Services and Fees
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Call Kathy Carlson if you are in need of a Court Qualified Handwriting Expert / Document Examiner. Schedule your complimentary initial consultation so I can get a feel for your case and recommend what your next step should be. I am dedicated to finding the truth, and assisting you with your document examination needs is important to me.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial Consultation – 1/2 Hour | No Charge |
| General Retainer Fee | $2,400.00 |
| Verbal Opinion (per questioned document or signature) | $650.00 |
| Upgrade from Verbal to Written (already paid $650.00)(per letter) | $595.00 |
| Each Additional Document | $100.00 |
| Laboratory Examination Time (hourly) | $300.00 |
| Designation Fee (Non-refundable, however will be applied to testimony fee if applicable) |
$500.00 |
| Attorney Consultation (hourly rate) | $300.00 |
| Deposition Time (Must be paid 2 weeks in advance. Non-Refundable) |
$2,400.00 |
| Court Display Preparation (hourly) | $300.00 |
| Court Appearance (per day) (must be paid in full upon scheduling at least two weeks in advance. Non-Refundable) |
$2,400.00 |
| On-Site Inspection of Document (hourly, plus expenses) | $300.00 |
| Photography (plus cost of development) | $300.00 |
| Overnight Mail | $150.00 |
| Postage/Delivery 2nd Day | $75.00 |
| Postage/Delivery Fee Ground | $50.00 |
| Postage/Delivery Fee | $5.00 |
| Travel: | Fee |
|---|---|
| Driving (hourly, plus $.75 per mile) | $300.00 |
| Uber | TBD |
| Parking (per day) | TBD |
| Flying (hourly travel time – portal to portal or ½ Day Rate) | $1,200.00 |
| Cost of Plane Ticket (Non-Refundable) | TBD |
| Lodging (per night or actual cost) | $250.00 |
| Meals (daily) | $75.00 |
| Daily Rate (additional days away from office) | $2,400.00 |
- Any Rush Fee will be charged an extra 100% for weekends and holidays. Any Rush Fee will be charged an extra 50% for regular work week.
- Any Rush Fee will be charged an extra 100% for regular work week needed within 8 hours.
- Rush Fees are any case needed within 12-24 hours charged an extra 50%.
- We accept credit cards for your convenience and will be charged an additional 3.5% for credit card fees.
*We are not attorneys. We do not dispense legal advice. You should obtain legal advice for a suitable attorney.
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