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Environmental expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including environmental law, environmental engineering, environmental health and safety, and environmental science. Some of the most common specialties among environmental expert witnesses include hazardous waste management, air quality analysis, water pollution control, soil contamination assessment, and climate change impact studies. They can opine on the effects of industrial pollution, impacts of land development, natural resource depletion, waste disposal practices, and climate change policies.

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Dr. John Francis McCarthy, CIH, ScDView profile

ID: 106939

Dr. John McCarthy, CIH, ScD

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Massachusetts

Dr. John F. McCarthy has over 34 years of experience in the fields of Environmental Health Engineering and Industrial Hygiene. He earned his BS in Biology from Boston College, his MS in Environmental Health Sciences from Harvard University, and his Sc.D. in Environmental Science and Physiology from Harvard University School of Public Health. Today, this expert is certified in the Comprehensive...

Chemical Process Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Chemical Process Engineering Expert Witness

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Florida

This chemical engineering expert earned a chemical engineering degree from the Universidad de Matanzas in Cuba and specializes in proposal writing and commercial agreement negotiations, process engineering, project engineering, project management, plant operation, and environmental engineering. He is active in his field as a member of several engineering associations, as a translator of numerous...

Dr. Damian Shea, PhDView profile

ID: 109446

Dr. Damian Shea, PhD

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North Carolina

Dr. Damian Shea has over 34 years of experience in the field of Environmental Toxicology. He earned his BA in Chemistry from the State University of New York Plattsburgh and his Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Maryland College Park. Formerly, this expert served as Head of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology and Biology at North Carolina State University. He also served...

Toxicology Expert WitnessView profile

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Toxicology Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has over 30 years of experience working in the toxicology and health risk assessment field. He specializes in evaluating potential human health effects of chemical and microbial agent exposures. In particular, he has experience with evaluation of exposures to asbestos, benzene, carbon monoxide, silica, metals, pesticides, solvents, oil and gas fracking chemicals, other petroleum...

Dr. Glenn C. Millner, PhDView profile

ID: 110471

Dr. Glenn Millner, PhD

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Arkansas

Dr. Glenn C. Millner has over 44 years of experience in Toxicology and Hazardous Materials. He earned his AS in Biology and Chemistry from Nassau Community College, his BS in Biology from the State University of New York Brockport, his MA in Limnology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and his Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Toxicology from the University of Arkansas for Medical...

Toxicology Expert WitnessView profile

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Toxicology Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert holds a doctorate degree in toxicology and has been a practicing toxicologist for over 40 years. Board certified by the American Board of Toxicology and a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences, he had published over 35 scientific articles and is a former president of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Society of Toxicology. He spent over 30 years as a Director of Toxicology for...

Dr. Joseph WangView profile

ID: 11855

Dr. Joseph Wang

This distinguished expert is currently a professor of astronautics, aerospace, and mechanical engineering at a highly regarded university in southern California. He received his BS in engineering mechanics and thermophysics at Tsinghua University and his MS in aeronautics and astronautics and his PhD in plasma physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has been an author on over 70...

Civil and Environmental Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has over 40 years of experience in engineering and construction, with more than 35 years of experience in the field of natural gas and propane incidents, pipeline construction and operation, and water and sewer systems. He is currently the president of a reputable forensic engineering and failure analysis company. His primary areas of expertise include residential, commercial and...

Mr. Kyle Stephen Bowell, PE, CFEI, CVFIView profile

ID: 121834

Mr. Kyle Bowell, PE, CFEI, CVFI

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Colorado

Mr. Kyle S. Bowell has 13 years of experience in Engineering with expertise in Forensic Engineering and Fire and Explosion Investigation. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. Today, this expert is a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator and Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator granted by the National Association of Fire Investigators and licensed as a...

Energy and Petroleum Expert WitnessView profile

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Energy and Petroleum Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has been working in the petroleum industry for over 40 years. He has worked for numerous petroleum and energy firms in a variety of capacities, from production and drilling accountant and oil and gas accountant to senior internal auditor, control analyst, audit manager, and senior staff auditor. Awarded the honor of Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners, he holds a...

Mr. Mark Alan Franklin, MBAView profile

ID: 126079

Mr. Mark Franklin, MBA

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Massachusetts

Mr. Mark A. Franklin has 25 years of experience in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Workplace Safety. He earned his BS in Management from the University of Phoenix and his MBA from the University of Massachusetts. Today, this expert is certified as a Hazardous Materials Manager by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management. Formerly, this expert served as the...

