What does an expert witness research desk do?

ValuationGeek.ai works as an outsourced research desk for attorneys. We scope the expertise a case needs, identify candidates, review their testimony history, screen for conflicts, benchmark fees, contact the experts and deliver a vetted shortlist, so the attorney can focus on the case.

How much does an expert witness search cost?

If a qualified expert is already in our database, the shortlist is free. A custom search for a specialized matter is a flat fee starting at $2,500, depending on effort. Founding law-firm clients get their first custom search free.

What types of expert witnesses can you find?

Energy (oil and gas, LNG, pipeline, petroleum and reservoir engineering, power markets, utilities, refining, renewables, FERC and PUCT), construction (delay, scheduling, CPM, cost overrun, damages, structural engineering, construction management), financial and economic (business valuation, forensic accounting, economic damages, lost profits, CPA, banking, SBA lending), family law (business valuation, compensation, tracing, forensic accounting, lifestyle analysis) and commercial litigation (industry, corporate governance, M&A, securities, bankruptcy). Healthcare and engineering searches are handled as custom searches.

How do you vet an expert witness?

We review the expert's prior testimony and published opinions, look for past challenges to their admissibility, screen for conflicts with the parties and counsel, check credentials, and benchmark their rates against comparable experts before they reach your shortlist.

How large is your expert database?

Our database holds more than 15,000 experts for the industries mentioned, sourced from prior court and regulatory testimony, SEC filings and academia. For other fields and highly specialized questions, we run custom searches.

Do you work outside Texas?

Yes. ValuationGeek.ai is based in Houston and searches for experts nationwide, for matters in state and federal courts, arbitration and regulatory proceedings.

Expert witness research desk for attorneys

The Right Expert Witness for Your Case.

ValuationGeek.ai helps attorneys identify, vet, and retain expert witnesses across energy, construction, finance, business valuation, family law, healthcare, engineering, and commercial litigation. We maintain a proprietary database and conduct custom expert searches for highly specialized matters.

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15,000+ experts on file Sourced from court & regulatory testimony, SEC filings and academia Custom searches for specialized matters

Primary service

Expert Witness Search

Think of us as your outsourced expert witness research desk. You describe the issue; we do the legwork your associates and paralegals would otherwise spend days on, and hand back a short list of qualified, vetted experts who are available to take the case.

Identify

Expert identification from our database and targeted search
Matching to the precise technical question, not just the industry

Vet

Expert vetting of credentials and experience
Testimony history review, including prior challenges
Conflict screening against parties and counsel

Retain

Fee benchmarking against comparable experts
Expert outreach and availability checks
Shortlist preparation with a profile on each candidate

How a search works

ScopeA short call to pin down the issues, jurisdiction, timing and budget.
IdentifyWe check our database, then search filings, dockets, universities and industry sources.
VetTestimony history, prior challenges, conflicts, credentials and fees.
Reach outWe confirm interest, availability and rates with each candidate.
ShortlistYou receive three to five vetted experts and choose who to interview.

Practice areas

Experts we find

Energy Expert Witnesses

Our deepest coverage, built from more than 11,000 energy experts.

Oil & Gas Experts
LNG Experts
Pipeline Experts
Petroleum Engineers
Reservoir Engineers
Power Market Experts
Utility Experts
Refining Experts
Renewable Energy Experts
FERC Experts
PUCT Experts

Construction Expert Witnesses

For delay claims, cost disputes and defect cases on commercial, industrial and energy projects.

Delay Experts
Scheduling Experts
CPM Experts
Cost Overrun Experts
Damages Experts
General Contractors
Structural Engineers
Construction Management Experts

Financial & Economic Experts

For damages, valuation and financial-conduct questions in any type of case.

Business Valuation Experts
Forensic Accountants
Economic Damages Experts
Lost Profits Experts
CPA Experts
Banking Experts
SBA Lending Experts

Family Law Experts

Financial experts for divorces involving businesses, professional practices and complex estates.

Business Valuation Experts
Compensation Experts
Tracing Experts
Forensic Accountants
Lifestyle Analysis Experts

Commercial Litigation Experts

For business disputes that turn on industry practice, governance or deal terms.

Industry Specialists
Corporate Governance Experts
M&A Experts
Securities Experts
Bankruptcy Experts

Not listed?

Healthcare, engineering and other specialties are handled as custom searches. If your case needs it, we'll find it.

Describe your matter

Fees

Simple, flat pricing

Attorneys bill far more per hour than a search costs. We price by the search, not the hour, so you know the cost up front.

EngagementFee

Expert already in our databaseShortlist of qualified names with testimony history

No charge

Custom expert searchTargeted research, vetting and outreach for specialized matters

From $2,500

Founding law-firm clientsYour first custom search, to see how the process works

First one free

Who runs the desk

Built by someone who knows what an expert has to defend.

ValuationGeek.ai was founded by Samir Nangia, MBA, CVA, a Certified Valuation Analyst with more than two decades analyzing energy, utilities and oilfield services companies at S&P Global, Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Lehman Brothers Asset Management and Credit Lyonnais Securities. That background shapes how we scope a search: we ask the technical questions first, so the expert you retain can answer the ones opposing counsel will ask.

Common questions

Questions attorneys ask us

What does an expert witness research desk do?: We work as your outsourced research desk. We scope the expertise the case needs, identify candidates, review testimony history, screen for conflicts, benchmark fees, contact the experts and deliver a vetted shortlist.
How much does an expert witness search cost?: If a qualified expert is already in our database, the shortlist is free. A custom search is a flat fee starting at $2,500, depending on effort. Founding law-firm clients get their first custom search free.
What types of expert witnesses can you find?: Energy, construction, financial and economic, family law and commercial litigation experts are our core areas. Healthcare, engineering and other specialties are handled as custom searches.
How do you vet an expert witness?: We review prior testimony and published opinions, look for past admissibility challenges, screen for conflicts with parties and counsel, check credentials, and benchmark rates against comparable experts.
How large is your expert database?: Our energy database alone holds more than 11,000 experts, sourced from court and regulatory testimony, SEC filings and academia and the total number exceeds 15,000. For other fields, we run custom searches.
Do you work outside Texas?: Yes. We're based in Houston and search for experts nationwide, for state and federal court, arbitration and regulatory proceedings.

Weekly briefings

Expert-witness rulings, read for you

For energy litigators

The Energy Docket & Witness

Court opinions where energy experts were admitted, limited or excluded, and what it means for your next retention.

For family lawyers

The Marital Balance Sheet & Witness

Divorce rulings on business valuation and financial experts, with the practical takeaway for your case.

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