How to Be a Successful Expert Witness
Expert witnessing is interesting work which allows the expert the opportunity to teach and explain their field to judges, jurors, and lawyers. Experts are commonly compensated for their time at $300–$1000/hr.
Expert Witness Training Workshops
We recommend all experts (even experienced ones) start with SEAK’s foundational/introductory course “How to Start, Build, and Run a Successful Expert Witness Practice”. This is SEAK’s most popular expert witness training program. The course is available both online (stream on-demand) and live in-person.
After completing “How to Start, Build, and Run a Successful Expert Witness Practice” and launching your practice, you may want to consider additional training on how to write expert witness reports and how to testify effectively at deposition and trial.
Introductory/Foundational Course
- How to Write a Bulletproof Expert Report
Live in-Person or Via Zoom – 14 hours/Two Days
Plus either
- How to Be an Effective Expert Witness at Deposition and Trial
Survey Course Covering Both Deposition and Trial Skills; Live in-Person or via Zoom – 14 Hours/Two Days
OR
- How To Excel at Your Expert Witness Deposition
Live in-person or via Zoom – 14 Hours/Two Days Exclusively on Deposition skills
AND
How to Be a More Persuasive Expert Witness at Trial
Live in-person or via Zoom – 14 Hours/Two Days Exclusively on Trial skills
Additional Recommended Core Training for Medical Expert Witnesses Who May Testify in Medical Malpractice Cases
- How to Excel as an Expert Witness in Medical Malpractice Cases
Learn the many nuances of medical malpractice cases and how to avoid hidden pitfalls. Streaming on demand.
Additional Elective Courses (for all experts)
- SEAK’s Annual National Expert Witness Conference
Learn how to deliver high quality opinions, reports and testimony from top judges, jury consultants, trial lawyers and expert witnesses. We have been running this Annual Conference since 1990. 14 Hours of presentations over two days.
Live in person. - Law For Experts
“Connects the dots” and shows you how a practical understanding of law procedure, and legal terminology will make you more effective and successful. Streaming on demand. - How to Refine, Improve and Grow Your Expert Witness Practice
SEAK’s holistic guide to making your expert witness practice more successful.
Streaming on demand.