Posted On: November 8, 2009
Insurance Claims Expert Witness On Assignments Part 2
In When the Phone Rings ... Twelve Questions for Prospective Expert Witness Assignments, insurance claims expert witness Kevin M. Quinley, CPCU, ARM, AIC writes:
(2) Do you represent the plaintiff or the defendant? This can be useful to know if you are
trying to “balance” your practice and representation between plaintiffs and defendants. If you can
strike a balance, you better the odds against opposing counsel painting you as a biased gun for
hire. For example, thus far my insurance claim practice in litigation support has been split almost
evenly down the middle — half for policyholders and half for insurers. If you have a preference
and comfort level in representing one particular side in your area of expertise, this question
brings that factor to the surface, inviting you to weigh it when deciding whether the case is a
good fit with your interests and expertise.
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