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Review questions

1. What is the difference between a consulting expert and a testifying expert?
2. Name as many lawyer organizations as you can that might be referral sources for experts.
3. Name two leading expert referral services.
4. Why is it important to perform a background check on experts named by an opponent?
5. Why is it important to perform a background check on experts your side plans to use?
6. What is the risk to an expert of having incorrect or misleading information on a resume? What is the risk to you in doing so on your resume?
7. List all the steps you can think of in evaluating an expert
8. Why is it important for the legal professional to become familiar with concepts and vocabulary in an expert’s area of expertise?
9. What is the potential risk in supplying an expert with privileged material?
10. Why is it important to always communicate a neutral picture of the case to an expert?