FEWA has the distinction of being the only expert witness association that requires verifiable qualifications and testimonies to be designated as a member. As a result, the application process is thorough and comprehensive and members are well-rounded, successful professionals. Click below to find out what membership classification is right for you!

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!

Tracy Myers, AIA, NCARB, RRO, GC, LEED AP, works with architectural and engineering standards of care, including ADA provisions. Tracy is a Licensed Architect (CA, AZ, TX, NY, NCARB, LEED AP), a Licensed General Contractor (CA) and a RRO - Registered Roof Observer (IIBEC, formerly RCI). She has 28-plus years of architectural/construction experience. Learn more about Tracy below. 

Your FEWA membership includes a number of benefits, including a listing in the FEWA Online Directory and an Enhanced Online Profile. Enhanced Online Profile allows members to improve their visibility to members of the legal community who are seeking experts by making effective enhancements. Are you making the most of your Directory listing? Do you have an Online Enhanced Profile? Take advantage of these benefits today!

Whether a physician or other medical provider is sufficiently qualified to testify as an expert is a multifaceted issue. Each state has its own requirements in determining whether a witness qualifies as an expert. Some jurisdictions require potential medical experts to engage in “active clinical practice” before rendering any opinions.

An expert medical witness might be the difference between winning and losing your malpractice claim. Choosing the right expert witness is vital for increasing your chances of compensation. Expert witnesses must meet certain standards to be accepted by the court as reliable witnesses.

Acceding to a storm of protest, the University of Florida abandoned efforts on Friday to keep three political science professors from testifying in a voting-rights lawsuit against the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis. Hours later, however, the professors sued university officials in federal court, claiming their First Amendment rights had been violated. They asked the court to permanently bar the university from limiting their outside work on matters opposing the state’s interests.

A look at what you need when selecting an expert witness. There are at least six potential factors to consider when selecting an expert witness and several of them interrelate to each other. 

Dr. Puja Vora said the scammer gave a fake officer name and badge number, specifically noted her workplace and said she needed to report to San Diego sheriff’s department headquarters. When she pressed him, he yelled at her, said she’d be arrested and hung up.

The CFLC credential recognizes that certificants are familiar with duties and responsibilities of providing forensic, consulting and expert witness services in litigated claims. Additionally, the CFLC credential signifies that in addition to meeting FEWA's experience and membership requirements, these CFLCs have further met minimum continuing education requirements in the CFLC Core Program. Learn more below.