Join us June 11-12, either in-person at the Texas Justice Center in Bellaire, Texas, or via livestream on your computer or tablet for the 2021 FEWA National Conference. This year’s can’t miss program offers something for everyone, no matter if you are a new expert or have testified hundreds of times. Don't wait – in-person attendance is limited!

Obtaining the Master Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (MCFLC) credential shows attorneys and other interested parties that you have received extensive education in the nine distinct areas of the FEWA Core Program, as well as gained additional experience and attributes above and beyond the CFLC program. Learn more about MCFLC eligibility and apply below.

Don’t lose access to the many member benefits available to you! Our improved online renewal process makes it easy to renew your membership, update your information, purchase an enhanced profile and change your Online Directory categories and subcategories all in one place.

For renewal questions, contact FEWA at info@forensic.org or by calling 312-981-6780 (weekdays, 9 am–5 pm Central Time).

FEWA member, James R. Jauchem, PhD, is the principal of Forensic Pathophysiology, LLC. Dr. Jauchem received his doctorate degree in physiology from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. With 40 years of research experience in pathophysiology, his last 10 years were specifically related to conducted electrical weapons (including TASER® devices) and other potential non-lethal weapons (including acoustic devices and blunt-impact projectiles). Read more about James below. 

Expert witnesses have become increasingly valuable when litigating a legal case. But fees can be burdensome, particularly for small or midsize firms and especially during lengthy or complex litigation. Instead of forgoing a necessary component of your case—or putting it off until the last moment—check out the below three ways to keep expenses reasonable when consulting with an expert.

For experts and attorneys, retainer agreements are an important component of the legal working relationship. The retainer is an up-front, lump-sum paid by the hiring attorney for the projects they want an expert to complete. For experts, a retainer agreement is a seamless payment option—you’re paid right away without the need for invoicing. The attorney also benefits by avoiding the tedious task of ongoing bill reviews and payment approval processes. The foundation of an expert retainer arrangement, of course, is an agreement on the amount of the retainer. Reaching this consensus isn’t rocket science but does require clear communication and expectation management.

Three years ago my ex-colleague Adam Cadwaladr wrote a fantastic blog titled ’12 points to assess whether expert witness work is for you’. This is an article that has helped many candidates to establish whether moving into this niche area of the construction industry is for them. Three years on, the fundamental points made in this article remain as useful as they were the day they were written. However, I’d like to expand and update on a few of the points raised in the original article to bring it up to date.

You’ve been hearing it for years. Content is king and one of the best (and most cost-effective) content marketing tools at your disposal is a legal blog. The benefits have all been quantified time and again, so we’ll skip that step, and assume you’ve moved onto the next step – preparing your blog or actually actively blogging. 

The business interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has generated a flood of client inquiries about coverage disputes across several industries such as the airline, hotel, restaurant, and manufacturing industries. As discussed in our blog, “Epidemiology’s Impact on COVID-Related Business Interruption Disputes,” attorneys are preparing for arising litigation by consulting with epidemiologists and other public health experts to pinpoint the exact cause of business closures or reduced functions and activities.