Judd Robbins

Keeping the Jury’s Attention During a Trial

Learn some fundamental testimonial approaches for speaking, explaining, and ensuring that jurors will judge you well, pay attention, and will be more likely to accept what you have to say. Remember that you have center stage when you are testifying. You h... Read >

What Expert Witnesses Should Know to Minimize the Dangers during Cross-Examination Testimony

Cross examination by the opposing counsel is the most dangerous time during your testimony. This is when you will feel the most pressure, because you know that the opposing attorney may challenge your credentials, will try to undermine your opinions, will... Read >

How to Best Use Demonstrative Exhibits During Trial Testimony

During a trial, there are various ways to make efficient use of demonstrative exhibits. Remember that these kind of exhibits are different from the attachments to your expert report. An exhibit of this nature is by and large much larger so the jurors can ... Read >

How to Make an Efficient Entrance as an Expert Witness

“Call the witness!" Yes, that is you. And it is your time to shine or fade. Going into court is a combination of many things. It is partly a first date, partly a conversation with your boss, and partly a public speech. You will have butterflies as an exp... Read >

A Method for Answering the Common Hypothetical Question during Expert Witness Testimony

Your work in the case dealt with real facts and real issues that led to your real opinions. An lawyer will occasionally ask how changing one or two relevant facts in the case would change your thinking in the case. His hypothetical question may not even b... Read >

First Contacts with Attorneys and Clients as Their Expert Witness

Your first contact with potential clients will come from the client or his/her attorney. occasionally an attorney may call to check on your availability, interest, and on point qualifications. The lawyer may have gotten your name from a colleague, or simp... Read >

The Importance of When Writing an Expert Witness Report

Your expert, or main, report is a formal report whose content and structure is addressed in Rule 26 of the Federal rules of Civil Procedure. This Rule defines the general provisions of the law regarding discovery and disclosure of facts in a lawsuit. In s... Read >

The Importance of Word Choice in Expert Witness Reports

You've probably heard the phrase: "it's not always just about you." The expert report is not just an expression of your opinions for your own satisfaction. Before you experience it, you cannot realize how greatly the words you choose, and the way in which... Read >

My Favorite ‘Words to the Wise’ for Wonderful Witness Relations with Jurors

You will be especially pleased when you can see that jurors agree with what you are saying. Some basics: * Keep your answers short. Attorneys figure out to be brief so as not to lose the jurors. That is great advice for you as an expert witness for the s... Read >

What Preparations are Paramount for an Expert Witness Prior to Deposition?

You need some answers before you start getting asked questions in a deposition. The pre-deposition conference is a fancy term for any meeting or telephone conversation you have with your retaining lawyer during which you discuss the upcoming deposition. S... Read >

Understanding the Psychology of an Attorney Questioning an Expert Witness

You do not need to be afraid of being an expert witness, but you do need to be wary. Even an inexperienced attorney or one who is not particularly sharp has the home-court advantage and knows the regulations of the legal game. You will not always know eve... Read >

Another Set of My Most Effective Techniques Used by Expert Witnesses

You can trade your expertise in your specialty into this rewarding new arena. But there are dangers to look out for, obstacles to bypass, and a sphere of new knowledge to learn. Here are a few of my favorite strategic considerations for success as... Read >

Top 10 Special Tactics Used by Experts during Depositions and Trial Testimony

You can parlay your knowledge in your discipline into being a respected expert witness. But there are dangers to look out for, obstacles to bypass, and a non-trivial scope of new information to master. Here are some of my favorite tactical suggest... Read >

Can I Be an Expert Witness?

Yes, if you are already a specialist … in something. Litigation in the United States is widespread, and crimes themselves span a host of disciplines. Expert witnesses and consultants, and especially those with experience in the legal arena, are always in ... Read >

Connecting With the Jury as an Expert Witness

When somebody asks you a question, you typically look at that person when you answer. A trial expertise is different. Although an attorney asks you a question, direct your response to the jurors. You have to act as if a juror had just asked you the questi... Read >