Construction and Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction and Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has over 35 years of experience in construction engineering. His research includes construction claims, construction safety, alternative energy technology, and waste disposal technology. He has served as Principal Engineer for various companies and, subsequently, legal counsel after receiving his J.D. In addition to serving as President of a consulting engineering company, he...

Dr. David Lane Eaton, PhDView profile

ID: 129665

Dr. David Eaton, PhD

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Washington

Dr. David L. Eaton has over 43 years of experience in the field of Toxicology.. He earned his BS in Pre-Medicine from Montana State University and his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Kansas Medical Center. He completed his Predoctoral Training in Pharmacology and his Postdoctoral Training in Toxicology at the University of Kansas Medical Center.Formerly, he served as the Director and...

Land Surveying Expert WitnessView profile

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Land Surveying Expert Witness

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Maryland

This expert has over 25 years of experience in land surveying. He received a B.S. in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. Most of his positions have consisted of leading survey field crews for various projects. His expertise includes boundary work, ALTA/ACSM surveys, topographic surveys, and platting. He currently serves as a Land Surveyor and Team Leader for a consulting...

Mr. Walter Karl Rothfuss, PE, CFEI, CFIIView profile

ID: 130024

Mr. Walter Rothfuss, PE, CFEI, CFII

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Maryland

Mr. Walter K. Rothfuss has 46 years of experience in Forensic Engineering and he earned his BS in Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator and as a Fire Investigation Instructor through the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of Maryland and...

Forklift Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Forklift Safety Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in providing safety training for forklift use. Certified as a Forklift Instructor by the National Safety Council and as an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer, his expertise includes various warehouse systems and industrial truck classes 1-7 including electric forklifts, pallet jacks, and tug tractors. He has authored two...

Dr. Kenneth Arthur Mundt, PhD, MSView profile

ID: 131756

Dr. Kenneth Mundt, PhD, MS

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Massachusetts

Dr. Kenneth A. Mundt has 40 years of experience in Epidemiology and Occupational Exposure & Risk Assessment. He earned his BA in English from Dartmouth College, his MA in English from the University of Virginia, his MS in Epidemiology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and his PhD in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Formerly, this expert served as a...

Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This highly qualified expert has a BS in engineering and an MS and PhD in civil engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer and a former OSHA instructor. His current position as President of Engineering requires him to oversee the entire operations of his firm from an engineering and environmental perspective. He has extensive experience working with roll off dumpsters and construction.

Dr. Laura C Green, PhD, DABTView profile

ID: 133112

Dr. Laura Green, PhD, DABT

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Massachusetts

Dr. Laura C. Green has 42 years of experience in the field of Toxicology. She earned her BA in Chemistry from Wellesley College and her Ph.D. in Biological Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She completed her post-doctoral research fellowship in Environmental Toxicology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Formerly, this expert served as the Founder and President...

Environmental Health and Safety and Toxicology Expert WitnessView profile

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Environmental Health and Safety and Toxicology Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This expert holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Pathology, a Masters degree ion Environmental Health and Radiation Health Physics and a Bachelors degree in Biology. He worked for several years in academic research related to pulmonary injury and disease and pulmonary carcinogenesis. He also worked a the director of an environmental testing laboratory. In addition, this expert worked as an...

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The Average Environmental Expert Witness
Charges $375 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $325

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  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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  • Court Fee

    $425

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Environmental Expert Witness FAQs

An environmental expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on environmental matters, such as pollution, conservation, climate change, and sustainability. They can help interpret complex scientific data and provide credible testimony.

Environmental expert witnesses are often needed in cases involving land use disputes, contamination issues, natural resource damages, regulatory compliance, hazardous waste management, and environmental impact assessments.

Yes. Environmental experts with a focus on climatology can provide valuable insights into climate change-related disputes, including those related to carbon emissions, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events.

Absolutely. Subspecialties can include air quality, water quality, soil science, toxicology, ecology, geology, meteorology, and many others. The choice of expert depends on the specifics of the case.

In construction disputes, an environmental expert can assess potential impacts on local ecosystems or evaluate compliance with environmental regulations. They may also analyze soil stability or contamination risks.

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