Effective Expert Witnessing, Fifth Edition: Practices for the 21st Century
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (605 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1439887675 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 204 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Praise for the Previous Edition:"Effective Expert Witnessing is a well-conceived and well-written book that organizes the often seemingly chaotic proceedings of litigation into a logical, structured, step-by-step process, one that individuals outside the legal community can readily understand. The numerous suggestions and analyses presented by the authors serve to bridge the gap between scientific expert witnesses and the legal community. The case studies highlight the impact and importance of the interrelationships of the fields of science, health care, and the law. In addition, physicians
Matson, Ph.D., is emeritus professor of environmental engineering at The Pennsylvania State University and an owner of Matson and Associates Inc., a litigation support consulting engineering firm, in State College, Pennsylvania. He is a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Ohio..
Good brief text for the average crime scene analyst and expert witness Good book for reviewing the landmark court rulings and providing the legal perspective of how experts function in court. I thought it was a little heavy on the civil side compared to the criminal side of cases, considering that 99% of the people using the text are testifying in criminal court (IAI members testing for Module Good brief text for the average crime scene analyst and expert witness Amazon Customer Good book for reviewing the landmark court rulings and providing the legal perspective of how experts function in court. I thought it was a little heavy on the civil side compared to the criminal side of cases, considering that 99% of the people using the text are testifying in criminal court (IAI members testing for Module 4 Crime Scene Certification Board). Overall, I found it to be a useful book to add to the library as a quick reference for landmark cases and appreciated the differentiation of some of the fine nuances involved in the civil litigation side for those criminal forensic matter experts that occasiona. Crime Scene Certification Board). Overall, I found it to be a useful book to add to the library as a quick reference for landmark cases and appreciated the differentiation of some of the fine nuances involved in the civil litigation side for those criminal forensic matter experts that occasiona. Very good introduction to this important field. H. Davis Whether or not you plan to get into expert witnessing, this is a very interesting look at how things work in the courtroom. The author gives examples of cases he has worked on, courtroom standards by which an expert (and his analysis) is measured, and how to communicate effectively with a jury. He gives examples of how experts succeed and how they can can fail, and shows the methods opposing attorneys often use to discredit your testimony. You can learn a lot about why recent high profile suits and criminal cases turned out in the curious way they did. Real eye opener. Highly recommended book. Couldn't put it down.
Extensively updated to reflect new developments since the last edition, it provides practical advice enabling expert witnesses and attorneys to maximize the effectiveness of their expert testimony. In a chapter on psychology and the art of expert persuasion, noted social psychologist and witness preparation specialist Ann T. The first uses a hypothetical case study to explore expert witness immunity and issues related to professional malpractice and civil liability. Greeley reveals the psychology of juries, discusses what makes an expert effective, and provides tips for conveying effective testimony through verbal and nonverbal behavior and graphics and technology. Accompanying the book is an invaluable CD-ROM in which Dr. The book and supplemental CD-ROM provide robust strategies ensuring that expert witnesses have the best possible advantage in presenting testimony that is credible, persuasive, and compelling.. Matson introduces video clips demonstrating effective and ineffective expert testimony at deposition and trial. The testimony of an expert witness can lead to success or failure in cases that hinge on the presentation’s impact on a jury.