How much do "Expert Witness" services cost?

This is generally the the first question that is often asked by potential clients.  We encourage that you ask any expert what their rates and what their "scorecard" looks like and we have included their links down below.  Other firms charge anywhere from $350 to $500 per hour and more, depending on the matter, type of litigation and / or availability.  At Computerlegalexperts.com, we, unlike other entities, we openly publish our rates, but the total actual costs are dependent upon the matter, dynamics of the litigation and the work to be performed.  Is it an individual, criminal, administrative or a corporate matter?  What is the "scope of work" that you will require?  Does it require on-site services or can it be performed with the use of a courier service?  Is there any extra expenses that may be incurred because of constraints placed upon the parties by the court?  We have a tiered-pricing system for two specific reasons: No-nonsense and clarity.

Since we do have the education and experience with the legal and justice systems, respectively, YOU as a client needs to make the final determination.  If you want spend your resources on a "technician" who is "feeling their way around" or someone with the experience to get to the source, state a solid opinion, based upon the acquisition of accurate data, not limited to just a peek at the hard-drive, we should be your first choice.

As the Client, maybe you'll need a second or independent opinion?  Depending upon the intensity of the matter, there may be a need for researching reports, preparation of documentation for court hearings and or trial, execution of writs, testimony at deposition or trial and so forth.  

How come your rates are so low, considering your location?

• We know what we're doing.
• We enjoy what we do, by delivering results. 
• We understand Zinn's axiom of: "It doesn't take any talent to spend other people's money!"
• Low overhead.  We use the Bob Parson's model of providing a value-added service.
  (Click here to see how the "expensive choice" is not always the "right choice") 

What makes Computerlegalexperts.com different than the other Expert or Consultant firms?

• Education and / or experience in the areas of Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electronic Evidence Recovery, the Law; civil, criminal, constitutional and military procedure and Criminal Justice.
• The ability and knowledge to use "state-of-the-art" equipment and software, for a fraction of the cost that the opposition or law enforcement would pay for.  Example- Most law enforcement agencies do not have the equipment we have to perform the services we do.  As our client you are obtaining "Rocket Science" services, without having to spend the amount of a NASA program.
• At Computerlegalexperts.com, we don't make outrageous promises and we won't gamble with your money!  Our only guarantee that we offer is that we will do our best for you by providing the information that you, your legal counsel and if the event arises, the jury and judge in order to make an informed decision.  In the matters we have been involved with, ALL of our clients either prevailed on their complaint or cross-complaint.
• Knowledge of potential expenses is important.  We openly post our schedule of fees and we welcome all "Experts" and "Consultants" to post their schedule of fees on or within their websites.  These include the outstanding experts in their field such as Brooks Hilliard, Judd Robbins, Jason Coombs, Global Digital, Jeff Parmet and Associates or Sensei Enterprises, Inc.  

We cannot emphasize enough that whether or not you choose our firm, the early retention of an Expert is critical for disclosure purposes in your matter. 

At Computerlegalexperts.com, our labor-billing rates from 1998 were recently indexed to reflect the "real cost" impacts of performing outstanding service, with the growth of the practice, yet remains an added-value service to your litigation.  Most of the time that is incurred will more than likely happen during the Discovery Phase of litigation, since it is important for an Expert Witness or Trial Consultant to be prepared if the matter enters the Trial Phase.  Therefore, it is important that a credible and ethical Expert Witness or Trial Consultant, who will review your matter, with you and your counsel before ever looking at a hard drive.  Our scale of fees is straightforward and no-nonsense, yet is lower than one would expect, since we take a professional and polished approach with your matter.  We believe that we offer a superior set of skills, without the frills, which enables our scale of fees to be among the most reasonable in our field.  We prefer to focus on the uniqueness of each case and client-care, instead of worrying about our rent. 

Why do I need an Expert Witness or Trial Consultant?
Legal counsel does the best for their clients by the presentation of your case.  At Computerlegalexperts.com, we make every effort to present your matter in a factually clear and logical  way.  If we were to look at you case as being a "project," an "Expert Witness" or "Trial Consultant" is merely one of the tools that is in your legal counsel's toolbox.  When selecting an "Expert Witness" or a "Trial Consultant," we urge you to choose wisely.  If you are looking for a team of individuals who have the skill-set and knowledge, but doesn't pass on their massive overhead in their billings to their clients, we'd like to see how we can help you.

Will your "Team" be able to guarantee my success in my case?
At Computerlegalexperts.com, we won't gamble with your money!  Our only guarantee we offer is that we will do our best for you by providing the information that you, your legal counsel and if the event arises, the jury and judge in order to make an informed decision.  In the matters we have been involved with, ALL of our clients either prevailed on their complaint or cross-complaint.