FEES AND CONDITIONS
The following fees and conditions are per expert.
VALUATION FEE
Includes on-site inspection, evaluation, and documentation of most special-interest automobiles. Appraisal of Automotive Memorabilla is charged as direct time.
DIRECT TIME
Includes investigations, conferences, research, analysis, travel, reporting and additional written correspondence requested by the client after an appraisal has been completed (both written and oral)
COURT TIME
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. A retainer in the amount of 50% of anticipated fees and expenses is required three weeks in advance to secure services and hold dates.
DEPOSITION
Payable in advance plus expenses and travel time. May be completed by telephone.
TOTAL LOSS VALUE NEGOTIATION
Includes consultation of report completed by opposing appraiser or adjustor, phone negotiations and generation of settlement agreement to value of vehicle. Payable in advance.
MEDIATION SERVICES
Includes review and evaluation of written appraisals presented by both parties. Additional fees may be incurred if extensive phone consultations are required. Payable in advance.
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. 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 and the responsibility for payment is that of the client. 18% interest will be added to all invoices not paid within 30 days.