COVID-19 Expert Witnesses in Georgia

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COVID-19 expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including infectious disease, epidemiology, public health, and occupational medicine. Some of the most common specialties include hospital administration, long term care, workplace safety, and vaccine policy. They can opine on the effects of COVID-19 on transmission risk, standard of care, causation, and damages in litigation.

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  • Review Fee $750/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This highly-qualified infectious diseases expert is a recognized expert in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria. He earned his BS in zoology from George Washington University and his MD from Georgetown University before completing an internship and residency in internal medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University and a fellowship in infectious diseases at Stanford University. This expert is board certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases, and is certified in travel health by the International Society of Travel Medicine. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the Infectious Disease Society of America, the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and the Emerging Infections Network. This expert spent nearly 25 years working for the CDC in a variety of roles, including as a medical epidemiologist in the global migration and quarantine and tuberculosis elimination divisions, the acting branch chief of the global migration and quarantine division. Most recently, he served as the CDC's domestic malaria unit chief, a position he held for 13 years before his retirement.

    Domestic Malaria Unit Chief, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University

    Atlanta,

    Georgia

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has 20+ years of experience in the occupational safety industry both as an educator and consultant in the field. She has 20 years of experience in safety management, 16 years in safety consulting, and 20 years of teaching safety courses at top ranking accredited Universities. She has a Masters from Indiana University in Occupational Health and Safety and a B.S. in Safety Management from Indiana University. She is licensed in Accident, Health, and LIfe Insurance, and is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, the National Safety Council Defensive Driving International Executive Board and the Indiana State University Safety and Health Advisory Board. She is currently the Director of Academics and an Adjunct Professor teaching safety courses for a top ranked University, and is an OSHA/Safety Consultant with an industry-leading safety and training consulting firm.

    Adjunct Professor, A University in IN

    Master of Science (MS), Indiana State University

    Indian Trail,

    North Carolina

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $850/hr
    Court Fee $850/hr

    This highly qualified expert has been a virologist for more than 40 years. She holds a PhD in Microbiology with minors in Biochemisty and Preventative Medicine. She has taught medical virology for more than 30 years at the university level and has participated in more than 70 invited lectures and presentations. This expert's work includes more than 40 publications in the virology space, more than 30 grant funded research projects, and the creation of the medical virology lab at a children's hospital in Tennessee.

    Director, A University in TN

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Mississippi

    Germantown,

    Tennessee

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  • Review Fee $700/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $625/hr

    This expert is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and occupational medicine, with over 40 years of experience in simultaneous clinical and academic roles. He has held numerous prestigious positions including a professorship at the University of Cincinnati. He also formerly served as head of clinical studies at Cincinnati and the Coordinator of Research at the University of South Florida. He has been the director of several programs over his long career, and he is currently the director of a breath laboratory at a major university health center, and an attending physician at a major area hospital.

    Attending Physician, A Prominent Florida Hospital

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

    Palm Harbor,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

    This expert has been working in the field of economics for over 40 years. A member of the National Association of Forensic Economists as well as the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, he has authored over 40 technical reports and book chapters and is extensively published in journals such as the "Journal of Business Valuation and Economic Loss Analysis". His background spans academic, corporate, and government positions. He taught Economics at Pennsylvania State University and Hartford University prior to holding several management positions with Aetna Life & Casualty, Inc. He then served as the Managing Director of Management & Strategy Analysis, Inc., directing professional staff on economic consulting projects and providing expert witness services to law clients and strategy consulting services to corporate clients. He also worked as the Regional Commissioner of the San Francisco Region of the Bureau of Labor Statics, wherein he led a large staff of professional economists in collecting, analyzing, and distributing economic information in an eight state area. Currently, this expert is the Managing Principal of an economic and litigation support consultancy.

    Managing Principal, Economic consulting firm in FL

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Indiana University

    Tampa,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $260/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This highly qualified maritime safety expert has been captaining ships for more than 30 years. He is trained in all operations of maritime operations and safety and has instructed on ships and ship safety extensively. He currently owns his own maritime safety and transportation logistics consulting firm, where he conducts training in the class room, in ports, and aboard ships.

    Owner and Consultant, A Maritime Safety and Logistics Consultancy in FL

    Bachelor of Science (BS), State University of New York Maritime College

    Plantation,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr

    This extremely qualified expert is board certified in pediatrics, pediatric infectious diseases and neonatal-perinatal medicine and has been practicing for 11+ years. He completed his residency training in pediatrics at Bonn University and Vanderbilt University and concluded his fellowship training focusing in neonatal-perinatal medicine at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital. He is a member of multiple renowned professional associations, including the Perinatal Research Society and the Neonatal-Perinatal Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has published 50+ peer-reviewed journal articles and lectures both nationally and internationally. Currently, he is the director of clinical and translational research in neonatology and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at a major university in Tennessee.

    Coverage Medical Staff, A Regional Hospital in TN

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Ulm, Germany

    Nashville,

    Tennessee

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This highly qualified expert has served as a senior operations executive for regional and international airports. He is an Accredited Airport Executive by the American Association of Airport Executives, as well as a Certified Airport Security Coordinator, a Certified Private Pilot, and certified by the FAA in Airport Planning & Capacity. He earned his B.S. in Aeronautical Studies and Airport Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and his Master of Public Administration in Organizational Management from Golden Gate University, and then proceeded to hold positions with Sky Harbor International Airport, Tampa International Airport, and Gainesville Regional Airport. More recently, the expert was the Director of Operations for Birmingham International Airport, the Deputy Airport Director for Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and the Vice President of Operations at Doha and Hamad International Airports in Qatar. He is now an airport operations consultant specializing in operational concepts and new Terminal Readiness for airports/airlines and aviation planning/design firms.

