Legal Malpractice Expert Witnesses in California

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Legal malpractice expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including civil litigation, criminal law, family law, personal injury law, and corporate law. Some of the most common legal malpractice expert witness specialties also include ethics, professional responsibility, legal negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty. They can opine on the effects of attorney misconduct, conflicts of interest, inadequate representation, violation of attorney-client privilege, and failure to meet deadlines.

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Legal Malpractice And Personal Injury Expert WitnessView profile

E-009164

Legal Malpractice And Personal Injury Expert Witness

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California

This experienced attorney earned his JD from Golden Gate University in San Francisco and his LLM from the University of San Diego. He is admitted to practice law in both California and Nevada. Since 1989, he has maintained a private practice with a focus on legal malpractice, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Additionally, he has many years of experience serving as a Fee Dispute...

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E-063641

Legal Malpractice Expert Witness

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California

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...

Real Estate Law Expert WitnessView profile

E-109870

Real Estate Law Expert Witness

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California

This expert earned his BA in Political Science and his JD from the University of California. He has developed a track record of successes and is frequently quoted in media throughout the United States. In addition, he is highly recognized in his field and gained his experience in law by initially working in a well known national firm, while later honing his skills at a well respected real estate...

Legal and Medical Malpractice Expert WitnessView profile

E-586929

Legal and Medical Malpractice Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert received his BA/BS from Michigan State University, his LIM from the University of San Diego, and his JD from Golden Gate University School of Law. He is an active member in his professional field, belonging to the State Bar of California, Nevada Justice Association, and the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, among others. This expert specializes in legal and medical...

The Average Legal Malpractice Expert Witness
Charges $484 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $450

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $500

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $500

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Legal Malpractice Expert Witness FAQs

A legal malpractice expert witness is a professional who provides testimony and insight on cases involving allegations of negligence or misconduct by attorneys.

These experts are crucial in cases involving breach of fiduciary duty, conflicts of interest, inadequate representation, and other forms of attorney misconduct.

Subspecialties can include specific areas of law such as family law, criminal law, corporate law, or personal injury where alleged malpractice occurred.

They can provide insights into accepted practices within the legal profession, helping to determine if an attorney's actions met or fell short of these standards.

Their specialized knowledge ensures they understand the nuances and expectations of that particular area, providing more accurate and relevant testimony.

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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