FEWA Member Robert (Bob) Tucknott said his CFLC and MCFLC credentials were "the dividing factor in selecting" his firm over others in several recent cases. Click below to read more about Robert and his recent experiences. 

FEWA’s Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC) and Master Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (MCFLC) certifications, which recognize those who have completed rigorous education in forensic analysis, litigation consulting and expert witnessing, sets certificants above the rest. CFLC and MCFLC certificants exhibit the experience and knowledge expected of a highly qualified expert or consultant, giving an attorney the needed confidence when selecting an expert.

David Greetham is the Principal at PC Forensics. He has testified as an expert on numerous occasions both nationally and internationally. Notably, David provided testimony in the landmark Coleman Holdings v. Morgan Stanley case. As an industry veteran of over 30 years, he is a frequent speaker for Bar Association meetings and continuing legal education events. In 2019, David was selected to train the legal staff at the White House, in the area of Digital Forensics and eDiscovery workflows. Click below to learn more about David.

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!

For many years, expert witnesses were granted legal immunity for their participation as trial experts. While expert witness work remains valuable and often rewarding, it also poses certain risks. Experts who understand these risks can protect themselves and offer more effective assistance to attorneys. 

Anyone serving as an expert witness should be aware that proposed amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence, Rule 702, could affect the admissibility of their expert testimony in the near future. These amendments concern two aspects of Rule 702. 

For many years, expert witnesses were granted legal immunity for their participation as trial experts. For instance, an expert could not face lawsuits for negligence or defamation for their expert work. Many professional boards and licensing organizations also granted leeway for members who served as expert witnesses. Today, however, these protections for expert witness liability are eroding. 

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.