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<br />I. '} <br />5. Initially, a meeting is called so that <br />both parties may determine if the potential <br />expert bas the appropriate expertise and <br />credentials. <br /> <br />A. The attorney should appraise the <br />expert's ability to: properly impress <br />the court, provide lucid explanations, <br />grasp the legal technicalities, and to <br />function as a team member. <br /> <br />(e <br /> <br />B. The expert should satisfy himself <br />that he is dealing with a reputable, <br />careful attorney and that he has the <br />necessary time and resources available <br />to perform the services needed. Pre- <br />liminaries are concluded by agreement <br />on the expert's fees and approval by <br />the client. <br /> <br />, <br />. <br /> <br />t(e <br /> <br />6. Typically, the preparation of the case <br />follows the steps listed below. <br /> <br />A. Attorney explains to the expert the <br />legal issues and the expert's role. <br /> <br />B. The expert may at this point be able <br />to tentatively outline the study he <br />will make and usually can assist <br />with interrogatories. <br /> <br />C. As the work progresses the expert <br />should be called on to brief the <br />attorney and assist in the prepara- <br />tion of questions for depositions. <br /> <br />D. In hydrologic and geologic studies it <br />is usually necessary for the expert <br /> <br />3 <br />