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Chemical Industries Ser.: Scientist or Engineer As an Expert Witness by James G. Speight (2008, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCRC Press LLC
ISBN-101420052586
ISBN-139781420052589
eBay Product ID (ePID)57195067
Product Key Features
Number of Pages230 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameScientist or Engineer As an Expert Witness
SubjectPathology, Evidence, Forensic Science, Chemistry / Industrial & Technical
Publication Year2008
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLaw, Science, Medical
AuthorJames G. Speight
SeriesChemical Industries Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2008-029653
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews" this is a useful book for those venturing into the legal quagmire and has much good and sensible advice to offer. It is not a light read, but it is helpful to have one place where these matters are explained in terms that the non-legal expert can follow." "A.M. Glazer,Department of Physics, University of Oxford, writing in Crystallography Reviews,Volume 17, Issue 2 April 2011, pages 145 - 146 "The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witnessis aimed at scientists and engineers who intend to be useful as experts for the plaintiff or for the defense. Speight, who has testified numerous times as an expert witness, provides guidance that gives witnesses all the information needed to testify confidently and effectively. In addition, both plaintiff and defense lawyers and their paralegal assistants can profit from The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witness, which is written from the viewpoint of an experienced scientist. Highly detailed and exceedingly thorough in scope, the book is clear and readable." "SirReadaLot.org, January 2009, Issue 117, "The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witnessis aimed at scientists and engineers who intend to be useful as experts for the plaintiff or for the defense. Speight, who has testified numerous times as an expert witness, provides guidance that gives witnesses all the information needed to testify confidently and effectively. In addition, both plaintiff and defense lawyers and their paralegal assistants can profit from The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witness, which is written from the viewpoint of an experienced scientist. Highly detailed and exceedingly thorough in scope, the book is clear and readable." "SirReadaLot.org, January 2009, Issue 117, "…this is a useful book for those venturing into the legal quagmire and has much good and sensible advice to offer. It is not a light read, but it is helpful to have one place where these matters are explained in terms that the non-legal expert can follow." -A.M. Glazer,Department of Physics, University of Oxford, writing in Crystallography Reviews,Volume 17, Issue 2 April 2011, pages 145 - 146 "The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witnessis aimed at scientists and engineers who intend to be useful as experts for the plaintiff or for the defense. … Speight, who has testified numerous times as an expert witness, provides guidance that gives witnesses all the information needed to testify confidently and effectively. In addition, both plaintiff and defense lawyers and their paralegal assistants can profit from The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witness, which is written from the viewpoint of an experienced scientist. Highly detailed and exceedingly thorough in scope, the book is clear and readable." -SirReadaLot.org, January 2009, Issue 117, "...this is a useful book for those venturing into the legal quagmire and has much good and sensible advice to offer. It is not a light read, but it is helpful to have one place where these matters are explained in terms that the non-legal expert can follow." --A.M. Glazer,Department of Physics, University of Oxford, writing in Crystallography Reviews,Volume 17, Issue 2 April 2011, pages 145 - 146 "The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witnessis aimed at scientists and engineers who intend to be useful as experts for the plaintiff or for the defense. ... Speight, who has testified numerous times as an expert witness, provides guidance that gives witnesses all the information needed to testify confidently and effectively. In addition, both plaintiff and defense lawyers and their paralegal assistants can profit from The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witness, which is written from the viewpoint of an experienced scientist. Highly detailed and exceedingly thorough in scope, the book is clear and readable." --SirReadaLot.org, January 2009, Issue 117 hich is written from the viewpoint of an experienced scientist. Highly detailed and exceedingly thorough in scope, the book is clear and readable." --SirReadaLot.org, January 2009, Issue 117, "...this is a useful book for those venturing into the legal quagmire and has much good and sensible advice to offer. It is not a light read, but it is helpful to have one place where these matters are explained in terms that the non-legal expert can follow." --A.M. Glazer, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, writing in Crystallography Reviews, Volume 17, Issue 2 April 2011, pages 145 - 146 "The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witness is aimed at scientists and engineers who intend to be useful as experts for the plaintiff or for the defense. ... Speight, who