American Psychological Association (APA) The Expert Expert Witness: More Maxims and Guidelines for Testifying in Court

"Professional Testifying by Expert Experts"

11/8/2008

"The Expert Expert Witness: More Maxims and Guidelines for Testifying in Court" by Stanley L. Brodsky. American Psycho. Assoc., Washington, DC. 1999 (Third Printing 2006). ISBN 1-55798-597-9, SC 197/188 pgs., Table Contents 2pgs., Preface 2 pgs., Ref. 4 pgs., Rec. Reading 3 pgs. 9" x 6".

A nicely written monograph by established legal writer, Brodsky, this 2nd book, "TEEW" of maxims expands his earlier "Testifying in Court" and introduces us to an additional 43 maxims on the good, bad and ugly opportunities to provide courtroom testimony.

Again, as a seasoned veteran Professor of Psychology, Univ. Al., coordinating with Law PhD concentration, he has been honored for his work in Forensic Psychology (AAFP), and has some 10 books to his credit. TEEW chapters cover diverse witnessing techniques and `how to' testimony ploys, i.e., re: bulletproofing, confabulations, Daubert hearings, ethics, evasive responses, floccinaucinihilipilification, gender labels, illusory documentation, inflammatory questions, Interned vulnerabilities, language, last word, lawyer bashing, offensive language, personal attacks, pulling and push-pull, ambiguities, silent treatments, taints, taping, trivial pursuits and ultimate testimony, etc.

Again, each maxim is accompanied by elegant clever drawings at the beginning and end of each chapter, attractive inveiglements drawn by illustrator Margaret Scott and deserving enhanced recognition. The writing style of TEEW is improved over the earlier book. This is recommended reading for lawyers and individuals who anticipate testifying in court as an expert expert witness.

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Solid, entertaining advice

9/30/2007

You can't lose with Brodsky. I was chewed up by a DA once as a character witness, and this would have prevented that. Brodsky doesn't grind out simple self-help stuff, you will feel that you bought a real book this time. Plenty of examples and angles, plenty of psychology and principles to apply.

practical, helpful and entertaining!!!

3/26/2006

an enjoyable, entertaining read. very useful content. brodsky cuts to the chase. he doesn't provide much detail regarding legal background, rules of evidence, criminal procedure, etc. in this book. he provides the essential information for the mental health professional to survive and be successful in direct and cross-examination. i believe it is worthwhile reading. for the alleviated fears, improved performance, and reduced potential embarrassing moments on the stand, it is certainly worth $13.

The Expert Expert is Pignant

4/11/2004

Ten years ago I read Dr. Brodsky's first expert book aqnd it was enjoyable and to the point. As a forensic psychologist having done many cases I find his new book The Expert Expert entertaining yet poignant when covering the issues and advice offered. "The Paint by Numbers" metaphore is critical for the the practicing professional. This book will be a valuable and useful addition to the mental health practitioner's library

A Must-Read...

6/2/2001

...for anyone who is involved in legal proceedings, professionally or otherwise. Brodsky's latest installment, based on his obviously extensive experience and insights, is replete with useful info for both those who testify and those who solicit expert testimony. At the same time, it's marvelously well written and entertaining and hard to put down once you start reading it. Brodksy has clearly done it again, and let's hope there's a third installment in the works.