FEE SCHEDULE

(Effective 01/2026)

Principal Expert

$295 HR, plus out of pocket expenses (Four-hour min.)

Principal Expert

(Expedited, Work Product Due in less than 30 business days)

$450 HR, plus out of pocket expenses (Four-hour min.)

Technical Assistant (Necessity varies by case)

$175 HR, plus out of pocket expenses

Technical Assistant (if necessary)

(Expedited, Work Product Due in less than 30 business days)

$265 HR, plus out of pocket expenses (Four-hour min.)

Drone Equipment Fee (if drone work occurs)

$250, plus Principal Expert hourly rate of flight and data analysis

Bosch Crash Data Retrieval System

$250, plus mileage, out of pocket expenses, Principal Expert hourly rate data image and analysis

Mileage

.72.5 cents/ Mile

Retainer

$4000 unless previously discussed

Deposition & Court Testimony

$500/ HR, plus Travel and Expenses

TEACHING:

Teaching Crash Data Retrieval, Crash related subjects, Law enforcement related subjects, Firearm related subjects, as well as occupant protection subjects can be performed on a case-by-case basis.  Fees will be discussed during that time.

Unless other arrangements have been made, it will be necessary for the party taking the deposition to advance a $1500.00 payment for the deposition, plus estimated travel and related expenses. Any adjustment to that amount will be billed or refunded after the deposition. Deposition preparation time billed to client at normal hourly rate.

In consideration of the parties' undertakings and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged by the parties, CENM and client agree that CENM will conduct a thorough, objective, unbiased and timely analysis and render opinions, verbal and/or written, based on the best available information, using generally accepted scientific methodology. CENM does not guarantee that the conclusions drawn in the course and scope of the investigation and analysis of the material provided will agree with your position. Client agrees to pay CENM a non-refundable deposit equal to $4000 upon retention. An electronic invoice will be provided separately to expedite payment of the retention fee.

All expenses and fees will be billed against the deposit at the rate outlined above (See HOURLY RATES). Any fees over the deposit will be billed to client every thirty days, on or about the 5th day of each month. All bills submitted to clients are due and payable upon receipt. All invoices submitted to clients are due and payable upon receipt. All balances outstanding over 30 days will accrue finance charges of 1.5% per month until all charges are paid in full.  In New Mexico all fees are subject to Gross Receipt Tax.

TO Wit: _____________________________________________________________________________

Acknowledged By: ____________________________ Printed Name: ____________________________

Firm: ___________________________________________________ Date: ______________________