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As a leading provider of services to the legal and insurance professions, we occasionally learn of educational products and tools that may be of interest. As a service to our valued experts, we mention the following items.
Listing these products does not constitute The TASA Group’s endorsement of them. We did not participate in their preparation, authorship, or production.
BOOKS FOR EXPERTS
The A-Z Guide to Expert Witnessing
by Steven Babitsky, Esq., James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq.,
and Alex Babitsky, MBA
The A-Z Guide to Expert Witnessing is the comprehensive work on expert witnessing. The topics covered include civil procedure, evidence, qualifications, CV writing, forming and expressing opinions, report writing, testifying skills, marketing, fee setting, billing, collections, ethics, privileges, discovery, avoiding abuse and much more. It features 24 concisely written chapters, 26 appendices, hundreds of examples with easy to read summary head notes, priceless pointers and a detailed index. Hardbound. 626pp.
Price: $135.00 + $9.00 shipping and handling… Total: $144.00 (See ordering information below).
How To Become a Dangerous Expert Witness: Advanced
Techniques and Strategies
by Steven Babitsky, Esq. and James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq.
Described as “the highest level book on testifying skills ever written for expert witnesses,” this publication teaches experienced experts how to be a formidable witness the opposing side takes very seriously. The authors state that “the mere disclosing of a dangerous expert to the opposing side can frequently increase the settlement value of a case,” and that “dangerous experts are selective on the types of cases they accept and are able to command premium fee.”
Ten detailed chapters outline techniques including how to “bulletproof yourself and your opinions,” prepare to testify effectively, “defeat opposing counsel’s deposition and cross-examination tactics,” and “truthfully answer trick and difficult questions.” Also included are advanced techniques for delivering persuasive and memorable direct testimony, and knowing how and when to take the offensive. Hardbound. 433pp.
Price: $99.95 + $9.00 shipping and handling… Total: $108.95 (See ordering information below).
Writing and Defending Your Expert Report: The Step-By-Step Guide
with Models
by Steven Babitsky, Esq. and James Mangraviti, Jr., Esq.
Recognizing that a well-written report is an expert’s “first and best line of defense” from attacks by opposing counsel, the authors describe in detail how to “craft and confidently defend” a report. Sixteen chapters feature techniques to make a report “persuasive and defensible;” advice on information and “dangerous language” that should be left out; legal requirements that might affect certain kinds of reports; tips from leading experts, and other crucial information. Hardbound. 420pp.
Price: $99.95 + $9.00 shipping and handling… Total: $108.95 (See ordering information below).
Cross-Examination: The Comprehensive Guide for Experts
by former litigators Steven Babitsky, Esq. and James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq.
Helps experts quickly and efficiently master the art of responding to each and every cross-examination question truthfully and artfully. This is the one book attorneys don’t want you to have. Contains hundreds of examples. Hardbound. 432pp.
Price: $99.95 + $9.00 shipping and handling… Total: $108.95 (See ordering information below).
Depositions: The Comprehensive Guide For Expert Witnesses
by Steven Babitsky, Esq. and James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq
This useful resource for experts is a companion to the best-selling text How To Excel During Cross-Examination. It explains what to do and what not to do during all phases of the deposition process, including scheduling, preparation, dealing with documents and subpoenas, answering counsel’s questions, avoiding abuse, and setting and collecting your fee. The authors teach by example and offer 150 question and answer exchanges from depositions, each with an object lesson. Also included are a deposition checklist and select Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Hardbound.
Price: $99.95 + $9.00 shipping and handling… Total: $108.95 (See ordering information below).
The Biggest Mistakes Expert Witnesses Make: And How to Avoid Them
by Steven Babitsky, Esq. and James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq
Successful expert witnesses go to great lengths to avoid making mistakes. SEAK's new text helps experts to quickly and simply avoid the frustration, embarrassment and humiliation of making mistakes. The reader is provided with over 200 of the most common mistakes expert witnesses make over and over again. Learn from the mistakes of other experts and avoid making the same mistakes yourself. The text is divided into ten separate and distinct chapters, each dealing with a major area of expert witnessing. Experts can quickly go to the chapter, identify the mistakes, and apply the bottom-line solutions. A 15-minute review can make all the difference. Hardbound. 336pp.
Price: $99.95 + $9.00 shipping and handling… Total: $108.95 (See ordering information below).
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