In this episode...

Our guest, David Smith is the president of Alpine Engineering and Design, Inc., a mechanical engineering firm specializing in product design and development. He is a licensed safety professional, professional engineer, and has been awarded numerous patents. Mr. Smith is an experienced product liability and patent expert witness, and holds an MBA and MS in mechanical engineering from BYU.

Between trials and depositions, the latter can be a lot tougher, according to Mr. Smith. With no judge present to mediate, moments can become heated with table-slamming, interruptions, and off-hand comments. While not all depositions are hostile, Mr. Smith recommends knowing the case, being confident in your expertise, and relying on empirical data to prepare.

Check out the full episode for our discussion on using visual aids, the importance of credibility, and building relationships.