| name | expert-testimony-summarization |
| title | Expert Testimony Summarization |
| description | Produces structured expert witness analyses covering qualifications, opinions, methodology, admissibility (Daubert/Frye), and cross-examination vulnerabilities. Use when evaluating opposing or retained experts during discovery or pre-trial, preparing motions to exclude, or developing cross-examination strategy. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/expert-testimony-summarization |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | litigation |
| language | en |
Expert Testimony Summarization
Structured litigation analysis of expert witnesses for cross-examination preparation, Daubert/Frye motions, and trial strategy.
Required Inputs
- Expert report(s) — initial, rebuttal, supplemental
- Deposition transcript(s) — page/line numbers intact
- Curriculum vitae
- Supporting materials (if available) — cited literature, data sets, testing protocols, prior testimony disclosures
Workflow
1. Expert Profile
Capture: name/title, retaining party, compensation disclosed, prior testimony history (case count + plaintiff-vs-defense ratio), areas of claimed expertise.
2. Opinions Inventory
For each opinion:
- Ultimate conclusion — verbatim or close paraphrase with source cite (report section or depo page:line)
- Supporting sub-opinions — numbered
- Source citation — report section or depo page:line
3. Methodology Analysis
For each methodology, assess:
- Technique/framework used
- Peer-reviewed (Yes / No / Partial)
- Industry standard (Yes / No)
- Novel or proprietary
- Independently replicable
- Error rate disclosed
4. Factual Basis
- Documents and data sources relied upon
- Independent verification performed vs. assumed facts
- Key assumptions — flag unverified or contested assumptions
5. Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths — credentials match opinion subject, peer-reviewed methodology, internal consistency, independent testing/analysis.
Weaknesses checklist:
