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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 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
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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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