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Expert Witness Playbook

by Dr Brian Woodruff and Chris Woodruff

The Expert Witness Playbook is your guide to building, growing, and thriving in the business of expert witness work. Each episode unpacks the realities behind starting and sustaining a successful expert witness career, from defining your niche and marketing your expertise to managing cases, crafting reports, and delivering credible testimony. Hosted by medical expert Brian Woodruff and software forensic expert Chris Woodruff, the show goes beyond the courtroom to explore the “why” and “how” of this specialized profession. You’ll hear from seasoned experts, attorneys, and business professionals who share their experiences, lessons, and playbook strategies for turning expertise into opportunity. Whether you’re just considering the path or already established and looking to grow, The Expert Witness Playbook helps you master both sides of the role: the craft of testimony and the business of expertise.

Latest episodes

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Episode 35 - How to Organize Expert Witness Admin and Operations

Maria Covlea, founder of Goldentell, a marketing and operations firm for expert witness practices, returns to the Expert Witness Playbook for part two of her conversation

Nov 11
17 min

Episode 34 - The Ins and Outs of Expert Witness Marketing

Maria Covlea founded Goldentell, a marketing and operations firm built for expert witness practices. She spent nearly a decade in marketing and business support, much of

Nov 4
29 min

Episode 33 – Protecting Your Objectivity When Using AI on a Case

https://youtu.be/Yo36Gs4WzAQ Rob Holland, founder of CaseFrame AI, has 25 years... The post Episode 33 – Protecting Your Objectivity When Using AI on a Case first appear

Oct 28
45 min

Episode 32 – Diversifying Your Career Without Leaving Your Profession

https://youtu.be/lR-BLmvpM9g Dr. Mel Thacker is an ENT surgeon, a master... The post Episode 32 – Diversifying Your Career Without Leaving Your Profession first appeared

Oct 21
35 min

Episode 31 – Why Knowing Your Limits Makes You a More Credible Expert Witness

https://youtu.be/mlPqhbgCEHY In Episode 31 of the Expert Witness Playbook, Host... The post Episode 31 – Why Knowing Your Limits Makes You a More Credible Expert Witness

Oct 15
24 min

Episode 30 – Why Being the Most Qualified Expert Isn’t Enough

https://youtu.be/hhToC3BrCcw Josh Hyatt leads Expert Institute, a legal tech company... The post Episode 30 – Why Being the Most Qualified Expert Isn’t Enough first appe

Oct 7
30 min

Episode 29 – Mediation and Arbitration, Explained for Expert Witnesses

https://youtu.be/ybWdg2C9RZg Paul Molinaro, MD, JD, is a physician and attorney.... The post Episode 29 – Mediation and Arbitration, Explained for Expert Witnesses first

Sep 30
37 min

Episode 28 – A Product Design Expert Shows You Why Method Comes First

https://youtu.be/NtocefeJ3zw Eric P. Rose is the president of Pinnacle Product... The post Episode 28 – A Product Design Expert Shows You Why Method Comes First first ap

Sep 24
36 min

Episode 27 – Using AI Well Is a Skill Every Expert Witness Should Have

https://youtu.be/MmlfKCfIo7w A 35,000-page medical record is now an ordinary case... The post Episode 27 – Using AI Well Is a Skill Every Expert Witness Should Have firs

Sep 10
50 min

Episode 26 – What a Speech Pathologist Discovered As An Expert Witness

https://youtu.be/LokkFViCwhQ When most people hear “speech-language pathologist,” they think communication.... The post Episode 26 – What a Speech Pathologist Discovered

Sep 2
34 min

Episode 25 – What You Type into AI Could Be Used Against You in Court

https://youtu.be/XW55UuibuL0 What do attorneys actually find when they run a... The post Episode 25 – What You Type into AI Could Be Used Against You in Court first appe

Aug 26
40 min

Episode 24 – What a Trauma Surgeon Learned About Becoming an Expert Witness

https://youtu.be/WioMxFYd4kAWhat does a life care plan actually contain, and how... The post Episode 24 – What a Trauma Surgeon Learned About Becoming an Expert Witness

Aug 19
27 min

Episode 23 – Understand Your Scope Before Testifying as an Expert Witness

https://youtu.be/GzyMZSLZ2ZI Labor and delivery nurse Jacqueline Recker joins the Expert... The post Episode 23 – Understand Your Scope Before Testifying as an Expert Wi

Aug 4
33 min

Episode 22 – What Expert Witnesses Should Know About Using AI in Research

https://youtu.be/3gajLG9v0vM Two sets of highly credentialed experts. CVs a mile... The post Episode 22 – What Expert Witnesses Should Know About Using AI in Research fi

Jun 24
36 min

Episode 21 – Why Saying Less Makes You a More Powerful Expert Witness

https://youtu.be/iEOIzFuMyRw Physicians and attorneys hear terms like vocational evaluation and... The post Episode 21 – Why Saying Less Makes You a More Powerful Expert

Jun 17
51 min

Episode 20 – How to Get Standard of Care Right As an Expert Witness

https://youtu.be/Dw9AFXhmdho What does “standard of care” actually mean, and why... The post Episode 20 – How to Get Standard of Care Right As an Expert Witness first ap

Jun 11
35 min

Episode 19 – Getting Started as an Expert Witness: Writing Effective Notes and Preparing for Deposition

https://youtu.be/-kSI0aw2fZU Emergency medicine is fast, probabilistic, and unforgiving, and when... The post Episode 19 – Getting Started as an Expert Witness: Writing

Jun 4
44 min

Episode 18 – A Defense Attorney’s Honest Take on Expert Witness Credibility

https://youtu.be/8Hm2Ze_vH1E What does it take to be a truly credible... The post Episode 18 – A Defense Attorney’s Honest Take on Expert Witness Credibility first appea

May 27
32 min

Episode 17 – Building Your Digital Reputation in the Medical Legal Space

https://youtu.be/MF2tYPAKtSI If you have a LinkedIn profile but haven’t touched... The post Episode 17 – Building Your Digital Reputation in the Medical Legal Space firs

May 20
27 min

Episode 16 – Six Deposition Rules Every Expert Witness Needs To Know

https://youtu.be/SqQ0pJwn2_g In this episode of the Expert Witness Playbook, Dr.... The post Episode 16 – Six Deposition Rules Every Expert Witness Needs To Know first a

May 13
37 min

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