Expert Witnesses: You Can’t Try a Big Case Without Them, and You Can’t Kill Them

Do you love your experts? Not me. I don't like them. Not even a little. Why not? First, this is nothing personal. I have met and worked with many expert witnesses over the years and have found some to be quite personable and fascinating people. Yet, as necessary a part of litigation as they are, I find them to be a burden. Here are a few of my top reasons why, and tips to help mitigate them.