SURVEY
OF EXPERT
WITNESS FEEs
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Nadine Nasser Donovan, Esq.
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About the Authors
James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq., has trained thousands of expert witnesses through seminars, conferences,
corporate training, training for professional societies, and training for governmental agencies including the FBI,
IRS, Secret Service, NYPD, and Department of Defense. He has designed dozens of expert witness training
programs and has personally taught experts in a group setting over 200 times since 1997. He is also called by
experts, their employers, and retaining counsel to train and prepare individual expert witnesses for upcoming
testimony in high stakes cases such as patent litigation, antitrust, murder, catastrophic injury, wrongful death,
product liability, and medical malpractice. Mr. Mangraviti also assists expert witnesses one-on-one with report
writing, mentoring, and practice development. He is a former litigator who currently serves as Principal of the
expert witness training company SEAK, Inc. (www.testifyingtraining.com
). Mr. Mangraviti received his BA
degree in mathematics summa cum laude from Boston College and his JD degree cum laude from Boston
College Law School. He is the co-author of thirty books, including: How to Become a Successful Expert Witness:
SEAK’s A-Z Guide to Expert Witnessing; How to Be an Effective Expert Witness at Deposition and Trial: The SEAK
Guide to Testifying as an Expert Witness; How to Write an Expert Witness Report; How to Prepare Your Expert
Witness for Deposition; The Biggest Mistakes Expert Witnesses Make and How to Avoid Them; and How to
Market Your Expert Witness Practice: Evidence-Based Best Practices. Mr. Mangraviti was the co-founder in
2000 of SEAK’s Expert Witness Directory (
www.seakexperts.com), which is the premier national resource for
attorneys to locate expert witnesses. He may be contacted at 978-276-1234 or jim@seak.com.
Kelly J. Wilbur, Esq., is an expert witness trainer and consultant for SEAK, Inc. She has assisted and taught
numerous expert witnesses through SEAK seminars and one-on-one training. She was an insurance defense
and commercial litigator for five years where she regularly worked with and against expert witnesses in
wrongful death, personal injury, premises liability, construction defect and patent cases. Kelly received her
J.D., cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts School of Law and graduated from St. Mary’s College of
Maryland with a B.A. in Political Science. She may be contacted is 617-791-6802 or kelly@seak.com
.
Nadine Nasser Donovan, Esq., is SEAK’s Lead Trainer and an expert witness consultant. She has been on the
SEAK Faculty since 2002 and has trained countless experts in report writing, testifying skills, and practice
development through SEAK’s scheduled programs for expert witnesses, invited presentations, customized on-
site expert witness training programs, and via one-on-one training. Ms. Donovan is the co-author of the SEAK
texts, How to Be an Effective Expert Witness at Deposition and Trial: The SEAK Guide to Testifying as an Expert
Witness, How to Write an Expert Witness Report, and How To Be A Successful Expert Witness: SEAK’s A-Z Guide
to Expert Witnessing.
In addition to her work consulting and teaching for SEAK, Ms. Donovan is a Legal Writing Instructor at Boston
University School of Law, and a former Adjunct Professor at New England School of Law, Boston. Ms. Donovan
also serves as a Dispute Resolution Arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Ms. Donovan previously practiced litigation for 21 years. She spent 18 years in the defense of medical
professionals in medical malpractice actions and before medical licensing boards. In addition, Ms. Donovan
started off her litigation career in New York City, first as a prosecutor in Queens, and then as counsel for the
City of New York. Ms. Donovan received her J.D. cum laude from Boston College Law School. She graduated
from Fordham University summa cum laude with a B.A. in French Literature. Nadine can be reached at
nadine@seak.com
or (617) 791-4282.
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Contents
About the Authors ........................................................................................................................................... iv
PART I: ANALYSIS OF SURVEY RESULTS & RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................... 1
PART II: SURVEY RESULTS IN AGGREGATE .......................................................................................................... 4
PART III: SURVEY RESULTS BY AREA OF EXPERTISE ............................................................................................. 7
Accident Reconstruction .................................................................................................................................... 8
Accounting ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Actuarial .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Addiction Medicine ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Addiction Psychiatry ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Advertising ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Agriculture ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Allergy & Immunology ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Anesthesiology ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Appraisal & Valuation ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Aquatics Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Architecture .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Athletics & Recreation ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Automotive ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Aviation & Aerospace ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Banking ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Bariatric Surgery .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Biomechanics .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Business Damages ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Business Operations ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Business Valuation .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Cardiology ....................................................................................................................................................... 29
Cardiothoracic Surgery .................................................................................................................................... 30
Chemistry & Chemicals .................................................................................................................................... 31
C
hiropractic ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Colon & Rectal Surgery .................................................................................................................................... 33
Computers/Information Technology ................................................................................................................ 34
Construction/Construction Defects .................................................................................................................. 35
Correctional Healthcare ................................................................................................................................... 36
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Critical Care Medicine...................................................................................................................................... 37
Critical Care Surgery ........................................................................................................................................ 38
Cybersecurity .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Dentist ............................................................................................................................................................ 40
Dermatology ................................................................................................................................................... 41
Diagnostic Radiology ....................................................................................................................................... 42
Dram Shop & Alcohol Services ......................................................................................................................... 43
Economics ....................................................................................................................................................... 44
Education & Schools ........................................................................................................................................ 45
Electricity /Electrician ...................................................................................................................................... 46
Electronics ....................................................................................................................................................... 47
Electrophysiology ............................................................................................................................................ 48
Elevators & Escalators ..................................................................................................................................... 49
Emergency Medical Services ............................................................................................................................ 50
Emergency Medical Toxicology ........................................................................................................................ 51
Emergency Medicine ....................................................................................................................................... 52
Employment .................................................................................................................................................... 53
Endocrinology ................................................................................................................................................. 54
Engineering ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
Environmental ................................................................................................................................................. 56
Family Medicine .............................................................................................................................................. 57
Financial .......................................................................................................................................................... 58
Fire .................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Firearms & Ballistics ........................................................................................................................................ 60
Food ................................................................................................................................................................ 61
Foot & Ankle Surgery ....................................................................................................................................... 62
Forensic Pathology .......................................................................................................................................... 63
Forensic Psychiatry .......................................................................................................................................... 64
Forensic Psychology ........................................................................................................................................ 65
F
orensic Science .............................................................................................................................................. 66
Fraud ............................................................................................................................................................... 67
Gastroenterology ............................................................................................................................................ 68
General Medical Practice ................................................................................................................................. 69
General Surgery............................................................................................................................................... 70
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Geriatric Psychiatry ......................................................................................................................................... 71
Geriatrics ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
Gynecology ..................................................................................................................................................... 73
Hand Surgery ................................................................................................................................................... 74
Health Informatics ........................................................................................................................................... 75
Hematology ..................................................................................................................................................... 76
Horses ............................................................................................................................................................. 77
Hospice and Palliative Care .............................................................................................................................. 78
Hospitalist ....................................................................................................................................................... 79
Hotel & Restaurant .......................................................................................................................................... 80
Human Factors ................................................................................................................................................ 81
Hydrology ........................................................................................................................................................ 82
Industrial Design .............................................................................................................................................. 83
Industrial Hygiene ........................................................................................................................................... 84
Infectious Diseases .......................................................................................................................................... 85
Insurance ........................................................................................................................................................ 86
Intellectual Property ........................................................................................................................................ 87
Internal Medicine ............................................................................................................................................ 88
Internet ........................................................................................................................................................... 89
Interventional Cardiology ................................................................................................................................ 90
Laboratories & Testing .................................................................................................................................... 91
Land Surveying ................................................................................................................................................ 92
Landscape Design ............................................................................................................................................ 93
Law Enf & Criminal Justice ............................................................................................................................... 94
Legal................................................................................................................................................................ 95
Life Care Planning ............................................................................................................................................ 96
Management ................................................................................................................................................... 97
Manufacturing................................................................................................................................................. 98
Maritime/Boating ............................................................................................................................................ 99
Marketing.
