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Average Legal Malpractice Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$450/hr
Review Fee
$500/hr
Deposition Fee
$500/hr
Court Fee
This expert has 26 years of experience in regulatory and compliance investigation of federal labor laws. An extensive amount of time was with the US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division as a Wage and Hour Compliance Specialist, enforcing federal wage and hour laws through investigative assignments. She analyzed and reviewed employer's financial documents, including time and pay records, as well as provided technical and non-technical assistance to employers so compliance could be achieved. Enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act included minimum wage, overtime, record keeping, and child labor provisions. Currently, this expert is the President and Owner of her own consulting firm, where she specializes in employment law, specifically the Fair Labor Standards Act. She serves as a third party employer representative for labor issues and oversees and monitors payroll for wage and hour compliance, among other duties.
Owner & President, Employment Law Consulting Firm
Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of New Mexico
Klamath,
New Mexico
This experienced attorney earned his JD from Golden Gate University in San Francisco and his LLM from the University of San Diego. He is admitted to practice law in both California and Nevada. Since 1989, he has maintained a private practice with a focus on legal malpractice, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Additionally, he has many years of experience serving as a Fee Dispute Arbitrator for the State Bar of California and the San Diego County Bar Association.
Legal Malpractice and PI Attorney, Private practice
Master of Laws (LLM), University of San Diego
San Marcos,
California
This experienced trial lawyer has taken 105 cases to judgment and verdict, specializing in business, real estate, and legal malpractice. He earned his J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School and then spent several years with law firm Meserve, Mumper & Hughes. The expert later worked as a Partner for Haight, Dickson, Brown & Bonesteel, where he was in charge of the legal malpractice unit. He also served as a Principal with Rodi, Pollock, Pettker, Galbraith & Phillips and then with Newkirk, Newkirk, Rolin & Drucker. The expert is a Member of the Superior Court Arbitration Panel and a Past President of the Lawyers Professional Liability Bar Association of Southern California. He currently focuses his consulting efforts on attorney conduct in compliance with applicable standards of care.
Sole Practitioner & Legal Malpractice Expert Witness
Juris Doctor (JD), University of Southern California
Westlake Village,
California
This highly experienced attorney and academic currently serves as a named Professor of Law and Special Counsel to the President at a large state university in Nevada. Previously, she was the Dean and a Professor of Law at the University of Houston, as well as the Dean and a Professor of Law at the University of Nebraska. The expert earned her J.D. from Stanford Law School and began her career in the Bankruptcy and Workouts Group with Morrison & Foerster before entering academia as an Assistant/Associate Professor at The Ohio State University College of Law. The expert specializes in professional ethics, corporate governance, and bankruptcy. She has published numerous works and is a frequent speaker, including a presentation delivered at the National Association of Estate Planner's 52nd Annual Conference on ethical behavior. In addition to her role as a Professor, she remains active as an expert witness and consultant.
Named Professor of Law & Special Counsel to the President, A Large Law School in Nevada
Juris Doctor (JD), Stanford Law School
Las Vegas,
Nevada
This expert earned his BA in Political Science and his JD from the University of California. He has developed a track record of successes and is frequently quoted in media throughout the United States. In addition, he is highly recognized in his field and gained his experience in law by initially working in a well known national firm, while later honing his skills at a well respected real estate and entertainment law firm. Currently, he serves as the Lead Trial Attorney at a leading real estate firm in Los Angeles.
Real Estate Lawyer, Leading real estate firm in Los Angeles
Juris Doctor (JD), University of California School of Law
Los Angeles,
California
This highly qualified expert has 15 years of experience as an attorney working on civil rights litigation and prison and jail litigation, as well as the legal malpractice involving these areas. She received her BA in political science and English literature from the University of Memphis and her MALA in Western classics from St. John's College before earning her JD at the University of New Mexico. This expert holds licenses for the New Mexico State and Federal Court, the Colorado Federal Court, the United States Tenth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. She has formerly worked with the Law Office of Brad D. Hall and McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya, & Love, PA. Currently, this expert owns a law firm in New Mexico that focuses on plaintiff's personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, civil rights, and constitutional law.
Owner, A law firm in NM
Juris Doctor (JD), University of New Mexico
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
This highly qualified expert received his BA/BS from Michigan State University, his LIM from the University of San Diego, and his JD from Golden Gate University School of Law. He is an active member in his professional field, belonging to the State Bar of California, Nevada Justice Association, and the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, among others. This expert specializes in legal and medical malpractice, ethics and professional responsibility, debt and judgment collection, and business and contract law. He formerly served as an attorney at a number of law firms, including at Beckley, Singleton, DeLanoy, Jemison & List. Currently, this expert is an attorney and the owner of a sole proprietor law office in Calfornia.
Attorney & Owner, A Sole Proprietor Law Office in CA
Juris Doctor (JD), Golden Gate University School of Law
California
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What Can a Legal Malpractice Expert Witness Opine On?
Case Evaluation
Assessing the validity of a legal claim.
Legal Research
Investigating laws and precedents relevant to the case.
Client Consultation
Meeting with clients to discuss their cases.
Document Review
Examining legal documents for errors or issues.
Settlement Negotiation
Facilitating discussions for case resolution.
Filing Complaints
Submitting formal grievances in legal matters.
FAQs for Legal Malpractice Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a legal malpractice expert witness?
A legal malpractice expert witness is a qualified attorney who explains whether a lawyer met the professional standard of care. They assist by reviewing case files, analyzing conduct, and testifying to clarify liability issues.
In what case types can a legal malpractice expert witness provide valuable insight?
A legal malpractice expert witness provides valuable insight in attorney negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, conflicts of interest, fee disputes, ethics violations, and litigation strategy errors.
How can a legal malpractice expert witness critique opposing counsel’s standard-of-care analysis?
A legal malpractice expert witness critiques opposing counsel’s standard-of-care analysis by identifying legal errors, missed duties, and unsupported assumptions using accepted professional benchmarks.
What qualifications should a legal malpractice expert witness possess for complex fee-dispute matters?
A legal malpractice expert witness in complex fee-dispute matters should have substantial litigation experience, fee-audit expertise, bar admissions, and prior expert testimony on legal fees.
How does a legal malpractice expert witness assist in establishing causation and damages?
A legal malpractice expert witness explains how the attorney’s errors directly caused the client’s loss and quantifies the resulting financial damages.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting legal malpractice expert witnesses?
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