Expert Witness Playbook

By Dr Brian Woodruff and Chris Woodruff

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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.

Episode Date
Episode 27 – Using AI Well Is a Skill Every Expert Witness Should Have
Sep 10, 2026
Episode 26 – What a Speech Pathologist Discovered As An Expert Witness
Sep 02, 2026
Episode 25 – What You Type into AI Could Be Used Against You in Court
Aug 26, 2026
Episode 24 – What a Trauma Surgeon Learned About Becoming an Expert Witness
Aug 19, 2026
Episode 23 – Understand Your Scope Before Testifying as an Expert Witness
Aug 04, 2026
Episode 22 – What Expert Witnesses Should Know About Using AI in Research
Jun 24, 2026
Episode 21 – Why Saying Less Makes You a More Powerful Expert Witness
Jun 17, 2026
Episode 20 – How to Get Standard of Care Right As an Expert Witness
Jun 11, 2026
Episode 19 – Getting Started as an Expert Witness: Writing Effective Notes and Preparing for Deposition
Jun 04, 2026
Episode 18 – A Defense Attorney’s Honest Take on Expert Witness Credibility
May 27, 2026
Episode 17 – Building Your Digital Reputation in the Medical Legal Space
May 20, 2026
Episode 16 – Six Deposition Rules Every Expert Witness Needs To Know
May 13, 2026
Episode 15 – What Expert Witnesses Need To Know About AI
May 07, 2026
Episode 14 – The Clinical Pitfalls Experts Need to Avoid
Apr 30, 2026
Episode 13 – Beyond the Medical Degree: Experts Share Costly Mistakes
Apr 22, 2026
Episode 12: What Not To Do As An Expert Witness
Apr 15, 2026
Episode 11 – What 200 Depositions Taught this Surgeon
Apr 08, 2026
Episode 10: The Truth About Expert Witness Websites
Mar 25, 2026
Episode 9 – From ER to Expert Retainer: How to Build a Medical Expert Witness Practice That Lasts
Mar 09, 2026
Episode 8 – How Attorneys Find Expert Witnesses: Directories, Referrals, and Your Website
Feb 16, 2026
Episode 7 – How Expert Witnesses Get Hired: Reputation, Trust, and Referrals
Jan 27, 2026
Episode 6 – Your First Attorney Call as an Expert Witness: What to Say and What to Avoid
Jan 06, 2026
Episode 5 – Security for Expert Witnesses: How to Receive, Store, and Review Case Files Safely
Dec 08, 2025
Episode 4 – Launching Your Expert Witness Venture: Business Structure, Fees, and Retainers
Nov 21, 2025
Episode 3 – Expert Witness Starter Kit: How to Prepare Before Your First Case
Nov 06, 2025
Should You Become an Expert Witness? What to Know Before You Start
Oct 23, 2025
Episode 1: Who We Are and What is this Podcast
Oct 08, 2025