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Average Food and Beverage Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$275/hr
Review Fee
$350/hr
Deposition Fee
$375/hr
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This expert in toxicology had a 22-year career in regulatory positions at the Food and Drug Administration. The expert joined the FDA in 1977 and served as the Special Assistant to the Director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and as the Director of Division of Toxicological Research. Following retirement from Federal service, he was also the State Toxicologist, Chemical Terrorism Laboratory Director, and State Counterterrorism Coordinator working within the Alabama Department of Public Health. He has a B.S. in Biology from Wake Forest University, an M.S. in Physiology from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from West Virginia University. The expert also later earned an M.S. in Applied Human Behavior from Johns Hopkins University, where he completed a Fellowship in Organizational Development and Community Systems. He is a Member of the American College of Toxicology, the National Environmental Health Association, and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy. The expert left his FDA position at the end of 1999 and his Alabama Department of Health role in early 2010.
Consulting Toxicologist, Independent
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), West Virginia University
Dauphin Island,
Alabama
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FAQs for Food and Beverage Expert Witnesses
What is a food and beverage expert witness?
A food and beverage expert witness is a qualified industry professional who explains standards, safety, and regulations in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing compliance, and testifying to clarify technical issues.
In what case types can a food and beverage expert witness provide valuable assistance?
A food and beverage expert witness assists in product liability, food safety, contamination, labeling, HACCP, recall, supply chain, restaurant operations, and hospitality litigation.
How can a food and beverage expert witness strengthen damages calculations?
A food and beverage expert witness strengthens damages calculations by validating costs, lost profits, and market impact with industry-specific data and financial analysis.
What qualifications should a food and beverage expert witness possess for federal litigation?
A food and beverage expert witness for federal litigation should have advanced industry education, substantial practical experience, and a proven record of testimony in similar federal cases.
How does a food and beverage expert witness evaluate compliance with industry standards?
A food and beverage expert witness evaluates compliance with industry standards by reviewing policies, operations, documentation, and testing results against regulatory and best-practice benchmarks.
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