What is a project management expert witness?
A project management expert witness is a qualified project professional who explains standards, practices, and responsibilities in legal cases. They assist by reviewing project records, analyzing delays or cost overruns, and testifying to clarify complex project management issues.
In what types of cases may the expertise of a project management expert witness be required?
A project management expert witness is required in construction, engineering, IT, infrastructure, delay, cost overrun, contract dispute, negligence, and project governance litigation.
How can a project management expert witness support damages quantification?
A project management expert witness supports damages quantification by analyzing schedules, costs, delays, and productivity impacts to calculate accurate, defensible financial losses.
What qualifications should a project management expert witness possess?
A project management expert witness should have a PMP or similar certification, extensive project leadership experience, and proven testimony or litigation support experience.
How does a project management expert witness evaluate schedule delay claims?
A project management expert witness evaluates schedule delay claims by analyzing project schedules, records, and critical path impacts to determine cause, responsibility, and damages.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting project management 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.
