Unfortunately, we hear from experts, all too often (probably on a monthly basis), about the difficulty they are having getting paid from attorneys after the case is completed/settled. I recently spoke with an expert's wife who indicated that her husband (the expert) is owed approximately $150,000 over the course of a few years, by attorneys who promised to pay, but never did. She didn't know what to do to try and collect all, or even part of the money that was owed to him.
I spoke with another expert who was looking for a collection agency, as he was owed by attorneys as well.
The bottom line is, that it is very difficult to get paid after the fact. We advise experts to get paid in advance, and you can eliminate this potential issue.
Do any of you have similar stories or advice for your colleagues who are having trouble getting paid?
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I am a physician and have testified in a few cases. In the last case, the defense (who I was testifying for) did not win. They paid me a small advance and covered all travel expenses. But once the case was resolved, I was never paid any of the more than $20,000 promised.
The case was referred to me by TASA which I thought does exactly what you're suggesting...collects my fee to make sure I get paid after the fact. Is there any group that assures experts are paid or are they left to the good graces of the attorneys?
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