SPECIAL SERVICES
Expert Witness Fee Schedule
Consultation & Record Review
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial Attorney Consultation (15 minutes) | Complimentary |
| Medical Record Review | $650/hour |
| Attorney Consultation | $650/hour |
| Medical-Legal Research | $650/hour |
| Affidavits, Opinions & Expert Reports | $650/hour |
Depositions & Testimony
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deposition | $900/hour (4-hour minimum) |
| Trial Testimony | $1,100/hour (8-hour minimum) |
| Arbitration / Mediation | $900/hour |
Travel
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Travel Time | $650/hour |
| Airfare, Lodging & Other Expenses | At Cost |
Retainer
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Initial Retainer: $4,000
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Retainer is applied toward professional fees and replenished as needed.
Billing Policies
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Time is billed in 0.1-hour (6-minute) increments.
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Rush requests (<72 hours) and weekend/holiday work may incur a 25% surcharge.
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Payment is due prior to release of reports or testimony unless otherwise agreed.
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Deposition or trial cancellations within 7 days are billed at 50% of the reserved time; cancellations within 48 hours are billed at 100% of the reserved time.
Representative Areas of Expertise
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Adult Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, ADHD, Psychopharmacology, Standard of Care, Suicide Risk Assessment, Correctional Psychiatry, Telepsychiatry, Capacity Evaluations, Psychiatric Damages, Medical Record Review
Dr. Sachs accepts plaintiff, defense, and court-appointed engagements, subject to conflict review and case suitability.
House Calls
In special circumstances, I may be available to see you in the Hampton Roads area in person if needed. Just text me at 757-219-2753 to discuss details and rates.
