There is NO CHARGE for our services until an expert we refer begins working at your direction, or until you designate (formally name) the expert. If work is performed, our bill includes the expert’s services and his or her expenses; a one-time Administrative Fee of $175 (which appears on the first or only invoice); and a designation fee, when applicable (see below). However, there are NO CHARGES for the many other services we provide, including our conversations with you to fully understand your needs; unlimited searches; our conversations with potential experts; referrals; resumes; help arranging your initial telephone screening interviews with candidates*; and ongoing personal service to assure your satisfaction.

*In most cases, there is no charge for an initial conference. If, however, your conversation becomes a lengthy or substantive discussion of your case—or if you meet with the expert—time and expenses might be billable. It’s best to clarify this in advance.

All experts and consultants we refer are Independent Contractors. Individually, they set their rates with us. The fees we quote are a combination of experts’ rates plus our overhead factor, which is a flat add-on to experts’ hourly rates. Because we are neutral and have no financial stake in which experts we refer, the add-on is never a percentage of an expert’s fee.

We provide details of candidates’ fees with you when we refer them since they vary. Most experts and consultants set hourly or daily rates. Some charge higher or minimum rates for depositions, court testimony, and out-of-town services. Experts may require designation fees if you formally name them but do not ultimately engage them, and some require that fees be deposited with us in advance. There are experts who charge the same rate for services and travel; others charge reduced travel rates.

We confirm all fees and terms in a written Memorandum of Confirmation.

Experts and consultants submit their invoices to The TASA Group, and we send them to you, our client, for payment upon presentation (unless you notify us that another party is responsible). Usually, experts submit bills as they render services. However, some require that you send us a portion or all fees in advance. We notify the expert when payment arrives, and then services commence. Neither The TASA Group nor experts we refer work on a contingent-fee basis, and our staff is not on commission.