Expert Witnesses—Can’t Live With ‘Em—Can’t Live Without ‘Em. Tips on the Use and Misuse of Experts in Bad Faith and Coverage Cases

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N Resort Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85750-1341

Speakers
Robert J. Romero

Hinshaw Partner Robert J. Romero will present as part of a panel "Expert Witnesses—Can’t Live With ‘Em—Can’t Live Without ‘Em. Tips on the Use and Misuse of Experts in Bad Faith and Coverage Cases" at the American Bar Association 2013 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee Meeting on March 1, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

This program will provide guidance regarding expert testimony in bad faith and coverage trials. The panel will discuss the law and techniques relating to the use of expert witnesses to persuade the jury, including the discovery of expert opinions and the admissibility of expert testimony at trial. Following the discussion, the panel will demonstrate techniques pertaining to preparation of experts, the deposition of experts and expert testimony at trial in connection with a hypothetical case. The audience will be asked to propose the appropriate rulings of the court regarding the pre-trial and trial demonstrations.