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Average Chemistry Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$375/hr
Review Fee
$425/hr
Deposition Fee
$450/hr
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This expert has experience with toxic environmental contamination, industrial chemical exposures and occupational health. this expert is a physician (The Ohio State University), board certified in Occupational Medicine (American Board of Preventive Medicine), who holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Toxicology (University of Cincinnati, Kettering Laboratory). He has served on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati and the New York University Medical Center and joined the faculty of the University of Texas School of Public Health in 1992 in its Environmental Sciences Discipline and Occupational and Environmental Health and Aerospace Medicine Module. He is Associate Professor of Occupational Health, directs the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Program and is a member of the research team for an education and research center. He is a graduate of the Health Educators Fellowship and serves as a member of the Center for Interprofessional Collaboration, Steering Committee. He maintains a clinical practice of occupational medicine and medical toxicology and is a frequent consultant to governments, corporations and the legal community on matters related to industrial chemical exposure, toxicology and environmental justice. His research interests include: environmental and occupational chemical exposures, inhalation injuries, the relationship between metal exposures and cancer, and professional training and learning. As a teacher, he specializes in reducing complex subjects to familiar and recognizable concepts that are accessible to a broadly diverse audience.
Director of Occupational Medicine Residency, A Prominent TX Medical School
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati,
Texas
This distinguished scholar is the Head of Chemical & Materials Engineering at his university, a fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and a former board of directors member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Prior to joining academia, he worked for E. I. duPont de Nemours, Conoco, Ethyl, and Kraft where he gained extensive experience in chemical processes that involved alternatives to CFCs, catalyst manufacture, agricultural & pharmaceutical intermediates processing, monomer recovery by depolymerization, ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis of cheese by-products, electromembrane processes, bioethanol production, and numerous food processing operations. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and a doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.
Owner, A chemical engineering consultancy in TX
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Oklahoma
Mesilla,
New Mexico
This expert is a well qualified health physicist. While at the University of Arkansas he completed a BS in chemistry and a BS in biology, he then went to the University of Texas where he completed a PhD in biochemistry. He is active in the field as a member of the American Physics Society and the American Chemical Society. He previously was a laboratory technician for Tyson Food, an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Central Arkansas, and an instructor at Pulaski Technical College. For 15 years he has served as a health physicist in the radiation control section for a state health service in Arkansas.
Health Physicist, A State Health Service in AR
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Texas
Little Rock,
Arkansas
This highly qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of chemistry. He earned both his BS in chemistry and his PhD in analytical chemistry from North Carolina State University. He is active in his field as a member of the American Chemical Society and a fellow of both the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Institute of Chemists. This expert is also highly involved in research in his field, currently holding one patent for an electrochemical apparatus and having authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles. During his time at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, he served as the deputy group leader of bioscience and biotechnology, deputy center leader and director of integrated nanotechnologies, and the division leader of chemistry. Currently, this expert is the owner and CEO of a scientific consultancy in New Mexico.
Owner & CEO, A Scientific Consultancy in NM
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), North Carolina State University
Santa Fe,
New Mexico
This highly-qualified expert is currently located in Texas and has over 35 years of experience in the fields of chemistry, biology, and environmental science. He earned his BS in zoology and chemistry from Texas A&M University and his PhD in microbiology and biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin. This expert is highly active as a member of the Oregon Graduate Institute Environmental Engineering Program and has published over a dozen articles in his field. Formerly, he served as an environmental technical consultant at Anura Technologies, and an instructor in chemistry and microbiology at the Lake Washington Technical College and The University of Texas. He was also a teaching assistant in organic chemistry and biology at Lamar University, a manager at Texas Commission of Environmental Quality and MFC Tech, and a senior technical consultant at HTE Solutions. Currently, he is the technical director at a chemistry and environmental science forensic firm.
Technical Director, A Chemistry and Environmental Science Forensic Firm
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The University of Texas at Austin
Austin,
Texas
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What Can a Chemistry Expert Witness Opine On?
Titration
Determining concentration of a solution.
Chromatography
Separating components in a mixture.
Spectroscopy
Analyzing light interaction with substances.
Filtration
Removing solids from liquids or gases.
Distillation
Separating mixtures based on boiling points.
pH Measurement
Assessing acidity or basicity of solutions.
FAQs for Chemistry Expert Witnesses
What is a chemistry expert witness?
A chemistry expert witness is a qualified chemist who explains scientific evidence in legal cases. They assist by reviewing lab records, analyzing chemical data, and testifying to clarify complex issues.
In what case types might the involvement of a chemistry expert witness be beneficial?
A chemistry expert witness is valuable in toxic torts, product liability, pharmaceutical and medical cases, environmental contamination, industrial accidents, fire and explosion, and patent disputes.
How can a chemistry expert witness strengthen causation testimony in toxic tort litigation?
A chemistry expert witness strengthens causation testimony in toxic tort litigation by linking exposure levels and chemical mechanisms to specific, scientifically supported health outcomes.
What qualifications should counsel require when vetting a chemistry expert witness?
Counsel should require a chemistry expert witness with an advanced chemistry degree, relevant industry or research experience, strong publication record, and prior credible testimony.
How does a chemistry expert witness evaluate the reliability of opposing scientific evidence?
A chemistry expert witness evaluates the reliability of opposing scientific evidence by reviewing methods, data quality, controls, reproducibility, and adherence to accepted chemical standards.
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