Qualifying a swimming pool expert witness
Measuring up qualifications
First you need to determine the expert's level of experience and education.
Is the expert recognized by others in their industry as an expert? Anyone call call themselves an "expert." But when their peers call them an expert, then the title carries some weight and meaning. Has their state designated them as a "subject matter expert" in their trades?
Has the expert had local, regional, national, or international experience? The greater their travels, the more likely their value as an expert.
Position
Has the expert taken a public stance on the controversial topics in their industry? Do they advocate the dumbing down of standards, or the enforcement of the published regulations and standards?
Published Articles & Editorial Coverage
Has the expert been published? How many times and how recently have they appeared in print?
Are they regularly feature in industry and consumer magazines? Have they appeared in the mainstream national press (CNN, HG TV, USA Today, Wall Street Journal)? Have they received international media coverage?
Educator
Does the expert teach & consult others in their trades? Do they moderate construction forums to assist newer, less experienced individuals in the trades?
Those that are still active in their trades and teach are the most valuable instructors. The practical experience they can share is immeasurable.
Paolo Benedetti
Aquatic Artist, Consultant & Construction Defect Expert Witness
"Creating water as art."™
Aquatic Technology Pool and Spa
©www.aquatictechnology.com
Measuring up qualifications
First you need to determine the expert's level of experience and education.
Is the expert recognized by others in their industry as an expert? Anyone call call themselves an "expert." But when their peers call them an expert, then the title carries some weight and meaning. Has their state designated them as a "subject matter expert" in their trades?
Has the expert had local, regional, national, or international experience? The greater their travels, the more likely their value as an expert.
Position
Has the expert taken a public stance on the controversial topics in their industry? Do they advocate the dumbing down of standards, or the enforcement of the published regulations and standards?
Published Articles & Editorial Coverage
Has the expert been published? How many times and how recently have they appeared in print?
Are they regularly feature in industry and consumer magazines? Have they appeared in the mainstream national press (CNN, HG TV, USA Today, Wall Street Journal)? Have they received international media coverage?
Educator
Does the expert teach & consult others in their trades? Do they moderate construction forums to assist newer, less experienced individuals in the trades?
Those that are still active in their trades and teach are the most valuable instructors. The practical experience they can share is immeasurable.
Paolo Benedetti
Aquatic Artist, Consultant & Construction Defect Expert Witness
"Creating water as art."™
Aquatic Technology Pool and Spa
©www.aquatictechnology.com
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