EXPERTS! Are You An Expert? "THIS BOOK IS A TOTAL RESOURCE FOR EXPERT WITNESSES, EXPERIENCED OR NOVICE."--Thomas Noguchi, former L.A. County Coroner, from Foreword. An expert witness is an authority in his or her field--engineer, doctor, technician, appraiser--any discipline that requires special knowledge & experience. Experts evaluate case facts & render a supportable opinion to help resolve legal disputes. Many professionals find expert testimony a profitable second career by applying skills they already possess. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY'S RESEARCH & EXPLORATION declared the volume a valuable practical text for experts at any experience level who seek to increase their effectiveness.

Features ready to use, trial-tested checklists & forms; first-ever national survey of active expert witnesses; ethical guidelines; 24 chapters, 15 appendixes. Author Feder is a trial lawyer with over 34 years of trial experience involving experts: past president of Colorado Trial Lawyers Assoc., Fellow American Academy of Forensic Sciences; extensive lecture & publication credentials. Contact: Tageh Press, P.O. Box 401, Glenwood Springs, Co 81602; 303-945-6887, 1-800-272-1525; FAX: 303-963-9771.