• Provide general support. o Pay attention to basic needs, like having water on the witness stand, and letting the expert know where to put their coat and wet umbrella. o Provide information about logistics, like where to park and what time to arrive. o Keep the expert updated about changes to the schedule, etc. o No surprises please. When there are surprises/stresses, check in with your expert, provide empathy, support and thanks. Conclusion Some of the above advice from doctors differs or conflicts with other advice. The key is to connect to your doctor, get out of your office and into the doctor’s office for a pretrial conference, select some visuals the jury might like and do what it takes to let the doctor shine at trial. Tips from Four Doctors p. 27 “[G]et out of your office and into the doctor’s office for a pretrial conference, select some visuals the jury might like and do what it takes to let the doctor shine at trial.” 28 Trial Lawyer | Winter 2025
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