..................................................................................................................................................... 100
Medical Billing/Medical Coding ..................................................................................................................... 101
Medical Management/Hospital Liability ........................................................................................................ 102
Metallurgy ..................................................................................................................................................... 103
Meteorology ................................................................................................................................................. 104
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Midwife ......................................................................................................................................................... 105
Mining ........................................................................................................................................................... 106
Mold ............................................................................................................................................................. 107
Motorcycle .................................................................................................................................................... 108
Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine ....................................................................................................................... 109
Nephrology ................................................................................................................................................... 110
Neurological Surgery ..................................................................................................................................... 111
Neurology ..................................................................................................................................................... 112
Neurophysiology ........................................................................................................................................... 113
Neuropsychiatry ............................................................................................................................................ 114
Neuropsychology........................................................................................................................................... 115
Neuroradiology ............................................................................................................................................. 116
NONE OF THE ABOVE .................................................................................................................................... 117
Nuclear Medicine .......................................................................................................................................... 118
Nurse ............................................................................................................................................................ 119
Nurse Anesthetist .......................................................................................................................................... 120
Nurse Practitioner ......................................................................................................................................... 121
Nursing Administration.................................................................................................................................. 122
Nursing Home Administration/Long Term Care ............................................................................................. 123
Obstetrics & Gynecology ............................................................................................................................... 124
Occupational Medicine .................................................................................................................................. 125
Occupational Therapy.................................................................................................................................... 126
Oil and Gas .................................................................................................................................................... 127
Oncology ....................................................................................................................................................... 128
Ophthalmology.............................................................................................................................................. 129
Oral Surgery .................................................................................................................................................. 130
Orthopedic Surgery ....................................................................................................................................... 131
Otolaryngology .............................................................................................................................................. 132
Otology ......................................................................................................................................................... 133
Pain Management - M
edicine ........................................................................................................................ 134
Pathology ...................................................................................................................................................... 135
Pediatric Anesthesiology ............................................................................................................................... 136
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine ..................................................................................................................... 137
Pediatric Emergency Medicine ...................................................................................................................... 138
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Pediatric Neurology ....................................................................................................................................... 139
Pediatric Psychiatry ....................................................................................................................................... 140
Pediatric Pulmonology ................................................................................................................................... 141
Pediatrics ...................................................................................................................................................... 142
Periodontics .................................................................................................................................................. 143
Pharmaceutical Regulation/Research ............................................................................................................ 144
Pharmacist .................................................................................................................................................... 145
Pharmacology ............................................................................................................................................... 146
Pharmacology- Clinical .................................................................................................................................. 147
Physical Medicine & Rehab ............................................................................................................................ 148
Physical Therapy ............................................................................................................................................ 149
Physician Assistant ........................................................................................................................................ 150
Plastic Surgery ............................................................................................................................................... 151
Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck ..................................................................................................... 152
Plumbing ....................................................................................................................................................... 153
Podiatry......................................................................................................................................................... 154
Police Practices & Procedures ........................................................................................................................ 155
Premises Liability ........................................................................................................................................... 156
Preventive Medicine ...................................................................................................................................... 157
Products Liability ........................................................................................................................................... 158
Prosthetics .................................................................................................................................................... 159
Psychiatry ...................................................................................................................................................... 160
Psychology .................................................................................................................................................... 161
Public Health ................................................................................................................................................. 162
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine .................................................................................................................. 163
Pulmonary Disease ........................................................................................................................................ 164
Radiation Oncology ....................................................................................................................................... 165
Radiology ...................................................................................................................................................... 166
Real Estate .................................................................................................................................................... 167
R
eproductive Endocrinology .......................................................................................................................... 168
Rheumatology ............................................................................................................................................... 169
Risk Management .......................................................................................................................................... 170
Safety ............................................................................................................................................................ 171
School Safety ................................................................................................................................................. 172
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Securities & Investments ............................................................................................................................... 173
Security ......................................................................................................................................................... 174
Sleep Medicine .............................................................................................................................................. 175
Slip Trip & Fall ............................................................................................................................................... 176
Social Work ................................................................................................................................................... 177
Software........................................................................................................................................................ 178
Speech-Language Pathology .......................................................................................................................... 179
Spine Surgery & Spine Care ........................................................................................................................... 180
Sports Medicine ............................................................................................................................................ 181
Statistics ........................................................................................................................................................ 182
Technology .................................................................................................................................................... 183
Telecommunications ..................................................................................................................................... 184
Thoracic Surgery ............................................................................................................................................ 185
Toxicology ..................................................................................................................................................... 186
Transportation .............................................................................................................................................. 187
Trauma Surgery ............................................................................................................................................. 188
Travel & Tourism ........................................................................................................................................... 189
Ultrasound .................................................................................................................................................... 190
Urgent Care Medicine.................................................................................................................................... 191
Urology & Urological Surgery ......................................................................................................................... 192
Vascular & Interventional Radiology .............................................................................................................. 193
Vascular Surgery ............................................................................................................................................ 194
Video............................................................................................................................................................. 195
Vocational Rehabilitation .............................................................................................................................. 196
Warnings & Labels ......................................................................................................................................... 197
Wound Care .................................................................................................................................................. 198
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Introduction
This report has been prepared to provide the reader with detailed expert witness fee and billing information
using a large sample size (almost 1,100 experts – all SEAK clients - many of whom had more than one area of
expertise). All survey information was provided by the responding experts in January of 2021. It is our hope
that the information in this report will be useful to expert witnesses, the trial attorneys who retain them, and
the judges who have to rule on the reasonableness of expert witness fees.
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PART I: ANALYSIS OF SURVEY RESULTS &
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Expert Rates
Expert rates have increased beyond the rate of inflation since SEAK’s last survey in 2017. Average
fees for testifying at trial have increased a total of 7.1% over this three-year period for an annual
increase of 2.3%. The current average fee for testifying at trial is $550/hour. Average fees for file
review and case preparation have increased 10.2% since 2017, or 3.4% per year. The average fee for
file review and case preparation is now $422/hour. Average hourly fees for depositions are up 8.5%
for an annual increase of 2.8%. The average fee for testifying at deposition is now $524/hour.
Recommendation: Experts should review their fees annually and most should consider
periodically increasing these fees.
Retainers
The average retainer has remained essentially flat since 2017 at $3,546.
Recommendation: Experts should review their retainer requirements annually and possibly
consider periodically increasing such retainer amounts.
Rate Increases
A full 43% of surveyed experts reported that they did not raise their rates in the last 5 years. Of the
57% of experts who reported raising their rates, only 1% reported that raising their rates was a bad
business decision that backfired.
Recommendation: Experts who haven’t raised their rates to market rates should consider
doing so. The odds are heavily in favor of this being a good business decision.
Written Retention Contracts
34% of experts do not require retaining counsel to sign a written retention contract. A large majority
of experts (66%) do require retaining counsel to sign a written retention contract. These figures are
essentially unchanged from 2017. Experts who work mostly for plaintiffs were more likely to require a
written retention agreement.
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Recommendation: A well-written retention contract can eliminate or mitigate much of the
risk involved in expert witnessing (financial, reputational, etc.). A large majority of experts
require counsel to sign such contracts. The authors strongly recommend that every expert
utilize a well-written retention contract.
1
Collection Difficulties
A large majority of experts (72%) report that they ultimately collected all of the fees owed to them in
the last 3 years. A significant minority (28%) reported at least one instance of an ultimate failure to
be paid. Experts who work mainly for plaintiffs were significantly more likely to report collection
difficulties.
Recommendation: Expert witnesses can be expected to experience collection
difficulties every once in a while. This is a manageable problem if sound business
practices and a well-thought-out retention agreement are utilized.
2
Credit Cards
26% of experts reported accepting credit cards as a form of payment.
Recommendation: Accepting credit cards can help facilitate rapid payment and help
minimize collection difficulties.
Conclusion
Every expert's business practices are somewhat dependent on their unique situation. That
said, seeing how other experts conduct their business and charge for their work can be
very instructive. It is the hope of the authors that this report will assist experts in making
optimum business decisions.
1
See for example SEAK’s Expert Witness Retention Contract available for download from www.seak.com
2
For more information regarding starting your Expert Witness Practice, we recommend our course “How to Start, Build
and Run a Successful Expert Witness Practice.” This course is available to stream online
.
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PART II: SURVEY RESULTS IN AGGREGATE
All Experts
Number of Experts Responding:
1096
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 549.55
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 422.16
HIGH
$1,800.00
LOW
$ 80.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 475.00
AVERAGE
$ 524.00
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 100.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$62,049.81
HIGH
$2,400,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$7,000.00
AVERAGE
$12,097.57
HIGH
$150,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,600.00
AVERAGE
$3,546.34
HIGH
$35,000.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
57%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES
Backfired Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
1%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
66%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
28%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
26%
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Plaintiff Experts
Number of Experts Responding:
649
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 576.30
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 436.01
HIGH
$1,700.00
LOW
$ 80.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 545.31
HIGH
$1,800.00
LOW
$ 100.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$40,161.68
HIGH
$600,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,150.00
AVERAGE
$10,541.91
HIGH
$100,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,118.78
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
55%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES
Backfired Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
2%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
66%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
29%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
23%
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Defense Experts
Number of Experts Responding:
329
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 641.13
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 458.31
HIGH
$1,800.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 591.03
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 150.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$67,339.31
HIGH
$2,400,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$7,500.00
AVERAGE
$11,378.38
HIGH
$150,000.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,694.94
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
64%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES
Backfired Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
1%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
51%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
21%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
21%
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PART III: SURVEY RESULTS BY AREA OF EXPERTISE
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Accident Reconstruction
Number of Experts Responding:
32
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 336.45
