GILBERTSON Investigations Inc. (239) 571-1840
Use of Force
Self-Defense
False Arrest & Search
Criminal-Defense Support
Police Misconduct
Deficient Investigations
Failure to Train & Monell
Agency Training
From the record $640,000 jury verdict, with the jury crediting the expert testimony. Hunter v. City of Federal Way, W.D. Wash.
Retention $8,000–$9,000 retainer · 29–33 hours at $275/hr For Retaining Counsel
Gilbertson Investigations Inc. · For Retaining Counsel

The engagement, stated plainly.

Everything counsel budgets against, on one page: the retention path, the published fee schedule, and the questions attorneys ask before they send the record. Attorney and law-firm inquiries only.

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01Conflicts & scope

A conflict check and a defined scope with retaining counsel before any substantive discussion. If a case presents a conflict, you hear it immediately.

02Retention

The retainer confirmed in writing: $8,000–$9,000 covering 29–33 hours of discovery review, report writing and conferences at $275 per hour.

03Record & report

The full documentary and video record, measured against national standards. Most reports are completed within the confines of the retainer; additional hours are agreed with counsel.

04Deposition & trial

Testimony nationwide, with travel clocked transparently from Southwest Florida International (RSW).

Published Fees

No surprises at invoice.

The schedule attorneys actually plan against, as published. Figures current as of retention; confirmed in the engagement letter.

Expert retention
$8,000–$9,000
Non-refundable retainer covering 29–33 hours of discovery review, report writing and client conferences at $275 per hour. Most reports are completed within the retainer; where more time is required, additional hours are agreed with retaining counsel.
Rebuttal report
From $5,000
A focused response to an opposing expert's disclosed opinions, on the same record discipline as a primary report.
Trial & travel
$2,400 / day
Out-of-town trial testimony. Travel time begins three hours before scheduled departure from RSW and ends two hours after the return flight. Reasonable airfare, ground travel and lodging are retaining counsel's responsibility; payment is due five days before departure.
Opposing counsel examination
$4,000 minimum
Deposition or pre-trial interview: the minimum funds four hours of examination, then $500 per hour. Advance payment is required five business days before the examination date; unpaid examinations are postponed until payment is received.
First Inquiry

What to send, and what to hold back.

Enough to run the conflict check and gauge the fit. No privileged material with a first inquiry; after retention, the full record travels on physical media, a flash drive or external drive by mail or courier, never by email.

Case type and postureJurisdiction and case numberKey deadlines: disclosure, trialWhat the record holds so farParties, for the conflict check
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Counsel FAQ

Asked before the record is sent.

Which side of a case does Gregory work?
Both. Retentions come from plaintiff's counsel in civil rights matters, from the criminal defense bar, and from counsel defending officers in excessive-force and false-arrest cases. The analysis applies the same standards either way, and every engagement begins with a conflict check.
Does he consult for individuals?
No. Gregory is not an attorney and consults for retaining counsel and their staff only. He does not provide legal advice or attorney referrals to individuals.
What does the retention cost?
A non-refundable retainer of $8,000 to $9,000 covering 29 to 33 hours of discovery review, report writing and conferences at $275 per hour. Most reports are completed within the retainer; if more time is required, additional hours are agreed with counsel. Rebuttal reports are billed at a minimum of $5,000.
Does he travel for trial?
Yes, nationwide. Out-of-town trial testimony is invoiced at $2,400 per day, clocked from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), with reasonable travel and lodging costs the responsibility of retaining counsel and payment due five days before departure.
What do opinions rest on?
The complete record, measured against state and federal statutes, case law, reputable academic research, and national police standards and practices, on the totality of the facts and circumstances. Where scientific, medical, technical or human factors evidence is involved, qualified experts in those disciplines are deferred to, on the record.
How is the case record exchanged?
On physical media. After retention, send the record on a flash drive or external drive by mail or courier. Please do not send privileged material by email, and send nothing privileged with a first inquiry.
Are outcomes guaranteed?
No. No guarantee is made regarding the outcome of any civil or criminal case, and retaining counsel is responsible for the admissibility of reports and testimony.
“Professor Gilbertson has twice served as my expert in search and seizure and false arrest cases. His analysis and opinions are always spot on. Methodical and thorough. His work ethic is extraordinary, and his credentials are unassailable.”
Darryl Parker Attorney at Law · Seattle, WA
“His insights, analysis, reports, and trial testimony are always persuasive. I look forward to working with him again on future cases.”
James Bible Attorney at Law · Seattle, WA
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