July 2006

Using Statistics To Even The Odds With Experts

Birmingham, AL - Christopher Bottcher, a shareholder in the Birmingham law firm Sirote and Permutt, and Dr. Charles Cowan, managing partner of Analytic Focus published an article in the July 2006 edition of For The Defense, a mazagine for defense, insurance, and corporate counsel.

The article, "Using Statistics to Even the Odds With Experts" outlines tactics that can be used to counter expert testimony on the opposing side. For example, an expert's facts must be based upon sufficient facts or data. It must be a product of reliable principles and methods. Those principles and methods must be reliably applied to the facts of the case. The article covers a number of questions that can help defense attorneys determine the validity of the expert testimony on the opposing side.

For more information on this article or if you are in need of a statistical expert, contact Analytic Focus at (205) 672-9253.

Analytic Focus LLC is a Birmingham based research and consulting firm with decades of practical experience in analysis, research methods, and financial models. Our partners are highly skilled statisticians and financial economists with academic, industry, regulatory and testifying experience. Our focus is on providing the highest value in interpretation of data, insight regarding business problems, and advising on best practices. Analytic Focus can be reached at (205) 672-9253 or visit us at www.analyticfocus.com.

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