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 309.22
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 325.00
AVERAGE
$ 330.00
HIGH
$ 560.00
LOW
$ 100.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$70,513.28
HIGH
$476,025.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,250.00
AVERAGE
$13,418.75
HIGH
$80,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,100.00
HIGH
$6,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
69%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
10%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
72%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
44%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
28%
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Accounting
Number of Experts Responding:
11
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 501.82
HIGH
$1,700.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 479.55
HIGH
$1,700.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 501.82
HIGH
$1,700.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$143,818.18
HIGH
$500,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$25,000.00
AVERAGE
$30,818.18
HIGH
$100,000.00
LOW
$3,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$6,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,772.73
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
82%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
91%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
36%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
55%
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Actuarial
Number of Experts Responding:
1
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$90,000.00
HIGH
$90,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$20,000.00
AVERAGE
$20,000.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$20,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,000.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
100%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Addiction Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
12
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 616.67
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 512.50
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 625.00
AVERAGE
$ 604.17
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$21,890.91
HIGH
$47,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,500.00
AVERAGE
$9,318.18
HIGH
$22,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,750.00
AVERAGE
$3,570.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
67%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Addiction Psychiatry
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 606.25
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 518.75
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 375.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 562.50
AVERAGE
$ 581.25
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$65,625.00
HIGH
$150,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,750.00
AVERAGE
$13,875.00
HIGH
$40,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,750.00
AVERAGE
$3,250.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
75%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Advertising
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 650.00
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 650.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 672.50
HIGH
$ 695.00
LOW
$ 650.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 650.00
AVERAGE
$ 650.00
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 650.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$67,500.00
HIGH
$100,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$28,500.00
AVERAGE
$28,500.00
HIGH
$40,000.00
LOW
$17,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$8,750.00
AVERAGE
$8,750.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Agriculture
Number of Experts Responding:
5
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 365.00
HIGH
$ 450.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 295.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 365.00
HIGH
$ 450.00
LOW
$ 200.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$38,875.00
HIGH
$95,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$14,250.00
AVERAGE
$13,875.00
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,100.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
20%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
80%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Allergy & Immunology
Number of Experts Responding:
6
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 766.67
HIGH
$1,250.00
LOW
$ 550.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 529.17
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 375.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 700.00
AVERAGE
$ 825.00
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 550.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$31,833.33
HIGH
$62,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$7,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,000.00
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,800.00
AVERAGE
$2,908.33
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 750.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
67%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
67%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
17%
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Anesthesiology
Number of Experts Responding:
19
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 659.68
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 480.26
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 575.00
AVERAGE
$ 553.95
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$17,663.33
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,763.33
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,206.67
HIGH
$3,750.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
58%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
79%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
26%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
32%
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Appraisal & Valuation
Number of Experts Responding:
20
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 437.00
HIGH
$ 975.00
LOW
$ 195.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 377.25
HIGH
$ 975.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 412.50
AVERAGE
$ 425.75
HIGH
$ 975.00
LOW
$ 195.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$85,425.83
HIGH
$350,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$16,201.83
HIGH
$50,000.00
LOW
$3,600.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,390.00
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$ 800.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
60%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
80%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
15%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
55%
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Aquatics Safety
Number of Experts Responding:
1
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 350.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 350.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 350.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$10,000.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,000.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,500.00
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$3,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
100%
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Architecture
Number of Experts Responding:
15
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 496.27
HIGH
$1,590.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 286.80
HIGH
$ 430.00
LOW
$ 195.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 444.27
HIGH
$1,060.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$180,472.00
HIGH
$1,200,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$18,913.33
HIGH
$75,000.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,392.31
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
60%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
87%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
27%
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Athletics & Recreation
Number of Experts Responding:
7
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 265.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 125.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 254.29
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 280.00
AVERAGE
$ 265.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 125.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$14,833.33
HIGH
$30,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,583.33
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,250.00
AVERAGE
$2,116.67
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
43%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
29%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
43%
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Automotive
Number of Experts Responding:
11
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 330.50
HIGH
$ 450.00
LOW
$ 195.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 330.45
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 195.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 330.50
HIGH
$ 450.00
LOW
$ 195.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$138,392.13
HIGH
$476,025.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$22,500.00
AVERAGE
$21,925.00
HIGH
$40,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,800.00
AVERAGE
$4,566.67
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 800.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
36%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
14%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
64%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
36%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
45%
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Aviation & Aerospace
Number of Experts Responding:
10
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 372.50
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 345.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 175.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 375.00
AVERAGE
$ 372.50
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$43,950.00
HIGH
$125,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,750.00
AVERAGE
$10,010.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,250.00
AVERAGE
$3,375.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
60%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
30%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Banking
Number of Experts Responding:
11
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 466.82
HIGH
$ 850.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 439.55
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 507.73
HIGH
$ 850.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$179,909.09
HIGH
$500,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$35,000.00
AVERAGE
$40,000.00
HIGH
$125,000.00
LOW
$10,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$8,725.00
AVERAGE
$9,902.27
HIGH
$35,000.00
LOW
$1,200.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
55%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
91%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
36%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
18%
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Bariatric Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 800.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 675.00
AVERAGE
$ 675.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 600.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$15,500.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,750.00
AVERAGE
$2,750.00
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,000.00
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Biomechanics
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 368.75
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 368.75
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 337.50
AVERAGE
$ 368.75
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 200.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$48,750.00
HIGH
$100,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$8,750.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,866.67
HIGH
$3,600.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
75%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
25%
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Business Damages
Number of Experts Responding:
12
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 429.17
HIGH
$ 550.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 416.67
HIGH
$ 550.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 437.50
AVERAGE
$ 433.33
HIGH
$ 550.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$220,916.67
HIGH
$600,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$20,000.00
AVERAGE
$26,541.67
HIGH
$65,000.00
LOW
$3,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$8,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,312.50
HIGH
$16,000.00
LOW
$1,250.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
83%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Business Operations
Number of Experts Responding:
15
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 458.67
HIGH
$ 675.00
LOW
$ 285.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 420.00
HIGH
$ 675.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 458.67
HIGH
$ 675.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$93,199.54
HIGH
$476,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$15,000.00
AVERAGE
$24,346.15
HIGH
$75,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,750.00
AVERAGE
$5,541.67
HIGH
$16,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
47%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
80%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
20%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
13%
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Business Valuation
Number of Experts Responding:
7
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 471.43
HIGH
$ 950.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 415.00
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 428.57
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$154,850.00
HIGH
$500,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$20,000.00
AVERAGE
$24,666.67
HIGH
$50,000.00
LOW
$6,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$8,000.00
AVERAGE
$8,916.67
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
71%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
86%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
86%
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Cardiology
Number of Experts Responding:
16
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 679.38
HIGH
$1,250.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 518.75
HIGH
$ 875.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 632.50
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$22,415.63
HIGH
$65,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,400.00
AVERAGE
$4,462.50
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,900.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,400.00
AVERAGE
$2,210.00
HIGH
$3,600.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
56%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
19%
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 612.50
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 406.25
HIGH
$ 475.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 533.33
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 400.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$7,125.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$1,650.00
AVERAGE
$2,025.00
HIGH
$4,000.00
LOW
$ 800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,000.00
AVERAGE
$1,133.33
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
25%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
25%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
25%
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Chemistry & Chemicals
Number of Experts Responding:
9
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 522.22
HIGH
$ 900.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 411.11
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 175.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 511.11
HIGH
$ 900.00
LOW
$ 200.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$149,023.56
HIGH
$250,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$25,000.00
AVERAGE
$31,333.33
HIGH
$75,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,500.00
AVERAGE
$5,750.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
78%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
44%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
22%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
11%
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Chiropractic
Number of Experts Responding:
8
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 503.13
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 362.50
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 462.50
AVERAGE
$ 534.38
HIGH
$1,200.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$11,675.00
HIGH
$35,250.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,435.71
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,400.00
AVERAGE
$1,275.00
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 700.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
63%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
63%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
13%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
38%
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 891.67
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 675.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 675.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 650.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 675.00
AVERAGE
$ 675.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 650.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$18,333.33
HIGH
$25,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,500.00
HIGH
$7,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,700.00
AVERAGE
$2,566.67
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
33%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Computers/Information Technology
Number of Experts Responding:
15
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 385.67
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 363.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 360.00
AVERAGE
$ 382.33
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 150.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$138,076.92
HIGH
$425,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$20,000.00
AVERAGE
$28,600.00
HIGH
$90,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$4,236.36
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
40%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
73%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
13%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
40%
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Construction/Construction Defects
Number of Experts Responding:
63
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 411.81
HIGH
$1,590.00
LOW
$ 140.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 294.63
HIGH
$ 560.00
LOW
$ 140.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 375.00
AVERAGE
$ 399.98
HIGH
$1,060.00
LOW
$ 140.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$146,795.26
HIGH
$1,200,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$16,337.03
HIGH
$75,000.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,900.00
AVERAGE
$3,285.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
65%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
5%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
75%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
35%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
22%
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Correctional Healthcare
Number of Experts Responding:
8
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 571.43
HIGH
$ 900.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 440.63
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 558.25
HIGH
$ 850.00
LOW
$ 400.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$30,100.00
HIGH
$53,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$9,250.00
AVERAGE
$11,437.50
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,600.00
AVERAGE
$3,335.71
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 750.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
75%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
38%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
13%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
13%
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Critical Care Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
10
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 677.00
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 499.50
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 589.50
HIGH
$ 900.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$15,031.25
HIGH
$25,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,750.00
AVERAGE
$4,737.50
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,010.00
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$ 750.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
40%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
60%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
30%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
30%
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Critical Care Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 633.33
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 633.33
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$11,966.67
HIGH
$20,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,300.00
HIGH
$8,000.00
LOW
$2,400.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,200.00
AVERAGE
$1,483.33
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 750.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
0%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Cybersecurity
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 625.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 625.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 625.00
AVERAGE
$ 625.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$50,500.00
HIGH
$100,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,500.00
AVERAGE
$5,500.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$6,500.00
AVERAGE
$6,500.00
HIGH
$6,500.00
LOW
$6,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Dentist
Number of Experts Responding:
15
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 603.67
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 424.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 480.00
