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Call in the experts Some additional aspects of expert witness testimony
Brinig explores in his newest book include strategies and
rian Peter Brinig, an econ- tactics of expert witness testimony, developing your expert
omist, law professor and opinion, surviving the expert witness deposition and
author, reached out to cross-examination, the difference between the expert's
B encourage qualified pro- role and the lawyer's role, legal privileges related to expert
fessionals to become expert witnesses at trials involving witnesses, and how to market expert witness services.
the complex payments and fintech sphere.
While Brinig's prior publications are primarily geared
"Expert witnesses can have a significant impact on the for legal professionals, his 2020 guide, Mastering Self-
outcome of a trial," Brinig wrote. "Expert witness testimony Discipline, like his forthcoming book on expert testimony,
can make or break a case, and in many instances, can is for a broader audience. "Self-discipline," he wrote, "is a
save a life or help provide justice. As such, professional life skill that can be readily learned when it is intelligently
courtroom consultants are in high demand." approached. It is more complicated—and easier—than
merely forcing yourself to work harder. The exercise of
Brinig, whose business is based at https://brianbrinig.com, self-discipline can be made easier by understanding the
makes the case in his upcoming book, Mastering the Art of larger context of a personal achievement process."
Expert Witness Testimony, that there are many benefits to
adding expert witness consultation to your skill set. Are you ready to testify?
Have you given expert testimony at trial? If so, do you
"Acting as a designated expert witness can elevate your plan to take the stand again? What did you find the pros
professional status," he wrote. "It can also increase and cons to be? If you haven't testified as an expert, do
recognition among your peers; it is a different and exciting you think doing so would enhance your business as a
area in which to practice; it can expand your avenues of professional in the payments sphere? Let us know at
professional opportunities; and perhaps most importantly, greenshett@greensheet.com.
it can be very lucrative."