For your convenience, we have put together general information regarding expert witnesses as well as the complete fee schedule for Boster, Kobayashi & Associates. Please contact Michael Kreutzelman by phone at 925.447.6495 or through our contact form to discuss your case.
Preparation time and testimony rates by expert (deposition / trial / arbitration). Consulting fees range from $200 – $600 per hour ($140/hr for technical support, $40/hr for clerical) based upon services provided, education, and experience. Rates are quoted per hour (or fraction thereof) and include necessary travel time.
Specialized equipment use is subject to the following standard rates:
Requirements, responsibilities, and how expert witness time is calculated.
Actual cost for travel, lodging and business expenses. Personal auto is seventy-one cents per mile ($0.71/mi) plus parking and tolls.
Prepayment will be required for the estimated deposition time. The retaining attorney shall be responsible for notifying the requesting attorney of these policies.
A $4,000.00 retainer is required when the file is opened. Of this $4,000.00, there is a non-refundable clerical fee of $500.00. Invoices are submitted every month and must be kept current. A bookkeeping charge will be applied when invoices are over 30 days late. Final bill requests by email only to bosterbilling@comcast.net.