Library
Our library contains articles and briefs written by our lawyers and other documents and references we think will be interesting and useful to our visitors.
Expert Witnesses:
- John Crain Pain
- In this article Jonathan Petty challenges many of the myths surrounding the John Crane Virginia Supreme Court decision. In particular he explains why the impact of the decision has been greatly exaggerated by many trial lawyers. Equally importantly he provides useful pointers for defeating a "John Crane motion."
- A Horse to Ride: Finding Experts
- Medical malpractice and products liability lawsuits almost always require the testimony of qualified experts. In this article, published in the VTLA Journal, Tom Williamson provides valuable tips for locating qualified experts who are willing to testify for the plaintiff.
- The Expert Witness
- The Expert Witness. A book chapter authored by Tom Williamson, Jr. surveying the law of Virginia governing experts.
- Admissibility Of Expert Testimony in Virginia Courts
- Tom Williamson provides an overview of Virginia law concerning the admissibility of expert testimony. He addresses the necessary qualifications to testify as an expert as well as the subject matters where expert testimony is admissible in Virginia courts.
