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Thomson Reuters Expert Witness Services
In my civil litigation practice, I use expert witnesses in nearly every case. Typically, I research the background of every expert, both my own and that of opposing counsel, by obtaining information such as whether the expert previously was allowed or excluded from testifying, the area of expertise in which the testimony was offered, transcripts of trial or disposition testimony, copies of affidavits, and published articles by and news items about the expert. Because no one database contains all information about every expert witness, I use a variety of resources to effectively vet experts.
Thomson Reuters Expert Witness Services (TREWS) Expert Intelligence Reports is an invaluable resource among my tools for vetting experts. The reports are prepared by Westlaw research lawyers for a flat fee, efficiently yielding thorough research with predictable costs. The Westlaw lawyers use Westlaw, professional publications, Internet searches, court dockets, and other sources to create a comprehensive report. The reports contain résumés and...