An excellent expert witness is an expert witness who puts communicates
his opinion with clarity on both direct and cross-examination.
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, and they command premium fees.
Proven abilities to communicate, teach, and persuade are marks of a good
expert witness. Many (but not all) expert witnesses can do that. Excellent experts
also:
- Issue clear reports that cannot be directly attacked.
- Are prepared when they testify .
- Defeat opposing counsel's tactics.
- Have power in their presentation.
Key Benefits of Using Bucklin to Testify