Law for the Expert Witness, Third Edition |
 | Author: Daniel A. Bronstein
Publisher: CRC Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 230
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 142004673X
Dewey Decimal Number: 347.7367
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Product Description
Extensively updated and expanded to incorporate legislative and practical changes enacted since the publication of the previous edition, this third edition of Law for the Expert Witness comprehensively covers the current processes and techniques of legal procedure.
Beginning with procedural issues that an expert witness would encounter in advance of the trial itself, the chapters cover legal paperwork, disclosure, depositions, discovery, and the penalties incurred due to any failure to comply with these rules. New material regarding amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is included as they concern required disclosure early in the litigation process and the disclosure of electronic information.
The second section addresses evidentiary issues. Photographs and diagrams illustrate the modern physical arrangement of a courtroom and the use of exhibits and demonstration. Updated case studies and examples of relevant court decisions demonstrate newly settled issues regarding who is an expert and when one can testify. The third section presents tips and hints from the authors own extensive experience as a trial lawyer. Suggestions regarding organization of narrative direct testimony and withstanding cross examination are beneficial for all but the most experienced professional witness. Appendices reflect recent amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence, both instruments largely applicable in most states.
Presenting authoritative information available from no other source, as well as analysis and application of the latest federal rules of procedure, Law for the Expert Witness provides a crucial tool for the confidence and preparation of those who might one day find themselves testifying in court.
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Great for the expert witness bookshelf September 3, 2008
Kevin Beaver (Atlanta, GA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's easy to assume that to be an expert witness all you really need to know is your field. That's a dangerous assumption. Being an expert witness myself, I've seen over the years that knowing the legal side of what we do is something we can't afford to take for granted. The book is certainly not comprehensive in every area but it does cover a lot of ground.
There's good information and case examples on the evidence discovery process and chain of custody. I really like the section titled Suggestions and Hints for Expert Witnesses which contains good insight into presenting testimony and surviving cross-examinations.
Overall, very good. It's a little pricey given the page count but a drop in the bucket compared to what it costs to *not* know this stuff.
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