The least preferable way to find an expert is

a. word of mouth.
b. verdict reporters.
c. publications such as Martindale-Hubbell or American Lawyer.
d. review boards of professional journals in the subject area.


c—these are paid advertisements, so they are not particularly helpful for evaluating the merit of a particular expert. D is attractive, but this method at least gives an indication of the expert's professional standing.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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