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Carrier's Career Service Inc. ROBERT G. GALT, MS, SDAD, CDMS, QRP, BCPC 2001 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Ste 502-ETelephone (561) 371 1652 Fax (561) 753 4870 CARRIER'S CAREER SERVICE, INC. 2001 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Ste 502-E Telephone (561) 371 1652 Fax (561) 753 4870 FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION # 59-2947424RATES Carrier's Career Service, Inc. will function in the capacity of information purveyor and/or as a trial-witness presenting in a public forum, this same information. JOB DEVELOPMENT, CASE REVIEW, CONSULTING & ANALYSIS - CCS will meet with attorneys, physicians and all other parties as necessary and authorized in the process of gathering and validating information. It is sometimes necessary to actually validate real positions in a locale which would fit into the employment profile of an individual based on the TSA and/or Labor Market Survey. CCS is prepared to conduct telephone and on-site work surveys as necessary, to verify the existence of positions, wages and other particulars on request. Fee for Job Development, Case Review, Consulting & Analysis $225.00/hour Travel $225.00 per hour EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL TESTING The The WONDERLIC Personnel Aptitude Test $100.00* The WONDERLIC Basic Skills [WBST] Test $150.00* The Purdue Pegboard Test of Manual Dexterity $100.00* Reynolds Depression Screening Inventory $100.00* Multidimensional Anxiety Questionnaire [MAQ] .. ..$100.00* Ruff-Light Trail Making Test Memory [RLTMT] ... $150.00* Additional Testing; TABE, COPS, CAPS, COPES as required Prices vary * Regular hourly rates apply for test result analysis and reporting beyond initial charge for administering test TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ANALYSIS TSA, - An analysis using a client's own employment history and avocational background which immediately identifies appropriate, alternative employment directions which can be used in testimony or consulting services. This is a court-utilized tool frequently utilized to determine an individual's employability. Specialty reports or variations on this TSA, can be produced as well, which will expound on educational options, break-outs of specific occupational titles from Census Groups and more. Fee for standard TSA .. $250.00 specialty reports from the TSA @ $75.00 per hour MEDIAN WAGE ANALYSIS- as a supplement only with the TSA Providing the median wage of any occupation. This report reflects Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor statistics through 1996 and is sub-divided according to 3500 major metropolitan centers in the Fee for Median Wage Analysis.. $100.00 LABOR MARKET SURVEY - as a supplement only with the TSA Cross indexes over 15,000,000 American Employers listed according to Standard Industry Classification [SIC] code, and which have been cross-indexed by occupation within industry. These lists are further sub-divided according to criteria as detailed as a single zip code or within a specified number of miles from a center point. The LMS will report Address and Telephone number of listed employers (and) in some reports will include the name of contact persons -- all selected according to the occupational codes cited in the TSA [above]. Lists are provided in blocks of (200) employers. Fee for Labor Market Survey .. $400.00 first (200) names $200.00 successive blocks of (200) names PRE-INJURY V. POST-INJURY OCCUPATIONAL and WAGE ANALYSIS - A detailed analysis which contrasts the occupational and wage profile of individuals first in a PRE-INJURY configuration and second, in a POST-INJURY configuration. A third report is then prepared, which reveals in a graphic format (and) in narrative/numerical forms, what the lost capacity is. This specialized report can generally be prepared within (3) working days from request. Fee for Pre-Injury v. Post-Injury Comparative .. $475.00 ON-SITE VIDEO RECORDING provided as a best means of documenting in a dynamic form, scenarios, impediments, physical limitations, etc. for permanent record and inclusion in summary reports Fee for on-site video recording [and narration when applicable] normal professional rate Fee for duplicate copies of video tapes on VHS . $50.00 ea Fee for power drive units used to operate small cam video films in larger VHS players .. $50.00 OTHER FEES - 1. EMAILING ALL REPORTS ON REQUEST $5.00 per transmittal 2. Printed Copies .. $1.00/page 3. Diskettes for PC Computers 3.5 . $5.00/disk 4. CD/R ……………………………. $10.00/CD 5. Expert Witness Testimony/Services @ $1000.00 per appearance 2 hr max, after which $225.00/hr will apply. Applies to Depositions, Assessments, Client Interviews, File Reviews, Job Development, Hearings and Court Appearances – Deposition fees due day deposition is actually taken. Portal to Portal apply @ travel & wait rate ….. Retainer due & payable at time of Commissioning; $1000.00 5. Long Distance Telephone Charges or Travel Expenses 6. Formal Presentation Materials, Expenses and Supplies DAY RATES: Full Day Testimony for Court or Deposition $1800.00/day * Portal to Portal Travel and Wait expense in additon to charges for testimony $225.00 hour ** * payable in advance or at time of presentation ** billed after deposition, trial or travel SERVICE AGREEMENT/CONTRACT
Carrier's Career Service Inc.
