Law Practice
Feb. 19, 2019
Do you really need that expert witness?
See more on Do you really need that expert witness?When developing an expert case, the possibility of not hiring an expert at all or pulling an already retained expert prior to trial should always be on the table.
Allen L. Lanstra
Litigation Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
300 S Grand Ave Ste 3400
Los Angeles , CA 90071
Phone: (213) 687-5513
Fax: (213) 687-5600
Email: alanstra@skadden.com
Allen's diverse practice focuses on complex, high-stakes litigation. From his extensive experience handling high-profile and discreet matters for large institutions, corporate leaders and public figures, Mr. Lanstra has developed a reputation as a tested and trusted counselor during crisis.
Kevin J. Minnick
Counsel
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
300 S Grand Ave Ste 3400
Los Angeles , CA 90071
Phone: (213) 687-5000
Fax: (213) 687-5600
Email: kevin.minnick@skadden.com
UCLA SOL; Los Angeles CA
Kevin's practice focuses on large-scale commercial litigation and advising in-house compliance departments. He also has represented clients in trademark, qui tam and appellate matters.
Allison B. Holcombe
Associate
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Email: allison.holcombe@skadden.com
Pretrial expert witness preparation follows the familiar script of identifying the experts, working up reports, making required disclosures, taking and defending depositions, and motion practice. Presenting the best expert case at trial, however, involves designing a unique plan and oftentimes deviating from familiar patterns. In some instances, this will mean benching an expert that endured the pretrial tasks and in whom the client has invested substantial fees.
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