In this episode…
Our guest, Mr. Richard Leisner, is a senior corporate and securities transactional attorney at Trenham Law and an expert witness in high-stakes business litigation and legal malpractice actions. He has been included in Tampa Magazine's Top Lawyers List and is a published author. Mr. Leisner holds a JD from the University of Pennsylvania.

During cross-examination, while getting into the rhythm of answering questions, the opposing counsel can trick you if you aren’t careful. Mr. Leisner recommends processing each question as it comes, making sure you fully understand it before answering—or asking for clarification when you don’t. Good lawyers will prepare experts for this tactic, but it is important to remain thoughtful, without slipping into automatic answering.

Check out the episode for our full discussion, including hourly engagements, tracking your opinions over time, and personal conflicts.

In this episode…
Our guest, Gregory Herman-Giddens, is a trust estate and tax attorney, president of the Trust Council law firm, and President of Trust Protector, LLC, which provides trust protector services domestically and abroad. Additionally, Mr. Herman-Giddens is an experienced expert witness and holds a JD from Tulane.

Most experts in the trusts field are attorneys as well, while the retaining attorney may not be a trusts expert, according to Mr. Herman-Giddens. This presents an opportunity for the expert to help “pick apart” the opposing side’s arguments in pleadings. Attorneys appreciate experts who leverage their expertise to find these opportunities in this manner.

Check out the entire episode for our discussion on billing, working in different states, and work-life balance.

In this episode…

Our guest, Jon Bond is the chief ‘tomorrowist’ at Tomorro LLC (stylized TOMORRO\\\), a virtual holding company that operates as a consultancy. With over 40 years of experience in direct marketing, Mr. Bond is a sought-after expert witness, specializing in misleading/deceptive marketing practices, telemarketing, and call centers.

Communicating with a jury is a lot like pitching in the advertising world. It is crucial to communicate your opinion in a way that is easily understood by the audience, in a concise but thorough manner. While most do not have Mr. Bond’s background, everyone has purchased a product or service based on advertising, and the parallel to jurors is intuitive.

Check out the entire episode for our discussion on expert expectations, storytelling, and more.