North Dakota Sample Letter for Retainer for Expert Witness

• Category: Letters - Legal - Experts
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0867LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Expert Witness's Name] [Expert Witness's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Retainer Agreement for Expert Witness Services Dear [Expert Witness's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to formally request your expert witness services for a case in [court name], in the state of North Dakota. After careful consideration of your credentials and expertise in [field of expertise], I believe that your assistance will be crucial in achieving a favorable outcome for our client. This retainer agreement outlines the terms and conditions of our engagement with you as an expert witness. Please review it carefully and feel free to raise any concerns or propose modifications that you deem necessary. Our goal is to ensure a mutually beneficial and transparent working relationship throughout the proceeding. 1. Case Overview: — Defendant's Name— - Plaintiff's Name: - Case Number: — Date of Incident: 2. Expert Witness Fee: In consideration of your services, we propose an initial retainer fee of [dollar amount] to compensate you for the time and efforts dedicated to this case. The retainer fee shall cover a minimum of [estimated number of hours] hours of work. 3. Hourly Billing Rate: Your hourly billing rate is set at [dollar amount]. Any time spent beyond the initially estimated number of hours, as outlined in section 2, shall be billed at this rate. We will keep detailed records of your time spent on the case. 4. Retainer Refund Policy: If the case is settled or resolved before utilizing the full retainer, any remaining balance will be refunded to our client within [number of days] days of case resolution. 5. Expert Witness Expenses: Reasonable and necessary expenses incurred during the performance of your duties as an expert witness will be reimbursed by our firm. These expenses may include travel costs, accommodation, transportation, research materials, document production, and any other expenses directly related to the case. We kindly request that you seek prior approval for any extraordinary expenses. 6. Confidentiality: As an expert witness, you are expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the case, client, and any privileged information you come across during the engagement. This duty continues even after the case's resolution or your retention as an expert witness has concluded. 7. Termination: Either party may terminate this agreement upon written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, any fees earned up to the termination date shall be paid within [number of days] days. Please review the enclosed sample retainer agreement, which contains all the terms and conditions discussed above. If you accept these terms, kindly sign and return one copy of the agreement within [number of days] days to begin the engagement. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address]. We look forward to partnering with you on this case and believe that your expertise will be invaluable. Thank you for your time. We anticipate your positive response and a successful collaboration. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Law Firm Name]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Expert Witness's Name] [Expert Witness's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Retainer Agreement for Expert Witness Services Dear [Expert Witness's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to formally request your expert witness services for a case in [court name], in the state of North Dakota. After careful consideration of your credentials and expertise in [field of expertise], I believe that your assistance will be crucial in achieving a favorable outcome for our client. This retainer agreement outlines the terms and conditions of our engagement with you as an expert witness. Please review it carefully and feel free to raise any concerns or propose modifications that you deem necessary. Our goal is to ensure a mutually beneficial and transparent working relationship throughout the proceeding. 1. Case Overview: — Defendant's Name— - Plaintiff's Name: - Case Number: — Date of Incident: 2. Expert Witness Fee: In consideration of your services, we propose an initial retainer fee of [dollar amount] to compensate you for the time and efforts dedicated to this case. The retainer fee shall cover a minimum of [estimated number of hours] hours of work. 3. Hourly Billing Rate: Your hourly billing rate is set at [dollar amount]. Any time spent beyond the initially estimated number of hours, as outlined in section 2, shall be billed at this rate. We will keep detailed records of your time spent on the case. 4. Retainer Refund Policy: If the case is settled or resolved before utilizing the full retainer, any remaining balance will be refunded to our client within [number of days] days of case resolution. 5. Expert Witness Expenses: Reasonable and necessary expenses incurred during the performance of your duties as an expert witness will be reimbursed by our firm. These expenses may include travel costs, accommodation, transportation, research materials, document production, and any other expenses directly related to the case. We kindly request that you seek prior approval for any extraordinary expenses. 6. Confidentiality: As an expert witness, you are expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the case, client, and any privileged information you come across during the engagement. This duty continues even after the case's resolution or your retention as an expert witness has concluded. 7. Termination: Either party may terminate this agreement upon written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, any fees earned up to the termination date shall be paid within [number of days] days. Please review the enclosed sample retainer agreement, which contains all the terms and conditions discussed above. If you accept these terms, kindly sign and return one copy of the agreement within [number of days] days to begin the engagement. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address]. We look forward to partnering with you on this case and believe that your expertise will be invaluable. Thank you for your time. We anticipate your positive response and a successful collaboration. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Law Firm Name]