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$325/hr
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$375/hr
Deposition Fee
$425/hr
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This highly qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in providing safety training for forklift use. Certified as a Forklift Instructor by the National Safety Council and as an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer, his expertise includes various warehouse systems and industrial truck classes 1-7 including electric forklifts, pallet jacks, and tug tractors. He has authored two publications on lift truck and forklift safety training. He also created computer-based operator training programs for forklift use at large companies. His previous positions include sales and training instruction for various companies including Raymond Handling Concepts Corp. and Exide Corp. He currently works as President of a forklift safety consulting firm.
President, A Forklift Safety Consulting Firm in CA
Danville,
California
This expert is well versed in OSHA compliance, processes, and procedures, as well as all safety initiatives, for forest product plants. He is the former manager of Texas Port Recycling, where he was responsible for facility safety and environmental/production performance. He managed 50 employees, including training in OSHA compliance and inspecting plant materials. He is currently the safety coordinator for a plywood plant where he manages safety initiatives and OSHA compliance.
Safety Coordinator
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Colorado Technical University-Online
Oregon
This expert is one of two owners and a Principal Scientist at a major environmental firm. This firm specializes in providing solutions to challenging agricultural and environmental problems throughout the world. Their areas of expertise include soil science, water quality and demand evaluation and management, agricultural systems, salinity and nutrient management, ecosystem restoration, statistics, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, land stabilization, and regulatory policy. Since earning his PhD in Soil Science, this expert has 19 years of experience in agricultural consulting in the United States. Before co-founding Land IQ, this expert spent 5 years with an agricultural and environmental firm.
Owner and Principal Scientist, LandIQ
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), North Carolina State University
Sacramento,
California
This highly qualified toxicologist earned his PhD in Toxicology at Oregon State University, as well as a BS at the University of Texas and MS in Applied Environmental Sciences at the University of North Texas. He has served on several expert panels with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Academies of Science and other scientific agencies and government organizations. He has a strong expertise in risk assessment and the toxicology of pesticides and metals. Formerly, this expert served as a Public health Toxicologist for Oregon State Public Health. Currently, he is a tenured Associate Professor and Director of an Environmental Health Center at a major research-based university where he focuses on human health concerns related to chemical exposure and approaches to risk assessment.
Associate Dean, An Agricultural Sciences in OR
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Oregon State University
Portland,
Oregon
This expert is a highly qualified environmental risk expert. He earned his masters degree in Industrial Hygiene at the University of Michigan and is certified in numerous environmental mitigation capacities. He belongs to a number of prestigious societies in the environmental space, including the American Public Health Association and the American Industrial Hygiene Association. He has held environmental management positions at various top companies, including Monsanto and SECOR. Currently, this expert is an occupational safety and environmental compliance manager at a local government group in California.
Senior Consultant, A Consultancy in CA
Master of Science (MS), University of Michigan
Sunnyvale,
California
This expert is an endowed professor of Weed Science at a very prominent university in California. He is the author of 2 patents, 5 books, and over 100 scholarly publications in field of Weed Science and Agronomy. He earned his doctoral degree from Kansas State University and later served as an agronomist and weed specialist at Washington State University, as well as a lecturer in Urban Horticulture at the University of Washington. He is an active member of the United States Council for Agriculture Science and Technology, the Weed Science Society of America, and the International Society of Plant Protection.
Endowed Professor, A University in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Kansas State University
Woodland,
California
This highly qualified environmental toxicologist specializing in mechanisms of action of dioxins and dioxin-like chemicals. After earned his PhD in Toxicology, this expert went on to hold numerous research roles, most notably at UC Davis. He is prominent in literature and as a presenter in the space. Currently, this expert is an Environmental Toxicology Research Scientist at a university in California.
Professor & Research Scientist, A University in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Heinrich-Heine University of Dusseldorf, Germany
Davis,
California
This expert has over 40 years of experience in the occupational health and safety field. He received his BS from Oakland University and MPH in Environmental Health from the University of Michigan. He has been certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene since 1980. He is also certified by the State of California, Division of Occupational Safety and Health as a Certified Asbestos Consultant, and holds all accreditations for asbestos offered by the US Environmental Protection Agency. In 2008, he was presented the Fellow Award by the American Industrial Hygiene Association for his contributions to the practice of industrial hygiene. He has served on several Cal/OSHA Technical Advisory Committees and sits on the Cal/OSHA Advisory Committee. He has co-authored three books on OSHA compliance and more than two dozen technical papers on exposure to hazardous substances in occupational settings.
