Expert Witness Testimony Prep
No single witness can WIN a case...
BUT a single witness sure can lose one! And as an expert, you never want that to be you!
An expert's value is rooted in their performance on the stand. That's why ProvenFocus worked closely with experts to develop better testimony techniques to hone their skills and increase their credibility - and therefore marketability.
The Old Way
Most attorneys were brought up to meet with our experts for an hour or so on the day-of or day before their testimony. You know the deal - they tell you all the things you cannot say, give you canned phrases to memorize and repeat, and cross your fingers. And let's be honest, most lawyers do not understand your field of expertise well enough get into an in-depth discussion on the science.
Other attorneys believe that meeting with an expert before testimony is taboo, opening both up to criticism and affecting credibility.
Neither of the above results in you being able to do your best work or presenting your opinions in a way that (1) is clear to the jury and (2) protects you from disqualification.
The R.I.S.E. Method™️
The R.I.S.E. Method™️ focuses on arming witnesses with their own word bank and rules that are so rooted in their strengths and field, they don't have any trouble presenting under stress.
The Method has four parts:
- Reassure
- Identify
- Simplify
- Empower
ProvenFocus applies the R.I.S.E. Method™️ over a series of sessions which - depending on the witness - can range from one to two hours each and occur over two to three weeks. It includes homework and sample depositions to review in a tailored packet made just for you. By the end of the process, you have become confident in where your opinions start and stop, have shed any fears of testifying - or learned how to embrace those fears - and have learned simple rules that empower you to feel confident in your role in the case.
Why ProvenFocus?
Your office is full of some of the best minds in their field. It is not full of experienced trial attorneys - or folks with the time and experience to prepare you for testimony.
Testimony preparation is an investment in your career as an expert. Bring in the testimonial experts to help you shine.
To learn more about the R.I.S.E. Method™️, visit Jennifer's Trial Guides page here.