Independent Economic Assessments for Litigation & Corporate Disputes

Forensic economists provide expert analysis for personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, employment litigation, commercial disputes, and business valuation cases. We calculate economic damages including lost earnings, fringe benefits, household services, life care costs, and business interruption losses. Our services support both plaintiff and defense counsel across all major litigation areas requiring economic damage assessment.

Engage a forensic economist early in the case development process, ideally during discovery. Early involvement allows for proper case evaluation, identification of necessary documentation, and coordination with other experts. For cases involving significant economic damages, early engagement can help shape discovery requests and settlement strategy.

We typically require employment records, tax returns, pay stubs, benefit statements, and medical records related to injury or disability. For business cases, financial statements, tax returns, and operational data are essential. We provide a detailed document request list tailored to each case type and can work with incomplete information during preliminary analysis.

Standard reports typically require 2-4 weeks depending on case complexity and document availability. Rush analyses can be accommodated with shorter timeframes when necessary. We provide estimated timelines during initial consultation and maintain communication throughout the process to ensure deadlines are met.

Yes, our methodologies follow established economic and actuarial principles that meet Daubert reliability standards. We use peer-reviewed data sources, accepted statistical methods, and clearly document all assumptions and calculations. Our experts have extensive experience testifying in federal and state courts.

We use established methodologies including worklife expectancy tables, wage growth projections based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and present value calculations using appropriate discount rates. Our analyses consider factors such as education, occupation, industry trends, and individual circumstances while following accepted economic principles.

Yes, we provide comprehensive litigation support including deposition preparation, trial testimony, and rebuttal analysis. Our experts are experienced in explaining complex economic concepts to judges and juries in clear, understandable terms. We coordinate closely with counsel to ensure effective presentation of economic evidence.

We typically bill on an hourly basis for analysis and report preparation, with separate rates for deposition and trial testimony. Some routine valuations may be quoted on a flat-fee basis. We provide detailed fee estimates during initial consultation and require a retainer before beginning work.

We acknowledge uncertainty through sensitivity analyses, alternative scenarios, and confidence intervals where appropriate. Our reports clearly state assumptions and provide ranges of potential outcomes. This approach allows counsel to understand the strength of different damage components and prepare for cross-examination.

Yes, we utilize state and regional economic data whenever possible, including local wage surveys, cost-of-living adjustments, and jurisdiction-specific legal standards. This ensures our analyses reflect the economic conditions relevant to your case and comply with local legal requirements.

Absolutely. We regularly coordinate with medical experts, vocational counselors, life care planners, and other specialists to ensure consistent assumptions and comprehensive damage assessments. Early coordination helps avoid conflicting opinions and strengthens the overall expert testimony.

We can provide rebuttal analysis of opposing expert reports, identifying methodological issues, inappropriate assumptions, or calculation errors. Our rebuttal reports address specific criticisms and help prepare counsel for cross-examination of opposing experts.

We use clear language, visual aids, and real-world analogies to make economic concepts accessible to lay audiences. Our testimony focuses on explaining the reasoning behind calculations rather than complex formulas, helping juries understand both the methodology and the resulting damages.

Costs vary significantly based on case complexity, ranging from $3,000-$5,000 for straightforward personal injury cases to $15,000+ for complex commercial matters. We provide cost estimates during initial consultation and work within budget constraints whenever possible.

Yes, we can provide preliminary damage ranges for case evaluation and settlement purposes based on limited information. These assessments help counsel understand potential case value during early case development and settlement negotiations.