- Free Initial Consult
- Retainer Fee (payable in advance) covers first 3 hours (nonrefundable) $450.00
Hourly rate $150.00
Rush Cases hourly rate (48 hours) $250.00
Fees cover consultation, case review, technical investigation, laboratory work,
Preliminary opinion, written opinion, pre-court conferences and travel time.
Fees for Court and Deposition Appearances
Court and Deposition preparation and appearances as well as travel time billed at the
$150.00 hourly rate (minimum of 3 hours for such appearances). $450.00
Court or Deposition out of local area (over 100 miles each way) 6 hours $900.0
Out of Region/Country (minimum of 2 days plus travel expenses) $2,400.0
Day reserved for Court or Deposition that is cancelled 1 week or less prior to appearance. $350.00
Court Exhibits
Exhibit preparation hourly rate $150.00
Photographic and reproduction costs are additional and billed separately
Travel Expenses
Auto Expense is reimbursed at the rate of $.50 per mile.
Out of area expenses include: airfare, ground transportation, and lodging.
Miscellaneous
In the event of a change in venue in this case, client shall be responsible for the cost of any
time spent in court.
Client agrees not to declare representation from this office until retainer has been paid.
Payment
Payment is due upon receipt of invoice.
Accounts must be paid in full prior to trial date.
Our policy is to withdraw from retention on any account that is more than 30 days past due.
Balances over 30 days are delinquent and subject to 1 1/2% interest per month. In the event it becomes necessary to refer an unpaid bill to an attorney for collection, the client agrees to be responsible for all associated costs which could include court costs, private process and attorney's fees. Client further agrees that said case will be filed in the county in which The Forensic Document Examiners Lab maintains its office
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