Nick Rishwain at Experts.com explained the difference between fact witnesses and expert witnesses. Where fact witnesses can testify to what they directly saw or heard, expert witnesses have expertise in specific fields that allow them to interpret facts for a judge or jury. Nick also explained that many expert witnesses shy away from working with pro se litigants due to the need for high retainers and the layman's general lack of knowledge about the litigation process.

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