The Importance of Speaking as an Expert Witness

Having an expert witness speak on a complicated subject, including banking issues, can be complicated for jurors and attorneys, as the subjects and regulations that are covered in the cases are often issues that people don’t have to face on a day-to-day basis. When you hire someone as an expert witness, it’s vital that they choose the right words when they are speaking on the stand. By speaking properly, an expert witness is able to help the jury understand everything and maintain a credible demeanor while on the speaking with the attorneys.

There are important steps an expert witness can take when they are speaking. First of all, they should never help the questioner when they are asking a question or volunteer information when certain subjects are presented. More often than not, this ignorance is false and is there to get the expert to say more than they should. Additionally, an expert should not use absolutes when speaking. It creates arguments that are unnecessary and leads to more questions that are unnecessary. 

When seeking expert witness services for your next banking-related case, count on Michael F. Richards to provide you with unparalleled assistance. He has a broad knowledge of the banking industry and is prepared to speak clearly and concisely about your case.

Why Jurors Like Expert Witnesses

Bringing in an expert witness in a variety of cases is very important. Academic studies have shown that juries really trust expert witnesses, as they give credibility to a case that many people, including typical jurors, would understand. So why do people like expert witnesses so much?

The answer is simple – people like and trust teachers. When they see knowledgeable people speaking about important subjects with confidence, they believe what they say and understand the issues at hand. That said, when an expert witness is speaking in a court case, they tend to trust impartial experts more than someone who will agree with everything the attorney says. By making certain concessions when it is relevant, they look more impartial. When an expert remains impartial throughout the case and does not waver, they gain even more credit in a juror’s eyes.

Finding the perfect bank expert witness for your next case starts with Michael F. Richards. He has been worked on more than 75 cases, being retained by both plaintiffs and defendants. When you want to speak to him about his experience as an expert, you can email him at mike@mrichardsconsulting.com or pick up the phone and dial (406) 282-6079. He is prepared to assist you today!

Why Jurors Like Expert Witnesses

Bringing in an expert witness in a variety of cases is very important. Academic studies have shown that juries really trust expert witnesses, as they give credibility to a case that many people, including typical jurors, would understand. So why do people like expert witnesses so much?

The answer is simple – people like and trust teachers. When they see knowledgeable people speaking about important subjects with confidence, they believe what they say and understand the issues at hand. That said, when an expert witness is speaking in a court case, they tend to trust impartial experts more than someone who will agree with everything the attorney says. By making certain concessions when it is relevant, they look more impartial. When an expert remains impartial throughout the case and does not waver, they gain even more credit in a juror’s eyes.

Finding the perfect bank expert witness for your next case starts with Michael F. Richards. He has been worked on more than 75 cases, being retained by both plaintiffs and defendants. When you want to speak to him about his experience as an expert, you can email him at mike@mrichardsconsulting.com or pick up the phone and dial (406) 282-6079. He is prepared to assist you today!

Preparing for Cross Examinations with a Plan

An attorney who is doing a cross examination has a particular advantage, as they know everything a financial expert witness has to say and can plan an attack. When you hire an expert witness for your case, you want someone who is prepared for any type of question, has a deep knowledge of the industry, and is confident when faced with a tough attack during a cross examination.

When an attorney is getting ready to do a cross examinations, they will be looking for a variety of holes in the case to discredit an expert witness. This could be something like insufficient data, poor analyses, bias, and wrong assumptions. A good expert witness knows about this and takes the necessary time to look at the information they are presenting and plan for any questions that may be asked in the cross examination. Furthermore, attorneys will certainly try to poke holes in the credibility of an expert witness, so it’s important that you research your witness and make sure they are credible. 

Make the right choice for your case and hire Michael F. Richards when you need a financial expert witness. Whether you are working on a case assisting financial institutions, businesses, or individuals, he is ready to help you by providing dedicated services.

Preparing for Cross Examinations with Detailed Reports

Being a bank expert witness is not an easy job. This line of work requires a vast knowledge of the banking industry, as well as a dedication to making sure you don’t miss the small stuff. When you choose an expert witness for your case, you want to make sure that they are prepared for a tough cross examination. Any witness is going to do what it takes to make sure that opposition does not have any loose ends that can be attacked.

One of the most important things and expert witness can do to prepare for a case is to make sure that they spend a lot of time on their report, making sure that there are zero errors in your information. An opposing attorney is going to be reading and researching as much as possible in the report, looking for the smallest errors or weak points possible. You want to make sure that your expert witness has an eye for detail and a deep dedication to providing you with a detailed case.

When you are seeking one of the best bank expert witness available, you can count on Michael F. Richards. Mr. Richards has worked in the banking industry since 1975 and is ready to help with your case. Contact him today to discuss his services and how he can assist you.

How to Build a Winning Strategy on a Difficult Financial Case

If a financial institution picks you to represent them in an important case, they clearly did so because you have a reputation for knowing your stuff. But let’s face it: you went to law school, not business school, and there’s a whole world of laws, personalities, and jargon that are specific to the financial industry that you likely aren’t familiar with. 

In this situation, the best thing to do would be to retain a finance industry specialist to offer you help during this difficult case.

A Specialist Will Help You See the Big Picture

Finance law can be a big tangled mess of complexities and convolutions. In the midst of all this, you need to answer the key question: what’s my strategy, here? 

A litigation support specialist will help you reduce the massively complicated legal issues down to a few key points from which you can build your overall strategy. If you have a specialist with big-time industry experience, that will be even better. They will be able to give you greater insight into how the industry runs behind the scenes, so you’ll be able to construct a more believable series of events for your case narrative.

Expert Testimony Will Boost Your Case

If you think finance law is complicated for you, imagine what it’s like for the jury. The last thing you want to do is to bore jurors with nonsensical finance talk. This is why you should retain a specialist who can take the stand and help paint a clear picture of the events to the jurors.

Even if the details are complicated, if your witness can simplify the core issues down to a single compelling narrative, it’ll be the umbrella that the rest of the case will live under, and you’ll have a much better shot at lodging that narrative into the jurors’ heads.