Engaging with Corporate and Securities Attorney and Expert, Richard "Richie" Leisner

In this episode… Our guest, Mr. Richard Leisner, is a senior corporate and securities transactional attorney at Trenham Law and an expert witness in high-stakes business litigation and legal malpractice actions. He has been included in Tampa Magazine's Top Lawyers List and is a published author. Mr. Leisner holds a JD from the University of Pennsylvania.During cross-examination, while getting into the rhythm of answering questions, the opposing counsel can trick you if you aren’t careful. Mr. Leisner recommends processing each question as it comes, making sure you fully understand it before answering—or asking for clarification when you don’t. Good lawyers will prepare experts for this tactic, but it is important to remain thoughtful, without slipping into automatic answering. Check out the episode for our full discussion, including hourly engagements, tracking your opinions over time, and personal conflicts.