KMS Schedule of Fees

Non-Testimony Rate

Time spent on casework, including but not limited to reporting, reviewing, research, meetings, wait-times, preparations, and travel time less than 3 hours round trip.  Rate is per person, per hour, minimum of 4 hours.

• Mon-Fri:    $200
• Sat-Sun:    $400
• Holiday:    $600

Testimony Rate:

Time spent testifying in Arbitration, Deposition, or Trial, including wait times and travel time less than 3 hours round trip.  Rate is per person, per hour, minimum of 4 hours.  Rate commences upon departing home or hotel.

• Mon-Fri:   $400
• Sat-Sun:   $600

Travel Rate:

Time spent traveling more than 3 hours in a single day, including but not limited to travel to and from airports, hotels, project sites, or vessels, including layovers and stand by time. Rate is per person, per day, minimum half day.

• Mon-Fri:  $1,000
• Sat-Sun:  $1,200
• Holiday:  $1,500

Expenses

• Mileage:           Local mileage as per the U.S. General Service Administration  
•  Meals:              Per diem as per the U.S. General Service Administration (GSA) 
•  Cellphone:     Int'l cellphone $15 per day, or cost plus service charge.
•  Lodging:         Hotels will be billed at cost, plus service charge.
•  Vehicles:         Rental cars and taxis will be billed at cost, plus service charge.
•  Flights:            Less than 3 hours shall be Premium Class Tickets

                                                  Greater than 3 hours shall be Business Class Tickets

Retainer

• $3,000 non-refundable retainer is required prior to any services or travel.  
•  The retainer will be applied as a credit to the first invoice.

Standard Terms

• KMS invoices, estimates, and payments shall be in U.S. Dollars.
• KMS travel costs are estimated, and the final invoice may vary.
• KMS payments are due within 30 calendar days of receiving the invoice.
• KMS disputes are due within 5 calendar days of receiving the invoice.
• KMS may charge a 1.5% late fee per week for overdue invoices.
• KMS expenses paid by KMS are subject to a 5% surcharge.
• KMS is not authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard or any other authority.
• KMS does not guarantee the outcome of any case or inspection.

Contact Information

• Charles H. Kinnear II
• Charlie@KinnearMaritime.com
• Cell: (561) 985 0336

Mailing Address

• Kinnear Maritime Services
• 19255 Ship Wheel Way
• Land O Lakes, FL 34638

Social Media

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