How to Replace an Expert Witness
This guide will discuss when expert witnesses may need to be replaced due to a conflict of interest, unavailability or death of the expert witness. It will discuss how to quickly replace the expert witness to minimize the impact of the change on your case. It also discusses possible consequences of changing expert witnesses. You will learn about whether the court will accept a replacement of your expert witness and the steps you can take to increase the likelihood that it will.
- GUIDE FOR LAWYERS WHO ARE HIRING AN EXPERT WITNESS
- » Qualifying an Expert Witness
- » Lawyer’s Guide on Expert Witness Conflicts
- » Select the Best Expert Witness for Your Case
- » How to Properly Vet Expert Witnesses
- ⇒ How to Replace an Expert Witness
- » Contract, Payment and Fees of the Expert Witness
- » How to Work with an Expert Witness
- » Lawyer's Privilege with Expert Witnesses
- » Objecting to and Challenging an Expert Witness
- » Daubert, Frye and Other Standards
- » How to Prepare an Expert Witness
- » Expert Witness Depositions and Trials Tips
- » Defending Your Expert Witness
- » Disqualifying Expert Witness Testimony
- » Lawyer's Relationship with an Expert Witness
Replacing an Expert Witness before TrialWhen there is a problem with an expert witness such as a conflict of interest or he or she loses qualification as a designated expert witness in the case, the professional’s replacement must occur. This could happen with the previous expert as a consultant to assist in discovering the next best fit for the case in the courtroom before the trial begins.
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