Deposition & Trial

Deposition

At deposition, opposing counsel probes the expert's qualifications, the materials reviewed, the methods used and the basis for each opinion. The goal for the expert is simple: answer accurately, stay within the data, and acknowledge limits without overstating or retreating from what the evidence shows. A well-documented report makes this easier, because every opinion can be traced to its source.

Trial

At trial, the audience changes. Jurors need to understand what a neuropsychological test measures, why a pre-injury baseline matters, or why one expert's method is stronger than another's, without a background in psychology. Dr. Tutty spent more than 20 years teaching and publishing in clinical psychology, and explaining technical material to non-specialists is a large part of that work.

Working With Counsel Before Testimony

• Confirming the materials the opinions rest on
• Reviewing the report and the likely areas of cross-examination
• Clarifying the scope of the opinions to be offered
• Identifying questions for the opposing psychological expert
• Coordinating scheduling around the court's calendar

What Counsel Says

Fees

Expert testimony is billed as Tier 3 under the practice's tier-based fee structure. Reviews and consultation are Tier 2. A detailed cost sheet shows the fees and initial retainer for each matter.