Lawyers: Never venture into the thicket of the expert's field of expertise - it is a dark forest from which you will surely emerge battered and bloodied, if at all.

Experts: No matter how tempting it might be to do otherwise, tell the truth and keep your professional integrity intact.

This article by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP attorney Michael J. Leech discusses the cardinal rules for challenging expert testimony.  Mr. Leech covers preparation, developing the cross-examination outline, controlling the expert witness during direct examination, cross-examination style, challenges to an expert's testimony and how lawyers can undermine their experts. 

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