AVERAGE
$ 533.67
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$10,878.57
HIGH
$28,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,750.00
AVERAGE
$2,948.93
HIGH
$8,000.00
LOW
$ 700.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,500.00
AVERAGE
$1,495.00
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
27%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
47%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
27%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
27%
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Dermatology
Number of Experts Responding:
5
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 930.00
HIGH
$1,250.00
LOW
$ 800.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 590.00
HIGH
$ 850.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 850.00
AVERAGE
$ 980.00
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 800.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$28,800.00
HIGH
$62,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$1,800.00
AVERAGE
$7,360.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,800.00
AVERAGE
$2,960.00
HIGH
$8,500.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
80%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
80%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
60%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Diagnostic Radiology
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 737.50
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 612.50
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 725.00
AVERAGE
$ 687.50
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$56,500.00
HIGH
$150,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,000.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,950.00
AVERAGE
$2,650.00
HIGH
$4,500.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
75%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Dram Shop & Alcohol Services
Number of Experts Responding:
1
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
NO DATA
HIGH
NO DATA
LOW
NO DATA
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 200.00
HIGH
$ 200.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 250.00
AVERAGE
$ 250.00
HIGH
$ 250.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$9,000.00
HIGH
$9,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,000.00
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$2,500.00
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Economics
Number of Experts Responding:
17
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 499.12
HIGH
$1,700.00
LOW
$ 340.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 478.82
HIGH
$1,700.00
LOW
$ 290.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 435.00
AVERAGE
$ 505.00
HIGH
$1,700.00
LOW
$ 290.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$158,850.41
HIGH
$600,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,500.00
AVERAGE
$23,437.71
HIGH
$100,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,878.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$ 720.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
82%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
82%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
59%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
24%
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Education & Schools
Number of Experts Responding:
12
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 429.17
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 165.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 363.33
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 165.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 442.50
AVERAGE
$ 430.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 175.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$80,223.36
HIGH
$275,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$9,641.00
AVERAGE
$15,785.55
HIGH
$50,000.00
LOW
$6,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$4,081.82
HIGH
$7,500.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
67%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
83%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Electricity /Electrician
Number of Experts Responding:
10
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 338.00
HIGH
$ 450.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 315.50
HIGH
$ 400.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 375.00
AVERAGE
$ 338.00
HIGH
$ 450.00
LOW
$ 100.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$39,652.80
HIGH
$120,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$7,500.00
AVERAGE
$9,679.10
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,400.00
AVERAGE
$3,350.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
60%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
60%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
20%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
30%
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Electronics
Number of Experts Responding:
7
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 450.00
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 450.00
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 450.00
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$228,205.00
HIGH
$476,025.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$35,000.00
AVERAGE
$39,166.67
HIGH
$65,000.00
LOW
$20,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$5,200.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
71%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
71%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
57%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
29%
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Electrophysiology
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 925.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 850.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 925.00
AVERAGE
$ 925.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 850.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$28,500.00
HIGH
$43,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,650.00
AVERAGE
$5,650.00
HIGH
$6,000.00
LOW
$5,300.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,750.00
AVERAGE
$2,750.00
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Elevators & Escalators
Number of Experts Responding:
1
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 350.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 350.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 350.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$20,000.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$9,000.00
AVERAGE
$9,000.00
HIGH
$9,000.00
LOW
$9,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,400.00
AVERAGE
$1,400.00
HIGH
$1,400.00
LOW
$1,400.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
100%
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Emergency Medical Services
Number of Experts Responding:
13
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 590.38
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 430.77
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 494.23
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 200.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$20,616.67
HIGH
$65,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$6,515.38
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,200.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$2,437.50
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
62%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
54%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
23%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
23%
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Emergency Medical Toxicology
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 787.50
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 575.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 512.50
HIGH
$ 575.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 587.50
AVERAGE
$ 587.50
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 575.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$34,000.00
HIGH
$48,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$7,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,000.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,400.00
AVERAGE
$2,400.00
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
100%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Emergency Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
65
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 567.98
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 280.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 462.23
HIGH
$ 820.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 514.15
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$14,672.92
HIGH
$65,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,120.16
HIGH
$18,000.00
LOW
$ 650.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,061.19
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 720.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
52%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
62%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
32%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
12%
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Employment
Number of Experts Responding:
19
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 388.68
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 175.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 335.79
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 175.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 380.79
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 175.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$53,311.06
HIGH
$325,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$9,000.00
AVERAGE
$11,583.33
HIGH
$50,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,250.00
AVERAGE
$3,496.88
HIGH
$7,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
68%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
89%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
32%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
53%
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Endocrinology
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$1,000.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 700.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 700.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 800.00
AVERAGE
$ 800.00
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 800.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$30,000.00
HIGH
$30,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,000.00
AVERAGE
$8,000.00
HIGH
$8,000.00
LOW
$8,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,500.00
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$3,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Engineering
Number of Experts Responding:
99
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 372.70
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 316.92
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 368.40
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 100.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$118,641.50
HIGH
$1,200,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$12,000.00
AVERAGE
$20,360.48
HIGH
$150,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,300.00
AVERAGE
$3,836.11
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$ 550.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
66%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
74%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
30%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
25%
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Environmental
Number of Experts Responding:
12
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 400.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 304.17
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 377.50
AVERAGE
$ 400.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 200.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$68,875.00
HIGH
$230,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$15,000.00
AVERAGE
$16,750.00
HIGH
$50,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,400.00
AVERAGE
$3,830.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
67%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
58%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Family Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
23
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 577.17
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 432.61
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 523.91
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$14,703.33
HIGH
$47,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,357.14
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,061.11
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
30%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
30%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
26%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
22%
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Financial
Number of Experts Responding:
21
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 475.71
HIGH
$ 975.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 444.76
HIGH
$ 975.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 473.33
HIGH
$ 975.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$110,929.40
HIGH
$500,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$17,500.00
AVERAGE
$29,475.00
HIGH
$100,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$8,500.00
AVERAGE
$7,775.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
48%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
90%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
24%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
19%
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Fire
Number of Experts Responding:
8
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 403.13
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 310.00
HIGH
$ 450.00
LOW
$ 155.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 362.50
AVERAGE
$ 403.13
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 225.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$93,625.00
HIGH
$200,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$11,000.00
AVERAGE
$17,437.50
HIGH
$55,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,625.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
63%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
63%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
13%
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Firearms & Ballistics
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 318.75
HIGH
$ 400.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 306.25
HIGH
$ 400.00
LOW
$ 175.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 325.00
AVERAGE
$ 318.75
HIGH
$ 400.00
LOW
$ 225.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$50,000.00
HIGH
$86,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$12,000.00
AVERAGE
$12,500.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$6,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,750.00
AVERAGE
$2,885.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,040.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
25%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
75%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Food
Number of Experts Responding:
6
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 391.67
HIGH
$ 525.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 345.83
HIGH
$ 425.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 412.50
AVERAGE
$ 391.67
HIGH
$ 525.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$103,233.33
HIGH
$476,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$15,460.00
HIGH
$65,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,750.00
AVERAGE
$5,166.67
HIGH
$16,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
67%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
83%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
17%
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Foot & Ankle Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
1
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$1,000.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 600.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$1,000.00
AVERAGE
$1,000.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$23,000.00
HIGH
$23,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,000.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
NO DATA
AVERAGE
NO DATA
HIGH
NO DATA
LOW
NO DATA
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
0%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Forensic Pathology
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 383.33
HIGH
$ 550.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 470.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 80.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 525.00
AVERAGE
$ 475.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 100.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$22,300.00
HIGH
$35,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,500.00
HIGH
$7,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,850.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
25%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Forensic Psychiatry
Number of Experts Responding:
13
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 559.62
HIGH
$1,200.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 456.54
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 536.54
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$48,416.67
HIGH
$150,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,000.00
AVERAGE
$9,500.00
HIGH
$40,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,192.31
HIGH
$6,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
54%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
77%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
31%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
54%
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Forensic Psychology
Number of Experts Responding:
9
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 455.56
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 405.56
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 455.56
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$22,350.00
HIGH
$40,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,000.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$5,000.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
44%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
78%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
11%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
22%
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Forensic Science
Number of Experts Responding:
14
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 397.86
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 288.57
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 80.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 325.00
AVERAGE
$ 374.64
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 100.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$79,853.62
HIGH
$600,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,250.00
AVERAGE
$8,821.43
HIGH
$30,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,303.57
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
71%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
14%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
36%
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Fraud
Number of Experts Responding:
14
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 397.14
HIGH
$ 575.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 346.79
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 398.93
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$100,392.86
HIGH
$500,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$15,000.00
AVERAGE
$16,500.00
HIGH
$35,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,514.29
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
79%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
93%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
29%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
57%
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Gastroenterology
Number of Experts Responding:
7
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 650.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 521.43
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 614.29
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$66,271.43
HIGH
$264,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$7,500.00
AVERAGE
$7,040.00
HIGH
$12,500.00
LOW
$1,200.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,325.00
AVERAGE
$3,975.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
29%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
57%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
43%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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General Medical Practice
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 533.33
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 466.67
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$19,666.67
HIGH
$24,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$9,333.33
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$8,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,200.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,600.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
67%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
67%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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General Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
22
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 780.95
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 536.36
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 650.00
AVERAGE
$ 653.57
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$19,257.14
HIGH
$63,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,533.33
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,580.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
32%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
32%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
23%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
14%
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Geriatric Psychiatry
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 525.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 525.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 525.00
AVERAGE
$ 525.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 450.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$32,787.50
HIGH
$90,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$11,575.00
AVERAGE
$11,912.50
HIGH
$22,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,750.00
AVERAGE
$3,775.00
HIGH
$5,500.00
LOW
$2,100.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
