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ForensisGroup examines the role expert witnesses play in helping attorneys, judges, and juries understand complex facts, causation, and technical issues in litigation. The release discusses the qualifications, investigative skills, communication abilities, and professional responsibilities that contribute to effective expert witness testimony.
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – October 20, 2022 – ForensisGroup, The Expert of Experts®, and a leader in providing experts, expert witnesses and consultants for legal, insurance, and other private and public agencies in various disciplines, bring truth to the forefront by engaging the best of the best experts.
Court cases are on the rise as courts have reopened to in-person trials since the disruptions from COVID-19. As attorneys prepare for trial, experts are critical to assessing the situation, identifying the facts, and essentially walking a judge and jury through what happened, how and why.
“The best expert witnesses have a keen methodology of unraveling the most complex situation and breaking it down to get to the ultimate truth. Because, at the end of the day, they can make or break a case,” commented Mercy Steenwyk, President and CEO of ForensisGroup.
Being an expert witness requires more than credentials in their respective field.
“Not everyone in their field is qualified to be an expert witness. Expert witnesses not only possess expertise in their field, they must also be an investigator of sorts, willing to dig into a case to understand the nuances. They must be able to clearly communicate the what, the how and the why. And, they must be open to working with or handing off to other experts when complexities require multiple disciplines to piece together an event or situation,” she said.
Rules and guidelines are in place that outline the role, qualifications, disclosures and responsibilities of expert witnesses. Yet, nothing takes the place of in-person communication.
“Our role as a provider of experts is to ensure that our expert candidates possess the skills to assist lawyers in preparing, delivering and positioning them for success. The ability to understand the case and look into details, be clear and concise, walk a judge and jury through the facts in an understandable way and leave absolutely no doubt as to the truth of a situation is the role of the expert witness. This is what makes the expert witness so valuable. At ForensisGroup, we work with our clients to deliver the best experts in the field because we believe there is Nothing But the Truth®,” she concluded.
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – October 20, 2022 – ForensisGroup, The Expert of Experts®, and a leader in providing experts, expert witnesses and consultants for legal, insurance, and other private and public agencies in various disciplines, bring truth to the forefront by engaging the best of the best experts.
Court cases are on the rise as courts have reopened to in-person trials since the disruptions from COVID-19. As attorneys prepare for trial, experts are critical to assessing the situation, identifying the facts, and essentially walking a judge and jury through what happened, how and why.
“The best expert witnesses have a keen methodology of unraveling the most complex situation and breaking it down to get to the ultimate truth. Because, at the end of the day, they can make or break a case,” commented Mercy Steenwyk, President and CEO of ForensisGroup.
Being an expert witness requires more than credentials in their respective field.
“Not everyone in their field is qualified to be an expert witness. Expert witnesses not only possess expertise in their field, they must also be an investigator of sorts, willing to dig into a case to understand the nuances. They must be able to clearly communicate the what, the how and the why. And, they must be open to working with or handing off to other experts when complexities require multiple disciplines to piece together an event or situation,” she said.
Rules and guidelines are in place that outline the role, qualifications, disclosures and responsibilities of expert witnesses. Yet, nothing takes the place of in-person communication.
“Our role as a provider of experts is to ensure that our expert candidates possess the skills to assist lawyers in preparing, delivering and positioning them for success. The ability to understand the case and look into details, be clear and concise, walk a judge and jury through the facts in an understandable way and leave absolutely no doubt as to the truth of a situation is the role of the expert witness. This is what makes the expert witness so valuable. At ForensisGroup, we work with our clients to deliver the best experts in the field because we believe there is Nothing But the Truth®,” she concluded.
ForensisGroup, The Expert of Experts®, is a premier provider of expert witnesses, consultants and litigation support professionals with 3,000+ areas of expertise across business, engineering and construction, environmental and science, including technical, medical and financial disciplines. Since 1991, the firm has supported over 20,000 clients in more than 30,000 cases. Recognized as a Top 100 Women-Owned and Minority-Owned business in Los Angeles, ForensisGroup is guided by its commitment to Nothing But the Truth®. ForensisGroup combines technical expertise with High Touch High Tech™ service and Excellence in Human Connection™ to help clients navigate complex legal matters. The Los Angeles Business Journal recognized the firm with its 2025 Social Responsibility Award and ForensisGroup has been voted the Best Expert Provider by The National Law Journal and AM’s Best Client-Recommended Expert Service Provider for over 10 years. To learn more, visit ForensisGroup.com or call 800-555-5422.
ForensisGroup, The Expert of Experts®, is a premier provider of expert witnesses, consultants and litigation support professionals with 3,000+ areas of expertise across business, engineering and construction, environmental and science, including technical, medical and financial disciplines. Since 1991, the firm has supported over 20,000 clients in more than 30,000 cases. Recognized as a Top 100 Women-Owned and Minority-Owned business in Los Angeles, ForensisGroup is guided by its commitment to Nothing But the Truth®. ForensisGroup combines technical expertise with High Touch High Tech™ service and Excellence in Human Connection™ to help clients navigate complex legal matters. The Los Angeles Business Journal recognized the firm with its 2025 Social Responsibility Award and ForensisGroup has been voted the Best Expert Provider by The National Law Journal and AM’s Best Client-Recommended Expert Service Provider for over 10 years. To learn more, visit ForensisGroup.com or call 800-555-5422.
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