Marine Safety Consultant - James W. Allen

 

Marine Safety Consultant and Marine Safety Expert

 

 

 

 

Fee Schedule

Initial Consultation: No Charge

$150 per hour for the following:
•  Review of case files
•  Preparation of reports
•  Travel time from portal to portal (charges are capped within the 48 states at 8 hours per day when one way travel exceeds 8 hours)
  Inspections
  Research
  Consultation either by phone or in person

     

$200 per hour for the following:
•  Depositions have a 4 hour minimum charge. Payment must be received prior to
    departure for deposition.
•  Trials have a 4 hour minimum charge

A non refundable $1000.00 retainer is requested prior to reviewing a case. In addition to hourly charges all expenses will be invoiced at actual cost. Air travel will be purchased

 
 
 

at the refundable ticket price. Expenses and estimated time required will be paid in advance prior to travel for depositions, trials and inspections. Travel performed via personal vehicle will be invoiced at .50 per mile. Overpayment, other than the original retainer, will be refunded when case is resolved. An additional invoice will be submitted if time or expenses exceeded the original estimate. Other than expenses that are required in advance all other work will be invoiced on a monthly basis for work performed. Payment is due upon receipt. If invoice is not paid within 30 days of invoice date it will be accessed 1.5% interest and a $40.00 administration fee. Please make all checks payable to J W Allen Enterprises Inc.

Please acknowledge agreement with this fee schedule in your retention letter or via email.