Dr. Michael Verta is a board-certified vascular surgeon with special expertise in endovascular procedures,aortic aneurysm stent-graft repair, angiography, and carotid surgery. He has nearly 30 years' experience in clinical practice and has been an investigator in several national and international clinical trials in vascular surgery. He has extensive experience in reviewing medical malpractice cases and has worked closely with both plaintiff and defense attorneys.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Board certified in Vascular Surgery. MD degree from Northwestern University. Residency and Vascular Fellowship at Northwestern University. Licensed in Illinois and California. Registered Vascular Technologist. Additional information available in CV.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Society for Vascular Surgery. MIdwestern Vascular Surgical Society. International Society of Endovascular Specialists(Charter Member). International Society for Vascular Surgery (Charter Member). Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society (Founding Member). International Union of Angiology. International Society of Vascular Specialists. American Society of Angiology. Association for Academic Surgery.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Faculty, Department of Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Illinois, Northwestern University.
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 50
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Vascular Surgery
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 30%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approximately 70%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Approximately 50
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: May 2006
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: N/A
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 10
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 25
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Expert review and testimony
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Initial discussions: No charge. Subsequent consultations:$350/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $350/hour, minimum charge 2.5 hours
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $500/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $1000/half hour, minimum 4 hours
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel expenses for testimony outside my area
References
Mr. Terry MahoneyNeville and Mahoney
221 N, LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL
Mr. Erik Olson
The Olson Law Firm
1720 Peachtree Street Northwest
Atlanta, GA
