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$450/hr
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$500/hr
Deposition Fee
$500/hr
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This highly qualified attorney has been studying legal ethics for over 40 years. He earned his BA cum laude from Carleton University, his LLB summa cum laude from the Université de Sherbrooke, and his LLM from Yale Law School. Additionally, he was Columbia University's Law and Economics Fellow in 1981. Before coming to the US and entering academia, he served as a law clerk for a member of Canada's Supreme Court. He also served for five years on Quebec's Human Rights Commission. He sits on the advisory boards of several other think tanks. He sits on the Board of Governors of the National Association of Scholars. He or his op-eds have appeared in varied electronic media (including CNN, CNNfn, C-Span, Fox News, Fox News Online, Hudson Institute Online, National Public Radio, National Review Online, Tech Central Station, Voice of America, C.BC, Radio-Canada, and West German Radio) as well as in a wide array of newspapers (including the Wall St. Journal, Christian Science Monitor, Baltimore Sun, Washington Times, Tulsa Journal, Kansas City Star, [Montreal] La Presse, Montreal Gazette, [Montreal] Le Devoir, [Toronto] Globe and Mail, and Japan Times). Currently, he is a Professor of Law at a VA university where he teaches Torts, Legal Ethics, Products Liability, and Jurisprudence. His research on torts and ethics issues is nationally known has published numerous books, chapters, and articles on legal ethics. Notably, he is co-author of two editions of West's Legal Ethics in a Nutshell and is sole author of two editions of West's Products Liability hornbook.
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Professor of Law, A Prestigious VA Law School
Master of Laws (LLM), Yale Law School
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FAQs for Legal Ethics Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a legal ethics expert witness?
A legal ethics expert witness provides insight on professional conduct, standards, and practices within the legal field. They can testify in cases involving malpractice, conflicts of interest, or other ethical issues.
In what types of cases might I need a legal ethics expert witness?
Legal ethics experts are often needed in cases involving attorney misconduct, malpractice claims, disbarment proceedings, and disputes over attorney fees or fiduciary duties.
Can a legal ethics expert witness help with understanding complex legal procedures?
Yes, a legal ethics expert can clarify complex legal procedures and standards, helping the court understand if there was any deviation from accepted practice.
Are there subspecialties within the field of legal ethics for expert witnesses?
Yes, some experts may specialize in areas like criminal law ethics, corporate law ethics, or specific aspects of professional responsibility and conduct.
How does a legal ethics expert witness determine if an attorney has breached their duty to a client?
The expert will review case documents, codes of conduct, and industry standards to determine if there's been a breach of duty. They'll assess whether the attorney's actions align with standard practices.
How does Expert Institute select its Legal Ethics expert witnesses?
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