Legal Malpractice Expert Witnesses in Maryland

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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

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Legal Malpractice Experts in Maryland

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr

This highly qualified legal malpractice expert has 25+ years experience as an attorney. This expert earned his BS at the Cornell University and his JD at UCLA. He worked as an associate for several law firms in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, California where he gained valuable experience as a civil litigator, trial attorney, and appellate lawyer. In 1995, this expert was admitted to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia; and he relocated his practice to Germantown, Maryland. His innovative litigation tactics and skills garnered attention from the Washington Post, Montgomery Journal, and Montgomery Gazette as well as many local television and radio stations.

Attorney, A solo practice in MD

Juris Doctor (JD), UCLA School of Law

Germantown |

Maryland

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

This highly qualified attorney has 35+ years of experience. He earned his BA from the University of Maryland and JD from The John Marshall Law School of Chicago, Illinois. After graduation he served as an Attorney-Advisor to Esther Peterson, President Carter's Special Assistant for Consumer Affairs where he initiated the interagency litigation project, establishing a consumer presence in Administrative cases across the government. Thereafter, he served as General Counsel to the District of Columbia Office of Consumer Protection where he was instrumental in closing down illegal auto repair shops, forcing thousands of dollars in refunds from Holiday Spa, and establishing the D.C. Lemon Law. After leaving prestigious government positions, he served as one of the first Commissioners of the District of Columbia Lemon Board. This expert's private law practice evolved into a more locally based private legal practice with a focus on medical malpractice, personal, injury, and professional negligence. He has represented a number of consumers in legal malpractice actions against their former lawyers when it appears that the lawyers' violation of the standard of care led to adverse results. This expert has appeared before several state and federal courts. He has also been identified in federal and state courts as an expert in legal procedure.

Solo Practitioner, His own firm in MD/DC

Juris Doctor (JD), The John Marshall Law School

Columbia |

Maryland

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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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