No one is above the reach of the law, even lawyers. And when it comes time to build a case against a lawyer who has committed legal malpractice, or defending one unjustly accused of doing so, few witnesses are as crucial as legal experts. This article explores the role of these experts in malpractice cases, including: What an expert witness is, and what they do in legal malpractice claims. Why so few malpractice claims or cases succeed without the testimony of an expert witness. What makes for a strong and credible legal malpractice expert witness. What Does An Expert Witness Do In Legal Malpractice Cases? An expert witness provides an opinion through a report or testimony on whether the lawyer accused of malpractice did or did not fall below the standard of care and whether the conduct directly caused damage. What Should An Attorney Look For In An Expert Witness For A Legal Malpractice Case? Ideally, an expert witness will…Read More

Lawyers are the stars of courtroom dramas; expert witnesses are in supporting roles. They provide key explanations to help judges and juries understand the facts and theories which the lawyers present. This article explores the role of an expert witness in real estate law and legal malpractice cases, including: What makes for a strong expert witness. The procedure for hiring and working with experts. The limits and costs of expert witnesses in Arizona court cases. What Do Experts Contribute? An expert witness provides the court and the jury with crucial information he/she understands better than people who are not schooled in the subject. Since the lawyer cannot “testify,” it takes an expert witness to be able to clarify positions the lawyer wishes to take. For example, a case against a real estate salesman who has drafted a complicated agreement poorly, requires an expert to testify that, since a non-lawyer who drafts an agreement must perform at the level of a…Read More