ROBERT G. GALT, MS, SDAD, CDMS, QRP, BCPC
2001 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Ste 502-E
(561) 371 1652 telephone * (561) 753 4870 facsimile CARRIER'S CAREER SERVICE, INC. ROBERT G. GALT, MS, SDAD, CDMS, QRP, BCPC ., President 2001 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Ste 502-E Telephone (561) 371 1652 Fax (561) 753 4870 FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION # 59-2947424 Page one of two Date: Attorney of Record: RE: Address: CONSULTATION FEE SCHEDULE AND CONTRACTAll services are contracted by and performed only on behalf of the attorney of record. The attorney of record is responsible and liable for full payment of all services rendered, compensation due and terms of contract. Services are on a case by case basis and subject to availability. Fees and payment are not contingent on testimonial qualifications, testimony or outcome. All fees for services rendered will be paid in full prior to scheduled trial date. A fee of $500.00 will be assessed for any reason due to rescheduling, delay or continuance of consultant is not provided at least 24 hours notice not to appear in court (or) for not keeping scheduled appointments, depositions, briefings, etc. Non-refundable case review & services fee $1000.00 is due before any services are rendered. Carrier's Career Service Inc. will submit additional billings to attorney of record in additional increments of $1000.00 unless otherwise agreed to between the contracting parties. Requested services are provided on behalf of, and payment for services is extended to, the of attorney of record. Invoices will be due upon receipt of invoice. Deposition and Trial charges will apply @ $1000.00 per session for up to two hours, after which, hourly charges @ $225.00 will apply. In the event of any disputes with opposing counsel regarding deposition fees, retaining counsel agrees to pay any differences between charges noted above and charges ultimately paid by opposing counsel. Travel and wait time is charged @ $225.00 per hour. Expenses for accommodations, meals, telephone charges, facsimiles, air-fare, automobile rentals and all other travel-related costs will be paid by attorney within 48 hours upon submission of receipts and records by Carrier's Career Service, Inc. All expenses associated with services (meals, travel, lodging, etc) are separate from consultation or appearance fees. Hourly fee of $225.00 will apply for any and all time devoted to professional services on behalf of attorney of record. CARRIER'S CAREER SERVICE, INC. ROBERT G. GALT, MS, SDAD, CDMS, QRP, BCPC FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION # 59-2947424 Page two of two Date: Attorney of Record: RE: Address: Payment of fees are to be made by attorney's check only unless otherwise agreed. Payment is for each day or hour regardless if testimony of any kind is required. Payment is due upon performance of services unless otherwise specified. Consultant reserves the right to suspend all work and refuse delivery of further services until outstanding balances are paid in full. A late fee of 15% may be added to any outstanding balance of thirty days or more. Attorney's fees, costs, expenses and interest will be assessed [attorney of record is liable] to recover compensation due and for services rendered aka if I win, you must pay all my attorney's fees and expenses. I accept the terms of this agreement
____________________________________ _________________________ Signature Date VOCATIONAL CONSULTANT · DISABILITY ANALYST · REHABILITATIONIST ROBERT G. GALT, MS, SDAD, CDMS, QRP, BCPC Master of Science Degree; Health Administration · BACCALAUREATE DEGREE; BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SENIOR DISABILITY ANALYST AND DIPLOMATE Board-Certified Disability Management Specialist Vocational Expert Witness Certified occupational testing specialist ·
CARRIER'S CAREER SERVICE, INC. ROBERT G. GALT, MS, SDAD, CDMS, QRP, BCPC 2001 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Ste 502-E Telephone (561) 371 1652 Fax (561) 753 4870 Web Site = www.CARRIERCAREERSERVICE.COM Of What Value is a Vocational Consultant or Expert Witness?
