Custom Expert Sourcing
Expert Witness Search
Custom sourcing. Screened candidates. Delivered in 48 to 72 hours.
Most expert witness services sell you access to a directory. You pay, you get a list, and you spend the next two weeks calling people who may or may not be available, qualified, or willing to take your side of the case.
Blackstorm works differently. You tell us what the case needs. We do the sourcing, the outreach, and the screening calls. You get a short list of candidates who have already confirmed they are available and interested.
Request an ExpertNo payment until we deliver. No obligation to retain. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Candidate Packet
Ready for retention review
Curriculum Vitae
Fee Schedule
Interview Notes
Conflict Clearance
Process
How the search works
Four steps from case facts to a retention-ready shortlist. You never touch a database or make a cold call.
1
Case intake
You send the case facts, jurisdiction, side, and the qualifications that matter. Fifteen minutes on the phone or a short email is usually enough.
2
Sourcing
We identify candidates through academic institutions, professional associations, practice groups, and our own bench. This is where most of the work happens and it is not a database lookup.
3
Outreach and screening
We contact each candidate directly, confirm availability, check for conflicts, and talk through the case facts to make sure the fit is real and not just a resume match.
4
Delivery
You receive a packet with each candidate's CV, fee schedule, and our notes from the interview.
Delivery
What you get
Every candidate packet includes enough to make a retention decision without another round of calls.
Full CV
Credentials, practice history, and publications in one place.
Current fee schedule
Review, deposition, and trial rates spelled out before you engage.
Screening interview notes
Availability, prior testimony experience, and how they discussed the case facts.
Availability and conflicts
Confirmed available, with no conflicts flagged before you see the name.
For how fee schedules typically break down, see expert witness fee structures.
Timing
48 to 72 hours
Standard search turnaround
Highly specialized requests take longer, and we tell you upfront if a search is going to be difficult rather than quietly missing the deadline.
Comparison
How this differs from an expert witness directory
Directories like SEAK and TASA sell listings. Experts pay to appear, which means the list reflects who bought placement, not who fits your case. You also do all the screening yourself.
Directories
Paid listings
- Experts buy placement on the list
- You do the outreach and screening
- Availability is unknown until you call
- Heavily marketed experts dominate results
Blackstorm
Custom search
- Candidates are selected for your case, not pulled from a paid list
- We contact and screen every candidate before you see the name
- Experts who do not market themselves are still reachable, which matters because heavily marketed experts draw credibility attacks on cross
- You are not paying for access to names you will never call
Coverage
Practice areas we cover
Browse the full expert witness directory by specialty, or start a custom search if you already know what you need.
Medical
Engineering and technical
Financial and economic
Transportation
If your case needs something not on this list, ask. Most searches we run are for specialties nobody thought to advertise.
Clients
Who we work with
Plaintiff and defense firms nationwide. Solo practitioners through large firms. Personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, commercial litigation, and employment matters.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does an expert witness search take?
Standard searches deliver in 48 to 72 hours. Highly specialized requests take longer, and we tell you upfront if a search is going to be difficult rather than quietly missing the deadline.
What is included in the candidate packet?
Every packet includes a full CV, a current fee schedule covering review, deposition, and trial rates, notes from our screening interview, and confirmation that the candidate is available and has no conflicts.
How is a custom search different from an expert witness directory?
Directories sell listings. Experts pay to appear, so the list reflects who bought placement. A custom search selects candidates for your case, screens them before you see a name, and reaches experts who do not market themselves.
What practice areas do you cover?
Medical, engineering and technical, financial and economic, transportation, and other litigation specialties. Browse the full expert witness directory, or ask if your case needs something not listed. Most searches we run are for specialties nobody thought to advertise.
Who do you work with?
Plaintiff and defense firms nationwide. Solo practitioners through large firms. Personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, commercial litigation, and employment matters.
Ready to Find the Right Expert?
Submit your search request and we will have vetted candidates in front of you within 48 to 72 hours.
Request an ExpertNo payment until we deliver. No obligation to retain. Satisfaction guaranteed.