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Average Cosmetics Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$250/hr
Review Fee
$300/hr
Deposition Fee
$325/hr
Court Fee
This expert is a general dental practitioner with over 40 years of experience in all phases of dentistry including general care, prosthetics, cosmetics, root canals, oral disease therapy, and surgery. He is also a member of such prestigious dental societies as the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, and a fellow of the Academy of Facial Esthetics. He is currently in private practice with an interest in complex multispecialty care and cosmetic and implant dentistry.
General Dentist, A private practice in PA
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Temple University Dental School
Broomall,
Pennsylvania
This experienced cosmetics ingredients expert joined Estee Lauder in 1981 as a QA Products Laboratory Supervisor. He remained with the company until 2006, most recently serving as the Director of Special Analytical Services and R&D. In this position, the expert was responsible for Estee Lauder's raw material program, which included oversight of analytical testing, evaluation of new raw materials, and troubleshooting formulation issues. The expert now works as a Product Steward for a personal care ingredients manufacturer, where he deals with R&D, regulatory evaluation, and technical services. He has a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Vermont and an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Adelphi University.
Specialty Chemical Consultant, An independent consultancy in NY
Master of Science (MS), Polytechnic University
Great Neck,
New York
This well-credentialed expert earned his B.S. in Pharmacy from Columbia University, an M.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa, and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Iowa. He has extensive experience in cosmetics development, including positions at Johnson & Johnson, Avon Products, and DeLaire Inc. From 1993 until 2001, the expert was the Senior Director of Research and Development for Gryphon Development / Bath & Body Works Inc. / Victoria Secret Beauty. In this position, he developed formulations for treatment products, cleansing products, and OTC drugs. The expert currently runs his own independent cosmetics development consultancy, through which he has worked with firms including Bath and Body Works, Unilever Latin America, Morning Glory Products, and many others.
Founder & Chief Consultant, Private Cosmetics Development Consultancy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Iowa
New City,
New York
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FAQs for Cosmetics Expert Witnesses
What is a cosmetics expert witness?
A cosmetics expert witness is a qualified professional who explains cosmetic products, safety, and industry standards in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, testing products, and testifying to clarify technical cosmetic issues.
In what case types can a cosmetics expert witness provide assistance?
A cosmetics expert witness assists in product liability, personal injury, mislabeling, false advertising, IP disputes, formulation safety, regulatory compliance, and cosmetic testing cases.
How do you evaluate the qualifications of a cosmetics expert witness?
Evaluate a cosmetics expert witness by reviewing their education, clinical or lab experience, published research, prior testimony, and specific expertise in the product or issue at hand.
How can a cosmetics expert witness support Daubert or Frye admissibility?
A cosmetics expert witness supports Daubert or Frye admissibility by providing scientifically grounded, peer‑supported analyses and methods that meet accepted forensic and industry standards.
What methodologies does a cosmetics expert witness use to assess product safety?
A cosmetics expert witness assesses product safety using toxicology reviews, ingredient analysis, clinical and lab testing data, regulatory standards, and adverse event evaluations.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting cosmetics expert witnesses?
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