Experts can make or break a case. In this July 19, 2019 3.3-hour presentation, Michael J. Hutter, Esquire, gives a comprehensive and practical explanation of this important topic including the key area of admissibility.

Mr. Hutter is Professor of Law at Albany Law School where he received the 2015 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. He is also Special Counsel to the Albany, New York law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP..

Major topics:
Importance of Expert Witnesses 12 minutes
Admissibility Rules 131 minutes
- requirements
- appropriate subject matter
- qualified
- methodology
- factual bases
- form of opinion
Trial Issues 25 minutes
- non-retained testifying expert; missing witness
- leaned treatises; use of clinical guidelines
- admissibility of expert report and affidavit
- examination of expert's file and notes
- insurance coverage
- impeachment
Pre-Trial Issues 19 minutes
- bill of particulars
- ex parte interviews
- expert disclosure
- summary judgment
Alternatives To Expert Testimony 13 minutes
- lay opinion
- res ipsa loquitar
- judicial notice

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