Dr. Stephen J. Howard, DDS is available as a dental expert for dental malpractice cases. His background includes dentistry, orthodontics and related procedures. Discuss the issues in your matter and the scope of the consultation directly with the office.
Contact the office to discuss the subject of the case, availability and the materials needed to evaluate an engagement. Please arrange an appropriate method for transmitting records before sending confidential material.
Review Dr. Howard’s curriculum vitae and discuss the qualifications relevant to the issues in your matter. Scope, fees and deadlines should be confirmed directly before an engagement begins.
When contacting the office, describe the dental or orthodontic issues for which expertise is being sought and the stage of the matter. Provide the names needed for a conflict inquiry and identify the deadlines you would like considered. An inquiry does not establish an engagement or reserve availability.
Ask what services Dr. Howard can provide for the particular matter and which materials he would want to review. Determine the appropriate record-transfer method before sending confidential information. Confirm the engagement terms, fee arrangements and scheduling expectations directly.
The downloadable curriculum vitae lists Dr. Howard’s education, postgraduate studies, fellowships, teaching and publication history. Ask for a current version and confirm which experience is relevant to the issues being evaluated. Historical credentials should not be mistaken for a representation about current board certification.
A request for a legal consultation is different from a request for dental treatment. State the purpose when calling so the office can direct the inquiry appropriately. Availability and scope must be agreed before relying on a proposed consultation date.