Certified forensic consultant body of knowledge. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: American College of Forensic Examiners Institute.
• Authors: American College of Forensic Examiners Institute; American College of Forensic Examiners Institute,
• Contents: Understanding the Legal System; Overview of the Court System; State Courts; Federal Courts; An Understanding of the Court System; Lawsuit Procedures; ; Marketing Consultation Services; Attorney Considerations in Contracting an Expert; Expert Marketing Considerations; Establishing Appropriate Consulting Fees; Establishing Procedures for Contracts; ; Litigation Processes, Themes, and Strategies; Initial Interview of the Attorney and the Potential Client; Attorney Considerations in Deciding to Use a Forensic Expert; Disclosure Considerations for the Forensic Expert; Discovery; ; General Legal Principles; Federal Rules of Civil Procedures; Federal Rules of Evidence; The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; Motions and the Forensic Expert; Typical Elements of a Negligence Claim; Disclosing Notes in Accordance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; ; Expert Witness Payment; The Importance of Retention; Methods for Collecting Various Consultation Fees; Establishing Appropriate Consultation Fees; Appropriate Retainer Etiquette; ; The Discovery Process; The Attorney’s Role; The Forensic Expert’s Role; The Inspection; The Formal Written Report or Affidavit; Reading the Subpoena; ; The Forensic Expert’s Deposition; Preparing for the Deposition; The Deposition; Conclusion of the Deposition; After the Deposition; ; The Trial; The Role of the Forensic Expert in the Trial Strategy; Preparing for Trial; The Trial Process; After the Trial; ; Professional Practices; The Role of Credibility, Reputation, and Professional Discipline in Forensic Consulting; Stipulating Responsibilities to the Attorney; Sharing Files Appropriately; Final Billing; Concluding on a Good Note; References
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 347.067; Evidence, Expert -- United States
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781498752084
• Related ISBNs: 9781498752077
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