5.6.6 Cross-Examination of Opposing Experts at Trial or Arbitration

• Jurisdiction: Arizona

In addition to having your expert testify at trial, you should request the expert to assist in the cross-examination of the opposing expert. This may be the most vital role the expert can play. The expert can help the cross-examining attorney by pointing out unsupportable assumptions (which are often not readily apparent) which underlie the opposing expert’s opinions. The expert can also assist you by noting shortcomings in the opposing expert’s qualifications and methodologies, any limitations on data that...