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Geology expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including environmental geology, hydrogeology, geological engineering, petroleum geology, and mineralogy. Some of the most common specialties among geology expert witnesses also include seismology, stratigraphy, paleontology, petrology, and geomorphology. They have provided opinions on the effects of soil erosion, groundwater contamination, natural disasters such as earthquakes and landslides, oil and gas exploration, and mineral resource extraction.

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Dr. Court D Sandau, PhDView profile

ID: 144009

Dr. Court Sandau, PhD

Dr. Court D. Sandau has 23 years of experience in the field of Environmental Chemistry. He earned his BS in Chemistry and Environmental Science from Western University and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Carleton University. Formerly, this expert held roles such as the President and Senior Chemist at TRIUM Environmental Inc. and as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the...

Hydrogeology and Groundwater Resources Expert WitnessView profile

E-717343

Hydrogeology and Groundwater Resources Expert Witness

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Wisconsin

This 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,...

Mr. Mark Thomas Zeko, MS, PG, CHGView profile

ID: 5998353

Mr. Mark Zeko, MS, PG, CHG

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California

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Maryland

Mr. Mark T. Zeko has 35 years of experience in the field of Geology. He earned both his BS in Geology and his MS in Environmental Science from California State University, Fullerton. Today, this expert is a Licensed Professional Geologist in the States of Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Texas. Moreover, he is a Licensed Professional...

Environmental Consulting Expert WitnessView profile

E-009340

Environmental Consulting Expert Witness

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Ohio

This expert is highly qualified in the fields of environmental protection and assessment, geology, and geochemistry. He earned a BA from Indiana University in Geology and is certified by the American Institute of Professional Geologists, and has been certified by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency as an environmental professional. He has completed extensive training and research in the...

Dr. Stanley Feenstra, PhDView profile

ID: 6208269

Dr. Stanley Feenstra, PhD

Dr. Stanley Feenstra has over 40 years of experience in the field of Geoscience. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Earth Science from the University of Waterloo. Today, this expert is Registered as a Professional Geoscientist by Professional Geoscientists Ontario. Formerly, this expert served as a Contaminant Hydrogeologist at Golder Associates Inc and as a Senior Hydrogeochemist at Zenon...

Fracking Tools & Applications Expert WitnessView profile

E-036519

Fracking Tools & Applications Expert Witness

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California

This expert has been a pioneer in the field of seismic reservoir characterization for over 30 years, with his research interests including borehole geophysics and hydraulic fracturing. He obtained over a dozen US and worldwide patents for his work and sold this technology to Western-Atlas International, where it became part of a suite of on-site drill products. In 1992 he became a member of the...

Dr. Nathan Andrew Epler, PhD, PGView profile

ID: 6208272

Dr. Nathan Epler, PhD, PG

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New York

Dr. Nathan A. Epler has over 32 years of experience in the field of Hydrogeology. He earned his BS in Geology from CUNY Queens College. He then earned his MS in Geology and his Ph.D. in Geochemistry from Stony Brook University. Today, he is a Licensed Professional Geologist in the state of New York. Formerly, he served as a Hydrogeologist with the United States Geological Survey. Currently, he...

Environmental Forensics Expert WitnessView profile

E-505619

Environmental Forensics Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This highly qualified expert has nearly 35 years of experience in the field of environmental forensics. He received in BA in geology from Rutgers University, his MA in geology from Temple University, and this PhD in earth and environmental sciences from the City University of New York. This expert is certified in OSHA HAZWOPER and as a professional geologist. He is active in his field as a member...

Dr. Charles Benjamin Connor, PhDView profile

ID: 6628123

Dr. Charles Connor, PhD

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Florida

Dr. Charles B. Connor has over 36 years of experience in the field of Geology. He earned his BA in Anthropology, and BS in Geology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his MS and PhD in Geology from Dartmouth College. Formerly, he served as the Principal Scientist at Southwest Research Institute, and as a Chair in the Department of Geology at the School of Geosciences at the...

Geology Expert WitnessView profile

E-518373

Geology Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience as a geologist, having earned his BA in geology from Franklin and Marsh College and his MA from the University of Texas. He is certified as a professional geologist by the American Institute of Professional Geologists and is licensed in 5 states. This expert is also certified as a hydrogeologist, a petroleum geologist, and a California...

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Mr. James Frederick HardwickView profile

ID: 6768848

Mr. James Hardwick

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Louisiana

Mr. James F. Hardwick Jr. has 40 years of experience in Geology with expertise in Petroleum Geology. He earned his BA in Geology from the University of Colorado Boulder and his MA in Geology from the University of Texas at Austin. Today, this expert is certified as a Private Pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration and a Petroleum Geologist by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists....

Dr. Ann Gilbert Wylie, PhDView profile

ID: 71354

Dr. Ann Wylie, PhD

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Maryland

Dr. Ann G. Wylie has over 57 years of experience in the field of Geology. She earned her BA in Geology from Wellesley College, and her PhD in Mining Engineering, Mineralogy, and Economic Geology from Columbia University. Formerly, she was the Interim Dean at the University of Maryland- The Graduate School and the Senior Vice President and Provost at the University of Maryland, College Park....

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Geology Expert Witness FAQs

A geology expert witness provides specialized knowledge in geological sciences, including earth processes and materials. They can offer insights on issues like land use, natural disasters, environmental impact, and mineral rights.

Cases involving environmental disputes, land development conflicts, mining accidents, oil and gas exploration, groundwater contamination, and natural disaster damage often require a geology expert witness.

A geology expert can provide valuable insights into the value of minerals, the methods used for extraction, potential environmental impacts, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Yes, there are many subspecialties in geology such as hydrogeology, environmental geology, petroleum geology, and engineering geology. The choice depends on the specifics of the case.

In cases involving natural disasters like earthquakes or landslides, a geology expert can help determine causes, assess damage, evaluate prevention measures taken, and suggest future mitigation strategies.

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