Vocational Expert Findings take many forms, including but not limited to: 1) Transferable Skills Analysis: a TSA draws upon the work history or training of a claimant to define the Materials Used, Products Produced, Subject Matter or Services Provided, aka [MPSMS] in that person's work history. Once these variables have been identified the profile is contrasted against an archive of more than 12,742 occupations in the U.S. Department of Labor [DOL] and occupations are selected which are similar based on certain criteria. If an occupation lies within the residual physical, academic and work-experience, of a person it may qualify as transferable. 2) Wage Data: wages normally paid for each of the occupations reflected in #1 above. 3) Capacity to Work: is the culmination of a Vocational Expert's efforts and merges medical, psychological, occupational and marketplace realities. A summary will provide an expert-opinion regarding the reasonableness of returning to work or not and the economic impact of the decision for a single year. 4) Life Care Planning: incorporating medical, etc findings into one-year, expected outlays. It is at this point that the summary of a Vocational Consultant can be provided to an Economist who will extrapolate the findings over a claimant's lifetime. Vocational Experts as non-testifying Consultants; When one Vocational Consultant reviews the conclusions of another Vocational Expert, it is not uncommon to discover out-of-date information, oversights, misplaced assumptions and other reporting flaws. But these flaws are often couched in technical jargon or buried in data formats which are unfamiliar to Attorneys. Calling upon Vocational Experts to examine the depositions and reports of Experts from the opposing side offers enormous potential. Vocational Experts/Consultants are first-strike tools utilized during the Demand stages of litigation, and since 92% of legal actions are settled, evidence or reports generated by the Vocational Expert remain as work-product exclusive to the attorney. DO THE WORK! A colleague once pointed out to me, that there is a big difference between conducting a paper-examination of facts concerning a case vs. trekking into the field, personally examining the evidence, taking time to interview litigants, past employers, physicians, therapists and others associated in the matter, visiting job sites, actually obtaining past-earning documentation , carefully reviewing each and every page of medical or occupational information provided by the various sources and any other step necessary to achieve a thorough grasp of the facts affecting a particular action. Skilled Vocational Consultants really take the time to execute each of these steps and each one is reflected in their summary report. As a result Attorneys hiring Vocational Experts, are well informed with regard to Occupational, Wage and Work-Capacity potential. Data Sources Used by Vocational Consultants; Vocational Experts are adept in ferreting out Wage and Occupational data. They have the resources of the Federal Government and Industry Sources at their disposal c/o the U.S. Department of Labor where the Dictionary of Occupational Titles [DOT], the new O*Net, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Median Wage Information Database, the Guide to Occupational Exploration [GOE], the Classification of Jobs [COJ], the Revised Handbook for Analyzing Jobs [RHAJ], the Standard Industry Classification [SIC] and many more. Surprisingly, wage surveys through the Department of Labor are often misleading in certain occupational classifications and expert Vocational Consultants have learned to tap into other sources. With access to the internet, connecting with professional associations such as the American Medical Association or the American Dental Association, Vocational Consultants research real-world, peer-reviewed annual salary surveys. Wage Data Who to Turn to Who to Believe? The WA. The BTA researches multiple sources of local wage information including available public salary surveys. BTA data is widely used by the Internal Revenue Service and Tax Courts. BTA wage reports are for the most part, realistic. Independent studies in Orlando, Florida and Los Angeles, CA. bore out the reliability of BTA wage reports in a review of more than (215) occupational codes. Although BTA economic studies are generally reliable for blue-collar, non-professional occupational classifications, Vocational Experts risk the very real