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Engagement By clicking below, you may download a .PDF example of my terms of engagement. This document is an example only. The terms and conditions of each engagement are uniquely geared to each client's needs and the scope of the contemplated work. There are, however, certain common practices to all engagements: 1. I cannot accept engagements in support of the defense in criminal prosecutions. 2. You may not identify or designate me as an expert or consultant in your case until and unless I have agreed in writing to serve in that capacity and I have received the required engagement fee. 3. I am engaged by the attorney or firm that hires me, not that attorney's or firm's client. The attorney or firm engaging me is primarily responsible for my charges and such charges are not contingent upon the outcome of the case or examination, nor upon the actions of your client. 4. My standard hourly rate is $500.00, half time for travel, plus expenses. I require a minimum $5,000.00 non-refundable engagement fee, which I credit to billings for time and expenses. My fees are fixed and non-negotiable; however, I will consider charging a fee somewhat lower than my customary fee when serving in the capacity of a court-appointed special master or neutral and acceptable arrangements are in place to insure timely payment for my services. 5. You warrant that any media tendered to me for examination or duplication and any access granted to any system or network has been lawfully obtained, in full compliance with all applicable orders or policies of any court or agency of competent jurisdiction. 6. It is your responsibility to furnish the names and capacities of all parties or potential parties before engagement so that I can determine if I have any potential conflict of interest in consulting with you. 7. If I am not formally retained in a timely manner, I am not limited in my ability to accept, and you may not challenge, my acceptance of, work in any matter, including for your opponent or any party who may be adverse to your client's interests, even if you have shared confidential information with me relating to such client or matter. Exemplar Engagement Agreement (25KB)
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