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Inside the Attorney's Mind

Inside the Attorney's Mind

By: Ted Martinez
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 Helping expert witness by litigation attorneys how they really find experts, what they look for and what helps an expert stand out.Ted Martinez
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  • Alex Mendez on Expert Witness Credibility: Why Working Both Sides Makes You More Valuable

    Alex Mendez on Expert Witness Credibility: Why Working Both Sides Makes You More Valuable
    Apr 23 2026

    Alex Mendez is a criminal and civil defense attorney and partner at Shrader Mendez in Florida. His firm handles everything from misdemeanors to capital cases on the criminal side, and personal injury, business litigation, and consumer work on the civil side.


    In this episode, Alex breaks down how attorneys think about expert witnesses from the moment they start searching to the moment an expert takes the stand. He explains how conflicting an expert works, what information actually creates a conflict, and why an unsolicited email with case details can put an expert in a difficult position they never asked for.


    Alex also shares why he prefers experts who have worked both sides of the aisle, how he uses other experts to find the right specialist for a case, and what open communication before trial really looks like in practice. He talks about adapting mid-trial when a jury reacts unexpectedly, why you can overthink but never over-prepare, and how evolving science (just like when DNA testing was discovered) keeps changing the way experts are used in criminal cases.


    His parting advice for any expert witness: stay neutral, protect your credibility, and never let an attorney put words in your mouth.


    Are you an expert witness wanting to get more cases and get found by attorneys? Contact me here:

    https://www.precisewolf.com/practice-areas/seo


    Are you an attorney wanting to be part of the podcast? Reach out here:

    https://www.precisewolf.com/podcast


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    30 mins
  • Laura O'Sullivan on What Criminal Defense Attorneys Actually Want From Expert Witnesses

    Laura O'Sullivan on What Criminal Defense Attorneys Actually Want From Expert Witnesses
    Apr 15 2026
    Laura O'Sullivan is a criminal defense attorney with 34 years of experience at Sandage Law in Kansas City, Missouri. She breaks down exactly how she evaluates, hires, and works with expert witnesses across federal and state cases.Laura explains the difference between testifying and consultative experts, and how that role can shift as a case evolves. She walks through what she calls the "pain points" framework: how she uses experts to expose weaknesses in the government's evidence, from DNA contamination to insufficient mental health evaluations to crime scene protocol failures.She also shares what she looks for when an expert has limited testimony experience, why forthcoming experts are more valuable than polished ones, and why working both sides of a case is a credibility signal, not a liability.Plus: her take on expert websites, contact forms vs. phone numbers, and how she prioritizes rate when two experts are equally qualified.Are you an expert witness wanting to get more cases and get found by attorneys? Contact me here:https://www.precisewolf.com/practice-areas/seoAre you an attorney wanting to be part of the podcast? Reach out here:https://www.precisewolf.com/podcast#ExpertWitness #CriminalDefense #LitigationStrategy #ExpertWitnessMarketing #AttorneyPodcast #InsideTheAttorneysMind #ForensicEvidence #LegalStrategy #ExpertTestimony #TrialPrep
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    21 mins
  • Experts Get Hired to Simplify Complex Data - Kurt London with London Harker Injury Law

    Experts Get Hired to Simplify Complex Data - Kurt London with London Harker Injury Law
    Jan 23 2026
    In this conversation, Tadeo (Ted) speaks with personal injury attorney Kurt London about how attorneys evaluate expert witnesses—especially when reviewing their online presence, CVs, and publications. Kurt shares practical insight into what actually matters to him when hiring experts, how experts help simplify complex issues, and how credibility is built (or lost) in litigation and trial settings.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction and purpose of the discussion00:01 – Kurt London introduces himself and his law firm00:02 – Why attorneys hire expert witnesses: simplifying complex issues00:03 – What attorneys look for first on an expert’s CV00:04 – Verifying education and credentials00:05 – What would make an attorney exchange their email on an expert’s website00:06 – The role of publications and current research00:07 – Expert directories vs. having a professional website00:08 – Why websites matter to attorneys and time constraints00:09 – Expert demeanor, credibility, and jury perception00:11 – Neutrality, honesty, and the “hired gun” perception00:12 – Using experts before litigation is filed00:13 – Coffee spill cases and expert involvement00:14 – Fault, liability, and misconceptions about injury cases00:15 – Retired experts and staying current in the field00:16 – Continuing education and multiple websites for experts00:17 – Final thoughts on expertise and accessibility00:18 – Closing remarks and wrap-upConnect with London | Harker Injury Lawhttps://londonharker.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553494672985https://x.com/HarkerLondonhttps://www.instagram.com/londonharkerlaw/https://www.linkedin.com/company/london-harker-injury-law/posts/?feedView=allIf you are an expert witness trying to get more case work, or an attorney who wants better expert outcomes, this conversation gives you a real look behind the curtain.Subscribe for more interviews where attorneys explain how they think, hire, and evaluate experts.Let's talk if you have any specific questions:https://latinowebstudio.com/calendar
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    18 mins
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