EXPERTS: Tip suggests asking the expert on his or her "role" in the litigation? Hopefully, rolling over for the person writing the check is not one of them
Here is a deposition tip from Trial Practice Tips Blog for asking a "duh" question of a hired expert.
A Useful Question to Ask at Expert Depositions
Some
lawyers routinely ask this question at expert depositions-- Q. "What is
your understanding of your role in this litigation?" * * *
Related post: "My Coverage of Expert Depositions in Deposition Checklists and Strategies."
Related post: "My Coverage of Expert Depositions in Deposition Checklists and Strategies."