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Average Microbiology Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$375/hr
Review Fee
$475/hr
Deposition Fee
$525/hr
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This expert has over 30 years experience as an insurance claim adjuster specializing in helping clients manage residential and commercial insurance claims after natural disasters or fires damage their property. He is a graduate of University of Central Oklahoma and a Certified Property Manager (CPM) with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). He is licensed in 11 states. He is currently the Regional Director at a public insurance adjusting company where he oversees Commercial Insurance Claims, Business Owner Insurance Claims, Risk Management, Recovery from Natural Disaster and Property loss, Commercial Property Re-positioning, and Homeowner Insurance Claim.
Regional Manager, A public insurance adjusting company
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond,
Oklahoma
This double board-certified expert has over 30 years of experience in preventive medicine, specifically aerospace and occupational medicine. He received a M.D. from the University of Kansas and finished a fellowship in Space Medicine at NASA and the Johnson Space Center in Houston. A Senior FAA Medical Examiner, he has been elected as a Fellow to the American College of Preventive Medicine, the Aerospace Medical Association, and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He is currently very active in academic and clinical positions. He serves as a Medical Consultant to various companies including a major airline. He holds professorships at three different medical universities where he teaches preventive medicine and also teaches aerospace medicine at a military school.
Occupational Medicine Physician, Private Practice
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Kansas
Kansas City,
Missouri
This expert has over 40 years of claims experience, both as an adjuster and then as an in-house attorney advising adjusters on the proper standard of care in claims handling. He has represented numerous bad faith plaintiffs, and he also established the errors & omissions adjusting practices and auditing procedures for a major insurance company. The expert spent over 6 years as AIG's Western Zone Claims Council and 14 years as Executive Managing Attorney for USAA. He is now retired and acts as an insurance bad faith advisor.
Independent Insurance Consultant, A private firm in TX
Juris Doctor (JD), William Mitchell College of Law
Frisco,
Texas
This 40+ year veteran of the aviation industry has extensive experience as an airline pilot and additional background in safety inspection, flight instruction, airport management, and accident investigation. He earned his B.S. in Aviation Technology and Business Management from Metropolitan State College and holds several certificates from the FAA, including the Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, the Flight Instructor Certificate, the Flight Engineer Certificate, the Ground Instructor Certificate, and the Control Tower Operator Certificate. The expert spent 16 years as a Line Pilot, Federal Flight Deck Officer, and Pilot Instructor for United Airlines. He has also held operations roles with SurfAir, and FlightOne. He is now an aviation consultant.
Aviation Consultant, A private aviation consultancy in CO
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Metropolitan State College
Meeker,
Colorado
This expert on Economic Damages has over 35+ years of experience in calculating damages and performing business valuations. He obtained his BA in Economics, his MBA in Accounting and Finance, and his JD from Tulane University. He is a certified CPA, Senior Appraiser, and Business Appraiser and certified in Financial Forensics and Business Valuation. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.. He has 5 Publications and is currently a Tax and Business Valuation Partner with Moss Adams LLP.
Shareholder, An accounting service in TX
Juris Doctor (JD), Tulane School of Law
Dallas,
Texas
This expert has over 45 years of experience in risk management and insurance. He is a licensed risk manager by the Texas Department of Insurance and is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Insurance Management Consultants and the Professional Risk Managers International Association. He previously served as an insurance officer for Anco Insurance, a partner at Houstoun Stevenson & Cummings, and the director of the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas. He is now the founder of an insurance and risk management firm in Texas.
Founder, An insurance and risk management firm in TX
Spring,
Texas
This expert has over 50 years of aviation experience. He earned his BS in aeronautical studies/flight technology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his MPA from Troy State University. He is a certified flight instructor, airline transport pilot, and remote pilot. He is a member of the National Air Transportation Association, the Airline Pilots Association, and the International Society of Air Safety Investigators. He previously served as a Captain with US Airways and as the Director of flight services, Chief Pilot, and Deputy Director of aviation at the Texas Department of Transportation. This expert is currently an aviation safety instructor at an aviation training firm and an aviation safety consultant at an aviation consultancy in Texas.
Aviation Safety Consultant, An aviation consultancy in TX
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Troy State University
Texas
This licensed registered nurse has over 25 years of experience in nursing, including the fields of medical-surgical, hospice, and community health. She earned her AS from Saint Luke's School of Nursing and her BS in nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Along with being licensed in Missouri and Kansas as a registered nurse, she is also a certified nurse life care planner and a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. Formerly, she has held a number of nursing positions, including a community and employee health nurse at Clay County Public Health Center, a medical-surgical bedside care nurse at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, and a general medical-surgical nurse for Favorite Healthcare Staffing Services. She has also served as a nurse analyst for Shook, Hardy, and Bacon Lawfirm. Currently, she is a special health care needs service coordinator for a state department of health and senior services as well as a legal nurse consultant and nurse life care planner for a nursing consultancy in Missouri.
Legal Nurse Consultant, A nurse life care planning and consulting service in MO
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Missouri-Kansas City
Liberty,
Missouri
This highly-qualified expert is currently located in Texas and has over 35 years of experience in the fields of chemistry, biology, and environmental science. He earned his BS in zoology and chemistry from Texas A&M University and his PhD in microbiology and biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin. This expert is highly active as a member of the Oregon Graduate Institute Environmental Engineering Program and has published over a dozen articles in his field. Formerly, he served as an environmental technical consultant at Anura Technologies, and an instructor in chemistry and microbiology at the Lake Washington Technical College and The University of Texas. He was also a teaching assistant in organic chemistry and biology at Lamar University, a manager at Texas Commission of Environmental Quality and MFC Tech, and a senior technical consultant at HTE Solutions. Currently, he is the technical director at a chemistry and environmental science forensic firm.
Technical Director, A Chemistry and Environmental Science Forensic Firm
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The University of Texas at Austin
Austin,
Texas
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What Can a Microbiology Expert Witness Opine On?
Culture Techniques
Growing microorganisms in controlled environments.
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
Determining bacteria's resistance to antibiotics.
Gram Staining
Differentiating bacteria based on cell wall structure.
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Amplifying DNA for identification purposes.
Serological Testing
Detecting antibodies or antigens in samples.
Microscopic Examination
Using microscopes to analyze microbial samples.
FAQs for Microbiology Expert Witnesses
What is a microbiology expert witness?
A microbiology expert witness is a qualified microbiologist who explains scientific evidence in legal cases. They assist by reviewing lab records, analyzing microbial data, testifying, and clarifying complex microbiology issues.
What types of cases may require the expertise of a microbiology expert witness?
A microbiology expert witness handles infection outbreaks, hospital-acquired infections, foodborne illness, product contamination, lab testing errors, bioterrorism, and environmental microbiology cases.
How can a microbiology expert witness evaluate alleged laboratory contamination?
A microbiology expert witness evaluates alleged laboratory contamination by reviewing protocols, reanalyzing test data, inspecting lab practices, and comparing results to contamination patterns.
What microbiology expert witness credentials are most persuasive at trial?
The most persuasive microbiology expert witness credentials include a PhD, board certification, peer‑reviewed research, clinical or lab leadership, and prior courtroom testimony experience.
How does a microbiology expert witness assess causation in infectious disease disputes?
A microbiology expert witness assesses causation by linking lab results, pathogen characteristics, exposure history, and clinical findings to show the infection’s most likely source.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting microbiology 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.