The Law Library Staff prepares "Research Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs) for the convenience of our users to provide access to a variety of sources addressing particular points of law. These are general legal information sources, and are not to be construed as a substitute for personal legal advice from an attorney. Please seek legal counsel to help you determine the applicability of any of the information in these resources to your specific situation. The Law Library makes no recommendation as to whether you should purchase any services offered by the websites contained in this FAQ.
ADVICE ON USING, FINDING AND PAYING EXPERT WITNESSES:
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Advice from the Ohio State Bar Association
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LLRX: Finding and Researching Experts Witnesses on the Web
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Internet Legal Resource Guide to Expert Testimony & Consultant Resources
DIRECTORIES OF EXPERTS FOR LEGAL, MEDICAL AND OTHER ISSUES:
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JurisPro Expert Witness Directory (free search by name or expertise)
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HGExperts.com (free search for forensic, general, medical experts)
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ExpertClick.com (free search by keyword or topic)
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Experts.com (free search, view CV's and articles)
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ExpertPages.com (free search, filter by state, view profiles)
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Seak’s Expert Witness Directories (free search by keyword, specialty area or state)
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National Expert Witness Referral (free search for experts on intellectual property litigation)
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ALMExperts List of Experts & Consultants (free expert search, filter by state, resumes & profiles available)
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A.M. Best's Directory of Recommended Expert Service Providers (free search for experts in over 50 categories)
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Another idea is to search library catalogs or article databases to find the author of a book or article on a particular subject. The author might serve as an expert.
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Finding Experts By Using the Internet 2018 – Resources and Sites
FIND A MEDICAL EXPERT:
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Seak’s Expert Witness Directory (free search)
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American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (free search)
FIND A FORENSIC EXPERT:
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American Medical Forensic Specialists (discuss case for free with medical doctor, who will recommend experts)
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American Society of Questioned Document Examiners (browse experts by state for free)
FIND A BUSINESS EXPERT:
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Cleveland Law Library - Resources from Bloomberg, Lexis+, and Westlaw Precision. The Law Library purchases databases containing expert witness CV's/resumes, transcripts, depositions, verdicts & settlements, and briefs and motions.
BOOKS:
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Expert Witness Checklists by Douglas Danner (West Group Pub.), KF8961 .D36
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Modern Scientific Evidence: The Law and Science of Expert Testimony by David L. Faigman (Thomson/West), KF8961 .M63
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Expert Witnesses In Civil Trials: Effective Preparation and Presentation by Walter R. Lancaster (Thomson/West), KF8961 .A152 L36
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Effective Expert Testimony by David M Malone (NITA), KF8961 .M35
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A Litigator's Guide to Expert Witnesses by Cecil C Kuhne (ABA), KF8961 .K84
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How to Train Your Expert: Making Your Client's Case by Janet S., Kole (ABA), KF8961 .K65
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Litigators on Experts: Strategies for Managing Expert Witnesses From Retention Through Trial by Wendy. Couture & Allyson W. Haynes (ABA), KF8961 .H39
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Expert Witnesses in Civil Trials: Effective Preparation and Presentation by Walter R. Lancaster & Damian D. Capozzola (Thomson/West), KF8961 .A152 L36