Emergence of the expert witness -- access to justice report -- appointment of experts -- the written report of the expert witness -- outline of civil proceedings -- outlines of court hearings -- rules of evidence -- hearsay evidence -- the expert witness in the witness box -- the expert witness as advocate -- expert witnesses in arbitration cases -- liability of the expert witness -- terms of appointment -- the integrity of the expert witness -- checklist for the nervous novice -- model form of expert's report -- the Academy of Experts' form of expert's declaration -- arbitration and independent expert determination contrasted

Provides a straightforward guide for experts new to participating in legal procededings.