Expert Witness Disclosure

An expert witness disclosure is a legal document that identifies the expert witnesses a party intends to call at trial and provides information about their qualifications and opinions. Expert witnesses are individuals with specialized knowledge or expertise who can provide testimony to help the court or jury understand complex issues in the case. The disclosure must include the expert’s name, contact information, and qualifications, as well as a summary of their opinions and the basis for those opinions. It must be served on all parties to the case within a specified time frame before trial. The purpose of the expert witness disclosure is to provide the opposing party with notice and an opportunity to prepare for cross-examination and to obtain their own expert testimony if necessary. Expert witness testimony can be crucial in many types of cases, such as medical malpractice or product liability claims.