When dealing with an opposing expert witness, exposing the truth is not only an essential part of cross-examination but one that becomes imperative. An attorney must ask questions to allow the jury to see that the opposing expert witness has a bias in the case. It may also be possible to show that the expert witness is claiming credentials they, in fact, may not possess or have previously exaggerated.

A collateral attack on an expert witness allows an attorney to turn the jury against them or at least create doubt as to their testimony. However, to develop a strong collateral attack, extensive research is essential. Before any testimony is given in open court, attorneys can learn a large amount of information in preparation to rebut that expert witness.

We review the sources you can search to find the information necessary to defeat an opposing expert.

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