Being an expert in a niche field like the entertainment industry can have hidden dangers. In fact, there are perils that can permanently jeopardize an expert's reputation as well as the client's case.
Disqualification Dilemma for Expert Witnesses
Strategic disqualification is a tactic in which a recognized expert is interviewed by a prospective client to determine where the expert stands on a particular fact pattern. But the client's attorney may not be really interested in the actual expertise of the witness elect, nor is the lawyer interested in whether or not the witness will opine in the client's favor. This attorney has only one agenda: to create the appearance of a relationship substantial enough so the opposing counsel can't also consult with the expert.
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