February 2012
Effective Cross Examination of an Expert Witness
ABA Young Lawyers Division
The renowned general Sun Tzu once wrote that "the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won." This maxim squarely applies to the cross-examination of an expert witness, especially since one should know the exact substance of the expert's testimony in advance and thus have an opportunity to carefully plan your attack. This article offers tips to help do just that.