The following fees and conditions are per expert, effective 01/01/02

Appraisal Fee

$350 - $450 + expenses

Includes on-site inspection, evaluation and documentation of most special-interest automobiles. Appraisal of Automotive Memorabilia is charged as Direct Time. Multi-car Discount available.

Direct Time

$175.00 per hour

Includes investigations, conference, research, analysis, travel and reporting. (Both written and oral).

Court Time

$250.00 per hour

Includes time spent at trial inclusive of testimony, conference and waiting times. Travel is charged as direct time. All or a portion of the court fees are payable 30 days in advance, as determined by consultant.

Deposition

$250 per hour, $750 minimum

Payable in advance plus expenses and travel time. May be completed by telephone.

Expenses

Actual Cost

Includes transportation (airfare, taxi, rental car, etc.), lodging, computer charges, telephone, special photo processing and other fees that are required for the case. 10% will be added to all expenses not reimbursed within 30 days of billing.

Retainer

A retainer in the amount of 25% of anticipated fees and expenses is required in advance to secure services and hold dates.

It is understood that our services are as an independent profes­sional consultant; that payment for same shall be made promptly and is not contingent upon the results of any legal action, arbitration or settlement; and, that costs incurred or the time spent at the demand of other parties to any litigation (including depositions and expenses) will be billed to the party making the demand; but, that the responsibility for payment, however, is that of the client.