75%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
25%
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Geriatrics
Number of Experts Responding:
16
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 628.13
HIGH
$1,250.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 385.63
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 554.69
HIGH
$1,250.00
LOW
$ 200.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$18,600.00
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,828.57
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,265.38
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
56%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
44%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
19%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
19%
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Gynecology
Number of Experts Responding:
9
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 687.50
HIGH
$1,300.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 505.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 395.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 575.00
AVERAGE
$ 637.50
HIGH
$1,300.00
LOW
$ 400.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$16,311.11
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,537.50
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,400.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 800.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
44%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
44%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
11%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Hand Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
6
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$1,433.33
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 791.67
HIGH
$1,800.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$1,125.00
AVERAGE
$1,300.00
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$21,833.33
HIGH
$35,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,150.00
AVERAGE
$4,625.00
HIGH
$8,000.00
LOW
$ 750.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,400.00
AVERAGE
$3,650.00
HIGH
$7,500.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
33%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
17%
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Health Informatics
Number of Experts Responding:
1
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 350.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 350.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 350.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$42,500.00
HIGH
$42,500.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$21,000.00
AVERAGE
$21,000.00
HIGH
$21,000.00
LOW
$21,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,000.00
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
100%
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Hematology
Number of Experts Responding:
5
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 680.00
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 525.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 620.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$31,750.00
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$12,500.00
AVERAGE
$10,625.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$2,740.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
80%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
60%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
60%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Horses
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 225.00
HIGH
$ 250.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 175.00
HIGH
$ 250.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 225.00
AVERAGE
$ 225.00
HIGH
$ 250.00
LOW
$ 200.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$75,000.00
HIGH
$75,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,000.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,250.00
AVERAGE
$2,250.00
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Hospice and Palliative Care
Number of Experts Responding:
6
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 791.67
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 508.33
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 675.00
AVERAGE
$ 675.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 400.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$26,250.00
HIGH
$47,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,000.00
AVERAGE
$6,760.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,400.00
AVERAGE
$2,440.00
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
33%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Hospitalist
Number of Experts Responding:
20
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 720.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 462.25
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 120.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 607.50
HIGH
$ 850.00
LOW
$ 400.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$21,291.50
HIGH
$90,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,585.50
AVERAGE
$4,981.72
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,250.00
AVERAGE
$2,628.57
HIGH
$7,500.00
LOW
$ 700.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
65%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
45%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
20%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
15%
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Hotel & Restaurant
Number of Experts Responding:
12
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 462.27
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 416.25
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 440.42
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$61,458.33
HIGH
$200,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$9,500.00
AVERAGE
$12,875.00
HIGH
$40,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,250.00
AVERAGE
$4,735.83
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
67%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
83%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
25%
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Human Factors
Number of Experts Responding:
8
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 353.75
HIGH
$ 530.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 340.63
HIGH
$ 425.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 375.00
AVERAGE
$ 353.75
HIGH
$ 530.00
LOW
$ 225.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$68,437.50
HIGH
$250,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$9,000.00
AVERAGE
$10,837.50
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$2,200.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,071.43
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
63%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
75%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
75%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Hydrology
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 450.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 283.33
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 450.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 200.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$30,000.00
HIGH
$55,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$12,000.00
AVERAGE
$10,333.33
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,000.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
67%
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Industrial Design
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 412.50
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 355.00
HIGH
$ 485.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 412.50
AVERAGE
$ 412.50
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 225.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$252,500.00
HIGH
$500,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$25,500.00
AVERAGE
$25,500.00
HIGH
$50,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$10,000.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$10,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Industrial Hygiene
Number of Experts Responding:
5
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 575.00
LOW
$ 375.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 393.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 575.00
LOW
$ 375.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$122,700.00
HIGH
$300,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$25,000.00
AVERAGE
$20,900.00
HIGH
$35,000.00
LOW
$4,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$6,700.00
AVERAGE
$6,850.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
40%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
100%
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Infectious Diseases
Number of Experts Responding:
10
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 655.00
HIGH
$1,300.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.50
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 550.00
AVERAGE
$ 645.00
HIGH
$1,300.00
LOW
$ 400.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$63,469.44
HIGH
$300,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,500.00
AVERAGE
$7,020.70
HIGH
$19,207.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$4,111.11
HIGH
$11,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
80%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
30%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
20%
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Insurance
Number of Experts Responding:
30
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 399.13
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 333.07
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 395.80
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 200.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$60,414.67
HIGH
$300,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$10,706.67
HIGH
$30,000.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,816.67
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 750.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
70%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
83%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
40%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
30%
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Intellectual Property
Number of Experts Responding:
29
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 552.86
HIGH
$1,700.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 514.66
HIGH
$1,700.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 560.00
HIGH
$1,700.00
LOW
$ 325.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$204,296.65
HIGH
$1,400,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$27,500.00
AVERAGE
$34,144.85
HIGH
$112,266.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,453.85
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
59%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
79%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
48%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
24%
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Internal Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
37
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 714.05
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 497.03
HIGH
$ 825.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 595.00
AVERAGE
$ 617.97
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$27,953.71
HIGH
$110,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,905.18
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,450.00
AVERAGE
$2,400.00
HIGH
$7,500.00
LOW
$ 700.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
70%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
59%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
41%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
19%
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Internet
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 575.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 575.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 575.00
AVERAGE
$ 575.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 400.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$100,000.00
HIGH
$100,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$10,000.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$10,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,250.00
AVERAGE
$5,250.00
HIGH
$6,500.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
100%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Interventional Cardiology
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 708.33
HIGH
$ 875.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 618.33
HIGH
$ 875.00
LOW
$ 380.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 675.00
HIGH
$ 875.00
LOW
$ 550.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$34,166.67
HIGH
$65,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$7,133.33
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,900.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$2,633.33
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$1,900.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
67%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Laboratories & Testing
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 400.00
HIGH
$ 550.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 300.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 366.67
HIGH
$ 450.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$29,166.67
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,000.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,500.00
AVERAGE
$1,666.67
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
67%
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Land Surveying
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 418.75
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 325.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 337.50
HIGH
$ 475.00
LOW
$ 275.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 425.00
AVERAGE
$ 418.75
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 325.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$197,000.00
HIGH
$600,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$50,000.00
AVERAGE
$46,000.00
HIGH
$75,000.00
LOW
$13,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,083.33
HIGH
$4,750.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
75%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
25%
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Landscape Design
Number of Experts Responding:
5
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 324.00
HIGH
$ 395.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 280.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 319.00
HIGH
$ 395.00
LOW
$ 225.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$51,250.00
HIGH
$100,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$9,000.00
HIGH
$12,500.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,250.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
40%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
20%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
60%
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Law Enf & Criminal Justice
Number of Experts Responding:
15
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 298.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 264.67
HIGH
$ 400.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 300.00
AVERAGE
$ 301.33
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 150.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$28,035.71
HIGH
$75,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,000.00
AVERAGE
$12,866.67
HIGH
$47,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,360.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
53%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
29%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
80%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
13%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Legal
Number of Experts Responding:
12
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 380.00
HIGH
$ 575.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 367.50
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 405.00
AVERAGE
$ 417.50
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 200.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$100,000.00
HIGH
$500,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$19,104.17
HIGH
$47,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,375.00
AVERAGE
$4,312.50
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 750.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
58%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
83%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Life Care Planning
Number of Experts Responding:
36
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 495.28
HIGH
$1,300.00
LOW
$ 165.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 328.19
HIGH
$ 740.00
LOW
$ 165.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 412.50
AVERAGE
$ 505.42
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 175.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$21,640.76
HIGH
$100,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,500.00
AVERAGE
$7,461.41
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$2,966.18
HIGH
$7,500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
69%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
81%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
39%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
39%
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Management
Number of Experts Responding:
9
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 444.44
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 333.33
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 416.67
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$48,320.75
HIGH
$200,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$9,500.00
AVERAGE
$11,900.00
HIGH
$30,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$4,071.43
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
56%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
78%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
22%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
22%
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Manufacturing
Number of Experts Responding:
11
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 370.45
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 175.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 352.27
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 175.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 370.45
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 175.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$100,842.09
HIGH
$583,863.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$24,551.45
HIGH
$112,266.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$4,888.89
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
55%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
91%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
27%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
9%
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Maritime/Boating
Number of Experts Responding:
8
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 332.50
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 165.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 286.88
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 322.50
AVERAGE
$ 336.88
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 200.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$22,904.00
HIGH
$93,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,500.00
AVERAGE
$7,597.25
HIGH
$12,500.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$6,257.14
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
38%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
13%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
25%
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Marketing
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 716.67
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 650.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 711.25
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 650.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 750.00
AVERAGE
$ 716.67
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 650.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$658,750.00
HIGH
$2,400,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$28,500.00
AVERAGE
$54,250.00
HIGH
$150,000.00
LOW
$10,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$10,750.00
AVERAGE
$12,250.00
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
75%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
75%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Medical Billing/Medical Coding
Number of Experts Responding:
9
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 677.78
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 447.22
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 638.89
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$35,638.89
HIGH
$100,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,000.00
AVERAGE
$9,261.11
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,892.86
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
56%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
67%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
56%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Medical Management/Hospital Liability
Number of Experts Responding:
12
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 655.83
HIGH
$1,300.00
LOW
$ 425.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 516.67
HIGH
$ 820.00
LOW
$ 325.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 645.42
HIGH
$1,300.00
LOW
$ 425.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$22,083.33
HIGH
$45,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$7,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,479.17
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,250.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,300.00
AVERAGE
$3,260.00
HIGH
$8,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
58%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
42%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Metallurgy
Number of Experts Responding:
7
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 366.43
HIGH
$ 550.00
LOW
$ 175.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 327.14
HIGH
$ 425.00
LOW
$ 175.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 375.00
AVERAGE
$ 352.14
HIGH
$ 450.00
LOW
$ 175.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$43,899.29
HIGH
$83,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,000.00
AVERAGE
$11,214.29
HIGH
$30,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,916.67
HIGH
$5,500.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
71%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
71%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