has testified numerous times as an expert witness, provides guidance that gives witnesses all the information needed to testify confidently and effectively. In addition, both plaintiff and defense lawyers and their paralegal assistants can profit from The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witness, which is written from the viewpoint of an experienced scientist. Highly detailed and exceedingly thorough in scope, the book is clear and readable." --SirReadaLot.org, January 2009, Issue 117, "ethis is a useful book for those venturing into the legal quagmire and has much good and sensible advice to offer. It is not a light read, but it is helpful to have one place where these matters are explained in terms that the non-legal expert can follow." e"A.M. Glazer, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, writing in Crystallography Reviews, Volume 17, Issue 2 April 2011, pages 145 - 146 "The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witness is aimed at scientists and engineers who intend to be useful as experts for the plaintiff or for the defense. e Speight, who has testified numerous times as an expert witness, provides guidance that gives witnesses all the information needed to testify confidently and effectively. In addition, both plaintiff and defense lawyers and their paralegal assistants can profit from The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witness, which is written from the viewpoint of an experienced scientist. Highly detailed and exceedingly thorough in scope, the book is clear and readable." e"SirReadaLot.org, January 2009, Issue 117
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal347.73/67
Table Of ContentBeing an Expert Witness Introduction An Expert Witness Types of Experts Types of Litigation Rules of the Court versus Rules of the Laboratory Work Product and Attorney-Client Privilege Ethical Considerations The Resume, the Internet, and Retention of the Expert Introduction The Resume Using the Internet Selecting and Retaining an Expert Retention of the Expert Conclusions The Expert Witness Introduction Qualifications and Experience The Client The Initial Attorney-Expert Contact The Expert and the Dispute Time to Walk Away Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Conclusions Attorney-Expert Witness Relationships Introduction Contact Scientists and Engineers Information from the Attorney Discoverable and Nondiscoverable Communications Interrogatories Depositions Reports Introduction Explaining Science and Engineering to Judges and Jurors The Oral Report The Written Report Charts, Figures, and Visual Aids The Predeposition and Deposition Introduction The Pleadings Stage Discovery Predeposition Preparation Items for the Deposition The Deposition Conflict of Interest The Trial Introduction Pretrial Preparation Trial Preparation Courtroom Layout Jury Trial and Bench Trial The Judge The Jury The Expert Witness in Court The Scientist or Engineer on the Witness Stand Epilogue Introduction After-Trial Responsibilities The Trial Transcripts Future Litigation Arising from the Trial Records Accumulated during the Case Lessons Learned Glossary Bibliography and Additional Reading Index
SynopsisThe increased technical nature of litigation coupled with an increase in the number of cases have given rise to the need for a book specifically written for scientists and engineers called to testify as expert witnesses. Unique in its approach, The Scientist or Engineer as an Expert Witness assists these experts in clearly conveying the often complicated information to a non-technical audience. Highly detailed and exceedingly thorough in scope, the book begins with a complete discussion of the functions of the expert witness before delving into the process of how attorneys find experts. A significant portion discusses the professional resume and other tools the expert can use to market him- or herself. The author supplies a helpful primer on the rules of evidence and a discussion of the attorney-expert witness relationship. He includes ample treatment of the use of reports and visual aids, as well as issues that arise during depositions. The book closes with a comprehensive discussion of the trial itself, followed by post-trial responsibilities. A complete glossary of terms further clarifies the material. Dr. James G. Speight has more than 40 years' experience in areas associated with the properties and processing of conventional and synthetic fuels. He is the editor of the journals Petroleum Science and Technology, Energy Sources Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, and Energy Sources Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy. He has testified numerous times as an expert witness and the guidance he provides gives witnesses all the information needed to testify confidently and effectively., Unique in its approach, this volume assists technical experts in clearly conveying often complicated information to a non-technical audience. Highly detailed and thorough in scope, the book discusses the functions of the expert witness, describes how attorneys find experts, and explores the professional resume and other tools the expert can use to market him- or herself. It provides a helpful primer on the rules of evidence, and examines issues that arise during depositions. The book closes with a discussion of the trial itself, followed by post-trial responsibilities. A complete glossary of terms further clarifies the material.
LC Classification NumberKF8968.66
