The Expert Expert Witness: More Maxims and Guidelines for Testifying in Court

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Summary: A Must-Read...
Review: ...for anyone who is involved in legal proceedings, professionally or otherwise. Brodsky's latest installment, based on his obviously extensive experience and insights, is replete with useful info for both those who testify and those who solicit expert testimony. At the same time, it's marvelously well written and entertaining and hard to put down once you start reading it. Brodksy has clearly done it again, and let's hope there's a third installment in the works.

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Summary: Wisdom in a Book
Review: a MUST read for anyone that will be testifying in court. As a lawyer, I highly recommend this book to any professional "expert" preparing for court. This book is vital for expert witnesses at all levels of experience. It is extremely well written -- the author eloquently captures the essential skills to be effective in court. The didactic tone of the book breaks down the essential skills for experts with carefully selected anecdotes from experienced experts to illustrate points. I keep this book on my desk as a guide in preparing my witnesses and extol the books ability to transform lackluster witnesses into highly effective and persuasive experts. To sum it up - A MUST READ FOR ANYONE GIVING EXPERT TESTIMONY.

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Summary: Expert Advice
Review: Much appreciated by this busy professional...well-written and lucid discussions in the vocabulary of psychology, this is true-to-life perspective on court testimony. Thoughtful and comedic situations construct a bridge for understanding how the 'expert' witness can present the most credible arguments in pursuit of justice. Each chapter is summarized with a pragmatic MAXIM. One example (from number 28 of 43 chapters): "Maintaining integrity on the stand calls for careful listening, avoidance of anticipatory answers, and staying faithful to your findings and knowledge." Brodsky's points are made with practical suggestions for improving one's performance based on sound experience in delivery of legal testimony.

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Summary: The Expert Expert is Pignant
Review: Ten years ago I read Dr. Brodsky's first expert book aqnd it was enjoyable and to the point. As a forensic psychologist having done many cases I find his new book The Expert Expert entertaining yet poignant when covering the issues and advice offered. "The Paint by Numbers" metaphore is critical for the the practicing professional. This book will be a valuable and useful addition to the mental health practitioner's library

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Summary: A Must-Read...
Review: The Expert Expert Witness by Dr. Stan Brodsky is a powerful and invaluable tool, for novice and expert experts alike. Dr. Brodsky's writing is extremely engaging, witty, and articulate, yet the text's informal style does not minimize the importance of testifying as a professional. This book differs from other expert witness books in that it emphasizes professional competency, preparedness, and responsibility, in the context of personal integrity. The book clearly explains legal rulings applicable to expert testimony, integrated with Dr. Brodsky's vast experiential knowledge. I highly recommend that the Expert Expert Witness become a permanent part of your personal and professional library!

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Summary: Powerful and invaluable tool
Review: The Expert Expert Witness by Dr. Stan Brodsky is a powerful and invaluable tool, for novice and expert experts alike. Dr. Brodsky's writing is extremely engaging, witty, and articulate, yet the text's informal style does not minimize the importance of testifying as a professional. This book differs from other expert witness books in that it emphasizes professional competency, preparedness, and responsibility, in the context of personal integrity. The book clearly explains legal rulings applicable to expert testimony, integrated with Dr. Brodsky's vast experiential knowledge. I highly recommend that the Expert Expert Witness become a permanent part of your personal and professional library!