HMAA’s Virtual Lunch & Learn – Expert Witnesses in Dispute Resolution

Date: December 10, 2020

Start Time: 12:00 pm

End Time: 1:00 pm

Location:Online

Address: Zoom Meeting

Summary of Program:

An expert witness plays acritical role in resolving legal disputes.  The opinions of an expert witness can carry great weight in the mind of the fact finder and can often determine the outcome of a case. Lawyers and their clients rely on experts to explain complex technical matters to arbitration tribunals, judges, and juries. Experts can also be critical in helping parties evaluate the technical strengths and weaknesses of their case at an early stage so they may pursue appropriate resolution before legal costs mount up. Indeed, the importance of an expert witness to the success of a litigation matter cannot be overstated.

Please join us as acclaimed expert witnesses and trial lawyers share their decades of experiences and lessons learned at our next lunch & learn event on December 10 at 12 pm Central.

Panel Members:

  • Dave Scruton, 3D Marine Consultants & Surveyors
  • Kevin Highfield, LOC Group
  • Steve Cunningham, Independent Maritime Consulting
  • Doug Shoemaker, Blank Rome
  • Jody Schisel-Meslin, Liskow & Lewis
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