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Expert Witness Fee Schedule
Published rates, retainer terms and cancellation policy — for plaintiff and defense engagements nationwide.
Consulting Fee Schedule
Rates, Retainer & Terms
These rates apply to plaintiff and defense engagements alike. An initial retainer is required before any work begins.
| Service | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Witness Rate | $500 / hour | Case review, phone conferences, reading depositions, research, on-site review, answering questions, preparation for deposition and trial. |
| Report Writing | $500 / hour | Preparation of a written expert report, when requested. |
| Half-Day Deposition Testimony (4 hrs) | $2,500 | Minimum charge. |
| Full-Day Deposition Testimony (8 hrs) | $5,000 | Maximum charge. |
| Half-Day Trial Testimony (4 hrs) | $2,500 | Minimum charge. |
| Full-Day Trial Testimony (8 hrs) | $5,000 | Maximum charge. |
| Site Visit | $3,000 | Per venue inspection, exclusive of travel. |
| Travel Time | $185 / hour | Portal to portal. |
| Per Diem | $150 / day | Plus travel and lodging at actual cost. |
Terms
Retainer & Billing
- Initial retainer. A $5,000.00 nonrefundable retainer is required at the time of engagement and is billed against at $500.00 per hour — including phone conferences, reading depositions, research, on-site review, answering questions, review for deposition and trial, and preparation of a report if one is requested.
- Replenishment. Once the retainer depletes to $1,000.00, an additional $5,000.00 retainer is required before further work proceeds.
- Deposition and trial payment. If payment under the deposition and trial fee schedule is not received prior to the deposition, the deposition is considered canceled.
- Cancellation. Cancellation of a scheduled deposition or trial within one week results in a four-hour charge. Cancellation within 48 hours results in an eight-hour charge.
- Travel. Pre-payment at actual cost is required for travel, lodging, the $150.00 daily per diem and subsistence. Where expenses are reimbursed rather than pre-paid, reimbursement is at actual cost plus 30%.
Before you retain
Early retention allows time for a complete review of the materials, and a site visit where one is appropriate. If a disclosure deadline is close, call directly — rush availability is handled case by case. A conflicts check is run on every inquiry before any case material is reviewed, and all inquiries are confidential.
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