Expert Witness Testimony

At CYBARETI, we bring a modern perspective to the role of expert witnesses, amplifying their significance in legal proceedings. 
An expert witness serves a critical function by offering an independent expert opinion based on comprehensive reports, such as pre-sentence reports. Their role extends to various legal forums, including arbitrations, tribunals, and litigation.

Types of Witnesses:

Witnesses of Fact: These witnesses provide evidence of facts and do not typically offer opinions.

Expert Witnesses: Experts within their fields who not only present opinion evidence but also provide factual information.

The Expert Witness's Role:

Beyond Layman Knowledge: An Expert Witness possesses specialized knowledge or experience beyond that of a layman.

Impartial Opinions: Their duty is to provide the court or tribunal with an impartial opinion on disputed matters within their expertise.

Differentiating Expert Witness from Expert Adviser:

Expert Adviser: This role assists a party in formulating and preparing their claim or defense and does not have an overriding duty to the court.

Expert Witness: Their primary duty is to the court, providing impartial expertise.

When to Utilize an Expert Witness:

Expert Adviser: This role assists a party in formulating and preparing their claim or defense and does not have an overriding duty to the court.

Expert Witness: Their primary duty is to the court, providing impartial expertise.

Single Joint Expert vs. Party Appointed Expert:

Single Joint Expert (SJE): Instructed by all parties to provide an opinion on a matter, emphasizing an overriding duty to assist the court.

Party Appointed Expert (PAE): Appointed by one party, still maintaining an overriding duty to assist the court.