Expert Witness Handbook: Tips and Techniques for the Litigation Consultant

by Dan Poynter

Now in a revised and updated edition, this useful guide explains how to succeed as an expert witness
-- In the 18 million lawsuits filed each year, at least two expert witnesses are needed to explain what happened or what should have happenedVeteran expert witness Dan Poynter describes the exact qualifications for the job, what an expert witness does, how to prepare effective testimony, how to answer hard questions, and what to charge clients. Peer-reviewed by more than 30 experts, attorneys, judges, and law professors, the new edition also includes a glossary of legal terms and a resource list of books, periodicals, and organizations.

243 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1987

About the author

Since 1969, Dan Poynter has written and published more than 100 books including Writing Nonfiction, The Self-Publishing Manual, and The Skydiver's Handbook.

Dan Poynter's seminars have been featured on CNN, his books have been pictured in The Wall Street Journal, and his story has been told in U.S. News & World Report. The media comes to Dan because he is the leading authority on book publishing.

Dan shows people how to make a difference and a living by coaching them on their book."

Reviews

[Adrienna · Rating 2 out of 5]

I realized this book was outdated in 1987, however, it still gave definitions of a litigation, expert witness, to name a few. It is very informative. I skimmed though most of it.