Experts 101

Paul Iannacone, Esq., RisCassi & Davis, PC, Hartford

• When Do You Need an Expert?
• What Specialties Do You Need?
• Where to Find Experts
• Keeping Experts Happy
• What Information Do They Need?

The Law of Experts

Alinor Sterling, Esq., Law Offices of Alinor C. Sterling, Branford

• Contents and Specificity of Disclosure
• Timeliness of Disclosure
• Preclusion for Failure to Make Adequate, Timely Disclosure
• Other Grounds for Preclusion: cumulative testimony; probative vs. prejudicial
• Update on the New Practice Book Rule Change 13-4 - Disclosure of Experts

Deposing Experts

Robert I. Reardon Jr., Esq., The Reardon Law Firm, New London

• Taking Expert Witness Depositions
• Defending Your Expert at Deposition
• Prepping Your Expert
• Objections
• Videotaping Depositions

Direct Examination: Making Your Expert the Jury's Voice of Reason

Rosemarie Paine, Esq., Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt, Dow & Katz, PC, New Haven

• Outline and Checklist
• Preparing the Witness
• Questions That Let Your Expert Shine
• Use of Demonstrative Exhibits
• Anticipating and Overcoming Objections

Practical Tips for Successful Cross Examination: Real Life Examples of Successes & Failures

Kathleen L. Nastri, Esq., Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, PC, Bridgeport

Speakers

CLE Credits

This Continuing Legal Education program is appropriate for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys, and has been approved for the following credits in accordance with the rule requirements of these states:

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