Researching The Expert: July 2008 Archives

The expert witness referral service ForensisGroup strives to provide the best experts available for their clients and insure that the expert retention process is streamlined. As a result, they have developed a unique four-pronged approach to client services.

First and foremost, the people at ForensisGroup are always available to listen, provide feedback, and facilitate communication between clients and the experts / consultants. They work to ensure that the clients’ needs are met and to handle the paperwork matters which can otherwise distract the client and the consultant.

More to come regarding hiring an expert witness.

ForensisGroup, Inc. Director Mercy Steenwyk advises legal professionals to keep these things in mind when looking at expert resumes, curriculum vitae (CV’s), and profiles:

1) Many areas of expertise might be satisfied by a range of disciplines. 

Depending on the circumstance and the investigatory aims, fire cause and origin investigations may call for scientists, engineers, or skilled technicians in the building trades. Similarly, a given mold issue may be resolved by a medical toxicologist, general physician, environmental or occupational health expert, architectural engineer, or general contractor.

2) The only way to know for sure what areas of expertise an expert has is to speak with them.

No profile or resume is capable of summing up a lifetime’s professional experience. It is always beneficial to let us put you in touch with experts whose unique understanding and experience might favorably impact the outcome of your case by illuminating the technical issues involved.