potential of misrepresentation if they rely upon DOT/BTA figures exclusively. Example of one discrepancy; DENTIST ; [DOT Code 072 101 022]. Through the Bureau of Labor Statistics and DOT resources, 2002 median earnings of a Dentist were reported to be slightly more than $76,908 per annum but independent wage surveys undertaken by the ADA 2002 reported a median wage nearer $193,980 & Specialists enjoyed a median of $291,250. Reason for the discrepancy? Department of Labor wages are core wages, exclusive of bonus, commission or perks. Some lower paid categories are also merged with higher categories. The same discrepancy will be found in many professional occupations where wage-earner's bonus or commission rates will equal or surpass a basic wage. Vocational Experts know there is a risk in reporting simplistic DOT/BLS wage levels. When researching wage potentials, skillful vocational consultants routinely tap into real-world surveys. Precision and Accountability in Reports and Opinions; Galt is meticulous when it comes to the crafting of reports and opinions. Nothing he places in written form nor which he testifies to in any deposition or courtroom is uttered without an array of supporting science and evidence behind that utterance. Reports are preceded by a careful collection of all supporting information which is placed in a computerized database. Using that database which is all encompassing, Galt formulates his opinions, identifying every statement with a data source. The bibliography Galt includes with his reports reflects years of data collection not simple reviews of abstracts, but the collection and archiving of actual research studies. Galt's opinions and writings comply with Frey, Daubert and Federal Rule 702 and echoes the fundamental standard that evidence; a. be relevant b. reliable c. present evidence acquired through a level of knowledge beyond ordinary experience. Admissibility of Evidence Presented by Vocational Experts; Prior to 1993 the rule for qualifications of evidence presented by an expert witness required that the method or procedure used by the expert be sufficiently established to have gained general acceptance in the field to which it belonged. This was known as the Frye rule; Frye v. United States 293 F 1013 (D.C. Cir. 1932). In 1993 the Federal Rule of Evidence 702, superceded Frye in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc. 509 U.S. 579 (1993) when the Court refused to insist that the method or procedure used by the expert be sufficiently established to have gained general acceptance in the field to which it belonged. Rather, Federal Rule 702 held that evidence offered through the expert a. be relevant b. reliable c. present evidence acquired through a level of knowledge beyond ordinary experience. Although Federal Rule 702 does not directly apply to Expert Testimony in State Courts, some have begun to adopt U.S. Supreme Court standards. Judges are effectively charged with a gatekeeper role in determining the level of expertise required to legitimize or qualify an expert. Best Credentials of a Vocational Expert? Vocational Experts come in many forms. Some are laden with academic degrees. Some have earned professional certifications in Rehabilitation, Disability Management, Insurance and Counseling. And others present amassed life-credit expertise. Determining whether an individual Vocational Expert meets the standards of a particular court, falls under the purview of the sitting judge in his or her gatekeeper capacity. In the final analysis, the greatest value any Vocational Expert can offer, lies in the believability of his data, to the degree that it can be replicated and to the degree that other people will accept it. We believe that a hybrid mix of Real-World Experience in Counseling, Business Management, Work-Function Knowledge Unique to Specific Occupations, Academic Degrees in Health Sciences and Business and Conspicuous, ongoing professional development lends substantial credibility to an expert's testimony, and the essence of Federal Rule 702 seems to underscore this opinion; evidence offered through an expert must be relevant have any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the outcome of the litigation, more probable or less probable than it would be without the evidence evidence be reliable; that the opinion of the expert was arrived at through scientific methods and procedure the expert testimony present evidence beyond ordinary experience. The Credentials