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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 & Ethical Healthcare Expert Witness
This expert has been teaching and researching ethics and law in healthcare for over 35 years. She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy with a concentration in the Philosophy of Law from the University of Virginia, as well as a J.D. from the University of Memphis, where she graduated magna cum laude. After receiving her Ph.D., she served as a Medical Philosopher in the Program in Human Biology and Society at the University of Virginia's School of Medicine prior to becoming an Assistant Professor of Philosophy in Medicine. Currently, this expert is a tenured Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at a major medical university, where she also served as a Professor in the Division of Health Services and Policy Research in the Department of Preventive Medicine. She is Chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA's) Task Force on Conflict Resolution in Health Care (Health Law section), while she also Chairs the ABA's Healthcare Committee (Dispute Resolution section). She has published over 160+ peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including two major books on law in the medical marketplace and the intersection of medical ethics and medicine's economics. She sits on the Editorial Board of "IRB: Ethics and Human Research", the "Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics", "Accountability in Research" (2005 - 2015), while she is also a reviewer for a number of other professional journals, including the "Journal of Clinical Ethics" the "Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law," and various medical journals.
Professor, Major Medical University
Juris Doctor (JD), University of Memphis
Cordova |
Tennessee
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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.
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