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W2549 – The Value of Using a Weather Expert
Explore how forensic weather experts support cases. Review the benefits and selection process and examine a case study.
Course Category: Live Webinars
Course Level: Basic
CLE Credit: Substantive
Start Date and Time (CT): Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 pm
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Nonmembers
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Description: Explore how incorporating a forensic weather expert can add value to weather-related cases. This session will review the types of cases where weather expertise is relevant, the benefits of working with a qualified expert, and key considerations when selecting one. Steve Roberts will also share two case studies highlighting the investigation process, analysis, challenges, and outcomes, with practical takeaways for legal professionals.
Course Year: 2025
Instructor: Steve Roberts
Steve Roberts is CompuWeather’s president and lead forensic weather expert. Steve attended the State University of New York College at Oneonta and graduated with a BS in meteorology and a minor in mathematics. Steve has served as a weather expert for over 15 years. He has qualified as an expert for deposition and trial testimony in over 80 cases for plaintiff and defense in state and federal courts across the country.
Instructor: Kimberly Fisher
Kim Fisher is a business development and sales associate at CompuWeather. She is also a meteorologist, having earned a BS in atmospheric science from Cornell University in 2006.
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