43%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
29%
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Meteorology
Number of Experts Responding:
8
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 312.50
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 271.88
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 175.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 312.50
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 200.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$13,856.67
HIGH
$35,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,250.00
AVERAGE
$3,712.50
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 900.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,350.00
AVERAGE
$1,466.67
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
38%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
38%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
38%
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Midwife
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 483.33
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 383.33
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 300.00
AVERAGE
$ 433.33
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$10,600.00
HIGH
$14,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,375.00
AVERAGE
$2,375.00
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$1,750.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$1,800.00
HIGH
$2,400.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
67%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Mining
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 372.50
HIGH
$ 395.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 272.50
HIGH
$ 295.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 372.50
AVERAGE
$ 372.50
HIGH
$ 395.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$51,000.00
HIGH
$70,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$12,500.00
AVERAGE
$12,500.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,750.00
AVERAGE
$1,750.00
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
0%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Mold
Number of Experts Responding:
1
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 325.00
HIGH
$ 325.00
LOW
$ 325.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 225.00
HIGH
$ 225.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 325.00
AVERAGE
$ 325.00
HIGH
$ 325.00
LOW
$ 325.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$20,000.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$10,000.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$10,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,500.00
AVERAGE
$1,500.00
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Motorcycle
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 298.75
HIGH
$ 325.00
LOW
$ 270.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 267.50
HIGH
$ 325.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 300.00
AVERAGE
$ 298.75
HIGH
$ 325.00
LOW
$ 270.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$30,750.00
HIGH
$36,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$7,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,875.00
HIGH
$7,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,600.00
AVERAGE
$2,925.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
75%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
7
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 950.00
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 592.86
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 700.00
AVERAGE
$ 750.00
HIGH
$1,250.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$17,857.14
HIGH
$26,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,000.00
AVERAGE
$6,157.14
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$2,516.67
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
57%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
33%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
57%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
29%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Nephrology
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 762.50
HIGH
$ 825.00
LOW
$ 700.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 712.50
HIGH
$ 825.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 737.50
AVERAGE
$ 737.50
HIGH
$ 825.00
LOW
$ 650.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$46,750.00
HIGH
$80,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$9,500.00
AVERAGE
$9,500.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$9,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,150.00
AVERAGE
$3,150.00
HIGH
$3,300.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Neurological Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
15
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$1,325.00
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 887.67
HIGH
$1,800.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$1,000.00
AVERAGE
$1,223.00
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$34,884.62
HIGH
$126,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$5,400.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,350.00
AVERAGE
$3,600.00
HIGH
$7,500.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
40%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
27%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
20%
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Neurology
Number of Experts Responding:
22
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 766.67
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 530.68
HIGH
$ 900.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 690.00
AVERAGE
$ 807.14
HIGH
$1,800.00
LOW
$ 425.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$17,017.05
HIGH
$40,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,786.36
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,141.67
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
36%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
27%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
41%
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Neurophysiology
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 775.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 650.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 550.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 725.00
AVERAGE
$ 750.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 550.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$18,807.50
HIGH
$30,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,750.00
HIGH
$7,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,050.00
AVERAGE
$2,162.50
HIGH
$2,750.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
25%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
25%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Neuropsychiatry
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 775.00
HIGH
$ 850.00
LOW
$ 700.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 725.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 700.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 775.00
AVERAGE
$ 775.00
HIGH
$ 850.00
LOW
$ 700.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$150,000.00
HIGH
$150,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$35,000.00
AVERAGE
$35,000.00
HIGH
$40,000.00
LOW
$30,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$10,000.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Neuropsychology
Number of Experts Responding:
21
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 554.55
HIGH
$1,200.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 461.90
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 487.50
AVERAGE
$ 525.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$22,284.21
HIGH
$45,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$9,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,810.53
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,652.63
HIGH
$9,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
62%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
62%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
14%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
29%
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Neuroradiology
Number of Experts Responding:
6
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 708.33
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 625.00
HIGH
$ 850.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 700.00
AVERAGE
$ 708.33
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$15,150.00
HIGH
$32,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,200.00
AVERAGE
$3,433.33
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,200.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,400.00
AVERAGE
$2,050.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 900.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
33%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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NONE OF THE ABOVE
Number of Experts Responding:
146
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 453.10
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 356.58
HIGH
$ 850.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 375.00
AVERAGE
$ 434.79
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 100.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$36,131.01
HIGH
$600,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,075.00
AVERAGE
$8,908.15
HIGH
$40,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$2,978.72
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
56%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
3%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
75%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
27%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
24%
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Nuclear Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
1
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 400.00
HIGH
$ 400.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$20,000.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,000.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$ 0.00
AVERAGE
$ 0.00
HIGH
$ 0.00
LOW
$ 0.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
0%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Nurse
Number of Experts Responding:
24
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 346.67
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 245.00
HIGH
$ 400.00
LOW
$ 80.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 300.00
AVERAGE
$ 325.83
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 100.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$17,703.18
HIGH
$65,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,700.00
AVERAGE
$6,497.73
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,005.71
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
67%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
42%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
21%
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Nurse Anesthetist
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 391.67
HIGH
$ 450.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 316.67
HIGH
$ 450.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 400.00
HIGH
$ 450.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$11,000.00
HIGH
$12,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,500.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,400.00
AVERAGE
$1,800.00
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
67%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
67%
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Nurse Practitioner
Number of Experts Responding:
8
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 453.13
HIGH
$ 625.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 331.25
HIGH
$ 425.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 418.75
HIGH
$ 550.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$12,957.14
HIGH
$27,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,656.25
HIGH
$7,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,250.00
AVERAGE
$1,968.75
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
38%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
38%
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Nursing Administration
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 393.75
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 312.50
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 387.50
AVERAGE
$ 393.75
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$28,750.00
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,500.00
AVERAGE
$8,250.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,625.00
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
75%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Nursing Home Administration/Long Term Care
Number of Experts Responding:
13
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 565.38
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 350.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 442.31
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$22,600.00
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,000.00
AVERAGE
$8,772.73
HIGH
$35,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,750.00
AVERAGE
$2,550.00
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
38%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
46%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
31%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
15%
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Number of Experts Responding:
28
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 737.18
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 520.54
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 612.50
AVERAGE
$ 663.11
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$19,457.08
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$6,470.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$ 800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,100.00
AVERAGE
$2,252.17
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 750.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
39%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
6%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
61%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
11%
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Occupational Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
8
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 759.38
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 375.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 520.63
HIGH
$ 740.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 650.00
AVERAGE
$ 859.38
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 375.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$25,312.50
HIGH
$60,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,375.00
AVERAGE
$5,093.75
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,250.00
AVERAGE
$2,583.33
HIGH
$4,800.00
LOW
$1,200.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
75%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
38%
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Occupational Therapy
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 277.50
HIGH
$ 300.00
LOW
$ 255.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 227.50
HIGH
$ 255.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 277.50
AVERAGE
$ 277.50
HIGH
$ 300.00
LOW
$ 255.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$15,949.00
HIGH
$22,898.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,400.00
AVERAGE
$6,400.00
HIGH
$8,000.00
LOW
$4,800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,775.00
AVERAGE
$2,775.00
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$2,550.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Oil and Gas
Number of Experts Responding:
7
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 457.14
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 289.29
HIGH
$ 400.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 457.14
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$60,833.33
HIGH
$250,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$15,000.00
AVERAGE
$13,000.00
HIGH
$22,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,720.00
HIGH
$6,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
71%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
14%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
14%
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Oncology
Number of Experts Responding:
13
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 736.92
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 480.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 546.54
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 698.46
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 480.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$24,727.27
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,000.00
AVERAGE
$8,072.73
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,250.00
AVERAGE
$2,366.67
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
69%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
62%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
31%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
15%
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Ophthalmology
Number of Experts Responding:
12
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 795.83
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 595.83
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 725.00
AVERAGE
$ 712.50
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$29,625.00
HIGH
$150,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,866.67
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$1,200.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,250.00
AVERAGE
$2,490.00
HIGH
$6,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
58%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
20%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
58%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
42%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
25%
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Oral Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 570.00
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 420.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 565.00
AVERAGE
$ 570.00
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$23,250.00
HIGH
$32,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,062.50
HIGH
$8,000.00
LOW
$1,250.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,500.00
AVERAGE
$1,266.67
HIGH
$1,800.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
25%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
25%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
25%
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Orthopedic Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
44
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$1,158.13
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 620.45
HIGH
$1,800.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 975.00
AVERAGE
$1,038.13
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$22,055.81
HIGH
$287,100.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,000.00
AVERAGE
$6,105.49
HIGH
$50,000.00
LOW
$ 725.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,650.00
AVERAGE
$3,346.05
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
52%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
10%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
45%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
32%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
7%
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Otolaryngology
Number of Experts Responding:
10
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 944.44
HIGH
$1,300.00
LOW
$ 650.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 627.50
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 750.00
AVERAGE
$ 894.44
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$28,680.00
HIGH
$75,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,200.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,744.44
HIGH
$4,000.00
LOW
$ 800.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
70%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
70%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
20%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
40%
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Otology
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 637.50
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 625.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 625.00
AVERAGE
$ 625.00
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 600.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$16,600.00
HIGH
$24,400.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,500.00
AVERAGE
$6,500.00
HIGH
$7,000.00
LOW
$6,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,750.00
AVERAGE
$1,750.00
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Pain Management - Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
29
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 833.93
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 285.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 512.41
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 675.00
AVERAGE
$ 769.64
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 385.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$19,823.96
HIGH
$100,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$6,770.00
HIGH
$30,000.00
LOW
$1,850.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,161.36
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
48%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
62%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
10%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
31%
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Pathology
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 433.33
HIGH
$ 550.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 487.50
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 475.00
AVERAGE
$ 512.50
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$20,500.00
HIGH
$32,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,000.00
AVERAGE
$4,250.00
HIGH
$7,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$2,600.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
25%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Pediatric Anesthesiology
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 625.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 450.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 600.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 450.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$16,000.00
HIGH
$24,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,750.00
AVERAGE
$5,750.00
HIGH
$7,500.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,500.00
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$3,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
5
