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Expert Reports and Testimony

After almost thirty years of collecting experiences in a broad range of settings and projects as a professional, I ventured into my first case as an expert witness in 2001.  Since then I have been involved in over sixty more cases, and find that I enjoy the work.  Sifting through depositions for meaningful testimony, or through repositories for significant documentation is much like a treasure hunt. I have the patience for it.  I don't discriminate as to plaintiff or defense work.  The facts are the facts.  My job is to be thorough in investigating the facts.  Be sure I know what the facts are. Draw conclusions and develop opinions based on all the facts.  Then sort and organize the facts and my conclusions and opinions in a logical and understandable way.  Tell the story that the facts reveal.  Usually that is in a written report.  I take pride in writing reports which are well illustrated with helpful graphics and schedules where appropriate.  Since most cases settle before trial, I have only had to testify a half dozen times in support of my opinions.  I try to do it in a credible and convincing fashion.