Expert Witness Factors to Consider (Part 2)
In expert witness factors to consider part 1, I identified 5 factors to consider in order to be hired as an expert witness. They are:
- Experience in the field
- Published work in national journals, trade publications or books.
- Speaking engagements at professional conferences or trade shows
- Quoted by the press
- Awards received
In addition to the factors above, other logistical considerations can also be a factor in an attorney’s decision to retain you as an expert witness. These factors include the following:
- Your proximity to the trial
- Hourly rate
- Schedule flexibility
- Ability to communicate complex concepts in a simple and straight forward manner.