Lawyers are the stars of courtroom dramas; expert witnesses are in supporting roles. They provide key explanations to help judges and juries understand the facts and theories which the lawyers present. This article explores the role of an expert witness in real estate law and legal malpractice cases, including: What makes for a strong expert witness. The procedure for hiring and working with experts. The limits and costs of expert witnesses in Arizona court cases. What Do Experts Contribute? An expert witness provides the court and the jury with crucial information he/she understands better than people who are not schooled in the subject. Since the lawyer cannot “testify,” it takes an expert witness to be able to clarify positions the lawyer wishes to take. For example, a case against a real estate salesman who has drafted a complicated agreement poorly, requires an expert to testify that, since a non-lawyer who drafts an agreement must perform at the level of a…Read More