MISSION POSSIBLE: INVESTIGATING THE BACKGROUND OF AN EXPERT WITNESS by Genie Tyburski printer friendly version more articles Originally published by Law Office Computing (Apr/May 2002) under the title, "Load Up on Ammunition." Revised to reflect resources and strategies current as of the date appearing at the end of the page. Associate M, who began representing local school districts when a partner became ill (Have Library, Will Travel, Apr/May 2001), marches down the hallway in search of Lawyer X. She seeks help in learning more about an opposing party's expert witness in a matter currently pending in federal court. She also wants to verify the expert's credentials. She stops missing nero free social security number searches outside Lawyer X's office but finds it empty. Not easily discouraged, M dashes over to the utility room expecting to discover X at the photocopy machine. But aside from a Westlaw printer that rhythmically churns out paper on to a pile already two inches thick, the room shows no activity. Leaving it, M hastens down another hallway searching nearby offices. Behind her, unseen, Lawyer X strolls toward his office. A short while later, a determined M retraces her steps. She peeks again inside his office. Empty! "Looking for me?" X asks, coming up behind her. M whirls around. X grins. He remembers similar encounters with himself on e mail search free social security number searches the receiving end of M's quiet approach. In mock innocence he asks, "Did I startle you?" M feigns displeasure. "Cute, X." Then she adds unnecessarily, "I've been looking for you." "Well, never let it be said that I stood in the way of a fellow lawyer on a mission," X jests. Then turning serious, he asks, "What's up?" M sighs in relief, "I need your help." M tells Lawyer X about receiving the name of plaintiff's expert in a special education matter. She wants to learn more about the psychologist, whose curriculum vitae indicates a doctorate in educational and school psychology as well as a variety of licenses. free social security number searches free social security number searches M wants to
