Expert Advice
Mar. 1, 2013
Forensic Accounting
Cross examination is the most dramatic part of a case, and never more so than when the witness is a forensic accountant talking about money.
Cross-examination of an expert is among a litigator's greatest challenges. And the stakes rise significantly when the expert is an adversary's forensic accountant testifying about the damages your client will be asked to pay.
But don't let the situation fray your nerves. Indeed, whether you are trying a case to a jury or a judge, the best approach lies in thorough preparation. The key is to know the numbers better than the witness does.
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