What to Watch For and What to Watch Out For Expert testimony is not for the faint of heart. The best expert is that person who gathers trial experience well before the first testimony experience and in that time has not only developed the technical skills—meaning mastered and acknowledged the methodologies—but has also attended depositions, jury trials, and bench trials. The practitioner will also understand business valuation (BV) standards. This requires commitment, effort, and time. This article provides an overview of points shared by James Hitchner in his July13, 2021 webinar, “Providing Expert Testimony in Business Valuation: What to Watch…