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FAQ's

Frequently Asked questions

Q1: HOW WILL I GET MATCHED WITH THE RIGHT EXPERT?
A: You will provide us with the specifics of the matter and related information for review by our team. After becoming familiar with the details of your dispute, the EXPERTaec specialist with the proper experience and qualifications will contact you directly.
Q2: ARE ALL EXPERTS QUALIFIED AND WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE YOU?
A: At EXPERTaec, all specialists have held a professional license for a minimum of 20 years and are matched with the specifics of the matter. Elsewhere, not all experts are licensed professionals.
Q3: ARE THE LICENSED SPECIALISTS REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN MY US STATE OR MY COUNTRY?
A: Professional registration in at least one US state is a minimal qualification for an expert witness. Many of our specialists hold professional licenses in multiple US states and some have provided services worldwide.
Q4: HOW CAN YOUR EXPERT SERVICES HELP ME RESOLVE MY DISPUTE?
A: Our services can provide the authoritative power—backed by the thorough investigations of our professionals—to close your case with a positive resolution.
Q5: WHO DOES EXPERTaec SERVE?
A: Typical clients are law firms, insurance companies, owners and developers, professional design firms and licensed individuals, or general and specialty contractors. We have also consulted for municipal authorities and public institutions.
Q6: WHAT EXPERT SERVICES ARE GENERALLY PROVIDED?
A: Most common services include consultations on viability, certificates of merit, standard of care evaluations, and opinions of certainty. Testimony services are also provided, if the matter goes to trial.
Q7: WHAT COMMUNICATION OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
A: Clients say that meetings work best, and face to face meetings or virtual teleconferences are encouraged. Email is used to confirm instructions and decisions and to exchange pertinent documentation.
Q8: WILL YOU TRAVEL TO ME OR TO THE SITE OF THE EVENT OR TO THE LOCATION OF THE PRINCIPAL PARTIES?
A: Yes, our work spans across the US and to other countries. Reimbursable expenses for travel within 25 miles of the specialist are not expensed, however costs are incurred by the client for locations over 25 miles.
Q9: IS THERE A CHARGE FOR THE INITIAL PHONE CALL OR TELECONFERENCE?
A: No, there will be no charge for the initial discussion with an EXPERTaec specialist. This interaction is important to the relationship and is used to determine if our team can be an asset to the resolution of your dispute.
Q10: When do charges start?
A: Time tracking, and associated invoicing, begins after you choose to move forward with EXPERTaec. When requested, the contractual arrangement will be shared in a Letter of Agreement prior to beginning any billable activities.
Q11: How will I be billed?
A: Invoices are sent out monthly. A chart of Activity Task Details will accompany the Invoice that identifies the staff member, a brief description of the task, and the time duration related to that activity. Payment is due within 15 days of the invoice date.
Q12: How will I be involved in the process?
A: You will need to provide a narrative of the matter including principal party names, significant dates, event locations, and other germane information. Drawings, specifications, photos, and legal filings will also need to be shared with EXPERTaec.
Q13: How long will the process take?
A: Every request is unique. Some matters are resolved with submission of an Expert Report and some get settled through mediation. Occasionally, disputes go to trial and rarely, some even extend into the appeal process.
Q14: HOW QUICKLY WILL EXPERTaec RESPOND TO MY REQUEST?
A: We strive to respond within 24 hours, but our response may depend on the specifics of your matter. You will need to share with us a timeline of specific dates required by the parties, any legal proceedings, and related statutes of limitation.