There are 19 steps which will help guide the expert in preparing for testimony at a hearing or trial, even if the expert has not had the opportunity to prepare with counsel's assistance.

Beginning these steps presupposes that the expert has done everything right to this point; that is, engagement, investigation, preliminary report, discovery and final report have all been accomplished successfully. Only final trial preparation and trial remain.

See Useful Steps for Self-Preparation in the Appendix

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