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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Average Legal Malpractice Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$450/hr

Review Fee

$500/hr

Deposition Fee

$500/hr

Court Fee

Legal Malpractice Experts in California

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Review Fee $595/hr
Deposition Fee $595/hr
Court Fee $595/hr

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 Arbitrator for the State Bar of California and the San Diego County Bar Association.

Legal Malpractice and PI Attorney, Private practice

Master of Laws (LLM), University of San Diego

San Marcos |

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

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 and entertainment law firm. Currently, he serves as the Lead Trial Attorney at a leading real estate firm in Los Angeles.

Real Estate Lawyer, Leading real estate firm in Los Angeles

Juris Doctor (JD), University of California School of Law

Los Angeles |

California

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Review Fee $425/hr
Deposition Fee $475/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

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 malpractice, ethics and professional responsibility, debt and judgment collection, and business and contract law. He formerly served as an attorney at a number of law firms, including at Beckley, Singleton, DeLanoy, Jemison & List. Currently, this expert is an attorney and the owner of a sole proprietor law office in Calfornia.

Attorney & Owner, A Sole Proprietor Law Office in CA

Juris Doctor (JD), Golden Gate University School of Law

California

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FAQs for Legal Malpractice Expert Witnesses

What is a legal malpractice expert witness?

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

In what types of cases can a legal malpractice expert witness be beneficial?

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

What subspecialties exist within the field of legal malpractice expert witnessing?

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

How can a legal malpractice expert witness help establish standard of care in a case?

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.

Why is it important for a legal malpractice expert witness to have experience in the same area of law as the case they're testifying on?

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

How does Expert Institute select its Legal Malpractice 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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