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Barbara Luna is a forensic accounting expert witness, specializing in forensic accounting, damage analysis of lost profits and lost earnings, valuation of businesses, and fraud investigation. She has testified over 500 times as an expert witness at trial and arbitration over the past 40 years. She has a Ph. D. from Harvard in Applied Math; and is a CPA, CFF, Certified Fraud Examiner; as well as being an Accredited Senior Appraiser in Business Valuation, Accredited in Business Valuation, Certified in Business Valuation and Certified General Real Estate Appraiser. Learn more about Barbara below. 

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Attorneys often struggle to find an expert witness in a unique specialization for a particular case. For example, a car accident where there is a claim of emotional distress, or perhaps a competency expert in a probate case, or surgical protocol expert in a medical malpractice case. Don’t be a needle in a haystack.

With the coronavirus came the realization that many things can be done remotely, often with as much or more effectiveness. Now that the Omicron variant has brought us back to the pandemic peaks, there’s the potential that judges will continue to be more open to remote testimony. In the short run, remote testimony minimizes travel and exposure danger. But in the longer-term, remote testimony could also create a more economical and even playing field for litigants. But is remote expert testimony as effective?

Expert witnesses are responsible for explaining complex subject matters to juries. Their goal is to give the jury specialized knowledge that helps them effectively contextualize the facts at issue. Without an expert’s technical know-how, attorneys can’t prove their case theories or win over their juries. With so much riding on an expert’s testimony, it’s no wonder that attorneys seek out exceptionally qualified industry professionals to serve as their expert witnesses. But what makes an expert witness great? 

Cases of credit card fraud increased by 45% in 2020. If this happened to you, would you know what to do to protect your credit? The answer is finding a great credit expert witness. Finding the right expert for a testimonial on credit requires knowing your options. They can provide an unbiased opinion on the matter to help resolve the conflict. There are many factors to consider when choosing a credit expert witness. But where do you start?

A federal judge last week barred University of Florida administrators from enforcing a policy that six of its professors argued unconstitutionally limited their ability to testify against state actions as expert witnesses.

Did you attend the FEWA National Conference? Conference attendees earned up to 13.5 educational credits towards the Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC Credential). FEWA Professional and Professional Consulting members are eligible to apply for the CFLC. Do you qualify for the CFLC? Learn more about the application requirements.