Jeff Hunt is a Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC) who has provided consulting and testifying expert services to over a hundred law firms throughout Texas and other states, representing several hundred clients. During this time, he has given sworn testimony nearly thirty times in both state and federal courts and has established a track record of successful verdicts and settlements on both sides of the aisle. Jeff’s areas of expertise include duty of care, construction defects, premises liability, insurance claims, code compliance, contract disputes, cost estimates, proper repair protocols, construction performance standards, damage causation, arbitration, mediation, and more.

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While bias related to expert witness compensation exists, courts allow cross-examination to uncover it, though language like "hired gun" varies in acceptability. (ExpertPages)

In a decision that may impact subsequent expert testimony, the court excluded an expert report and testimony in a trademark case, finding the legal issues straightforward and within the jury's understanding. (Expert Witness Profiler)

Health and Safety Expert Jonathan Klane suggests that humans naturally grasp information through stories and that expert witnesses can enhance the persuasiveness of their testimony by employing storytelling techniques. (Round Table Group)

Michigan aligns its Rule 702 with the Federal Rule of Evidence 702, emphasizing reliability in expert testimony by requiring a "more likely than not" demonstration of its assistance and methodology. (ForensisGroup)

Lawyers can engage jurors during expert testimony by humanizing the expert, avoiding scripted responses, explaining jargon, ensuring eye contact with jurors, and using demonstrative evidence effectively. (ExpertPages)

Did you attend the FEWA National Conference or the FEWA Expert Summit? Conference and Summit attendees earned up to six educational credits for each event towards the Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC) credential. FEWA Professional and Professional Consulting members are eligible to apply for the CFLC. Do you qualify for the CFLC? Learn more about the application requirements.