of ROBERT G. GALT, MS, SDAD, CDMS, QRP, BCPC President of Carrier's Career Service Inc., West Palm Beach, FL. Galt is an expert in the fields of Employability Appraisals, Wage Analysis, Vocational Consulting and Corporate Business Management. He has been accepted as an Expert Witness in the 15th and 11th Circuit Courts, he is Nationally Board Certified as a CDMS [National Board Certified Disability Management Specialist] and as a SDAD [Senior Disability Analyst Diplomate]. He is specialized in calculating the effect of PAIN MANAGEMENT efficacy as it relates to employability. Galt holds a Masters Degree in Health Administration & Wellness and a Baccalaureate of Science in Business Management and has post-college graduation studies in vocational specialties including; Vocational Consulting, Computer Assisted Occupational Assessments. His instructional text, The Dynamics of Job Searching is published through MightyWords.com and his peer-reviewed paper, The Value of Orientation and Training Programs in Large Medical Facilities was published by the Journal of Nurses in Development, August 2000. This paper is also archived in the National Library of Medicine ala PubMed under GALT RG. Galt's graduate program included a one year pre-thesis literature research investigating the efficacy of pain management protocols in various settings. Post graduation, Galt continued in his research of the pain phenomenon as it relates to return-to-work or earning-capacity deliberations. 1972 to 1981 Galt worked in Retail Management rising (from) early positions as a demographic statistical researcher and systems analyst (to) Vice President, Corporate Expense Control. He was involved in Human Resource Management, Risk and Safety, Construction, Financial Reporting and Corporate Budget Administration extending to more than ($350M). Between 1982 and 1990 he owned and operated Carrier's Rehabilitation Service Inc. -- a Florida Corporation with (8) offices extending from the Panhandle to Compensation ... with additional involvement in Personal Injury litigation. He served as the primary repository from which the Statewide CRS staff of (24) CIRS, CRC and CVE Vocational Counselors drew employability data for use in vocational assessments, evaluations and litigation. Carrier's Career Service, Inc. was founded in 1988 as a clinical practice providing employment consulting and professional writing services in West Palm Beach, FL. and has continued in the tradition of its predecessor; CRS in the sophisticated collection, presentation and use of technical data regarding employability. Carrier's Career Service Inc. [CCS] is capable of rapidly generating detailed occupational and wage data. Possible reports would offer the following: · Transferable Skills Analysis; What occupations can a person engage in (or not), allowing for limitations stemming from Physical or Psychological changes. · Median Wage Analysis; What is the realistic earning capacity of a person in any defined occupation narrowly tailored according to geographic region? · Labor Market Survey; To whom could a person apply for work in any occupation identified as appropriate --- what is the long-term outlook for occupations? Feel free to contact this office if you believe that the services of a skilled Vocational Consultant would provide insight to your situation. We look forward to meeting you.
NEW CASE REFERRAL FORMCARRIER'S CAREER SERVICE, INC. ROBERT G. GALT, MS, SDAD, CDMS, QRP, BCPC 2001 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Ste 502-E Telephone (561) 371 1652 Fax (561) 753 4870 FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION # 59-2947424 SUBJECT: NEW CASE DATA FORMDate: Attorney of Record: Case Number and Citation: Jurisdiction: Federal __________ State _________ Name of Plaintiff(s): Name of Defendant(s): Type of Case: PI _____ WC _____ Divorce _____ Other ________ Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Law Firm Name: Address: City: State: Zip code: Telephone: extension: Facsimile: Email: Attorney for Defendant(s): Law Firm Name: Address: City: State: Zip code: Telephone: extension: Facsimile: Email: Date of Trial: Special Set Trial Date: Date/Place of Evaluation: Report Requested: Yes ________ No _______ Discovery Cutoff Date: NOTES: Please provide all documents with Vocational, Wage or Employability implications; Interrogatories, depositions, medical & psychological summaries, work histories/resumes, wage and earnings histories, etc. To Home Page |
