Expert Discovery and Trial Testimony in New Jersey Civil Litigation

Date: Sep 9, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online

Member Price: $179.00

Non-Member Price: $224.00

Section Price: $0.00

Event Code: I162625

Areas of Law: Civil

Earn up to 4 credits! (More Information)

Faculty

Keynote

Moderator

Hon. Stephen L. Petrillo, J.S.C., Essex
Complex Business Litigation Program Judge - Essex County, Superior Court of New Jersey

Presenters

John D. North, Esq.
Certified By the Supreme Court of New Jersey As a Civil Trial Attorney
Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP
Nancy Erika Smith, Esq.
Smith Mullin PC, Montclair

A critical element of civil litigation is expert testimony. Join us as an esteemed panel, including a New Jersey Superior Court Judge and two experienced litigators, guide you through the discovery and trial phases of expert testimony. Acquire knowledge about the scope of expert discovery, including the governing court rules, time requirements, case management, and the components of expert reports. Hear about the best practices and pitfalls of deposing experts from both sides. Discover how to recognize when expert testimony is objectionable. Listen carefully as this distinguished panel steers you through the trial testimony of experts, by demonstrating both direct and cross-examination of expert witnesses by stepping into the role. Learn about admissibility and expert challenges, such as the net opinion doctrine, reliability standard, and motion practice. Gain valuable strategies on how expert testimony can make or break your case. Register today!

CLE Credits
NJ CLE:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ General: 4.0).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Professional Practice Transitional: 4.0
PA CLE:PA Substantive Credit: 3.0
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program.

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