Expert Witness Discovery (CA)

Summary

This practice note discusses practice and procedures for expert witness discovery in a civil action in California superior court. It covers the permissible scope of expert witness discovery, procedures and requirements for the exchange of expert witness information, and sanctions for noncompliance with expert witness disclosure requirements. It also discusses expert witness depositions, including suggested best practices for preparation, special rules relating to the conduct of expert witness depositions, and payment of expert witness fees for such depositions.