Procurement Market Intelligence Report
Expert Witness Services
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Definition
Summary
Expert witness services provide buyers with witnesses that have expertise or specialized knowledge in a particular subject through education, training, skill or experience that is relied upon as evidence in legal proceedings. Expert witnesses may be involved in document examination, trial preparation or on-trial testimony. Relevant areas of expertise include engineering, medical, healthcare, product liability and construction, among other disciplines. Key buyers of expert witness services include technology firms, automotive manufacturers, healthcare providers, petroleum producers, banks and financial institutions.
This Report Includes:
- Document Examination
- Trial Preparation
- On-Trial Testimony
Not in this Report:
- Jury Member Services
- Witness Services
Classification:
Global Expert Witness Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Europe | 5,535 |
| #2 China | 4,855 |
| #3 United States | 3,450 |
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Geography Drilldown - US
Average Cost of Expert Witness Services
United States
2026 Market Pricing$75.00 to $X,XXX.XX
per hourAverage Price
Prices in the Expert Witness Services market range from $75.00 to $X,XXX.XX, depending on Field of Expertise, Scope of Service and Case Complexity. For example, lower prices are associated with General business operations ($100 to $300 per hour), Basic financial analysis ($100 to $400 per hour) and Real estate ($100 to $400 per hour), whereas higher prices are associated with Medical malpractice ($350 to $1,000 per hour), Complex financial fraud ($350 to $1,200 per hour) and Patent infringement ($400 to $1,000 per hour).
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Expert Witness Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Expert Witness Services market, prices in the US have grown 2.7% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
United States (2022-2025)
United States (2025-2028)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Expert Witness Services
Total cost of ownership is Medium in the Expert Witness Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Hidden Fees may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Set Up Fees
Other Fees
Unforeseen
Hidden Fees
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -1.2 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Forecast Price Trend. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Medium, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Computer Stores
- Computer & Packaged Software Wholesalers
- Office Supply Stores
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Computer Manufacturers
- Software Publishers
- Art & Office Supply Manufacturers
Biggest Expert Witness Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Expert Witness Services vendors by revenue in the US are Saponaro Inc., Ivey Engineering Inc. and JurisPro Inc. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The TASA Group | National | Blue Bell, PA | 25-50 | 5-10 | ||||
| Thomson Reuters Corporation | Global | TORONTO | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Fti Consulting, Inc. | Global | WASHINGTON, DC | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Saponaro Inc. | National | Mentor, OH | <25 | < 5 | ||||
| Cra International, inc. | Global | BOSTON, MA | 501-1,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Exponent Inc. | Global | MENLO PARK, CA | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Ivey Engineering Inc. | International | San Diego, CA | 25-50 | < 5 | ||||
| JurisPro Inc. | National | Oakland, CA | <25 | < 5 | ||||
| SEAK Inc. | National | Falmouth, MA | <25 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Expert Witness Services market is 11.2% and falling. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Overhead. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Vendors of expert witness services face a low level of demand volatility from most of these buyers because expert witness testimony is widely demanded in legal proceedings. Therefore, the distribution of demand across diverse buyers keeps vendor risk low,
Supply chain risk for expert witness services is moderate largely due to effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which has disrupted upstream suppliers in this market. However, because purchases account for a relatively small share of an average vendor's revenue, supply chain issues are limited.
The market for expert witness services is highly fragmented, meaning the top four suppliers account for less than 30.0% of market revenue.
The United States is a net importer of computers, meaning it imports more computers than it exports. While lower manufacturing costs abroad drive down prices for imported computers, relying on imports can lead to potential shortages or price increases if there are supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, or global crises.
Supplier Information
The TASA Group
The TASA Group is a private company operating nationally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include expert witness services. Founded in 1956, the company is currently headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States of America with an estimated 12... Subscribe to learn more
Cra International, inc.
Cra International, inc. is a public company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services and educational services sectors. The company's offerings include expert witness services and executive coaching services. Founded in 1965, the company is currently headquartered in BOSTON,... Subscribe to learn more
Exponent Inc.
Exponent Inc. is a public company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include expert witness services. Founded in 1967, the company is currently headquartered in MENLO PARK, California, United States of America with an estimated 1313 employees.... Subscribe to learn more
ForensisGroup Inc.
ForensisGroup Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include expert witness services. Founded in 1991, the company is currently headquartered in Pasadena, California, United States of America with an estimated 12... Subscribe to learn more
Fti Consulting, Inc.
Fti Consulting, Inc. is a public company operating globally in the mining, information, professional, scientific and technical services, administration, business support and waste management services and educational services sectors. The company's offerings include e-discovery software, oil & gas field consulting... Subscribe to learn more
IMS ExpertServices
IMS ExpertServices is a private company operating nationally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include expert witness services. Founded in 1992, the company is currently headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, United States of America with an estimated 74 Subscribe to learn more
Ivey Engineering Inc.
Ivey Engineering Inc. is a private company operating internationally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include expert witness services. Founded in 1994, the company is currently headquartered in San Diego, California, United States of America with an estimated... Subscribe to learn more
JurisPro Inc.
JurisPro Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include expert witness services. Founded in 2000, the company is currently headquartered in Oakland, California, United States of America with an estimated 25 employees.... Subscribe to learn more
Saponaro Inc.
Saponaro Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include expert witness services. Founded in 1974, the company is currently headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, United States of America with an estimated 25 employees. Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Expert Witness Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Billable Utilization and Customer Retention Rate. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Qualifications and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Billable Utilization |
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Number of billable hours Number of available hours |
Billable utilization measures the percentage of available hours that experts spend on working on cases. Suppliers with high billable utilization rates, between 85% and 90%, can be used to determine an experts productivity. |
| Customer Retention Rate |
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Number of clients at start of period Number of clients added within period |
Vendors with a higher customer retention rate indicate a higher quality of service. The customer retention rate can determine the extent to which a company’s customer base fluctuates over time. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Experience and Expertise
How many years have you practiced in this field?
What has been the extent of your involvement in each of your current and previously held positions?
Contract
Do you offer free consultations?
Do you charge a retainer fee?
Timeliness
Do you work a regular job? If so, what are your typical hours?
Are you scheduled to be on vacation? If so, how will this affect your ability to work on my case?
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Expert Witness Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should describe their organization, including the year the firm was founded, the total number of employees and the organizational structure.
Buyers should describe the scope and capabilities of their core legal team.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should provide a general background of the litigation, including the field/sector, topic and parameters of the case.
Buyers should specify the scope of the service they require, whether that be for case evaluation, pretrial consultation or expert trial testimony.
Project Budget
Buyers must state their budget for expert witness services.
Buyers should inquire about other possible fees, such as travel, lodging and materials.
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