Starter Packages-Early-Stage Expert Assessment for Complex Litigation
Scientifically rigorous causation analysis for complex criminal, civil, and healthcare litigation.
Fixed-fee consulting packages designed to help counsel evaluate toxicologic and pharmacologic theories before committing to full expert retention.
Tier 1: Case Screening Review — $3,500
Up to 6 hours · 5 business day turnaround
A focused early-stage review designed to assess whether the toxicologic or pharmacologic
theory of the case is scientifically supportable before committing to full expert retention.
Includes
• Targeted review of key records (up to 500 pages)
• Preliminary causation viability assessment
• Identification of critical record gaps
• One 30-minute consultation call with counsel
• Written summary memo (1–2 pages)
Tier 1 fee is credited toward full expert retention if counsel proceeds within 60 days.
Tier 2: Focused Causation Opinion — $6,500
Up to 12 hours · 10 business day turnaround
A structured written opinion addressing a specific toxicologic, pharmacologic, or impairment-
related causation question, supported by current peer-reviewed literature and rendered to a
reasonable degree of scientific certainty.
Includes
• Comprehensive review of relevant records (up to 1,500 pages)
• Targeted peer-reviewed literature analysis
• Written opinion letter (3–4 pages)
• Opinions rendered to a reasonable degree of scientific certainty
• Two 30-minute consultation calls with counsel
Tier 2 fee is credited toward full expert retention if counsel proceeds within 90 days.
Scope note: The Tier 2 opinion letter is a confidential consulting work product prepared under attorney
work-product privilege. It is not a Rule 26 expert disclosure and is not intended for production, deposition
use, or trial admissibility without separate written retention as a testifying expert.
Tier 3: Pre-Litigation Strategic Consult — $10,000
Up to 18 hours · 15 business day turnaround
A high-level consulting engagement designed for matters approaching litigation, expert
disclosure, or strategic filing decisions. Intended for counsel who need a defensible scientific
foundation before committing to a litigation theory or expert designation.
Includes
• Full records and evidence review
• Preliminary causation and mechanism analysis
• Anticipation of opposing expert arguments
• Daubert and scientific reliability considerations
• Strategic recommendations for expert designation and litigation theory
• Two 60-minute strategy calls with counsel
• Written strategic memorandum (5–7 pages)
Tier 3 fee is credited toward full expert retention if counsel proceeds within 120 days.
Scope note: Strategic memorandum is a confidential consulting work product and is not intended as a
Rule 26 expert disclosure.
100% Credit Toward Full Retainer
If the matter proceeds to deposition, expert disclosure, or trial, the full starter package fee is credited toward the subsequent retainer engagement.
No duplication of billing for previously completed consulting work.
Request a Conflict Check
Conflict checks completed within 24 hours of intake. All fees paid in advance. 100% of the starter package fee is credited toward a full expert retainer if the matter proceeds to deposition, expert disclosure, or trial.