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 815.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 475.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 535.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 475.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 685.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 475.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$31,000.00
HIGH
$40,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,000.00
AVERAGE
$8,900.00
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$7,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,200.00
AVERAGE
$2,225.00
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
40%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
40%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
60%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
8
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 588.13
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 280.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 466.25
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 180.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 560.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 280.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$29,500.00
HIGH
$65,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,500.00
AVERAGE
$7,000.00
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,750.00
AVERAGE
$2,611.67
HIGH
$6,000.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
75%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
88%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
50%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
13%
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Pediatric Neurology
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 625.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 625.00
AVERAGE
$ 625.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$30,000.00
HIGH
$45,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$12,500.00
AVERAGE
$12,500.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$10,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,000.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Pediatric Psychiatry
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 525.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 487.50
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 525.00
AVERAGE
$ 525.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$69,166.67
HIGH
$130,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$25,000.00
AVERAGE
$22,600.00
HIGH
$40,000.00
LOW
$2,800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,000.00
HIGH
$7,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
75%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
75%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Pediatric Pulmonology
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$1,000.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 566.67
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 750.00
AVERAGE
$ 766.67
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 750.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$23,666.67
HIGH
$26,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$7,000.00
AVERAGE
$6,333.33
HIGH
$7,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$4,000.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
0%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Pediatrics
Number of Experts Responding:
17
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 748.53
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 526.47
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 645.59
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 450.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$38,533.33
HIGH
$264,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,000.00
AVERAGE
$8,285.71
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,609.38
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
35%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
47%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
35%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
6%
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Periodontics
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 843.33
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 530.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 483.33
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 581.67
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 495.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$14,333.33
HIGH
$25,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,166.67
HIGH
$8,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,000.00
AVERAGE
$1,300.00
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 900.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
33%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Pharmaceutical Regulation/Research
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 562.50
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 525.00
AVERAGE
$ 562.50
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 450.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$42,431.25
HIGH
$109,725.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$7,500.00
AVERAGE
$9,051.75
HIGH
$19,207.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,916.67
HIGH
$11,000.00
LOW
$1,750.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
25%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Pharmacist
Number of Experts Responding:
17
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 520.59
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 411.76
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 526.47
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 400.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$17,852.94
HIGH
$35,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,676.47
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,800.00
AVERAGE
$2,203.33
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
53%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
47%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
18%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
12%
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Pharmacology
Number of Experts Responding:
7
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 527.86
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 420.71
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 556.43
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$22,142.86
HIGH
$40,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,857.14
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,750.00
AVERAGE
$2,883.33
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
43%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
43%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
29%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
29%
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Pharmacology- Clinical
Number of Experts Responding:
7
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 464.29
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 450.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 492.86
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 400.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$20,857.14
HIGH
$30,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$6,142.86
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,750.00
AVERAGE
$3,050.00
HIGH
$6,000.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
29%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
71%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
14%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
14%
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Physical Medicine & Rehab
Number of Experts Responding:
19
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 742.89
HIGH
$1,250.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 464.74
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 700.00
AVERAGE
$ 727.11
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$20,352.94
HIGH
$75,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,000.00
AVERAGE
$6,481.25
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$1,200.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,307.69
HIGH
$6,000.00
LOW
$ 700.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
47%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
47%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
21%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
21%
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Physical Therapy
Number of Experts Responding:
10
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 382.50
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 327.00
HIGH
$ 475.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 387.50
AVERAGE
$ 375.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$10,096.30
HIGH
$25,500.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,400.00
AVERAGE
$3,794.20
HIGH
$8,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,125.00
AVERAGE
$1,552.78
HIGH
$2,800.00
LOW
$ 700.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
60%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
40%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
30%
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Physician Assistant
Number of Experts Responding:
5
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 475.00
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 300.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 443.20
HIGH
$ 666.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$10,680.00
HIGH
$18,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,800.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,000.00
AVERAGE
$1,060.00
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 750.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
80%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
40%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
60%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Plastic Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
8
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$1,065.00
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 800.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 661.88
HIGH
$ 820.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 810.00
AVERAGE
$ 996.25
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 750.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$24,400.00
HIGH
$55,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,285.71
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,366.67
HIGH
$7,500.00
LOW
$ 900.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
38%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
88%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
Number of Experts Responding:
6
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 910.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 750.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 637.50
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 750.00
AVERAGE
$ 920.00
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 600.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$20,550.00
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,250.00
AVERAGE
$6,500.00
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,566.67
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$ 900.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
67%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
17%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
17%
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Plumbing
Number of Experts Responding:
6
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 350.83
HIGH
$ 480.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 310.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 285.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 337.50
AVERAGE
$ 359.17
HIGH
$ 480.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$110,000.00
HIGH
$450,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,000.00
AVERAGE
$8,916.67
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,083.33
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
83%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Podiatry
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 875.33
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 563.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 633.33
HIGH
$ 900.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 675.00
AVERAGE
$ 950.00
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 675.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$14,000.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,800.00
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$2,400.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,500.00
AVERAGE
$1,533.33
HIGH
$1,600.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
67%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
67%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
67%
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Police Practices & Procedures
Number of Experts Responding:
10
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 324.44
HIGH
$ 400.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 291.11
HIGH
$ 400.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 320.00
AVERAGE
$ 338.33
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 225.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$25,166.67
HIGH
$75,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$9,000.00
AVERAGE
$11,450.00
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,875.00
AVERAGE
$3,218.75
HIGH
$5,500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
80%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
70%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
20%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
20%
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Premises Liability
Number of Experts Responding:
22
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 375.68
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 140.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 352.73
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 140.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 387.50
AVERAGE
$ 377.95
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 140.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$92,936.36
HIGH
$1,100,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$14,090.91
HIGH
$50,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,484.09
HIGH
$6,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
86%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
82%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
36%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
27%
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Preventive Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 516.67
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 433.33
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 516.67
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 400.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$15,000.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,700.00
AVERAGE
$2,700.00
HIGH
$3,400.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,800.00
AVERAGE
$2,766.67
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
67%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
67%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
100%
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Products Liability
Number of Experts Responding:
11
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.45
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 280.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 430.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 280.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 505.00
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 280.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$118,463.64
HIGH
$287,100.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$20,000.00
AVERAGE
$28,272.73
HIGH
$75,000.00
LOW
$9,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$5,000.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
82%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
73%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
27%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
9%
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Prosthetics
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$1,000.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 392.50
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 285.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$1,000.00
AVERAGE
$1,000.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$22,750.00
HIGH
$40,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$12,500.00
AVERAGE
$12,500.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
NO DATA
AVERAGE
NO DATA
HIGH
NO DATA
LOW
NO DATA
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
0%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Psychiatry
Number of Experts Responding:
35
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 572.68
HIGH
$1,200.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 484.37
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 543.26
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$39,487.50
HIGH
$264,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$6,000.00
AVERAGE
$9,370.48
HIGH
$40,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,750.00
AVERAGE
$3,432.19
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
60%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
71%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
29%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
34%
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Psychology
Number of Experts Responding:
23
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 531.52
HIGH
$1,200.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 425.65
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 506.52
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$23,737.14
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$9,750.00
AVERAGE
$9,281.82
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,900.00
AVERAGE
$4,745.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,200.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
61%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
74%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
13%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
48%
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Public Health
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 687.50
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 625.00
AVERAGE
$ 737.50
HIGH
$1,200.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$18,625.00
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$1,900.00
AVERAGE
$3,375.00
HIGH
$8,000.00
LOW
$1,700.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,350.00
HIGH
$4,800.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
75%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
25%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 800.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 800.00
AVERAGE
$ 800.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$13,500.00
HIGH
$19,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,000.00
AVERAGE
$4,000.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,700.00
AVERAGE
$1,700.00
HIGH
$2,400.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Pulmonary Disease
Number of Experts Responding:
6
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 783.33
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 520.83
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 375.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 700.00
AVERAGE
$ 750.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$13,600.00
HIGH
$25,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,980.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$2,375.00
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
67%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
83%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
17%
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Radiation Oncology
Number of Experts Responding:
1
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$20,000.00
HIGH
$20,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,000.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,000.00
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Radiology
Number of Experts Responding:
24
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 702.27
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 527.08
HIGH
$ 850.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 619.57
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 400.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$22,838.10
HIGH
$150,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,250.00
AVERAGE
$4,490.91
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,500.00
AVERAGE
$2,094.12
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 700.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
42%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
46%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
21%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
17%
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Real Estate
Number of Experts Responding:
26
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 463.46
HIGH
$ 680.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 426.73
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 461.54
HIGH
$ 680.00
LOW
$ 225.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$181,983.33
HIGH
$1,100,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$16,033.00
AVERAGE
$22,321.32
HIGH
$60,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$7,626.00
HIGH
$35,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
73%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
85%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
35%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
15%
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Reproductive Endocrinology
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 550.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 500.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 600.00
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$34,500.00
HIGH
$50,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$15,000.00
AVERAGE
$15,000.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$15,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,500.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Rheumatology
Number of Experts Responding:
1
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 600.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 350.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 600.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 600.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$5,000.00
HIGH
$5,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$1,500.00
AVERAGE
$1,500.00
