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FEE SCHEDULE

Mason Alan Dinehart III, RFC
FEND Securities Expert Witness
Tel. (310) 641-0377 / Outside CA (800) 484-6930 (7428) Pin Number prompt Fax (310) 649-3663
fendmase@ca.rr.com
CA Life Insuance./Var. Contracts license # 0643601

- Base hourly rate, for review of stmt. of claim, answer, briefs, commission runs, holding pages, tax returns, correspondence, brokerage statements	-$250.00/hr.
- Preparation time with attorney/clients	-$250.00/hr.
- Giving depositions	-$250.00/hr.
- Daily hearing attendance (arbitration or mediation) or testifying fee ($2,000 maximum) (one-half day or less - $1,000.00 minimum)	-$250.00/hr.
- ScoreCard analysis fee for each Mutual Fund, REIT, L.P., Common Stock, Bond, IPO or other inv’t.(4 -6 pages) Upon request. -Volatility Analysis for a portfolio of common stocks i.e tech., measuring standard deviation compared to the S&P 500 utilizing historical Morningstar data. Upon request	-$250.00/hr. -$250.00/hr.
- Damage Calculations – Multiple theories (see evaluating investor cases #3)	-$250.00/hr.
- Account Analysis – Complete P&L (total & per security – 30-40 pgs.)* - Matching a qualified securities attorney, if one is not already selected - Expert Designation Fee - Fee for sworn affidavit or declaration - Added retainer for additional named parties (non-family related)	-$300.00-$500.00 Average** - no charge -$500.00 -$500.00 Minimum -$500.00 each; maximum - four (4)
* The Account Analysis is provided by a third party- outside company and, if requested, is not included in the retainer. Note – No charge for non-stop air flight time. Auto mileage is billed at $100 per hour...

TERMS: Minimum - $2,000*** retainer paid in advance. Any amount spent from the retainer is non-refundable upon settlement or withdrawal of the matter, including the expert designation fee. All travel and hotel accommodations, including meals are expected to be provided by attorney/client prior to the hearing as well. *** $5,000 retainer for litigation matters, due to both reading and giving depositions.

100% of the estimated charges (over & above the retainer) are payable prior to attendance at the first day of the hearing/trial. This is so the arbitration panel/court will be assured that my fees and expenses have no bearing on the outcome of the case. If fees were delayed, opposing counsel would argue that my fees were contingent on an award being granted. Expert witness credibility and objectivity are the key considerations here.

It is the usual custom and practice for the expert to attend the entire hearing (experts are allowed). At a minimum, it is important to hear the broker and client (in that order) testify under cross examination and answer questions from the panel. This is invaluable in preparing expert testimony for the hearing, because it is timely and based on elements that actually occur at the hearing as witnessed by all concerned. It would be very detrimental to the case to have an expert come in blindly and testify in a vacuum and possibly be characterized as a "hired gun" (defined as one who is willing to mold his opinion according to request) This could be patently damaging to the entire case. .

Disclaimer

Fend is not and does not represent itself as a provider of legal advice. We evaluate cases based upon years of experience within the industry and in securities arbitration, and render our opinions accordingly. Where appropriate, we offer expert testimony in support of argument. We are not finders of fact but rather providers of opinion and consultation. Last updated 01-10-07

* Includes complete P&L (total and on each security), portfolio turnover ratio/cost to equity ratio analysis, chronological account activity, holding period analysis, rate of return analysis, mark-up analysis, interest calculations, stock, mutual fund, variable annuity portfolio concentration and volatility analysis (Morningstar Principia - historical), review, critique and rebut opposing analyses and exhibits, internal investigations and reviews, active account reviews as well as hypothetical well managed return analysis (Thomson Reuters)..

Approved by: Mason A. Dinehart

Accepted by ____________________

CALENDAR BLACKOUT DATES (UNAVAILABLE)

2008

May 14 - 15; 19 - 23

June 2 - 6(Tent.); 16 - 20(Tent.); 23 - 25

July 7 - 11: 14 - 16; 21 - 25(Tent.)

August 4 - 8; 11 - 13; 18 - 22(Tent.)

September 8 - 12(Tent.); 15 - 18; 22 - 26(Tent.)

October 13 - 17(Tent.); 22 - 24; 27 - 31(Tent.)

November 10 - 14(Tent.)

December 1 - 5(Tent.)

2009

January 12 - 16(Tent.); 27 - 30(Tent.)

February 9 - 13(Tent.)

March 2 - 6(Tent.); 16 - 20(Tent.)

April 20 - 24(Tent.)

May 11 - 15(Tent.)

FEND - Securities Expert Witness
Telephone: (310) 641-0377
Fax: (310) 649-3663
Email: fendmase@ca.rr.com