Looking for virtual education? FEWA members have free access to over 25 archived webinar recordings to view on-demand. Some popular webinars include: The Virtual Delivery of Expert Testimony in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond; Utilizing Existing and Emerging Technologies to Maximize Juror Connection, and More Effective Courtroom Testimony.

The FEWA e-newsletter is distributed twice a month – that’s 24 opportunities for you to contribute an article, news item or event notice for our newsletter! We are always interested to hear about your experiences as an expert witness and legal consultant, whether you are just starting out your career or are a seasoned expert. The Forensic Expert Witness is the perfect place to write an op-ed style article about it to share your insights with other experts, and gain visibility for your FEWA profile and expertise.

Submit your community editorial to the FEWA National Staff by email here. Happy writing!

FEWA member, Neal Johnson has over 40 years of widely varied experience as a practicing architect. Neal’s background includes serving as an Architect, Principal in Charge and Project Manager for more than 1,200 facility projects, encompassing new construction as well as extensive renovation/rehabilitation work. Learn more about Neal below. 

A letter of instruction (LOI) is the initial formal briefing document that is provided to an expert in order to engage their opinion in a case. It is an important document that provides a summary of the circumstances of the matter and instructions on what the expert needs to do. A clear LOI should outline the assumed facts, identify any issues to consider and set out the questions for the expert.

Expert witnesses are an essential element for a variety of legal proceedings. If you are preparing for litigation and you need an expert in your corner, it is important to ensure that your chosen expert is well-prepared for testimony at trial. Continue reading for tips on how you can help prepare your expert witness for effective use at trial.

Expert witnesses have the power to make or break your case. Their testimony is often a crucial part of litigation strategy to help a jury better understand the facts of a case. An expert witness’s testimony can mean the difference between winning and losing a case. While strong expert witnesses can strengthen your case and provide credibility to your arguments, weak expert testimony can undermine your case, and at worst derail it. This is why having qualified experts who will hold up under the harshest of cross-examinations is invaluable.

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Forensic evidence is the application of science within legal proceedings. The analysis of key data within court proceedings can help to establish the guilt or innocence of possible suspects. These tests tend to be conducted via scientific, medical, or technological means. Well-established techniques such as these can be used to determine circumstantial facts under examination, while also used to support and substantiate legal claims.