The admission of expert witness testimony remains one of the most contentious, critical, and interesting aspects of the modern-day litigation process. This book, now in its second edition, examines the role of the expert witness, focusing on taking depositions, expert qualifications, admissibility of testimony, attorney-client privilege, Daubert, rules of discovery and evidence, selecting and presenting experts, and direct examination of experts. In this new edition, practitioners will find of special interest extensive case studies of expert witness testimony in pharmaceutical, infant car seat, and breast implant litigation. Also included are a number of landmark judicial decisions discussing the standards for the admission of expert witness evidence. Book jacket.