Dear Mr. Stearns:
As you know, the jury issued a verdict in
our favor on behalf of the Plaintiff at the conclusion of trial
last week. We want to thank you for your professional manner,
and your willingness to review records and talk with us so that
we could fully understand the facts, in addition to your testimony
at trial. Your testimony played an important role in bringing
this case to a fair and proper conclusion.
We wish to express the appreciation of our
client as well as ourselves.
Sincerely,
Scott C. Lucas Derek C. Johnson
Johnson, Clifton, Larson & Corson, P.C.
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
975 Oak Street, Suite 1050
Eugene, OR 97401-3176
"I am writing this letter regarding Robert
Stearns' work as an accident reconstructionist. I have known Mr.
Stearns professionally for six years. In that time, we have worked
together on the same side of cases and have been on opposing sides."
"I have an extremely high regard for
Mr. Stearns' professional skills. He has excellent technical
knowledge of the principles of accident reconstruction. He understands
and can explain the scientific principles involved, and has
hands-on experience in investigating and reconstructing many
accidents."
"Mr. Stearns also presents himself
extremely well as a witness. He is professional, calm, and communicates
well. He is able to explain complicated issues in a down-to-earth
way, and draws well on experience. He is extremely well-prepared
and uses visual aids effectively."
"The most impressive thing about Mr.
Stearns is his objectivity. He looks at all sides of a case,
in the same way that he looks for the true cause and mechanism
of an accident. He does not have a bias toward plaintiffs or
defendants. If his conclusions are not helpful, he says so,
and explains why. This type of honesty, and his enjoyment in
his work, come out in his testimony."
Eric J. Neiman
Duden-Neiman Attorneys at Law
333 S.W. Taylor Street
Portland, OR 97204-2496
(503) 223-5181
"….. In my opinion, Mr. Stearns is a highly-qualified,
dedicated professional. I have had the pleasure of utilizing Mr.
Stearns' expertise both in terms of evaluator as well as a testifying
expert witness on accident reconstruction cases in the past. In
my profession as a civil and criminal trial lawyer, I absolutely
must depend on an expert who will give me the 'straight of it',
and I have appreciated that from Mr. Stearns. In going into a
case, I know the strong points as well as the weak points of the
evidence at hand."
"On a personal level, Mr. Stearns bears
the highest moral character as well as an extraordinary dedication
to his work. He has a proven record of working to improve his
profession…"
"Please feel free to call me directly
either to affirm the content of this recommendation or for additional
questions."
Julie Point Hall
Attorney at Law
1956 Meade Street
North Bend, OR 97459
(541) 751-8121
"…Your testimony was instrumental in refuting
the conclusions of the defendant's expert witnesses that the child's
death was caused by an accidental fall down stairs. Your ability
to simplify the complicated interplay of force, energy, height
and speed greatly assisted the jury in its decision. Equally important
was your demonstration to the jury of the erroneous assumptions
used by the defense experts in their testimony. Your presentation
was clear, articulate and a model for other experts to emulate.
Several spectators told me how impressed they were with your presentation."
From a 4/8/97 letter written by Joseph Kosydar,
Assistant District Attorney (now deceased)
Lane County, Oregon, District Attorney's Office
Eugene, Oregon
