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The Litigation Psychology Podcast #217 – Cross-Examining Expert Witnesses

The Litigation Psychology Podcast #217 – Cross-Examining Expert Witnesses

Holly Howanitz, Managing Partner, Tyson & Mendes joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about cross-examination of expert witnesses. Holly highlights that you need think about your goals when cross-examining expert witnesses especially since experts often have more experience testifying than a fact witness. Bill and Holly talk about strategic decisions such as when to bring up “bombs” for the expert either at deposition or at trial and how to approach preparing for cross-examining an expert. Holly shares how she prepares for an arrogant expert or an expert that does primarily work for the plaintiff’s side. Bill and Holly also talk about preparing experts for the defense and what that process is like.

 

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