bythebrooksagency

An expert that has hundreds of hours of instructing and teaching can turn the courtroom into his/her classroom. I have always enjoyed instructing.  But find that I really enjoy looking around the courtroom and watching everyone in there, sort of slow down and ‘become’ a student.  I set my speaking cadence as I do with my students, talk to the level of the jury and monitor their facial expressions and body language, explain the topics I have been hired for, in such a way that there are few, if...

Just wrapped up sitting as an advisory witness and Use of Force Expert for a case involving self defense. This case involved a person that was assaulted by their domestic partner.  During the assault the victim in this case used taught self-defense techniques to defend themselves. 911 was called, by the victim.  Responding deputies conducted and "investigation" as to who was going to be arrested. The deputies used terms like 'predominate aggressor' and 'flip of the coin' as deciding factors! ...

Beware of C.V. Embellishers Let’s be real, folks. When looking for an expert witness, be warned of C.V. embellishers, resume ‘padders,’ and ridiculous certification claims. You need to verify them! Your expert witness should have courses that can be proven with more than just a generic certificate. They should have training that meets national and federal standards. Avoid courses given by unknown entities with flashy names on topics that sound exciting but are essentially a joke. For example,...