Expert Witness Fee Calculator
Expert Witness Fee
Estimate expert witness costs including review, report, deposition, and trial testimony.
Formula
Total = Review Hours x Rate + Deposition x 1.25 Rate + Trial Days x 8 x 1.5 Rate + Report + Travel
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an expert witness charge?
Expert witness fees typically range from $200 to $1,000+ per hour depending on specialty. Medical experts and PhDs tend to charge the highest rates.
Who pays for expert witness fees?
Each party pays for their own expert witnesses. In some cases, the losing party may be ordered to pay the winner's expert costs.
Can expert witness fees be recovered?
Federal courts allow recovery of limited expert witness fees (currently $40/day) as costs. Some state courts and fee-shifting statutes allow full recovery.
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