Frequently asked questions
For law firms
What does Retain cost?
Searching is free. You pay a single $2,500 per-search fee only when you're matched with and confirm an expert for your case. No subscriptions, no per-seat fees.
How fast will I see candidates?
Most requests see first candidates within 48 hours. Mark your request urgent and it's prioritized.
How are experts verified?
License, board certification, education, and disciplinary screening are reviewed for every physician before they can appear in a match. AI-assisted, human-verified.
Do you take a cut of expert fees?
No. Experts set their own fees and keep all of them. You engage and compensate your expert directly.
What if no candidate fits?
We keep searching at no charge, the per-search fee applies only when you confirm a match.
Can you staff multi-expert or mass tort matters?
Yes, we assemble specialty panels for birth injury and similar cases, and provide volume screening teams for mass tort inventories with custom pricing.
For physicians
What does it cost to join?
Nothing. Joining, verification, and receiving case matches are free. Retain never takes a percentage of your fees.
Am I obligated to take cases?
No. You receive matched opportunities and accept only what interests you. Your profile is anonymized until you choose to engage.
What do I need to apply?
About ten minutes, your CV, and your license details. Verification typically completes within 5–7 business days.
What can I charge?
You set your own fee schedule, record review, deposition, and trial rates. Physicians on the platform typically charge $400–$800 per hour for review work.
Will this affect my clinical reputation?
Expert work is a recognized professional activity. You stay anonymous in the directory, control which cases you take, and can balance plaintiff and defense work as you see fit.