Our guest, Dr. David Williams, is the owner of David T. Williams and Associates, a water resources consulting firm. He holds professional engineering licenses in eleven states and certifications in hydrology, floodplain management, erosions, and sediment control, among many others. He has authored over 100 technical papers and has over forty years of experience as a consulting and testifying expert witness. Dr. Williams holds a Ph.D. from Colorado State University. 

In this episode…

While an attorney’s objective is to prevail, the expert witness’s objective is to present an accurate, uncompromised opinion. Dr. Williams removes winning from his calculus to provide an honest, reliable opinion: 

"I don't look to win (or lose) because that's not what you're supposed to do. You're not supposed to [care about] how many accolades or wins you have . . . Just explain the science behind it all so that the jury and the judge are the ones who decide who ‘wins or loses’ because you should not have a stake in it. "

This philosophy means that judges and juries find expert testimony compelling. Additional topics include a diverse approach to witnessing that includes working with plaintiffs and defendants, staying organized, and levity in the courtroom.