We’ll help you retain an industry-leading Polymer expert
Average Polymer Expert Witnesses Court Fees
Review Fee
Deposition Fee
Court Fee
This highly qualified expert earned his BS from Hope College and his PhD in organic chemistry from Indiana University. He has experience in catalyst research in support of polyethylene manufacturing, additive stabilization of polymers, interaction of chemicals with plastics, extrusion production of plastic pipe, plastic pipe material technical service and plastic pipe system component testing. End use applications in which he is a plastics expert include corrugated plastic pipe, water distribution and plumbing systems, oil and gas production, plastic gas pipe, and conduit. In addition, this expert is active in his field as a member of numerous societies including The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute, Plastic Pipe Institute, and Society of Plastics Engineers. Formerly, he held roles as Pipe Applications and Technical Supervisor at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and Technical Director at Microbac Hauser Divison. Currently, he is President of a plastics consulting firm.
President, Plastic material manufacturer firm
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Indiana University
Longmont,
Colorado
Find Polymer Expert Witnesses In:
What Can a Polymer Expert Witness Opine On?
Polymer Synthesis
Creating polymers through chemical reactions.
Polymer Characterization
Analyzing polymer properties and structure.
Polymer Processing
Shaping polymers into desired forms.
Crosslinking
Strengthening polymers by creating bonds.
Degradation Testing
Assessing polymer durability over time.
Additive Incorporation
Integrating additives to enhance performance.
FAQs for Polymer Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a polymer expert witness?
A polymer expert witness is a materials specialist who explains complex plastic and polymer issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing technical records, testing materials, and testifying to clarify polymer failures.
In what types of cases may it be beneficial to engage a polymer expert witness?
A polymer expert witness is valuable in product liability, materials failure, patent disputes, manufacturing defects, contamination, degradation, and polymer processing cases.
How can a polymer expert witness evaluate alleged material defects?
A polymer expert witness evaluates alleged material defects by reviewing design specs, conducting lab tests, analyzing failures, and comparing results to industry standards.
What qualifications should counsel seek in a polymer expert witness?
Counsel should seek a polymer expert witness with advanced polymer science education, industry and forensic experience, strong testifying history, and clear, well-documented methodologies.
How does a polymer expert witness assess compliance with industry standards?
A polymer expert witness assesses compliance with industry standards by reviewing materials, test data, manufacturing processes, and documentation against relevant technical specifications.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting polymer 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.