In virtually every contested case, disputes arise over a rule of evidence or its application. For the plaintiff, success ultimately will depend on the development of admissible persuasive evidence sufficient to satisfy the applicable burden of proof. Conversely, a timely objection and a reasoned argument against the admissibility of crucial testimony may prove to be the decisive factor for the defendant. For attorneys involved in litigation, the law of evidence therefore cannot be underestimated.
Trial attorneys have frequently utilized the expertise of NLRG attorneys specializing in evidentiary matters. With access to the controlling statutory and case precedent in every U. S. jurisdiction, NLRG can provide persuasive arguments based on the evidentiary law of any state or adapted from any analogous principles of sister jurisdictions. Questions of evidence frequently handled by NLRG include the following:
Objections to the admissibility of evidence based on the best evidence rule, the hearsay rule, and the dead man's statute
Admissibility and weight of expert and opinion testimony
Relevance of the parole evidence rule
Privileged communications as between attorney and client, doctor and patient, or husband and wife
Foundation requirements for documentary evidence
Admissibility of scientific evidence, including blood tests, polygraph results, and experiments
Methods of impeachment and cross-examination of adverse witnesses
Application of legal presumptions, and the sufficiency of the evidence to satisfy the burden of proof
Federal Rules of Evidence
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Testimonials
“I [would like to] commend you for the exceptionally scholarly work that you did on very short notice in preparing a Memorandum . . . on piercing the corporate veil. Your Memorandum was instrumental in my preparation for trial and, further, it was absolutely persuasive in the Court's final decision in favor of my client . . . . I am deeply appreciative of the extremely professional manner in which you so graciously, efficiently, and capably assisted me in this litigation."
—Judson W. Collier Jr., Richmond, VA
"I have had several cses with very difficult and complex legal issues. I have worked with Fred Shackelford on matters for over 10 years and consider him my "go-to" guy in the area of torts and related issues of civil proceudre. After practicing for nearly 24 years, the issues become more complex and the need to have cutting edge research abilities is key to a successful outcome. I am a professional client for life. Thank you very much for your help over the years."
B.A., University of Virginia, 1996. J.D., George Mason University Law School, 1999, Member, Virginia Bar. Steve joined NLRG in 1999 after having worked for a Northern Virginia law firm. Steve focuses in the areas of Property, Eminent Domain, Local & State Government, Evidence, and Zoning Read Full Bio
B.A., College of William and Mary, 1983. J.D., Marshall Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary, 1986. Member, Virginia, U.S. Fourth Circuit and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals Bars. Areas of expertise include Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, and Products Liability/Consumer Protection Read Full Bio
B.A., Harvard University, 1979, Cum Laude. J.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 1985. Member, New Mexico Bar. Before law school, Anne worked as a legislative assistant for former Senator Birch Bayh and former Senator Joe Tydings.
B.A., with Distinction, University of Virginia, 1978. J.D., University of Virginia Law School, 1983. Member, Virginia Bar. Fred’s areas of expertise include Personal Injury and Wrongful Death (particularly premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, dram shop liability, animal injuries, medical malpractice, negligence, products liability, and job site accidents)
B.A., Brigham Young University, 1989. J.D., Marshall Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary, 1994. Member, Virginia Bar. Charlene joined NLRG in 1994. She focuses on Contracts, Commercial Law, Corporations, Creditors' Rights, and Civil Procedure. Areas of expertise include arbitration, construction law, employment contracts, government contracts, agency,unfair trade practices,and motion and appellate practice. Read Full Bio
B.A., University of Virginia, 1980. J.D., University of Detroit School of Law, 1983. Member, Michigan, New York, and Virginia Bars. Suzanne joined NLRG in 1991, where her areas of expertise include Administrative Law, Evidence, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Elections, Insurance, Labor & Employment,Medicare/Medicaid, Schools, Social Security, State & Local Government, and Workers' Compensation.
