IMS
Frequently Asked Questions
ATTORNEYS
How does your service work?
IMS works primarily with law firms and large corporations on business
to business litigation. When you contact us with a specification for
an expert, we go out and perform a customized search for the best expert
with the case-specific characteristics.
What are the fees for your service?
There is no fee for the search. We perform a search to locate the
best qualified, pre-vetted, and conflict free experts to match your case
needs. You are then presented with the best possible expert candidates
to review. Should you engage our expert, our fee is a flat rate embedded
in their hourly rate, not a percentage.
How is IMS ExpertServices™ different
from other Expert Witness Firms?
We're the only firm that does a proactive, custom search for every inquiry,
taking into consideration factors such as industry experience, academic
credentials, research interests, publications, regional and geographical
factors - while others hand you off-the-shelf resumes from a registry
or database of experts.
Why engage IMS?
Working with IMS saves you time and frustration. You are provided
with the best candidates, pre-vetted and conflict-free to choose
from. You are provided with an opportunity to speak with the expert candidates.
We do the legwork so you can focus on the legal work.
How do I initiate a
search?
Simply contact IMS via the website, email, or our toll free number
(877.838.8464). Our support staff is available to speak to you
about your expert needs.
How
do I contact one of the experts from your website?
The case studies and experts presented on our site are examples
of the kind of results we can provide. Your case is most likely
different in some ways from what is described on our site. While we would
certainly include the experts from our website in any search, what you
see on our site would not necessarily be a good fit for a similar case.
We will perform a customized search for the exact expert to meet your
need.
EXPERTS
How can I get added to your database or get considered for
expert witness projects?
First, please understand that we are not a registry
or database of experts. We maintain a database of expert candidates
which have been considered for cases. If you'd like to update your current
information, please send your CV and rate sheet to
EXPERTS@ims-expertservices.com
What are the fees for being listed with your company?
Since we are a search firm, not a registry or database of experts,
we do not charge a fee to our experts.
What
kind of experts do you work with?
For examples of experts we have presented in the past visit our
Case Studies which are categorized by
Practice
Area,
Industry,
and
Technology.
I
was presented on a case but haven't heard anything in a while.
Do I need to follow up?
Unfortunately many cases become stalled
or delayed for any number of reasons. It is quite possible that
the client has not made a decision regarding his expert needs.
As they say, "the
wheels of justice turn slowly."
Why
should I, as a top expert in my field, work with IMS ExpertServices™?
IMS handles all the paperwork and billing for you. If you are contacted
by IMS and presented for a case it is because we feel you are the
best candidate for their case. You, as an expert, do not have to "sell
yourself" to
the law firm and IMS works with more than 90 of the AmLaw Top 100
firms in the country.
INDIVIDUALS
I need an expert for my case. Can IMS help me?
While we are happy to refer you to appropriate resources IMS works
almost exclusively with law firms and large corporations on business
to business litigation and planning. Additionally, we cannot offer
assistance with criminal cases, plaintiff personal injury, child
abuse, divorce, or other similar cases.
I am an inventor
interested in patent valuation. Can IMS help me?
Certainly.
Intellectual
Property Valuation is a field in which IMS has done considerable work.
Simply contact IMS ExpertServices via the website, email, or toll free
at 877.838.8464 and a member of our Support Staff would be glad to assist
you.
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