Both the expert and the attorney must be familiar with the governing rules of evidence. Those rules may require:

• A pretrial determination of the admissibility of expert testimony.
• Having the expert state his or her opinion.
• Having the expert identify the underlying facts and data relied upon in reaching that opinion.
• Non-disclosure of facts and data relied upon by the expert but not admissible under applicable rules of evidence.

Online Link - Click here to view the Federal Rules of Evidence.

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