Legal Malpractice Expert Witnesses in New York

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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 New York

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Review Fee $750/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr
Court Fee $750/hr

This board-certified expert has been practicing law for 36 years with 24 of those years including legal malpractice. Recognized by Who's Who in American Law and by Best Lawyers in America, he is a Diplomate and Board Certified in Legal Malpractice by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. He currently is an attorney in his own practice, specializing in legal malpractice, in addition to authoring the New York Attorney Malpractice Blog and being an Outside Counsel Columnist for the New York Law Journal.

Adjunct Professor, A law school in NY

Juris Doctor (JD), Syracuse University

Southampton |

New York

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This expert has been practicing law for over 35 years. A nationally recognized insurance coverage counselor, he is well known for his bi-weekly newsletter summarizing important insurance coverage decisions in New York State courts. Listed in Best Lawyers in America the past 6 years in a row, he has also been named as Lawyer of the Year for Insurance Law by the same publication. This expert has been teaching Insurance Law as an Adjunct Professor at a major university's law school for nearly 30 years, and he is a Senior Member specializing in insurance coverage at a large law firm.

Adjunct Professor, A university in NY

Juris Doctor (JD), State University of New York at Buffalo

Buffalo |

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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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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