EXPERT TESTIMONY

Expert Testimony & Court Appearances

STARTING AT: $240.00 per hour + GST / Incidental Expenses / 25.00% Contingency Retainer

INITIAL RETAINER REQUIRED: FORMAL ESTIMATE TO BE PROVIDED

With years of experience in providing court testimony, Leanne provides services such as preparing expert evidence for oral testimony, providing expert evidence by way of formal reporting, and providing expert evidence by way of affidavit evidence, and can provide an expert opinion on a wide range of topics concerning children and families. Please note that Leanne may be retained by one party, or both parties jointly, however it is her professional duty to provide impartial advice and her honestly held opinions supported by experience, research, and any other literature or resources available to her.

Occasionally, the need arises for a report or assessment provided to the parties to a family law dispute to be further examined and cross-examined during a trial. The process to retain Leanne for a court appearance/testimony to speak to a report or assessment she has prepared is outlined in the Rules of the applicable court in which the matter is being heard, and is also outlined in the Professional Services Agreement between the parties. Please note that Leanne does not critique, analyze, or further assess other report writers’ work.

Please refer to Schedule C of the Fee Schedule available on the Resources page of this site for further information on rates and payments for these services. The initial day rate for Expert Testimony & Court Appearances includes one (1) day of preparation and one (1) day for appearance/testimony. The regular administration rate includes e-mails, phone calls, letters, and file/document review. Please note that additional preparation time forExpert Testimony & Court Appearances is typically required, and is billed at the Regular Administration Rate outlined in Schedule C.

Prior to commencing the process to retain Leanne for Expert Testimony & Court Appearances, the party or parties must complete an intake session, approve a formal estimate, and sign a Professional Services Agreement and Non-Disclosure Agreement. Sample agreements the parties would be expected to sign are available on the Resources page of this site. Please note that payment of a retainer in-full is required at the time of service, and any balances owing upon completion are due and payable immediately.

If you have any further questions about Expert Testimony and Court Appearances, please do not hesitate to contact Leanne using the contact form on this site. If this type of service would benefit your client’s case, or if you feel it would benefit your own case, please request an intake session. Please note that prior to proceeding, an intake session must take place.