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This isnt the best book specifically for mental health practitioners, but, it makes numerous invaluable points. Excerpted with permission from the expert witness marketing book by rosalie hamilton. Written specifically for expert witnesses, this book directs the litigation support professional away from generic marketing approaches such as consumer oriented. Expert witness marketing expert rosalie hamilton discusses your cover letter, and gives a cover letter example.
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