Does an Expert Witness Need to be Certified?
A question that sometimes arises in the context of expert evidence is whether an expert must be “certified” in order to be an expert witness. There is a frequently espoused view that an expert who has been certified by an organization is better than one who has not been so certified. This quest...
Becoming Qualified as an Expert Witness for the First Time
Becoming qualified as an expert witness for the first time is a significant accomplishment for an expert. External validation by a judge launches the expert to the next level as the expert enters a forum wherein he/she will be able to explain in detail the work that has been done in the case...