The Value of Trial Monitoring
Independent trial monitoring can clarify settlement posture, expose hidden risk, and help counsel make decisions under pressure—based on facts, not fear.
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Jim Schratz brings more than 40 years of experience spanning legal fee audits and high-exposure insurance claims. He compares billing records, pleadings, transcripts, and case history to what actually happened, then delivers a disciplined opinion counsel can use in mediation, hearing, or trial.
Based in Sonoma, California; reviewing legal fee and claims matters nationwide.
Extensive Resources and Commitment
Jim Schratz and Associates is a boutique firm located in Sonoma, California, that provides a unique combination of services throughout the country:
Insurance Bad Faith & Claims Handling
We provide consulting and expert witness testimony on behalf of both insurance carriers and insureds.
Legal Fee Audits
We review the invoices to determine if an audit is justified at no charge to the client.
No Risk to Clients
If the client does not believe the audit is of the highest quality and decides not to use the audit, there is NO CHARGE.
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Specializing in Legal Fee Audits, Expert Witness Services & Insurance Claim Consulting
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How to Win a Fee Petition
Whether you’re presenting a fee petition or opposing one, success depends on disciplined records, credible staffing choices, and billing that matches the work performed.
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