Legal document · 2026

Expert witness agreement

Litigation Consultant / Expert Witness / Peer Reviewer / Private Investigation Agreement — Dr. Richard J. Stride, PsyD, LMHC, LPC.

$1,500

Non-refundable initial deposit

$300/hr

Consultation, expert witness, peer review & PI

$350/hr

Court time

4 hrs

Minimum for deposition & trial

Dr. Richard J. Stride, MBA, Psy.D., LPC, LMHC, PI

A Forensic Expert and Private Investigation Practice · Lacey, WA

Litigation Consultant / Expert Witness / Peer Reviewer / Private Investigation Agreement

This is an agreement between ________, hereinafter “Client”, and Dr. Richard J. Stride, hereinafter “Consultant/Forensic Expert/Peer Reviewer/Private Investigator”.

1. Claims Covered by Agreement

a. Client retains Consultant/Expert Witness/Peer Reviewer/Private Investigator to assist in developing Client’s strategy with respect to hereinafter “Matter”.

2. Services to Be Provided

a. Consultant/Expert Witness/Peer Reviewer/Private Investigator agrees to provide services reasonably required to assist Client in developing a negotiation and/or litigation position and strategy. This may include but is not limited to conversing with Client, witnesses; working in cooperation and concert with Client’s attorney…

3. Client’s Duty

a. Client agrees to be truthful with Consultant/Expert Witness/Peer Reviewer/Private Investigator in discussing all aspects of the Matter…

4. Deposit

Client shall pay fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00) by the date of the signing of this agreement…

Full agreement continues — fees, retainer, termination and signatures

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