Many trials hinge on an expert witness or a trial consultant. These experts must be competent, qualified, and highly knowledgeable in his or her field. Expert witnesses must be able to communicate effectively, have unimpeachable credibility, and be composed during depositions and on the witness stand.
I am ready and willing to evaluate current or potential legal matters regarding a potential breach of fiduciary duty as a consultant or testifying expert. My unique background, education, and experience allow me to provide an operational perspective.
Litigation Support Services Nationwide
Expert witnesses provide a range of services for attorneys who need such testimony to prove their points with a jury. I will help jurors understand complex, nuanced information while providing a sense of credibility and objectivity. I can integrate with the legal team to enhance the strength of the entire case, providing the following services:
- Testimony—Expert witnesses must be skilled in relaying often complex information. The expert witness must have grounded his or her opinion in specialized knowledge +but must also be a master communicator—able to relay that specialized knowledge in a way that the average layperson (juror) can understand. Expert witnesses are, of course, stating an opinion, but it is an opinion with background information, scientific principles, and a building up of contextual understanding for jurors. When taken as a whole, the result of an expert witness’ testimony can be powerfully persuasive—therefore critically important.
- Research—Even though expert witnesses are experts in their field, they must still do research into what they will be speaking on. Every legal case is different, therefore, every expert witness will need to tailor his or her testimony to the case at hand. As an attorney providing expert witness services, that research goes the other way, as well. The worst scenario for an attorney in the midst of a case is to find out that the expert witness has issues in his or her past that could potentially discredit the testimony. As an attorney providing expert witness services, I will perform all necessary research prior to court appearances to avoid any potential attacks by opposing counsel.
- Analysis—Providing analysis can be a significant help in a trial; lawyers often do not have time to thoroughly vet the expert, which is where expert witness services come in. I work to show my knowledge in each particular area, then build on that knowledge to help the jurors fully understand. Because expert witnesses have the opportunity to objectively interpret the facts by using a variety of methods, we are invaluable resources. It is my goal at Groover Law to ensure you feel confident during your trial, knowing I can and will explain things in a way that can be easily understood by judge and jury.
Providing Unbiased Insight as a Fiduciary Expert Witness
It is crucially important to find the right expert witness—the one that can provide details, connections to evidence, who can make the jury understand confusing aspects of the case, and recognizes the sense of urgency in the litigation process. That’s why I’m here.
Regarding fiduciary duties, your expert witness must be able to explain to a judge and jury how the Trustee owed a duty of care. The highest standards are applied to this duty of care owed to the beneficiary of a Trust, resulting in an expert needing to detail the association, why the litigation commenced, and how to proceed.
Fiduciary law requires a person or institution with responsibility for ensuring appropriate duties are carried out that benefit another group or individual. The fiduciary owes a duty of care, or he or she could be liable for damages. I will assist in resolving an issue where a relationship has not been properly handled, by explaining to judge and jury how these associations should normally work. I can also use visual graphics to detail the typical fiduciary duty process.
How Groover Law Can Help with All Your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
Finding the perfect expert witness can be difficult, under the best of circumstances since areas of expertise must be carefully matched to the circumstances at hand, with parties able to clearly and concisely maintain communication prior to testimony. I fully understand the difficulties associated with finding the right expert witness at the right time, which is why I’m here to help.
I have extensive education, training, and credentials. I have experience as a Trust Officer, an Estate Planning Attorney, and as a Bank Executive overseeing the establishment and operation of a Bank Trust Department. I am involved in several professional organizations in this field, including leadership roles. Experience managing very complex, estate and trust where parties were litigious and the estate owned unique assets. The estate included Living Trust, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, and Delaware Trusts.
I will present my opinions and findings clearly, allowing even the most complex issues to be understood by the average layperson. My mission and goal is to bring the highest level of consultant and expert witness service to the legal community. I will provide credible perspectives from a wide range of sources, whether you require business valuation, economic damages, intellectual or corporate opinions, or any number of other legal subjects. Contact me, Lea Anne Groover, of Groover Law, for all your consultant and expert witness needs.
