Description:
Construction litigation is inherently complex, relying on expert witnesses to bridge the critical gap between technical project facts and legal arguments. Designed for attorneys and insurance professionals, this program addresses the vital role experts play in surviving procedural challenges and proving defect or delay claims. Our multidisciplinary panel featuring veteran building consultants, a forensic accountant, and seasoned trial attorneys brings decades of firsthand experience to help effectively deploy experts without risking case dismissal due to technicalities.
This webinar covers the complete lifecycle of expert witness engagement, starting with strategic selection and vetting. Attendees will learn how to establish bulletproof methodological reliability using industry standards like AACE 29R-03 and ASTM E620-18 to withstand strict Daubert scrutiny. The presentation will also detail the role of the economic damages expert, how to strategically leverage non-testifying consulting experts to shape pre-trial discovery, and best practices for preparing experts to deliver compelling, jargon-free testimony at deposition and trial.
Outline:
Construction litigation is inherently complex, relying on expert witnesses to bridge the critical gap between technical project facts and legal arguments. Designed for attorneys and insurance professionals, this program addresses the vital role experts play in surviving procedural challenges and proving defect or delay claims. Our multidisciplinary panel featuring veteran building consultants, a forensic accountant, and seasoned trial attorneys brings decades of firsthand experience to help effectively deploy experts without risking case dismissal due to technicalities.
This webinar covers the complete lifecycle of expert witness engagement, starting with strategic selection and vetting. Attendees will learn how to establish bulletproof methodological reliability using industry standards like AACE 29R-03 and ASTM E620-18 to withstand strict Daubert scrutiny. The presentation will also detail the role of the economic damages expert, how to strategically leverage non-testifying consulting experts to shape pre-trial discovery, and best practices for preparing experts to deliver compelling, jargon-free testimony at deposition and trial.
Outline:
- Introduction.
- Selection & Vetting of Experts.
- Establishing Reliable Methodology.
- The Role of the Economic Damages Expert.
- Pre-Trial Strategy & Depositions.
- Trial Testimony & Cross Examination.
- Conclusion.
- Identify and properly vet the right construction expert for your specific case by spotting advocacy red flags and prioritizing methodological reliability to survive Daubert challenges.
- Apply transparent industry methodologies such as AACE 29R-03, the Measured Mile, and ASTM E620-18 to bridge the analytical gap between raw project facts and admissible conclusions.
- Integrate engineering and economic damages experts to ensure technical inputs feed into a cohesive damages model.
- Deploy non-testifying consulting experts strategically to shape discovery, draft deposition questions, and pressure-test case theory.
- Navigate depositions and trial testimony by cultivating a personable teacher persona and cross-examining opposing experts effectively.
Date+Time Of Webinar:
Thursday, September 10, 2026
10–11 AM PT | 11 AM–Noon MT | Noon–1 PM CT | 1–2 PM ET
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Credits:
1 credit hour in Florida, Nevada, California and Texas.
NOTE: Many states acknowledge reciprocal credit for courses certified through the Texas Department of Insurance. Be sure to review the guidelines specific to your state, and verify the process for obtaining credit for a course approved with the state of Texas.
NOTE: Many states acknowledge reciprocal credit for courses certified through the Texas Department of Insurance. Be sure to review the guidelines specific to your state, and verify the process for obtaining credit for a course approved with the state of Texas.
Speakers:
- Charlene Podlipna, Vice President & CFO, Freeman & Mills.
- Daniel Kass, Principal, Delve Underground.
- Eugene Ashley, Shareholder, Hoge Fenton.
- Gregory Bergman, Shareholder, BDG Law Group.
- Moderator: Mikala Glaza, Pete Fowler Construction Consultants.
- Pete Patterson, Building Expert and Technical Consultant, Pete Fowler Construction Consultants.
By:
Pete Fowler Construction Services.
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