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Nov. 1, 2016

Art of the trial: experts

Most trials today involve expert witnesses, and they can often make or break your case.

Douglas J. Dixon

Partner
Hueston Hennigan LLP

Phone: (949) 226-6741

Email: ddixon@hueston.com

Georgetown Univ Law Ctr; Washington DC

Douglas is a founding partner of Hueston Hennigan and is based in the firm's Newport Beach office. His practice spans a wide range of litigation in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels and before arbitral tribunals. His ability to help clients navigate highly complex technological, regulatory, and business matters is the unifying thread through a practice covering multiple areas of the law.

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ART OF THE TRIAL

Most trials today involve expert witnesses, and they can often make or break your case. The best expert witnesses are good communicators who can credibly explain and simplify complex, technical evidence and connect with jurors. The worst come across as arrogant, combative hired guns who bore and confuse jurors. So how can you retain the former, and avoid the latter?

Here are some considerations to keep in mind when selec...

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