Legal Ethics Expert Witnesses

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Legal ethics expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal law, civil litigation, family law, corporate law, and intellectual property law. Some of the most common legal ethics expert witness specialties also include professional responsibility, legal malpractice, attorney discipline, and conflict of interest. They can opine on the effects of attorney-client privilege, fiduciary duties, ethical violations, standards of care in legal representation, and conflicts of interest.

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Average Legal Ethics Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$450/hr

Review Fee

$500/hr

Deposition Fee

$500/hr

Court Fee

Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr

This expert is fully qualified and equipped with knowledge regarding laws on ethics. He has been qualified as an expert previously. He was the former vice chair, and currently a member, of the Professional Ethics Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association. In addition to his legal practices, he also travels throughout the state to various law schools and other legal associations as lecturer on ethics and civility. Furthermore, he has many publications on the topic of morality, ethics, and the law. He has defended hundreds of lawyers, judges and law students facing disciplinary and licensing problems.

Attorney, Private Practice Law Firm

Juris Doctor (JD), Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

Garden City |

New York

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Review Fee $875/hr
Deposition Fee $875/hr
Court Fee $875/hr

This expert has been practicing law for over a decade. She completed her undergraduate studies at Columbia University prior to earning her J.D. from Fordham University, where she graduated cum laude and was a member of the Order of the Coif. She is a past Chair of the New York City Bar Association's Committee on Professional Ethics and the Co-Chair of the Committee on Professional Ethics of the New York Women's Bar Association. She also holds membership in the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. Currently, this expert is a Partner at a major firm, where her practice focuses primarily on legal ethics, professional responsibility, and legal malpractice. She frequently writes and lectures on legal ethics and professional responsibility issues.

Partner, A major law firm in NY

Juris Doctor (JD), Fordham University

New York |

New York

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

This highly qualified attorney has been studying legal ethics for over 40 years. He earned his BA cum laude from Carleton University, his LLB summa cum laude from the Université de Sherbrooke, and his LLM from Yale Law School. Additionally, he was Columbia University's Law and Economics Fellow in 1981. Before coming to the US and entering academia, he served as a law clerk for a member of Canada's Supreme Court. He also served for five years on Quebec's Human Rights Commission. He sits on the advisory boards of several other think tanks. He sits on the Board of Governors of the National Association of Scholars. He or his op-eds have appeared in varied electronic media (including CNN, CNNfn, C-Span, Fox News, Fox News Online, Hudson Institute Online, National Public Radio, National Review Online, Tech Central Station, Voice of America, C.BC, Radio-Canada, and West German Radio) as well as in a wide array of newspapers (including the Wall St. Journal, Christian Science Monitor, Baltimore Sun, Washington Times, Tulsa Journal, Kansas City Star, [Montreal] La Presse, Montreal Gazette, [Montreal] Le Devoir, [Toronto] Globe and Mail, and Japan Times). Currently, he is a Professor of Law at a VA university where he teaches Torts, Legal Ethics, Products Liability, and Jurisprudence. His research on torts and ethics issues is nationally known has published numerous books, chapters, and articles on legal ethics. Notably, he is co-author of two editions of West's Legal Ethics in a Nutshell and is sole author of two editions of West's Products Liability hornbook.

Professor of Law, A Prestigious VA Law School

Master of Laws (LLM), Yale Law School

Six Mile |

Virginia

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This expert's professional career has spanned 50 years, while for the past 20 years he has specialized in guiding companies through the CE marking process for products prepared to enter the EU market and for companies in the US who want CE marking on their products for market flexibility and/or liability protection, many of which are medical devices and machinery. This expert conducts forensic legal analysis of companies' Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), and Quality System Regulations as stipulated by the FDA. He has hosted over 450 seminars and workshops and has published more than 300 articles and multiple books in the areas of Liability, EU Directives/CE Marking, Technical Standards, FDA Quality System Regulations, and ISO 90001 and 14001. He has developed and delivered on-site training programs on product liability exposure for medical device insurance companies, as well as for corporate counsel, defense counsel, and trial attorneys involved with medical devices and medical device manufacturers. As a Senior Consultant for both Excel Partnerships and SAI Global, he also developed and delivered on-site training programs on CE marking for the Medical Devices Directive and related Quality Management Systems. As Legal Expert/Expert Witness he has prepared legal materials for use in litigation involving Quality Systems and CE marked products as well as EU Administrative Reviews.

Legal Consultant and President, International Standards and Regulations Consulting Firm

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Kansas

Marietta |

Georgia

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This highly-qualified expert has over 15 years of experience in bioethics. He received his BA in philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated summa cum laude. He subsequently earned his JD from Georgetown University, graduating cum laude. He then pursued his MA and PhD in philosophy, with a concentration in bioethics, at Georgetown University. He is active in his field as a member of several associations, including the American Health Lawyers Association and the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities. He has formerly served as an associate professor of law at Widener University and Hamline University, as well as director of the health law institute at Hamline University and an associate attorney at Arnold & Porter LLP. Currently, this expert serves as the director of the health law institute and professor of law at a law school in Minnesota, as well as an adjunct associate professor of bioethics at a medical college in New York.

Professor, A law school in MN

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Georgetown University

Minnesota

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This highly qualified expert has nearly 40 years of experience as an attorney and focuses on legal ethics, civil litigation, and trial advocacy. She received her BA in political science and business from Texas Christian University before earning her JD from the University of San Diego. She is admitted to practice law in both California and Arizona. She is active in her field as a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California and the Lawyers Club of San Diego. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards, including an Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award and being named as a Southern California Super Lawyer for the past 12 years. She has been an attorney with several different firms, as well as been an owner of multiple firms and a shareholder of Nugent Weinman Abbene Alcock & Wolfe. Currently, this expert serves as the attorney and owner of a legal group based in California.

Attorney & Owner, A Legal Group Based in CA

Juris Doctor (JD), University of San Diego

La Mesa |

California

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FAQs for Legal Ethics Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a legal ethics expert witness?

A legal ethics expert witness provides insight on professional conduct, standards, and practices within the legal field. They can testify in cases involving malpractice, conflicts of interest, or other ethical issues.

In what types of cases might I need a legal ethics expert witness?

Legal ethics experts are often needed in cases involving attorney misconduct, malpractice claims, disbarment proceedings, and disputes over attorney fees or fiduciary duties.

Can a legal ethics expert witness help with understanding complex legal procedures?

Yes, a legal ethics expert can clarify complex legal procedures and standards, helping the court understand if there was any deviation from accepted practice.

Are there subspecialties within the field of legal ethics for expert witnesses?

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas like criminal law ethics, corporate law ethics, or specific aspects of professional responsibility and conduct.

How does a legal ethics expert witness determine if an attorney has breached their duty to a client?

The expert will review case documents, codes of conduct, and industry standards to determine if there's been a breach of duty. They'll assess whether the attorney's actions align with standard practices.

How does Expert Institute select its Legal Ethics 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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