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Services
Dr. White's expert witness practice covers the full scope of death-related litigation from initial case evaluation through written opinion, deposition, and trial. He is available for retention in the United States and Canada.
He limits his active caseload deliberately. Every case he accepts receives his own attention, not a staff pathologist's review with his signature at the bottom.
Medical Record & Autopsy Review
Dr. White reviews the relevant case materials — autopsy reports, toxicology, medical records, scene investigation reports, and photographs — and provides a written opinion addressing:
Whether the reported cause and manner of death are supported by the evidence
What the pathological findings establish and what they do not
Where there are evidentiary gaps, inconsistencies, or alternative interpretations
How the forensic findings bear on the theory of the case
Expert Opinion & Pre-Retention Consultation
If you are evaluating whether a case has merit, or whether the forensic evidence will support your current theory, Dr. White is available for an initial free consultation before formal retention. He will give you a candid assessment of what the pathology shows and whether it can withstand scrutiny.
This conversation saves time on both sides. If the science does not support the case, it is better to know early.
After discussing the case details with the attorney, and upon attorney request, Dr. White prepares carefully crafted reports detailing his expert opinions backed by current medical and scientific knowledge. His reports are written in a style that explains complex medical issues in simple language, understandable by for judges, juries and opposing counsel.
Deposition Testimony
Dr. White prepares thoroughly for every deposition. He is familiar with the record, clear about the limits of the evidence, and composed under questioning. He does not speculate beyond the findings and does not become combative when pressed.
His approach in deposition is the same as in his written opinions: accurate, direct, and grounded in the science.
Dr. White has testified virtually/remote in numerous depositions and is comfortable with the remote meeting technologies.
Trial Testimony
Dr. White's trial testimony is consistent with his deposition testimony. He explains forensic and pathological findings — how autopsies are performed, how cause of death is determined, wound mechanics, postmortem changes, anatomy — in language that is accessible without being reductive.
He does not lecture nor perform. He explains what the evidence shows and answers questions directly. Jurors tend to find him credible because his manner in testimony matches what he actually knows.
fees
- Initial consultation: complimentary (free of charge)
- Retainer: $3500 required to begin work (covers first 5 hours of work)
- Case review and written opinions: $700 per hour
- Deposition and Trial (virtual or in Toronto): $4000 daily flat rate (includes prep time)
- Deposition and Trial (in person requiring travel): $6000 daily flat rate plus travel expenses (includes prep time)