Expert Witness Testimony in Business Litigation and Family Law Matters
In the intricate world of legal disputes, the degree of clarity and credibility of expert witness testimony can impact the outcome of a case. Mr. Teichner, a seasoned certified public accountant with over 45 years of professional experience, including his having been retained as a testifying expert for approximately 35 years, has enabled him to effectively manage the challenges faced in his roles as an expert and consultant in litigation matters having complex financially related issues.
Experience in Legal Proceedings and Strategic Collaboration with Legal Teams
Mr. Teichner has been a cornerstone in numerous legal proceedings, offering his expertise at trial, arbitration hearings, and depositions. His experience as a testifying expert in wide variety of financially related matters has enabled him to quickly understand the complex issues of a case and begin reviewing and analyzing documents and other information received. Additionally, almost invariably he provides the attorney with requests to be obtained through informal and formal discovery. Accordingly, Mr. Teichner’s experience is not only limited to presenting testimony and providing the the attorney with informal and formal requests for documents and other information from the opposing party, but also he provides the attorney with questions and topics to be covered for when an opposing expert is to be deposed.
Cross-Examination: A Two-Pronged Approach
Cross-examination presents an opportunity to reinforce the strength of a case or to challenge the credibility of opposing evidence. Mr. Teichner’s role in this phase is twofold. First, as indicated above, he assists attorneys in crafting questions and topics for an opposing experts’ depositions, as the purpose for conducting a deposition includes attempting to reveal discrepancies, biases, and and weaknesses in the opposing expert’s testimony. Mr. Teichner also assists the attorney with formulating questions for the cross-examination of opposing experts at trial. By assisting in formulating questions and topics for opposing experts, and sometimes for litigants on the opposing side of the attorneys’ clients, not only requires Mr. Teichner’s in-depth understanding of the financial details of a matter, but also a strategic mindset to anticipate and counter the opposing side’s narrative.
Second, when Mr. Teichner becomes ready to face examination at deposition or cross-examination at trial, his preparation and deep understanding of the the issues that impact or could impact the case enable him to respond to challenging questions with confidence, that can enhance solidifying his credibility and the persuasiveness of his testimony.
A Record of Credibility and Reliability
Throughout his career, Mr. Teichner has established a reputation for credibility, reliability, and thoroughness. His reports and testimony are backed by a thorough analysis and a commitment to impartiality and ensures that he abides by the highest professional standards. His reputation not only enhances the persuasiveness of his testimony but also can help reinforce the overall integrity of the legal proceedings in which he participates.
