Ms. Cooke is an Equestrian and Horse Expert with 21 Trials, 60 Depositions, 2 Arbitrations, 1 Mediation, over 200 completed cases as of 09/2009.
After over five decades in the equine industry
(to include: Horse Showing, Race Horses, Recreational Riding), among her many areas of equine-related background includes:
Appraisals/Valuations;
Behavior;
Breeding;
Training;
Jumping;
Racing;
Performance;
Lunging;
Riding Instruction (including handicapped);
Veterinary Care;
Stable Management;
Horse Shows,
Horse Show Management;
Pony Rides;
Fox-Hunting;
Polo;
Barrel Racing;
Reining;
Profit Structure;
Rules/Regulations/Protocol;
Helmets: Protective Headgear;
Leather: Saddles, Bridles, Boots, Harness;
Fencing, Gates, Latches, Snaps;
Race Tracks: Construction, Surface, Railings, Rules/Regulations/Protocol;
Chariots, Carriages, Wagons;
Treadmills;
Safety;
Personal Injury;
Inherent Risks;
Horse-Car Collisions;
English and Western;
Many Equine-Related Activities, Breeds, and
Industry Standards of Care.
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Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: University of San Diego Graduate Degree:
ABA Accredited Paralegal Program,
Specialty: Civil Litigation;
Equine Appraisal Institute International-
All Breeds Equine Appraiser;
Methodology: Cost, Market, & Income approach;
Milton College, Bachelor of Arts Degree;
Potomac Horse Center - HORSEMASTER Riding Instructor Certification Comprehensive Course, Dressage & Combined Training Discipline, Maryland Department of Education Accredited.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: AHC - American Horse Council;
AMEA - American Medical Equestrian Association;
USTA - US Trotting Association;
USEF - US Equestrian Federation;
MFHA - Masters of Foxhounds of America;
AQHA - American Quarter Horse Association;
IDCTA - Illinois Dressage
& Combined Training Assocoation;
USDF - US Dressage Federation.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: N/A
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Call
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: See CV
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Aproximately 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Aproximately 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 60
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Call
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 21
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 23
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Since 1989
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Equine Education To Substantiate Case,
Equine Consultation,
Case Review,
Research,
Written Reports & Declarations,
Case Theory Development,
Witness Interview,
Site Inspections,
Risk Assessment,
Equine Appraisal,
Deposition,
Mediation,
Arbitration,
Courtroom Testimony.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Call
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Call
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Call
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Call
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: No hourly travel expense to get to & from, except an automobile per-mile-charge locally.
Pre-paid airline, pre-paid hotel, & pre-paid car rental/transportation when & where applicable.
