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Forensic Accounting & Expert Witness Retention Agreement (FRE 702 / Daubert)
Standard / Reference: Fed. R. Evid. 702 · Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2)(B) · Non-Contingent Independence Attestation
Why professionals use this template: Expert witnesses and forensic appraisers requiring non-contingent fee attestations (preserving FRE 702 independence) and half-day/full-day deposition minimums paid in advance.
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Target Roles: Forensic CPAs, Real Estate Appraisers (MAI), Structural Engineers & Medical Experts · Search Keywords: expert witness retainer agreement and fee schedule template pdf, forensic valuation expert engagement letter, deposition and trial testimony minimum fee, fre 702 daubert independence clause
INITIAL SECURITY RETAINER
$7,500.00 (ADVANCE)
FORENSIC ANALYSIS RATE
$375.00 / HOUR
DEPOSITION / TRIAL RATE
$475.00 / HR (4-HR MIN)
FEE CONTINGENCY STATUS
0% (STRICTLY INDEPENDENT)
| CODE | DESCRIPTION & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION | BASIS / QTY | AMOUNT / DELTA |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXP-01 | Forensic File Review, Financial Modeling & Rule 26(a)(2)(B) Written Expert Report | 12.0 Hrs @ $375 | $4,500.00 |
| EXP-02 | Rebuttal Analysis of Opposing Expert's Discounted Cash Flow & Cap Rate Assumptions | 4.0 Hrs @ $375 | $1,500.00 |
| EXP-03 | Half-Day Deposition Testimony Minimum Reserve (Payable 7 Days Prior to Deposition) | 4-Hr Minimum @ $475 | $1,900.00 |
| EXP-IND | Statutory Attestation: Compensation is Strictly Time-Based and Never Contingent on Outcome | Ethics Rule | VERIFIED |
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