IAMECON’s economists provide damages analysis, expert reports, and testimony to law firms nationwide. The same rates apply to plaintiff and defense cases, and our fees are never contingent on the outcome of a case.
PI, Wrongful Death & Employment
$5,000
Retainer for a full economic damages report
Commercial Litigation
$10,000
Retainer, with a written scope and phased budget
Deposition & Trial Testimony
$500/hr
Dr. Devrim Ikizler, Principal Economist
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death & Employment
A retainer is an advance, not the total fee. It is applied to the final invoice, and any unused balance is refunded. Work is billed at the hourly rates above.
Commercial Litigation (IP, Antitrust & Contract Matters)
Testimony & Expenses (All Cases)
Key Terms
- Retainers are advances applied to final invoices; unused balances are refunded. Multiple claimants may each require a separate retainer.
- Payment is the retaining firm’s responsibility regardless of outcome. Opposing parties are invoiced for depositions they notice; balances unpaid after 30 days revert to the retaining firm.
- Independence: fees are never contingent on case outcome, our opinions, or admissibility rulings.
- Billing: invoices are due in 30 days, by check to 1601 E Cesar Chavez St., Ste 205, Austin, TX 78702.
- Rates apply to 2026 work and adjust each January 1.
How to Retain IAMECON
- Book a consultation. Discuss your matter and the appropriate damages framework with our economists in a complimentary 30-minute call.
- Receive a scope and estimate. We confirm fit and availability and provide cost and time estimates upfront.
- Send the retainer and records. Work begins once the retainer is received.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Fees
How much does an economic damages report cost?
For personal injury, wrongful death, and employment matters, a full economic damages report requires a $5,000 retainer, and a medical cost forecast and present value report requires a $3,000 retainer. Work is billed hourly against the retainer, and any unused balance is refunded. Commercial matters begin with a $10,000 retainer and a written scope and phased budget.
Do you accept working on fixed budgets?
Yes. We can work with you on fixed-budget terms.
Do you offer volume discounts?
Yes. We can offer volume discounts.
Are your fees ever contingent on the outcome of the case?
Never. Our fees do not depend on the case outcome, the content of our opinions, or admissibility rulings.
Is there a charge for the initial consultation?
No. We offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation to review your matter before you engage us.
Can you deliver a report on a short deadline?
Yes. Expedited reports are available upon request, depending on case complexity and scheduling. With prompt access to the necessary data and documents, we can deliver a comprehensive report in as little as one week.
Rates effective for work performed in 2026. Intelligent Analytics and Modeling, Inc. · 1601 E Cesar Chavez St., Ste 205, Austin, TX 78702 · 512-293-5246