The Sorry State of Expert Research in Law Firms

From 2017 to 2018, Courtroom Insight, Daubert Tracker, and Expert Witness Profiler conducted a survey on expert witness research. In sum, the survey aimed to developed a better understanding of common research and retention techniques. Overall, 580 legal professionals, including attorneys, law librarians and paralegals, participated the survey. Unfortunately, the survey revealed the sad reality of expert witness research workflows.

Jean O’Grady, legal tech author at Dewey B Strategic, noted several shocking findings in Courtroom Insight’s survey results:

1. Low referral usage: 50% of legal professionals have never used an expert witness referral firm. Out of the used firms, Tasa and Round Table Group Thomson Reuters West were the most popular for referrals.
2. Negative perspectives: Expert witness referral firms are viewed as a last resort effort.
3. Surprising discoveries: 60% of individuals have been surprised by at least one aspect of an expert background or expertise. This includes discovering that the expert was sued, accused of malpractice, had a criminal history, plagiarized documents, or falsified their resume.
4. Poor knowledge management: 70% of respondents file expert witness information with the case file and do not map it to an internal resource.

For full survey details, visit: https://www.courtroominsight.com/expert-witness-research-survey. Additionally, you can read O’Grady’s full survey overview at: https://www.deweybstrategic.com/2018/05/surprise-expert-witness-rapsheet-new-survey-examines-sorry-state-expert-research-workflow-law-firms.html. Lastly, access Courtroom Insight’s press release at: https://www.prweb.com/releases/2018/05/prweb15506032.htm.

About Courtroom Insight

Courtroom Insight offers the leading knowledge management solution. The solution enables law firms to capture, share and analyze critical information about legal professionals. For example, expert witnesses, judges, and attorneys. Learn more at: https://www.courtroominsight.com.

About Daubert Tracker

Daubert Tracker is the leading expert witness challenge data provider in the United States. For more information, go to http://www.dauberttracker.com.

About Expert Witness Profiler

Expert Witness Profiler is a leading provider of customized expert witness research. For more information, visit http://www.expertwitnessprofiler.com.