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 Expert Witness - easy style March 24, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book for the beginner who is interested in becoming an Expert Witness. The maxims are great in that after reading the chapter, you get one point made simply from all that was read. Also, this book gives you tips that you wouldn't normally think of -- even including how to dress for court.
 Well worth the time to read if you testify as an expert March 22, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Everyone who has testified in Court has at least one horror story where the attorney made them look foolish or worse. This book prepares you with an understanding of the process, procedures and roles of courts and attorneys. Knowing how to handle those tough situations can increase confidence on the stand and reduce the disenchantment of having been "brow beaten" by an attorney. Everyone, but the most experienced expert witness will find this book invaluable.
Older but not out-of-date July 6, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is Brodsky's first book on Expert Witnessing and is now 6+ years old. It remains one of the best primers on what to expect, particularly for the psychologist, when working in a forensic environment. It is easy to read, has great stories, offers good citations, and covers a deceptively wide range of central issues for anyone wanting to be better prepared for work with lawyers and the courts. Each "chapter" is 2-3 pages in length, which makes them easy to read and digest in brief periods as each "chapter" is independent and stands alone well. I have read all three of the books in this "series" by Brodsky and continue to view this one as the best of the three.
 Psychological February 2, 2002
12 out of 18 found this review helpful
I did enjoy this book and found vaious helpful and useful advice for testifying. However, the entire book is written from a psychologist's point of view and virtually all the examples and stories are from psychologist's testifying in court.Being in the computer profession I had to relate how my experience would apply to the maxims and examples provided in this book. This was easy for some maxims, difficult for others, while some maxims and examples totally did not apply at all.
Invaluable for the Novice March 4, 2000
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
After reading this book in preparation for an upcoming trial, I felt more confident and more in control for my role as an expert witness. I actually enjoyed testifying.
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