    President & Chief Executive Officer, An airport operations & engineering consulting firm

    Master of Public Administration (MPA), Golden Gate University

    Wake Forest,

    North Carolina

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  • Review Fee $495/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    This expert has over 20 years of experience as a mariner. He received a B.S. in Marine Transportation from Texas A&M University and a M.S. in Marine Management from the Maine Maritime Academy as well as a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. In addition, he served on the United States Naval Reserve for over 20 years, eventually retiring as a Commander, and trained hundreds of cadets at the Texas Maritime Academy as Commandant of Cadets. Licensed as a United States Coast Guard Master Mariner of Any Gross Tons, he served as Master on the US Training Ship Texas Clipper II and on the United States Naval Ship Sirius for Operation Katrina Relief in New Orleans, foreign flag passenger ship doing cruises to nowhere and a US research ship. He currently serves as Senior Pilot at a major seaport with approximately 5,000 ship transits and serves as a lead Instructor for a maritime academy and has developed senior level courses for captains, senior officers, and pilots.

    Senior Pilot, A Major Seaport Based in FL

    Juris Doctor (JD), University of Miami School of Law

    Boca Raton,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $175/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $250/hr

    This expert has over 29 years of experience in airport management, operations, and development. He gained his MAS in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his PhD in business administration with a specialization in aviation/aerospace management from Northcentral University. He is an accredited airport manager and has served as a Director of Aviation for the El Paso International Airport, Texas; Manager of the Operations Division, Washington National Airport, Washington, DC; Director of the Eastern Iowa Regional Airport, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Manager of Smith-Reynolds Airport, Winston-Salem, NC. He was also an Assistant Professor of Aviation at Florida Memorial University and the Deputy Director of Aviation for the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. Currently he is an associate professor of aviation management at a university in Florida.

    Associate Professor of Aviation Management, FL University

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Northcentral University

    Melbourne,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $175/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr

    This expert earned his BS in Management Science from Virginia Tech and Executive Graduate Program College of Insurance. This expert also has a number of certifications including certification as a Certified Builders Insurance Agent, certification by the College of Insurance, and certification by the National Safety Council. He is licensed as a Property and Casualty Agent and a Life and Health Agent in North Carolina. In addition, he is the Vice Chairman of the Safety Council of North Carolina. Formerly, this expert has held several vice president positions at various insurance companies, and he is currently the Vice President of Risk Management for a large roofing contractor.

    Vice President, Risk Management, A large roofing contractor

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Pennsylvania

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

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  • Review Fee $295/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This veteran insurance claims executive has over 40 years of experience in his field. His area of expertise ranges from coverage analysis, creation, and teaching, bad faith defense, technical and management training, claims management, cyber liability, etc. He is a registered adjuster under the professional adjusters association and is a member of the National Advisory Council of the National Association of Independent Adjusters and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. Formerly, he has worked as a division claims manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies, a senior vice president of claims at Western Employers Insurance Company, a senior vice president of claims at Industrial Indemnity Company, an executive director at Golden Eagle Insurance Company, and as the director of claims compliance at Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group. Currently, he works as an independent consultant for an insurance claims service company in South Carolina.

    Consultant, An independent consultancy in SC

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), San Jose State College

    Bluffton,

    South Carolina

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This qualified expert is board-certified by both the American Board of Preventive Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine in preventive medicine and public health. He received his BS in biomedical science and his MPH in health care organizations and management from the University of South Florida before earning his DO from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He subsequently completed an internship in family medicine at North Shore University Hospital and a residency in preventive medicine with the Florida Department of Health at Palm Beach County. He is active in his field as a member and the secretary of the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine, as well as the author of a book aimed at preparing physicians for their preventive medicine and public health board exams. He formerly served as an urgent care physician for MD Now and a part-time faculty instructor at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Currently, this expert serves as the medical director for a healthcare solutions company and an urgent care physician for a hospital system in Florida.

    Medical Director, A healthcare management company in FL

    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Tampa,

    Florida

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What Can a COVID-19 Expert Witness Opine On?

Vaccination

Administering COVID-19 vaccines to individuals.

Testing

Conducting tests to detect COVID-19 infection.

Contact Tracing

Identifying and notifying exposed individuals.

Isolation Protocols

Implementing measures for infected individuals.

Quarantine Procedures

Monitoring individuals exposed to the virus.

Public Health Advisories

Issuing guidance on safety measures.

FAQs for Covid 19 Expert Witnesses

What is a covid 19 expert witness?

A COVID-19 expert witness is a medical or scientific professional who explains COVID-related facts and standards in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, analyzing COVID-19 protocols, and testifying to clarify complex issues.

In what case types might I require a COVID-19 expert witness?

You may need a COVID-19 expert witness in medical malpractice, wrongful death, workplace exposure, long COVID disability, infection control, insurance, and public health policy cases.

How should I evaluate the credentials of a COVID-19 expert witness?

Evaluate a COVID-19 expert witness by reviewing their medical or epidemiological degrees, board certifications, peer‑reviewed research, clinical experience, and prior testimony.

What role can a COVID-19 expert witness play in challenging causation?

A COVID-19 expert witness can challenge causation by analyzing medical records, exposure history, and scientific data to dispute whether COVID-19 actually caused the claimed harm.

How can a COVID-19 expert witness support damages quantification?

A COVID-19 expert witness supports damages quantification by linking medical evidence to lost income, care costs, long-term health impacts, and future financial losses.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting covid 19 expert witnesses?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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