a broad scope of litigation including medical and legal malpractice actions, bad faith, product liability, commercial transactions, and labor and employment. He has tried in excess of 100 jury trials to a verdict, involving the defense of physicians, hospitals, lawyers, insurers, commercial institutions, and product manufacturers. Bob also represents lawyers and health care professionals in disciplinary matters before Alabama Regulatory Boards. He has published multiple articles on the defense of legal malpractice suits. His practice includes cases in Alabama and the Southeast. He received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina and his J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law.