Environmental Expert Witnesses in Utah

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Environmental expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including environmental law, environmental engineering, environmental health and safety, and environmental science. Some of the most common specialties among environmental expert witnesses include hazardous waste management, air quality analysis, water pollution control, soil contamination assessment, and climate change impact studies. They can opine on the effects of industrial pollution, impacts of land development, natural resource depletion, waste disposal practices, and climate change policies.

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Ronald Lupatin Melnick, PhDView profile

ID: 6090770

Dr. Ronald Melnick, PhD

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Utah

Dr. Ronald L. Melnick has over 45 years of experience in the field of Environmental Toxicology. He earned his BS from Rutgers The State University of New Jersey and his MS and PhD from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He then completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley. For over 28 years, he served as a Senior Toxicologist and Director of...

The Average Environmental Expert Witness
Charges $375 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $325

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  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $425

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Environmental Expert Witness FAQs

An environmental expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on environmental matters, such as pollution, conservation, climate change, and sustainability. They can help interpret complex scientific data and provide credible testimony.

Environmental expert witnesses are often needed in cases involving land use disputes, contamination issues, natural resource damages, regulatory compliance, hazardous waste management, and environmental impact assessments.

Yes. Environmental experts with a focus on climatology can provide valuable insights into climate change-related disputes, including those related to carbon emissions, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events.

Absolutely. Subspecialties can include air quality, water quality, soil science, toxicology, ecology, geology, meteorology, and many others. The choice of expert depends on the specifics of the case.

In construction disputes, an environmental expert can assess potential impacts on local ecosystems or evaluate compliance with environmental regulations. They may also analyze soil stability or contamination risks.

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