Expert Witness
Medical & LegalExpert Witness
CHARLES F. FENTON III DPM JD
Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 420, Atlanta, GA 30342
844-FOOTLAW — 844-366-8529
drfenton@northpod.com / Info
Expert Witness Fees
Initial Case Materials Review | $1,500.00 Retainer |
Hourly Fee | $395.00/hour |
Deposition (Payable In Advance) | $1,500.00 for 3 hours – part of each hour is $500.00 proportioned according to time |
Trial (Actual Court/Proceeding Appearance) | $5,000.00/day Plus portal to portal travel and expenses |
Trial (any additional day scheduled out of office – travel, etc.) | $1,500.00/day |
Trial (weekend travel days) | $500.00/day |
Patient Evaluation (IME, with x-rays and report provided with patient) | $750.00 (flat fee) |
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICS:
Initial Telephone Consultation: There is no fee for an initial “get acquainted” telephone conversation and succinct review of case facts. No opinion will be rendered prior to full case materials review.
Initial Case Materials Review includes review of all medical records, x-rays, imaging studies, and other medical records; telephone consultation regarding findings, impressions, and opinions; and preparation of written report (only upon request at a cost of $395.00 peer hour). Initial Case Materials Review will include review of one Plaintiff and one Defendant deposition, IF submitted with initial medical records, otherwise hourly fee will apply. Payment of $1,500.00 must accompany Initial Case Materials.
Expenses: All expenses incurred will be in addition to the fees listed above. Expenses include airfare (including any cancellation/schedule change charges), ground transportation or car rental, hotel accommodations, meals, parking, or any special services required to perform requested duties. (portal to portal)
Deposits: Payment for Depositions and Trials is required 1 week in advance of event.
Cancellation Fee: A Cancellation Fee of 50% will apply to any cancellation where I am scheduled out of the office and notice of cancellation is not received within 72 hours of scheduled event (Saturday, Sunday, and Holiday excluded when calculating the 72 hrs).
Legal Disclaimer: In this particular case, I am being retained as a medical expert to work in conjunction with an attorney exclusively in that capacity. I will not render any legally based opinions or thoughts in this case. All of my opinions should be accepted as being solely in the realm of a medical expert and are not to be construed in any legal manner whatsoever.
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About Us
The physician-attorneys who are listed on the Footlaw.com website include current and formerly practicing board certified podiatrists.