The process of hiring an expert is something of an art and not so much science. The purpose of this article is to give candid advice to attorneys, insurance adjusters, and experts on the search, retention, and use of experts in insurance investigations and subsequent litigation matters. It has taken me over 33 years of being an expert to be able to adequately give advice to attorneys on how to hire such a person. As I near retirement age, I can advise without fear of antagonizing other experts -- or attorneys, for that matter.

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For many insurance and legal associates, the search for an expert begins with the Internet. But I have seen many times over the years that good expert recommendations come from inquiries made to other associates inside and outside of the office. What better recommendation can one obtain than one from your peers?