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,500.00
AVERAGE
$1,500.00
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
0%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Risk Management
Number of Experts Responding:
17
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 403.82
HIGH
$ 675.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 361.76
HIGH
$ 675.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 403.82
HIGH
$ 675.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$43,000.00
HIGH
$100,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$13,486.67
HIGH
$30,000.00
LOW
$2,800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,000.00
AVERAGE
$4,320.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,200.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
35%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
82%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
35%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
24%
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Safety
Number of Experts Responding:
40
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 398.63
HIGH
$1,300.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 342.25
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 398.13
HIGH
$1,300.00
LOW
$ 225.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$84,702.56
HIGH
$1,200,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$17,076.92
HIGH
$150,000.00
LOW
$2,200.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,951.61
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
63%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
7%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
70%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
30%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
30%
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School Safety
Number of Experts Responding:
10
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 426.50
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 165.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 340.00
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 165.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 425.00
AVERAGE
$ 427.50
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 175.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$56,277.78
HIGH
$250,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$17,444.44
HIGH
$50,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,250.00
AVERAGE
$3,600.00
HIGH
$7,500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
80%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
90%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
30%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
40%
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Securities & Investments
Number of Experts Responding:
10
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 569.50
HIGH
$ 975.00
LOW
$ 390.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 534.50
HIGH
$ 975.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 549.50
HIGH
$ 975.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$196,000.00
HIGH
$500,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$37,500.00
AVERAGE
$48,060.00
HIGH
$125,000.00
LOW
$9,300.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$6,862.50
AVERAGE
$8,965.63
HIGH
$20,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
70%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
20%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
30%
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Security
Number of Experts Responding:
17
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 374.12
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 343.24
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 375.00
AVERAGE
$ 377.06
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$39,837.50
HIGH
$100,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$12,000.00
AVERAGE
$13,323.53
HIGH
$40,000.00
LOW
$2,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,702.94
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
71%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
76%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
41%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
29%
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Sleep Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
11
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 720.45
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 522.73
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 350.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 675.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 425.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$19,400.00
HIGH
$75,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$2,700.00
AVERAGE
$4,570.00
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,900.00
AVERAGE
$1,965.00
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
55%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
73%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
27%
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Slip Trip & Fall
Number of Experts Responding:
10
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 416.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 350.50
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 425.00
AVERAGE
$ 411.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$88,600.00
HIGH
$520,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$7,500.00
AVERAGE
$16,650.00
HIGH
$75,000.00
LOW
$3,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,286.67
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
80%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
80%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
10%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
20%
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Social Work
Number of Experts Responding:
5
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 315.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 210.00
HIGH
$ 300.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 200.00
AVERAGE
$ 240.00
HIGH
$ 375.00
LOW
$ 150.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$16,300.00
HIGH
$35,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,000.00
AVERAGE
$6,260.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,500.00
AVERAGE
$1,570.00
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 850.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
80%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
60%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
20%
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Software
Number of Experts Responding:
9
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 433.33
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 422.22
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 275.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 427.78
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$334,964.29
HIGH
$1,400,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$25,000.00
AVERAGE
$35,125.00
HIGH
$70,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$4,214.29
HIGH
$6,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
67%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
44%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Speech-Language Pathology
Number of Experts Responding:
2
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 400.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 325.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 400.00
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$24,000.00
HIGH
$28,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$8,500.00
AVERAGE
$8,500.00
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,000.00
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
50%
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Spine Surgery & Spine Care
Number of Experts Responding:
15
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$1,386.67
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 750.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 730.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$1,400.00
AVERAGE
$1,323.33
HIGH
$2,500.00
LOW
$ 750.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$24,833.33
HIGH
$60,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$6,103.57
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,850.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,750.00
AVERAGE
$3,770.83
HIGH
$7,000.00
LOW
$1,250.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
33%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
20%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Sports Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
8
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 682.14
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 125.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 475.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 475.00
AVERAGE
$ 745.83
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 125.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$12,071.43
HIGH
$27,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,389.29
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$ 725.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,650.00
AVERAGE
$1,816.67
HIGH
$3,600.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
63%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
38%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
13%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
13%
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Statistics
Number of Experts Responding:
7
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 454.29
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 425.71
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 468.57
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$477,667.00
HIGH
$2,400,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$29,500.00
AVERAGE
$55,305.86
HIGH
$150,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$10,000.00
AVERAGE
$10,400.00
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
86%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
57%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
43%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
14%
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Technology
Number of Experts Responding:
7
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 396.43
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 382.14
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 396.43
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$326,857.14
HIGH
$1,400,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$20,000.00
AVERAGE
$36,571.43
HIGH
$100,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$6,666.67
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$5,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
57%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
57%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
43%
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Telecommunications
Number of Experts Responding:
5
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 460.00
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 460.00
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 460.00
HIGH
$ 650.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$308,000.00
HIGH
$517,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$70,000.00
AVERAGE
$72,000.00
HIGH
$100,000.00
LOW
$35,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$8,000.00
AVERAGE
$8,000.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$6,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
80%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
60%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
20%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
20%
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Thoracic Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
1
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 750.00
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 750.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 400.00
HIGH
$ 400.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
NO DATA
AVERAGE
NO DATA
HIGH
NO DATA
LOW
NO DATA
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$10,000.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$ 800.00
AVERAGE
$ 800.00
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$ 400.00
AVERAGE
$ 400.00
HIGH
$ 400.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
0%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
0%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Toxicology
Number of Experts Responding:
18
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 543.82
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 440.56
HIGH
$ 750.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 555.28
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$29,617.65
HIGH
$70,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$6,000.00
HIGH
$15,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,850.00
HIGH
$6,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
67%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
72%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
28%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Transportation
Number of Experts Responding:
15
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 395.67
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 314.33
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 385.00
AVERAGE
$ 385.67
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 225.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$58,299.57
HIGH
$238,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$9,250.00
AVERAGE
$13,692.86
HIGH
$49,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,783.33
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
53%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
73%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
20%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
27%
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Trauma Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
9
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 644.44
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 577.78
HIGH
$ 825.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 600.00
AVERAGE
$ 644.44
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$15,044.44
HIGH
$40,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,544.44
HIGH
$8,000.00
LOW
$1,200.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$1,716.67
HIGH
$2,700.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
33%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
22%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
22%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Travel & Tourism
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 481.67
HIGH
$ 695.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 423.33
HIGH
$ 595.00
LOW
$ 225.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 450.00
AVERAGE
$ 481.67
HIGH
$ 695.00
LOW
$ 300.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$35,500.00
HIGH
$58,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$15,000.00
AVERAGE
$19,000.00
HIGH
$38,000.00
LOW
$4,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$4,500.00
AVERAGE
$3,883.33
HIGH
$5,950.00
LOW
$1,200.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
67%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
67%
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Ultrasound
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 683.33
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 600.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 466.67
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 650.00
AVERAGE
$ 566.67
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$17,500.00
HIGH
$25,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,000.00
HIGH
$4,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,000.00
AVERAGE
$1,433.33
HIGH
$2,400.00
LOW
$ 900.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
67%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
33%
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Urgent Care Medicine
Number of Experts Responding:
6
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 479.17
HIGH
$ 625.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 441.67
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 491.67
HIGH
$ 500.00
LOW
$ 450.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$11,250.00
HIGH
$25,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,250.00
AVERAGE
$3,608.33
HIGH
$7,500.00
LOW
$ 650.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$1,833.33
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
50%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
33%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
17%
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Urology & Urological Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
8
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 812.50
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 556.25
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 625.00
AVERAGE
$ 831.25
HIGH
$2,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$13,250.00
HIGH
$25,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,500.00
AVERAGE
$5,531.25
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,250.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$2,114.29
HIGH
$3,000.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
63%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
25%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
25%
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Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Number of Experts Responding:
5
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 870.00
HIGH
$1,500.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 520.00
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 300.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 750.00
AVERAGE
$ 690.00
HIGH
$ 950.00
LOW
$ 350.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$15,200.00
HIGH
$25,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,800.00
HIGH
$12,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$1,000.00
AVERAGE
$1,520.00
HIGH
$3,200.00
LOW
$ 900.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
80%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
40%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
20%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
40%
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Vascular Surgery
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 687.50
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 562.50
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 450.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 650.00
AVERAGE
$ 662.50
HIGH
$ 900.00
LOW
$ 450.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$15,625.00
HIGH
$25,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$3,500.00
AVERAGE
$4,575.00
HIGH
$10,000.00
LOW
$1,300.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,100.00
AVERAGE
$2,100.00
HIGH
$3,200.00
LOW
$1,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
25%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
25%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
0%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
25%
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Video
Number of Experts Responding:
3
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 250.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 170.00
HIGH
$ 260.00
LOW
$ 100.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 250.00
AVERAGE
$ 250.00
HIGH
$ 350.00
LOW
$ 150.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$46,000.00
HIGH
$70,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$4,800.00
AVERAGE
$5,266.67
HIGH
$8,000.00
LOW
$3,000.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,500.00
AVERAGE
$2,500.00
HIGH
$3,500.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
100%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
100%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
33%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
100%
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Vocational Rehabilitation
Number of Experts Responding:
27
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 352.78
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 175.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 277.59
HIGH
$ 700.00
LOW
$ 150.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 350.00
AVERAGE
$ 382.59
HIGH
$1,200.00
LOW
$ 175.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$13,177.33
HIGH
$30,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,394.23
HIGH
$11,000.00
LOW
$1,500.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,450.00
AVERAGE
$2,606.82
HIGH
$7,000.00
LOW
$ 500.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
78%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
74%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
19%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
44%
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Warnings & Labels
Number of Experts Responding:
4
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 446.25
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 383.75
HIGH
$ 600.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 367.50
AVERAGE
$ 446.25
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$120,875.00
HIGH
$250,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$15,000.00
AVERAGE
$14,300.00
HIGH
$25,000.00
LOW
$2,200.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,000.00
AVERAGE
$3,000.00
HIGH
$6,000.00
LOW
$2,000.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
25%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
50%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
25%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
0%
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Wound Care
Number of Experts Responding:
18
HOURLY FEES
Testifying in Court
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 605.00
HIGH
$1,000.00
LOW
$ 250.00
Case Review/Preparation
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$ 441.94
HIGH
$ 800.00
LOW
$ 200.00
Deposition
MEDIAN
$ 500.00
AVERAGE
$ 533.24
HIGH
$ 900.00
LOW
$ 250.00
MONEY BILLED ON SINGLE CASE
Most Money Billed
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
$14,764.71
HIGH
$35,000.00
Typical Total Billings
MEDIAN
$5,000.00
AVERAGE
$5,882.35
HIGH
$18,500.00
LOW
$ 800.00
Retainer (of those who require retainers):
MEDIAN
$2,650.00
AVERAGE
$2,414.29
HIGH
$5,000.00
LOW
$ 400.00
Raising Rates
Percentage RAISING RATES during Last Five Years
39%
Percentage of Those who Raised Rates Reporting that RAISING RATES Backfired
Because They May Have Priced Themselves out of the Market
0%
Retention Agreement
Percentage Usually Requiring Counsel to Sign a Written Retention Agreement
33%
Payment
Percentage Reporting Ultimate Failure to be Paid in Last Five Years
17%
Percentage Accepting Credit Cards for Payment
6%
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