This course will explain the role and duties of an expert witness and the purpose of expert evidence. It provides guidance on giving and receiving instructions, matters to consider and include when preparing an expert evidence statement, cross examination and tips for dealing with difficult questions under examination.
Designed
For
Town planners, urban designers, planning lawyers, strategic planners and allied professionals.
Learning
Outcomes
- Understand the role, purpose and duties of an expert and expert evidence
- Understand the procedural requirements associated with presenting expert evidence to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Planning Panels Victoria
- Learn how to give and receive instructions in relation to expert evidence
- Learn how to prepare an expert evidence statement and present evidence
- Learn how to lead and present evidence in chief and how to respond to cross examination including undertaking role plays
Presenter
David Vorchheimer MPIA (Fellow) – Partner, Russell Kennedy
David is a town planner and lawyer specialising in Planning, Environment, Heritage, Building, Subdivision and Local Government law matters. David regularly appears at the Victorian
Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels and Advisory Committees on behalf of developers, objectors and State and local government clients. David advises on and coordinates land acquisition and compensation, major projects, subdivision, environmental and heritage approvals.
Terms & Conditions
Registrations cancelled more than 14 days prior to the event date will not incur any fees and a full refund will be granted.
If you cannot attend and you are within 14 days of the event date, you can transfer your ticket to another person.
In all other situations we cannot issue a refund or credit.
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