The Dos and Don'ts of the Testifying Expert

Trial attorney Isaac Zfaty teaches attorneys how to best prepare their testifying witnesses for trial. The main topics addressed by Mr. Zfaty include themes, pre-trial preparation, depositions, pre-trial procedures & hearings, direct examination, dealing with objections, cross-examination and strong vs. weak experts. Other issues discussed include mini themes, the importance of an accurate CV, the Internet virus, the engagement, FRCP (revised) 26(a)(2), FRCP (revised) 26(b)(4)(B), FRCP 26(b)(4)(C), emotional expectations, keeping it classy, the “list all …. questions,” voir dire, Frye, Daubert, silence is golden, ‘jujitsu,’ inflammatory questions, crisp clean language and body language. Isaac R. Zfaty specializes in business litigation, partnership and corporate disputes, and general real estate matters. He has tried cases throughout Southern California and provided legal counsel in numerous other states, Europe, and the People's Republic of China. Isaac also acts as general counsel for a number of small to mid-sized Orange County companies. As one of the most successful trial practitioners in the state, Isaac was responsible for two of the fifty largest jury verdicts in California in 2009.

Practice Areas: Business Law | Criminal Law | Employment Law | Family Law | Intellectual Property | Litigation | Personal Injury | Real Property | Trusts and Estates | Bankruptcy

State Accreditations: California (CA)