President and Senior Consultant, An Environmental Health and Safety Consultancy
Master of Science (MS), University of Michigan
San Mateo,
California
This expert has over 19 years of experience in Mold and Home Inspections. He earned his BA and MA from California State University of Los Angeles, and has continued his education in Home and Mold Inspection through various courses and training. He is a certified Microbial Consultant, as well as Property Inspector by both the American Society of Home Inspectors and the California Real Estate Inspector Association. He is an active in his field as a member of several Home Inspection societies, and has written 10 publications, and given over 50 presentations on topics related to his field. Currently, he serves as a Senior Inspector at two Mold and Home Inspection Consultancies in California.
Senior Inspector and Consultant, A home and mold Inspection consultancy in CA
Master of Arts (MA), California State University Los Angeles
Sebastopol,
California
For over 25 years, this expert has specialized in environmental risk management and insurance, including cost-of-risk evaluations, insurance underwriting, policy development, claims support & expert testimony, and development and evaluation of solutions for funding and transferring environmental risks. He has deep expertise in environmental insurance underwriting, and works with clients to resolve environmental coverage disputes when they arise, including matters such as related claims, discovery triggers, notification issues, known conditions, disclosures, policy limit provisions, extended reporting, and more. This expert combines an understanding of environmental technical matters with insurance coverage and financial expertise for integrated analyses and opinions.
Principal & Co-Founder, Environmental Claims Consultancy Firm
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Ivey School of Business
San Francisco Bay Area,
California
This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in energy, climate, and environmental insurance. He earned his MBA from the University of Southern California and his LLM from the University of Cambridge. This expert is licensed in Surplus Lines insurance and is a fellow of the Risk Management Society. He has formerly served as an insurance broker for Lloyd's and in several management positions at Sedgwick James and Minet. He also founded and served as the CEO for two successful insurance service firms, International Energy Insurance Brokers and St. Andrews Risk Services. Currently, this expert is the CEO and co-founder of an underwriting company based in California and London, England.
CEO and Co-Founder, An Underwriting Company in CA
Master of Laws (LLM), University of Cambridge
Los Angeles,
California
This expert has over 50 years of experience in the recycling, demolition, and auction industries. He is active in his field as a member of the Copper Club and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. He began his career as an assistant foreman with Diversified Metals Corporation, the largest non-ferrous trading and processing company. He has formerly served as the president of Diversified Metals Corporation, the founder of Ken Fischer & Associates, and a partner of NISI Auction Company. Currently, this expert is the founder and president of an auctioneering business development, sales, and marketing consultancy in California.
Founder & President, An auctioneering consultancy in CA
California
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What Can an Environmental Expert Witness Opine On?
Environmental Impact Assessment
Evaluates potential environmental effects of projects.
Site Remediation
Cleans up contaminated sites to restore safety.
Waste Management Planning
Develops strategies for reducing waste production.
Ecological Restoration
Rehabilitates damaged ecosystems to restore biodiversity.
Air Quality Monitoring
Measures pollutants to ensure clean air standards.
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Tests water sources for contaminants and safety.
FAQs for Environmental Expert Witnesses
What is a environmental expert witness?
An environmental expert witness is a qualified specialist who explains technical environmental issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, conducting analysis, writing reports, and testifying in court.
What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of an environmental expert witness?
Environmental expert witnesses support cases involving pollution, toxic torts, groundwater contamination, hazardous waste, air quality, environmental compliance, and regulatory disputes.
How should I evaluate the qualifications of an environmental expert witness?
Evaluate an environmental expert witness by reviewing their education, certifications, field experience, publications, prior testimony, and case-relevant technical expertise.
How can an environmental expert witness assist with regulatory compliance disputes?
An environmental expert witness can interpret regulations, assess compliance, and provide credible testimony and reports to clarify issues in regulatory compliance disputes.
What role does an environmental expert witness play in quantifying damages?
An environmental expert witness quantifies damages by scientifically measuring contamination, modeling impacts, and calculating restoration and remediation costs.
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