Free Expert Witness Report Template
To assist experts in preparing their reports, we offer a free expert witness report template, available in both PDF and Word formats.
Use it as a template or guide to enhance your drafting and documentation. Just enter your first name and email to download it immediately and elevate the quality of your expert reports.
The structure of an expert witness report is a particularly important consideration in the drafting of any report. However, there is rarely “one size fits all” type of report.
There will be various differences depending on factors such as:
1. The jurisdiction (be it a State Court or Federal Court, Arbitration, or international proceedings).
2. The level/seniority of the court.
3. The type of proceedings – civil, criminal, family law etc.
4. The relevant expert rules, code of conduct and requirements applicable to that report.
While in all circumstances, the substantive content of the report will differ, there are some common themes and considerations all experts should note when structuring their report. These can include:
1. The use of headings,
2. The use of numbered paragraphs,
3. Page numbering,
4. Annexures, and
5. Summaries and conclusion where appropriate.
To assist experts worldwide in their drafting of their expert reports, we have provided the following sample, precedent expert report completely free of charge. The report is available in both “pdf” and editable “Word” format. Please feel free to use this as a template or guide when preparing and drafting your expert reports.
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This report is provided simply as an example or a guide to help you plan and structure your report in a logical way. It is not the only way to prepare a report and it also may not be the most appropriate format for your report. This will depend on many factors, such as:
1. The court in which the report will be used,
2. Whether you are a joint expert or not;
3. The substantive content of your report;
4. The relevant code of conduct and court rules applicable in the proceedings.
If you have any specific questions in respect to the drafting of the substantive content of your report, we recommend you speak to your instructing solicitor. Also remember that in providing this report we have not (and indeed cannot) consider the specific legal situation you are in. This report should in no way be considered as legal advice – it is provided for general training and educational purposes only.
Nonetheless, please feel free to download this report as a sample or example template for any further reports which you may draft.
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Benefits of using our expert witness report template
- Ensures all reports adhere to a high standard of professionalism, reflecting well on the expert witness and legal team.
- Achieves uniformity across all reports, making them easier to review and understand.
- Saves valuable time by providing a pre-structured format, allowing focus on content rather than formatting.
- Includes all necessary sections and prompts, ensuring no critical information is omitted.
- Easily adaptable to specific cases while maintaining overall integrity and format.
- Minimises the risk of errors and omissions, contributing to more accurate and reliable reports.
- Enhances readability, making it easier for courts to digest the information presented.
- Aligns with legal and professional standards, ensuring reports meet industry expectations.
- Simplifies quality control processes, ensuring all reports meet the highest standards before submission.
- Enhances the credibility and persuasiveness of the expert witness, strengthening the overall case presentation.
Expert witness template: Tips and discussion
We discuss Loquitur’s free expert witness report template (Word and PDF) precedent document. We discuss the report structure and content and provide drafting tips and suggestions for all experts when drafting their reports more generally.
The example of an expert witness report, and this structuring and drafting tips video, are for Australian based expert witnesses across all Australian jurisdictions, but will still be very beneficial to all expert witnesses, especially those in other common law jurisdictions.
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FAQs
What formats is the expert witness report template available in?
The expert witness report template is available in both PDF and editable Word formats, providing flexibility for your specific needs.