This presentation will discuss “Direct and Cross Examination of Business Appraisers and Forensic Accountants” – e.g., how an attorney goes about planning and conducting direct examination and cross examination, and accordingly, what an expert witness should expect - types of questions and answers on direct, types of questions and answers on cross, re-direct and re-cross, etc. The presentation will also discuss what helps an expert do well, what creates difficulties for an expert, and how to best deal with a difficult situation or difficult fact pattern. The session will help expert witnesses prepare better reports and provide better testimony.
Learning Objectives
- Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- Understand the structure and strategy behind direct, cross, re-direct, and re-cross examination in litigation involving financial experts.
- Identify effective techniques for expert witnesses to deliver clear, credible testimony and navigate challenging fact patterns or adversarial questioning.
- Improve expert report preparation and courtroom performance through insights into attorney expectations and real-world litigation dynamics.
Major Topics
- Structure and strategy behind direct, cross, re-direct, and re-cross examination in litigation involving financial experts.
- Effective techniques for expert witnesses to deliver clear, credible testimony and navigate challenging fact patterns or adversarial questioning.
- Expert report preparation and courtroom performance through insights into attorney expectations and real-world litigation dynamics.
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