Business Expert Witnesses in California

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Business expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including finance, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and human resources. Some of the most common specialties among business expert witnesses also include corporate governance, business valuation, economic damages, mergers and acquisitions, and business ethics. They have provided opinions on the effects of financial mismanagement, unfair business practices, workplace discrimination, breach of contract, and corporate fraud.

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Average Business Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$425/hr

Review Fee

$475/hr

Deposition Fee

$500/hr

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Business Experts in California

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Review Fee $450/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

This experienced trial lawyer has taken 105 cases to judgment and verdict, specializing in business, real estate, and legal malpractice. He earned his J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School and then spent several years with law firm Meserve, Mumper & Hughes. The expert later worked as a Partner for Haight, Dickson, Brown & Bonesteel, where he was in charge of the legal malpractice unit. He also served as a Principal with Rodi, Pollock, Pettker, Galbraith & Phillips and then with Newkirk, Newkirk, Rolin & Drucker. The expert is a Member of the Superior Court Arbitration Panel and a Past President of the Lawyers Professional Liability Bar Association of Southern California. He currently focuses his consulting efforts on attorney conduct in compliance with applicable standards of care.

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Juris Doctor (JD), University of Southern California

Westlake Village |

California

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This expert is a world renowned business ethics teacher, scholar and consultant. He received his J.D. from New York University and his Ph.D. in Public Policy from Harvard University. Prior to entering academia, this expert was the General Counsel of BioTechnica International, one of the first publicly-held biotechnology companies, and of Interlaken Capital, a privately held venture firm. Currently, he is a Professor of Management at a Silicon Valley-located business school specializing in business ethics. In 2003, he raised $53,000 in external funding to organize a conference on Ethics in the Pharmaceutical Industry, and he is an Editor of a book on ethics in the pharmaceutical industry. He has published and lectured extensively on business ethics, and he is a member of the Editorial Board of both the "Journal of Human Rights" as well as "Business Ethics Quarterly" and a Co-Editor of Business and Human Rights Journal.

Professor of Management, Business School in Silicon Valley

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Harvard University

California

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

This expert has been working in industrial-organizational consulting for over 20 years. She has conducted and published original research in the areas of human factors and safety. She completed her BS at the University of Florida, and completed her MS and PhD at the California School of Professional Psychology. She is certified as a Professional Ergonomist, and has previously worked as a consultant for numerous organizations on ergonomics programs. She is currently serving as a Senior Human Factors and Safety Consultant at a Consulting Firm in California.

Principal, A human factors and safety consultancy in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), California School of Professional Psychology

Carlsbad |

California

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Review Fee $475/hr
Deposition Fee $650/hr
Court Fee $650/hr

This well credentialed expert has more than three decades of experience in finance, economics, and statistics, with particular expertise in economic damages assessments, employment litigation, securities and business valuations. He earned his BS in Math and Economics from the University of Oregon, his MBA in Finance from University of California, Los Angeles, and his PhD in Financial Economics from University of California, Los Angeles. He also is a Chartered Financial Analyst from the CFA Institute. He is a past member of numerous national consulting practices, all of which focused on forensic economic matters. In addition, he was a lecturer in Finance at the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of California, San Diego, as well as an Assistant Professor at University of California, Irvine. The expert has authored numerous articles and reports in his field. He is currently a Partner at an Economic and Accounting Consulting Firm in California.

Partner, A financial economics and accounting consulting firm in California

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California Los Angeles

Cardiff |

California

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This expert has been in the field of Forensic Engineering for the past 6 years. He earned his BS from California State University of Fresno, and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University. He is a certified Mechanical Engineer, and currently works as an Engineering Consultant at a Forensic Engineering Firm in California.

Engineering Consultant, A forensic engineering firm in CA

Master of Science (MS), Oregon State University

Clovis |

California

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Review Fee $700/hr
Deposition Fee $700/hr
Court Fee $700/hr

This expert has over 40 years of experience in the field of insurance. He earned his BA at the University of Iowa, and his MSA at Pepperdine University. He is certified as an Associate in Risk Management and as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter. He is active in his field as a member of several professional societies, including the American Association of Insurance Management, and has published and lectured extensively on subjects relating to risk management and insurance litigation. For the last 25 years, he has served as the President and CEO of an insurance consulting firm in California.

President and CEO, An Insurance Consulting Firm in California

Master of Science in Administration (MSA), Pepperdine University

Prescott |

California

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FAQs for Business Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a business expert witness in legal proceedings?

A business expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on complex business matters, helping courts understand intricate details that are crucial to case outcomes.

What types of cases can a business expert witness handle?

Business expert witnesses can handle a wide range of cases including contract disputes, mergers and acquisitions, financial fraud, bankruptcy, intellectual property issues, and more.

How can a business expert witness help in a financial fraud case?

In financial fraud cases, a business expert witness can analyze financial records, identify irregularities, and provide clear explanations about fraudulent activities to the court.

Are there subspecialties within the field of business expert witnessing?

Yes. Subspecialties may include areas like finance, economics, accounting, marketing, human resources, or operations management depending on the specifics of the case.

Why is it important to hire a business expert witness with experience in my specific industry?

Each industry has unique practices and standards. An expert with experience in your industry will have an intimate understanding of these nuances which can be pivotal for your case.

How does Expert Institute select its Business expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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