Absolutely concur. In an arbitration case, our attorney told us beforehand that (pardon the language) "the only bigger whores than lawyers are expert witnesses"

Absolutely concur. In an arbitration case, our attorney told us beforehand that (pardon the language) "the only bigger whores than lawyers are expert witnesses". The outcomes seem to depend mainly on, as you say, which side can spin the most compelling simplified story that resonates with the arbitrator/jury. As another poster says, perhaps use of analogies should be banned (Harry Potter in this case for goodness sake).