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This expert has extensive experience in fuel system design, storage, and dispensing systems. He has spent many years as a gas station expert, constructing gasoline service stations for major oil companies and public agencies. He has been involved with numerous societies in the gas station safety/construction industry, and is certified to handle all gas station related materials. Currently, this expert consults on fuel system installation, design, and safety at his own firm.
Owner, A fuel systems consulting firm in CA
Rancho Mission Viejo,
California
This expert has been a pioneer in the field of seismic reservoir characterization for over 30 years, with his research interests including borehole geophysics and hydraulic fracturing. He obtained over a dozen US and worldwide patents for his work and sold this technology to Western-Atlas International, where it became part of a suite of on-site drill products. In 1992 he became a member of the Engineering Faculty at the prestigious University of California at Berkeley. He has over 100 referred publications and conerence proceedings and has been invited speaker in dozens of technical and industrial venues. In 1998, this expert formed a geoimaging firm, which creates investor pools to particpate in oil and gas projects throghout the US. In 2014 he became the Chief Technical Adviser for an oil company.
Faculty Staff Scientist, A University Laboratory in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Stanford University
Oakland,
California
This expert is a health & safety expert in oil and gas, construction and mining drawing on his advanced education and about 20 years experience teaching safety practices and techniques reducing incidents and reducing costs/losses. He has worked at a variety of mining, petroleum, and construction companies as their lead environmental health and safety specialist. He has extensive experience drafting and implementing safety and environmental programs and field safety audit systems that comply with OSHA and MSHA standards.
Environmental Health and Safety Consultant, A multi-industry safety consulting firm in CO
Juris Doctor (JD), Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Evergreen,
Colorado
This active consulting petroleum engineer has extensive experience in the drilling, completion, and operational planning on hundreds of vertical and horizontal wells. He earned his BS in Petroleum Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University and began his career with Chevron. He then worked as a Drilling Rep & Production Engineer for Mesa Petroleum Co. and as a Operations Manager for Foran Oil Co. The expert spent 23 years with Read & Stevens, where he eventually served as President. During this time, he oversaw 200 operated wells producing 4,400 BOE per day and numerous nonoperated properties.
Senior Petroleum Engineer, A Private Engineering Consulting Business
Bachelor of Science (BS), Oklahoma State University
Roswell,
New Mexico
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What Can an Oil and Gas Expert Witness Opine On?
Exploration Drilling
Identifying and accessing potential oil reserves.
Well Completion
Finalizing a well for production use.
Production Testing
Assessing well output and performance.
Reservoir Management
Optimizing oil recovery from reservoirs.
Pipeline Installation
Constructing systems for transporting oil/gas.
Refining Operations
Converting crude oil into usable products.
FAQs for Oil and Gas Expert Witnesses
What is a oil and gas expert witness?
An oil and gas expert witness is a specialized industry professional who explains technical and regulatory issues in disputes or litigation. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing contracts, and testifying to clarify complex oil and gas matters.
What types of cases may necessitate the expertise of an oil and gas expert witness?
An oil and gas expert witness handles disputes over mineral rights, lease agreements, royalty payments, drilling operations, well failures, pipeline accidents, and environmental compliance.
How can an oil and gas expert witness assist in interpreting complex lease provisions?
An oil and gas expert witness can interpret complex lease provisions by explaining industry standards, technical terms, and financial impacts to support clear legal understanding.
What oil and gas expert witness qualifications are most critical for upstream disputes?
The most critical oil and gas expert witness qualifications for upstream disputes are deep E&P technical experience, basin‑specific knowledge, contract familiarity, and prior testimony experience.
How does an oil and gas expert witness support damages analysis in royalty underpayment claims?
An oil and gas expert witness supports damages analysis in royalty underpayment claims by auditing production and payment data, recalculating royalties owed, and providing credible valuation testimony.
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