Verifying the Background of Your Expert Witness

Expert witnesses hold a lot of value in a legal case, especially those involving finance and banking. Finding the right witness who can help articulate crucial points to resolve the case favorably for your defendant is a high task.

Finding the perfect expert witness, as well as verifying their background, are critical steps before bring them on board to your team. Searching for a financial expert witness for your banking and financial case means that you need to ask lots of questions before you decide if they are right for the job.  

First, finding a credible expert witness
-You can research about similar cases that were tried in similar level courts as the court handling your current case. Sort through the records to find expert witnesses that have been called before.
-Follow trade publications aimed at the industry that you're trying to search an expert witness in. These publications contain advertisements for consultation or expert services.
-Ask your local association of trial lawyers if there's a list of expert witnesses.

Verifying the expert witness' credentials
-Get feedback from other attorneys that have worked with the financial expert witness you are considering.
-Do some research and contact at least one attorney who has worked with the witness you are considering that does not appear on their list of references. 

Contact Michael F. Richards for a full list of credentials. You can feel confident that he will provide you with the information you need about his past experiences and expert witness services. Contact Mr. Richards today at (406) 282-6079 or email him at mike@mrichardsconsulting.com for a consultation. He is ready to hear about your case and offer his knowledge to help you succeed.