Legal Malpractice Expert Witnesses in Massachusetts

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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 Massachusetts

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Review Fee $550/hr
Deposition Fee $550/hr
Court Fee $550/hr

This expert has been a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; the Boston Bar Association, where he was chair of the Aviation Litigation Committee; and the Massachusetts Bar Association. He has taught in trial practice courses at Harvard Law School on many occasions and has published multiple articles in local and national legal journals. This expert has 40+ years of experience. He has appeared in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in administrative tribunals and arbitrations, in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, California, Colorado and Michigan. Substantively, he has represented plaintiffs and defendants in business litigation (breach of contract, non-competes, trade secrets), professional malpractice, personal injury, real estate and construction, and white collar criminal defense. He has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has lectured on litigation issues in continuing legal education courses. He has been retained numerous times as an expert witness in legal malpractice cases. In one case, for instance, growing out of a medical malpractice case, his testimony was key in obtaining a $7,000,000.00 verdict.

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Juris Doctor (JD), Harvard Law School

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Massachusetts

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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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