Find Your Expert Testifying Witness

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Locating testifying witnesses is a specialty in itself. Whether plaintiff or defense, identifying which expert or experts are needed in your case is just as important as locating them.

Attorneys don't always know JUST which type of expert is needed in a complex case. And even when they do have a real sense of the witness who will be most persuasive, he or she often will have difficulty locating that expert. It's important to have your case screened by a CLNC to determine exactly who will bring the most pertinent information to bear. Their Rolodexes are chock full!

At S.L. Gorman Legal Nurse Consulting, we know that most cases never go to trial; we also know that obtaining reputable experts is pivotal to success, but do you always know what type of experts are needed for your case?

We recommend screening your case first for merit, we find we save attorneys time and money by identifying all the issues in which a specific expertise is required. We know that as an attorney you cannot select witnesses in your case, but you can select and decide which experts you use.

Communication is the key to meeting your goals, needs and expectations regarding finding the best expert for your case. Defining your preferences on credentials, years of experience, geography allows us to locate the correct candidate you would be interested in.

As the liaison between you and your potential expert, we can work more effectively with the expert by identifying their qualifications, assess for bias or conflict of interests, and ensure they agree to all four requirements prior to your acceptance. The four important requirements are:

  1. Sincere interest in the case.
  2. Will commit to the time frame of the case.
  3. Will commit to testify.
  4. Will commit to going to trial.

The role of the testifying expert is "Educator of the Jury," they make the complex simple which is essential to the jury's understanding of the case.

Don't spend time yourself.
Let a CLNC do the work.

Shirley Gorman, RN, CLNC provides consulting legal nurse services to attorneys and law firms, plaintiffs and defendants, insurance companies and other organizations, in and around Fort Collins, Colorado including Greeley, Windsor, Denver, and Boulder and Southern Wyoming, including Laramie and Cheyenne.