Merits

[peterson@ridgefield.sdr.slb.com (Carl Peterson)]

Michael Ford wrote:

"If your services are requested, evaluate the merits of the complaint and
decide whether your expertise would allow you to become involved ('just
because you're a CHP, doesn't mean you're an expert -- you still have to
qualify as an expert in the eyes of the court).  If that's a "GO," establish a
reasonable fee (not too many HPs are making million dollar salaries) and
let the CHiPs fall where they may! (pun intended)."


I love the pun, but do you really mean "the merits of the complaint".
That's playing judge and jury.

Better to decide if your expertise is applicable to the questions to be
resolved in the complaint.

Besides unless you are a consultant, who has time to do a court scene.  If
you are employed, it might be better pro bono publico.  "Employer willing!"

Carl


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Carl A. Peterson                          Schlumberger-Doll Research
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