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Should You Form an LLC for an Expert Witness Practice?

A discussion of the pros and cons to forming an LLC for an expert witness practice and what you should consider when making the decision.

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction I have been helping professionals become expert witnesses for over 25 years. One of the most common questions I get asked these days is whether an expert witness should form an LLC.  The assumption behind this question is that the entity, a limited liability company, will protect the expert witness from personal malpractice

A Concise Guide to Expert Witness Marketing

A concise discussion of the various methods of expert witness marketing and how to chose which options fit your practice.

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction to Expert Witness Marketing Serving as an expert witness can be both intellectually and financially rewarding.  In terms of financial rewards, expert witnesses are typically compensated for their time in the range of $250-$1,000 hour.  How financially successful a particular expert witness will become is a function of many factors including the expert’s

What You Will Be Asked at Your Expert Witness Deposition

A discussion of the areas of inquiry and the types of questions you may be asked at your expert witness deposition.

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction Trials are very risky and very expensive.  Because trials are so expensive and so risky, the vast majority of cases resolve by way of settlement.  Since so many cases settle, expert witnesses are typically far more likely to give their testimony at an expert witness deposition instead of at trial. What is An

What to Include in Your Well-Drafted Expert Witness Contract

A discussion of how to protect your expert witness practice by utilizing a well-drafted expert witness contract.

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction Expert witnessing can be a challenging endeavor.  Fortunately, many of the issues experts face can be mitigated or eliminated by using a well-drafted expert witness contract.  The below post provides advice on what to include in your expert witness contract.  At the end of this post there is also a link to a

Expert Witness Cross-Examination: What to Expect & How to Excel

A discussion of what expert witness cross-examination entails and how to excel on cross-examination as an expert witness.

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction Expert witness cross-examination can be the part of serving as an expert witness that expert’s most worry about.  It shouldn’t be.  A properly prepared and trained expert witness can easily survive and thrive during cross examination.  In fact, for a well-trained and prepared witness, expert witness cross examination can actually be enjoyable. Understanding

What is Included in an Expert Witness Report?

An overview of what an expert witness report is and pointers on what's included in an expert witness report.

By James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction – What is an Expert Witness? Before we delve into what is included in an expert witness report, we should briefly discuss what an expert witness is.  Expert witnesses (also known as opinion witnesses) are witnesses in court cases who are allowed to offer their professional opinions on relevant matters.  This is different

Is Daubert or Frye used for expert witness testimony admissibility in North Dakota?

The state of North Dakota does not explicitly follow either the Daubert or Frye test for the admissibility of expert witness testimony. State v. Hernandez, 707 N.W.2d 449 (N.D. 2005). However, North Dakota’s rules closely mirror the test established in Daubert. Id. Under North Dakota’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 702, experts are able to provide testimony relating to their area

Is Daubert or Frye used for expert witness testimony admissibility in Vermont?

The state of Vermont follows the Daubert test for the admissibility of expert witness testimony. USGen New England, Inc. v. Town of Rockingham, 862 A.2d 269 (Vt. 2004). Under this test, the court should analyze four factors to determine if expert testimony is admissible. Id. The factors are: “(1) whether the scientific technique or methodology involved can be tested; (2)

How Much Can a Physician Expert Witness Charge?

A discussion of how much a physician expert witness can charge for their time including reviewing files, report-writing, and testifying.

By: James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction For most physicians in practice, how much they can charge for their services is often determined by reimbursement rates set by the government or insurance companies.  Expert witness work is, by stark contrast, a free market with no artificially set rates.  A question I am often asked is therefore: How much can a

A Physician Expert Witness Earns $500-$1000/hour

A discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of serving as a physician expert witness and how your time is compensated.

© 2022 SEAK, Inc. By: James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Introduction Serving as a physician expert witness can be a rewarding way to apply your medical knowledge and experience, improve your communication skills, make yourself a better clinician for your patients and significantly supplement your clinical income.  Most of the work consists of chart review, research, opinion forming and report