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Hydrogeology & Groundwater Resources Expert Witness
Review Fee $260/hrDeposition Fee $260/hrCourt Fee $260/hrThis expert has over 30 years of experience in groundwater resource investigations. He received his BS in geology, his MS in geological sciences with an emphasis in geophysics and his PhD in geological sciences with an emphasis in hydrogeology, all at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. He is a licensed professional geologist in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Wyoming, as well as a licensed geophysicist in California. He holds three patents relating to well rehabilitation, horizontal drilling, and in-situ radium treatment, has over ten peer reviewed publications and has presented widely on topics in his field. He is also an active member of a number of professional organizations, including the National Ground Water Association and Society of Exploration Geophysicists. He has held a number of positions, including as the vice president and principal geoscientist at Ted Zorich and Associates, Inc, the chief geoscientist at Layne GeoSciences, Inc, and a senior geoscientist and principal at Aquifer Science and Technology. He has also served as the senior managing hydrogeologist and then principal at Cardno Entrix and a senior associate at Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc. Currently, he is a senior geophysicist and hydrogeologist at a consulting company in Wisconsin. In this role he specializes in groundwater management, high capacity well siting and design, surface and borehole geophysics, groundwater modeling, managed aquifer recharge, agricultural impacts to groundwater, mine hydrogeology, and water permitting for energy projects.
Senior Geophysicist & Hydrogeologist, A consulting group in WI
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Wisconsin
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What Can a Water Expert Witness Opine On?
Water Quality Testing
Assessing contamination levels in water.
Water Treatment
Removing impurities from water supplies.
Irrigation Management
Optimizing water use for agriculture.
Stormwater Management
Controlling runoff and drainage systems.
Desalination
Converting seawater to freshwater.
Water Conservation Planning
Strategies to reduce water usage.
FAQs for Water Expert Witnesses
What is a water expert witness?
A water expert witness is a qualified specialist who provides professional opinions on water quality, contamination, usage, or regulations in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, conducting analyses, preparing reports, testifying in court, and clarifying complex water issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of a water expert witness?
A water expert witness supports cases involving water contamination, groundwater disputes, flooding, drainage, stormwater management, irrigation, hydraulic failures, and water rights.
How should counsel evaluate the qualifications of a water expert witness?
Counsel should evaluate a water expert witness by reviewing their education, licenses, case experience, publications, and prior testimony specific to the water issues in dispute.
How can a water expert witness assist in interpreting complex hydrological data?
A water expert witness can interpret complex hydrological data by analyzing flow, quality, and modeling results to clearly explain water system behavior and impacts in court.
How does a water expert witness strengthen causation analysis in contested contamination matters?
A water expert witness strengthens causation analysis by scientifically linking contaminants to specific sources using hydrogeologic data, sampling, modeling, and regulatory standards.
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