Article Authored by Smith Haughey Attorneys Published in FDCC Quarterly

Grand Rapids, Mich., Jan. 8, 2006— FDCC Quarterly recently published an article authored by Craig S. Neckers and Matthew L. Wikander, both attorneys in the Grand Rapids office of Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, entitled “Daubert and the Soft Sciences: Can a Forensic Economist Ever Make it Past the Gatekeeper?”

The Daubert article, which appears in this peer-reviewed journal published by the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, details the factors now used by trial courts when deciding whether to admit expert testimony and also explores how courts from across the country are applying those gatekeeper factors to proposed economic experts, who are often considered experts of "soft" sciences. In addition, the article includes numerous case summaries from the most recent court decisions across the country analyzing same.

Craig is a shareholder at Smith Haughey and focuses his practice on representing clients in business and corporate litigation, including product liability, professional liability, and all manners of claims and issues involving businesses and individuals. He has been a lecturer for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and has been a member of the faculty for ICLE’s Trial Skills Advocacy Workshop. He was elected into the membership of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. He has chaired the FDCC’s 2005 Law Management Conference and is the current chairperson of the FDCC’s Commercial Litigation section. He is also a fellow of the Michigan Bar Foundation.

Matt is an associate at Smith Haughey and focuses his practice on civil litigation, primarily in the areas of governmental, employment, commercial, and personal injury matters. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association, Grand Rapids Bar Association, American Inns of Court, and the Grand Rapids Young Lawyers and Young Professionals Associations.

Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge has been helping our clients overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities since 1941. With offices in Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Grand Rapids and Traverse City, and more than 90 attorneys and counselors, we offer some of the most comprehensive legal experience available in the areas of Business and Property Law, Health Law, and Litigation. For more information about the firm, call 616.774.8000 or visit www.shrr.com.
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