2020 Fee Schedule
INITIAL RETAINER
$1000
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Applies to initial chart screening and case review. After initial 2 hr review case is discussed to verify goals.
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INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Simple $1500 Complex $1800
Includes up to an hour for record review, exam and report. Any additional time, beyond 3 hrs is billed at an hourly rate. Non-refundable. Pre-payment is required.
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PPI EVALUATIONS
$1500
Record review, exam and PPI rating only. This does not include causation opinion, disability, or any treatment recommendations.
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REGULAR HOURLY RATE
$600/hour
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Includes: Record/chart reviews (se 2 hour initial review minimum above), Research, Travel time, Consultations
"RUSH JOBS" (less than 7 days turnaround time) require additional fees.
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DEPOSITIONS
$800/hour
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TELEPHONE CONFERENCES
$400/hour
15 minute minimum; billed in 15 minute increments.
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RECORD/CHART REVIEWS
$600/hour
15 minute minimum; billed in 15 minute increments.
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INTERVIEW/REPORT WRITING/RESEARCH
$500/hour
1 hour minimum; billed in 15 minute increments.
TRIAL DEPOSITION
$2400-$4000 range
Two hour minimum.
TRIAL TESTIMONY
$3500 half day - $7000 full day
Includes: Scheduling 30 Days prior to court date preferred to insure date and adequate prep time. Pre-payment required at time of notice in order to be added to calendar. Continuations or reschedules may require additional retainers. Excludes travel expenses. If cancelled prior to 7 days in advance, prep hours will be charged with a 75 % pre-payment refund. Within 7 days, sudden cancellations will be charged prep time and 50% refund.
Travel time outside Fort Wayne: Mileage rate $0.58 per mile
Travel - airfare: Coach rate.
Travel - hotel: Single room. Meals- 50% of expenses
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Emails- 0.1 hourly rate for 2 emails
Rush Jobs: Less than 7 days turnaround may require additional fees.
*Invoices are payable within 30 days of receipt; late fees may apply.