Inside the Attorney's Mind

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 tak...

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 poin...

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....

In this conversation, Ted Martinez from Latino Web Studio sits down with Will, a personal injury attorney from Las Vegas, to discuss what makes expert witnesses truly hireable. Will shares insider perspectives on the credibility signals, character traits, and professional behaviors that separate experts attorneys want to work with from those they avoid. Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction1:00 - Will's...

In this episode, I sit down with Taylor Smith, a civil rights and personal injury attorney at Smith and Marjanovic Law in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Taylor breaks down how attorneys actually think when they are hiring expert witnesses and what separates experts who get repeat work from those who do not. We cover→ What makes an expert the right fit for a case→ Why detail beats 30,000 foot opinions in...

Many expert witnesses believe working with the same few law firms ensures steady income—but this strategy is slowly destroying their credibility. When you're routinely used by the same defendant or defense counsel, judges take notice and your opinions lose value. Patrick Hendricks, a partner at Bruning Law Firm in St. Louis, reveals why experts need to diversify their client base or risk becoming...

Understanding the Attorney-Expert Witness Dynamic: Insights from a Plaintiff Personal Injury LawyerIn this episode, we dive deep into the critical aspects of the attorney-expert witness relationship with Brian, a seasoned plaintiff personal injury lawyer based in Louisville, Kentucky. Brian shares invaluable insights on how attorneys scrutinize expert witnesses' websites, the importance of website...

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with immigration attorney Karen to debunk some of the most dangerous myths circulating about immigration law today.🎙️ Karen shares:- The truth about "just doing it the legal way"- What ICE can and cannot do—and your rights during encounters- How undocumented people can take steps toward legal status- Why even U.S. citizens have been mistakenly deported- The...

In this episode, we sit down with trial attorney Ian Grady to explore how lawyers actually find and vet expert witnesses — and why marketing yourself online can be both an opportunity and a risk. 💡 Key Takeaways You’ll Learn: - Why word-of-mouth and reputation are still the #1 way attorneys find experts. - When attorneys turn to directories, Google, and new tools to locate specialists. - How expe...

Ever wondered how attorneys actually choose their expert witnesses? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Logan, a seasoned personal injury attorney with over 16 years of experience practicing in California, Nevada, and Montana, to get the inside scoop on what really matters when hiring expert witnesses. What You'll Learn: One of the ways attorneys find expert witnesses Why being &quot...