Expert Witness: What do you need to know?

Date and Time

Wednesday Feb 12, 2014
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM CST

7:30 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Program

Location

ACEC/MN office – 10201 Wayzata Blvd, #240, Minnetonka, 55305 (Located on south frontage road of I-394 between Hwy 169 & Hopkins Crossroad)

Fees/Admission

COST: $50 ACEC/MN members $100 non-members (No-shows will be charged the cost to attend)

NOTE: Three day notice required on all event/seminar cancellations for full refund

Contact Information

Melissa Langowski
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Description

Are you curious what an engineering expert witness does? Do you want to learn what you need to know about becoming an expert witness?

Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence provides that if scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact (judge or jury) to understand the evidence or to determine an issue, a witness qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify thereto in form of an opinion or otherwise.

This presentation will include what attorneys are looking for in a technical expert witness.

Why testimony is important
What to watch out for
What information will be needed from the engineer

Presenter: Tom Downs has over thirty years engineering practice specializing in industrial, commercial and residential structures. His experience includes involvement in all phases of structural design of building systems. Mr. Downs is the past President of BKBM Engineers. He also served in the roles of president and national director of ACEC/MN. Mr. Downs has been a guest lecturer at: University of Minnesota, University of South Dakota, American Society of Civil Engineers, Structural Stability Research Council, American Institute of Architects, American Institute of Steel Construction, Minnesota Concrete Council and International Conference of Building Officials. He has his Bachelor and Master of Civil Engineering, from the University of Minnesota.