Mr. "Doc" Watson is an Automotive expert specializing in automotive consumer fraud and deceptive trade with 13 years of testifying in multi-state and federal cases.
He has over 40 years of experience in the automotive business. Mr. Watson's expertise is comprised of sales and finance tactics, repair fraud, diminished value, flood damage, lemon law, mechanical and body repair, previous damage, automobiles, trucks, manufacturer warranties, automotive components, and dealership practices. Additional areas of expertise include special finance, bad credit, service contracts, life/accident and health policies, lender fraud, auto auctions, wholesaling, class action, ethnic issues, personal injury, leasing, repossession, rebates, odometers, and salvage issues.
He has testifed 60%/40% for plaintiff/defense.
Mr. Watson's Policy Statement: "To right the wrongs of my chosen profession."
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: frame/structure certification..condition report writing,,
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: multiple speaking to groups concerning the automotive business..2 year radio show covering same..
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: no
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: over 100.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: multiple areas of the auto business..
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: appox. 60%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: appox. 40%..
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: more than 40..
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Sept. 2004...
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 18..
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 20..
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 13..
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: anything related to auto business..
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $200.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $200.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $200.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $200.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: plus expenses..
References
Michael O'Connor Houston, Texas.713-266-3311Jerry Andrews Dallas, Texas.214-221-5800
Kelly Watson Reno, Nv. 775-324-4100
Larry Charfoos Detroit, Mich. 313-875-8080
Dev Kayal Silver Spring, Md. 301-589-9131
Paul Warren Norfolk, Va. 757-274-0047
Others, available with CV
