An expert witness can provide services in litigation as either a consultant or a testifying expert. Tracy explains the difference, and talks about being very careful as a consultant, in the event that you are later required to provide testimony.

A competent expert witness is vital to cases involving economic damages and other financial calculations. However, the expert must be much more than just a mathematician, market analyst, economic guru or forensic accountant. The job of the expert is far […]

Nearly all of my work is done under fixed fee arrangements. My client and I determine the scope of a project (what documents will be used, what analysis will be done, what time period is covered, etc.) and I quote […]

In federal criminal cases involving financial misconduct, the question of intent often becomes an area of strong disagreement. But the outcome for the defendant depends on proving this critical element of the crime.. That was certainly true of a recent […]

There is little doubt that litigation can be stressful for clients and attorneys alike. With filings, briefs, and deadlines, the litigator has little time to worry about whether her or his expert witness is getting the job done. The attorney […]

You are only an expert if the judge says you’re an expert. No matter how many times you may have testified in court as an expert witness, each time you must prove all over again that you’re qualified to provide […]

Tracy talks about how experts use estimates when they calculate economic damages. Are you speculating or guessing? Or do you have a reasonable basis for your numbers?

While waiting in the hallway outside the courtroom to testify as an expert witness, I thought of all the ways my testimony could go wrong. I had hours to contemplate opposing counsel’s questions for me. It was my first time […]

CPAs doing traditional tax and auditing services are often looking for other streams of revenue to fill in the gaps outside of busy season. Litigation support work might be a great fit for them. Attorneys are always looking for expert […]

With the challenging economy we’re experiencing, people are constantly asking me how business is going. The assumption is that people and companies don’t have money for litigation, and so my business is probably suffering. Add to that the long-term shutdown […]