Effective Use of Experts in the Aviation Case: Best Practices

Aviation Litigation is a complex technical field in which specialized expertise is often required from the get-go. Therefore the use of experts is common practice, begging the question: what are the best practices when utilizing expert testimony in an aviation case?   

Frederick Alimonti moderates a panel featuring distinguished aviation litigators and experts to discuss the role of experts and “consultants,” rules affecting experts and their disclosures, and what makes an expert earn his/her often considerable paycheck. We will feature exemplar evidence and animation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify “decision time” on experts and expertise needed
2. Discuss benefits of retained experts versus in-house expertise
3. Break down keys to effective expert testimony; does expert = advocate?
4. Outline the admissibility standards for experts and their opinions