Attorneys don’t come to us in a vacuum. More often than not, they arrive hesitant, shaped by past experiences with unvetted experts, inconsistent processes, or wasted time chasing leads that go nowhere. In many cases, they’ve already invested significant money in an expert search that failed to deliver the support they needed most, because they lacked a trusted expert witness referral service. Experts themselves sometimes approach with caution too, unsure about payment security or whether a case will be worth their time.
At Homestead, we’ve built our reputation on earning trust in those moments. Our system doesn’t just place an expert, it protects both sides of the relationship so cases move forward with confidence, and with real value behind the investment being made.
How Our Process Builds Trust
Where other firms might simply connect you with a name from a directory, Homestead goes further:
- Complementary Consult Calls
Before attorneys commit to retaining an expert, we offer complimentary 15 minute consult calls with any expert we present. We share case summaries in advance so the expert can confirm the matter fits their expertise. In some instances, our experts have told attorneys there’s no case to pursue, an uncommon but powerful example of the integrity we value in our network. - Checks and Balances for Experts
Every expert undergoes thorough vetting: CV review, state board checks to ensure an active license, credential verification, and screening for any past or potential challenges. Courts may challenge or dismiss an expert’s opinion—a critical signal for attorneys. While some challenges reflect the realities of seasoned testimony, repeated negative outcomes can disqualify an expert. We surface these details upfront so attorneys can make informed decisions and protect their cases. - Blind Reviews When Needed
In certain matters, we can ensure experts review summaries without attorney influence, safeguarding the integrity of the opinion. - Collaborative Personalized Recruitment
If one recruiter can’t immediately secure the right fit, our entire team joins the search until we find the right expert.
As Stephanie Baute, Expert Witness Recruiter at Homestead, explains:
“Our process is designed to protect both sides. Attorneys know they’re getting a vetted professional, and experts know they’ll be treated fairly and supported throughout the case.”
Common Attorney And Expert Witness Concerns
Both attorneys and experts carry legitimate concerns when starting a new engagement. At Homestead, we don’t dismiss those concerns, we design our process to resolve them head-on.
For Attorneys
- Concern: “Will this expert hold up in court?”
- Our Answer: We know that a weak or unvetted expert can jeopardize an entire case. That’s why we go beyond surface-level checks. We review every potential placement’s CV, verify their state board status for medical expert witnesses, and conduct a criminal record screening. In one matter, an attorney uncovered a late-stage issue while completing their own independent checks. Rather than leaving them to scramble, our team quickly found a replacement and kept the case on track. The experience underscored how important it is to work with a partner who stays engaged beyond the initial placement.
For Experts
- Concern: “Will I get paid, and will this case hold weight?”
- Our Answer: Experts deserve the same confidence attorneys seek. We build trust by structuring cases in a way that safeguards compensation and confirms case credibility before an introduction ever happens. That often includes blind reviews, where an expert can assess a case summary independently, without outside influence. It also means ensuring attorneys understand the responsibilities tied to payment from the outset. These safeguards give experts confidence to share their knowledge. They know their time and work will be valued and compensated fairly.
This balancing act of protecting attorneys from risk and giving experts confidence in the process is why our system consistently earns trust on both sides of the equation.
Recognition That Validates the Work as a Trusted Expert Witness Referral Service
While we focus daily on protecting clients and creating value, others have also recognized our approach:
- New Jersey Law Journal Best of 2022 – Expert Witness Referral Service
- New Jersey Law Journal Best of 2023 – Expert Witness Referral Service
- New Jersey Law Journal Best of 2023 Hall of Fame – Expert Witness Referral Service & Expert Witness Medical
These honors confirm what our clients already know: Homestead delivers results with integrity, consistency, and measurable return on investment.
Why it Matters for Attorneys and Experts
We often see cases that evolve in unexpected ways, where one requested expert turns into a multi-disciplinary team – whether that’s a construction expert witness, a financial expert witness, or a medical expert witness – or where last-minute vetting saves a case from unraveling. Our system adapts, anticipates, and protects attorneys and experts when it matters most.
That’s why clients choose Homestead. Not because of titles or awards, but because trust, value, and reliability are built into every step of our expert witness referral service. When attorneys invest in finding the right expert, they deserve more than a name in a database, they deserve a partner who protects their case from start to finish.
Don’t leave your next expert search to chance.
Homestead’s team provides vetted professionals, ongoing support, and real value at every step.
Get in touch to connect with a recruiter and start your expert witness search.
