Environmental Expert Witnesses in California

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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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Forklift Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Forklift Safety Expert Witness

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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...

Agriculture Expert WitnessView profile

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Agriculture Expert Witness

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This expert is one of two owners and a Principal Scientist at a major environmental firm. This firm specializes in providing solutions to challenging agricultural and environmental problems throughout the world. Their areas of expertise include soil science, water quality and demand evaluation and management, agricultural systems, salinity and nutrient management, ecosystem restoration,...

Environmental Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Environmental Safety Expert Witness

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This expert is a highly qualified environmental risk expert. He earned his masters degree in Industrial Hygiene at the University of Michigan and is certified in numerous environmental mitigation capacities. He belongs to a number of prestigious societies in the environmental space, including the American Public Health Association and the American Industrial Hygiene Association. He has held...

Weed Science Expert WitnessView profile

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Weed Science Expert Witness

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This expert is an endowed professor of Weed Science at a very prominent university in California. He is the author of 2 patents, 5 books, and over 100 scholarly publications in field of Weed Science and Agronomy. He earned his doctoral degree from Kansas State University and later served as an agronomist and weed specialist at Washington State University, as well as a lecturer in Urban...

Environmental Toxicology Expert WitnessView profile

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Environmental Toxicology Expert Witness

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This highly qualified environmental toxicologist specializing in mechanisms of action of dioxins and dioxin-like chemicals. After earned his PhD in Toxicology, this expert went on to hold numerous research roles, most notably at UC Davis. He is prominent in literature and as a presenter in the space. Currently, this expert is an Environmental Toxicology Research Scientist at a university in...

EHS / Industrial Hygiene Expert WitnessView profile

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EHS / Industrial Hygiene Expert Witness

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This expert has over 40 years of experience in the occupational health and safety field. He received his BS from Oakland University and MPH in Environmental Health from the University of Michigan. He has been certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene since 1980. He is also certified by the State of California, Division of...

Mold Inspection Expert WitnessView profile

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Mold Inspection Expert Witness

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This expert has over 19 years of experience in Mold and Home Inspections. He earned his BA and MA from California State University of Los Angeles, and has continued his education in Home and Mold Inspection through various courses and training. He is a certified Microbial Consultant, as well as Property Inspector by both the American Society of Home Inspectors and the California Real Estate...

Environmental Expert WitnessView profile

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Environmental Expert Witness

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For over 25 years, this expert has specialized in environmental risk management and insurance, including cost-of-risk evaluations, insurance underwriting, policy development, claims support & expert testimony, and development and evaluation of solutions for funding and transferring environmental risks. He has deep expertise in environmental insurance underwriting, and works with clients to...

Energy, Climate, and Environmental Insurance Expert WitnessView profile

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Energy, Climate, and Environmental Insurance Expert Witness

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This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in energy, climate, and environmental insurance. He earned his MBA from the University of Southern California and his LLM from the University of Cambridge. This expert is licensed in Surplus Lines insurance and is a fellow of the Risk Management Society. He has formerly served as an insurance broker for Lloyd's and in several management...

Recycling, Demolition, and Auction Expert WitnessView profile

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Recycling, Demolition, and Auction Expert Witness

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This expert has over 50 years of experience in the recycling, demolition, and auction industries. He is active in his field as a member of the Copper Club and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. He began his career as an assistant foreman with Diversified Metals Corporation, the largest non-ferrous trading and processing company. He has formerly served as the president of Diversified...

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The Average Environmental Expert Witness
Charges $375 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $325

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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.

  • Deposition Fee

    $375

    Fee info

    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.

  • Court Fee

    $425

    Fee info

    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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