A Professional (Lack of) Courtesy: The Emergence of Expert Testimony in Legal and Medical Malpractice Cases.

Authors

Jeffrey I.H. Soffer

First Page

346

Date Created

1-1-2014

Publisher

St. Mary's University School of Law

Editor

Clement J. Hayes

Last Page

376

Abstract

This Article investigates the role of expert testimony in legal malpractice and medical malpractice cases; analyzing similarities and differences between the two and the evolution of case law in this context. The Article also examines numerous challenges potential expert witnesses face, including harsh backlash from their colleagues and repercussions from their professional organizations. Finally, the Article discusses the future of the legal malpractice and medical malpractice landscape as it pertains to expert testimony and what we should look for moving forward.

Recommended Citation

Jeffrey I. Soffer, A Professional (Lack of) Courtesy: The Emergence of Expert Testimony in Legal and Medical Malpractice Cases., 5 St. Mary's J. on Legal Malpractice & Ethics 346 (2014).
Available at: https://commons.stmarytx.edu/lmej/vol5/iss2/4