The Smart Expert

A consultant learns about a case over time. He or she may not know or may not discover key information until late in the process. Early notes or draft reports may not reflect consideration of important factors. That is why a lawyer who engages an expert consultant will likely insist that, except wit...

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Published inWaste Age Vol. 36; no. 10; p. 22
Main Author Shanoff, Barry
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Overland Park Informa 01.10.2005
Subjects
Consultants
Litigation
Records management
Trials
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Summary:A consultant learns about a case over time. He or she may not know or may not discover key information until late in the process. Early notes or draft reports may not reflect consideration of important factors. That is why a lawyer who engages an expert consultant will likely insist that, except with legal approval, the consultant not prepare any draft opinion or report and not share any opinion, report or notes with any person. An expert consultant also will be asked to keep copies of all documents that he or she creates, receives or uses as a reference during the engagement, and to provide the lawyer with a copy of such materials. Lawyers do their best to be vigilant during the many months of pre-trial preparation and to make the process go smoothly.
ISSN:2329-6976
2329-6984