An  excellent expert witness communicates his opinion with clarity
 - on both direct and cross-examination.

Bucklin:

• SPEAKING STYLE:  direct response, direct eye contact, decisive, to the point, with examples used to teach concepts involved.
• THOROUGHNESS: detailed information, systematic approach, accuracy.
• STRENGTHS: understands needs of decision-maker. pragmatic, analytical, thorough, thoughtful, confident, assertive.
• THINKING: organized, logical, covers the bases.
• RESULTS: bottom-line, frank, efficient.
• CREATIVITY: enthusiasm, innovation, action.

Opposing lawyers are concerned about the excellent expert's expertise, his command of the facts, and his ability to communicate, teach and persuade the jury. Excellent experts understand how to defeat opposing counsel's tricks and dirty tactics and are capable of making jury dislike the tricks of opposing counsel.

Excellent experts are the most sought after of all expert witnesses.  That is one of the reasons excellent experts are selective regarding the types of cases they accept.

Key Characteristics of an Excellent Expert Witness:

• Experience in Presentation in Court
• Clarity.  Clarity.  Clarity.  Power in presenting the opinion.
• Ample Credentials.