Microbiology Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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Microbiology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including infectious disease, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental testing. Some of the most common specialties include clinical microbiology, food safety, contamination control, and laboratory quality assurance. They can opine on the effects of microbial contamination, infection pathways, antibiotic resistance, and testing protocol compliance.

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Average Microbiology Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$375/hr

Review Fee

$475/hr

Deposition Fee

$525/hr

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Microbiology Experts in Tennessee

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $850/hr
    Court Fee $850/hr

    This highly qualified expert has been a virologist for more than 40 years. She holds a PhD in Microbiology with minors in Biochemisty and Preventative Medicine. She has taught medical virology for more than 30 years at the university level and has participated in more than 70 invited lectures and presentations. This expert's work includes more than 40 publications in the virology space, more than 30 grant funded research projects, and the creation of the medical virology lab at a children's hospital in Tennessee.

    Director, A University in TN

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Mississippi

    Germantown,

    Tennessee

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $550/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    This expert in microbial contamination of the built-environment has 21 years of experience. He specializes in root cause of microbial contamination related to all aspects of facilities, including water systems, HVAC/mechanical systems, production line, and supply chain. He owns and is the president of a Bio Lab in Tennessee which is an accredited microbial testing laboratory that specializes in using state-of-the-art DNA technologies to solve complex microbial issues. He has solved numerous microbial issues for diverse industries including, pharmaceutical, hospital critical care, industrial equipment manufacturing, the spirit industry, cosmetics, food manufacturing, and transportation. He has served as an expert witness in both testifying and non-testifying roles. He is a member of the American Society for Microbiologist and the American Industrial Hygiene Association. He is the author of 25+ publications.

    President, A Bio Lab in Tennessee

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Tennessee

    Oak Ridge,

    Tennessee

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  • This double board-certified expert has over 30 years of experience in preventive medicine, specifically aerospace and occupational medicine. He received a M.D. from the University of Kansas and finished a fellowship in Space Medicine at NASA and the Johnson Space Center in Houston. A Senior FAA Medical Examiner, he has been elected as a Fellow to the American College of Preventive Medicine, the Aerospace Medical Association, and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He is currently very active in academic and clinical positions. He serves as a Medical Consultant to various companies including a major airline. He holds professorships at three different medical universities where he teaches preventive medicine and also teaches aerospace medicine at a military school.

    Occupational Medicine Physician, Private Practice

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Kansas

    Kansas City,

    Missouri

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has 20+ years of experience in the occupational safety industry both as an educator and consultant in the field. She has 20 years of experience in safety management, 16 years in safety consulting, and 20 years of teaching safety courses at top ranking accredited Universities. She has a Masters from Indiana University in Occupational Health and Safety and a B.S. in Safety Management from Indiana University. She is licensed in Accident, Health, and LIfe Insurance, and is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, the National Safety Council Defensive Driving International Executive Board and the Indiana State University Safety and Health Advisory Board. She is currently the Director of Academics and an Adjunct Professor teaching safety courses for a top ranked University, and is an OSHA/Safety Consultant with an industry-leading safety and training consulting firm.

    Adjunct Professor, A University in IN

    Master of Science (MS), Indiana State University

    Indian Trail,

    North Carolina

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    This expert is one of the nation's leading virologists. He earned a Masters in Virology from Queen Elizabeth Medical School in England and a Phd in Microbiology from Rutgers University. He serves as a member of the editorial board for numerous top journals in the virology space, and has participated in more than 100 internationally invited lectures in the field of virology. Currently, this expert is the director of a top university virology center and a professor of molecular genetics and microbiology.

    Professor, Top University Medical Center in NC

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Rutgers University

    Durham,

    North Carolina

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  • Review Fee $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $475/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in insurance claims and risk management. He earned his B.A. from Wake Forest University and his M.A. from the College of William & Mary. The expert holds the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter designation, as well as specialty designations from the American Insurance Institute in Risk Management. He was most recently the Vice President of Risk Management Resources for Berkley Life Sciences and now runs his own good/bad faith consulting firm.

    Principal, A claims and liability consultancy in VA

    Master of Arts (MA), College of William & Mary

    Chesterfield,

    Virginia

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This highly qualified expert has served as a senior operations executive for regional and international airports. He is an Accredited Airport Executive by the American Association of Airport Executives, as well as a Certified Airport Security Coordinator, a Certified Private Pilot, and certified by the FAA in Airport Planning & Capacity. He earned his B.S. in Aeronautical Studies and Airport Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and his Master of Public Administration in Organizational Management from Golden Gate University, and then proceeded to hold positions with Sky Harbor International Airport, Tampa International Airport, and Gainesville Regional Airport. More recently, the expert was the Director of Operations for Birmingham International Airport, the Deputy Airport Director for Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and the Vice President of Operations at Doha and Hamad International Airports in Qatar. He is now an airport operations consultant specializing in operational concepts and new Terminal Readiness for airports/airlines and aviation planning/design firms.

    President & Chief Executive Officer, An airport operations & engineering consulting firm

    Master of Public Administration (MPA), Golden Gate University

    Wake Forest,

    North Carolina

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  • Review Fee $175/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr

    This expert earned his BS in Management Science from Virginia Tech and Executive Graduate Program College of Insurance. This expert also has a number of certifications including certification as a Certified Builders Insurance Agent, certification by the College of Insurance, and certification by the National Safety Council. He is licensed as a Property and Casualty Agent and a Life and Health Agent in North Carolina. In addition, he is the Vice Chairman of the Safety Council of North Carolina. Formerly, this expert has held several vice president positions at various insurance companies, and he is currently the Vice President of Risk Management for a large roofing contractor.

    Vice President, Risk Management, A large roofing contractor

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Pennsylvania

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    Court Fee

    This expert is a pilot, aircraft mechanic, inspector, and flight instructor with over 30 years of aviation technology experience. He holds a number of pilot, mechanic, and appraisal certifications. In his current aircraft inspection firm, he frequently performs Aircraft maintenance and conformity inspections, USPAP compliant aircraft appraisals, maintenance verification and conformity test flights, and digital data mining for engines and airframes. He also does appraisals for aircrafts.

    President, An Aircraft Inspection and Valuation Service Firm in KY

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

    Florence,

    Kentucky

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $250/hr

    This expert has a thirty year association in the Life and Disability Income Insurance Industry. For twenty-eight years he was associated with The Union Central Life Insurance Company. During that time he was involved in numerous claim/policy service matters and supervised claim litigation. He also conducted California Fraud Training for over twenty years with claim examiners with a concentration in the Bad Faith area. In addition, was a former Life Insurance Sales Agent with Western Southern Life Insurance Company.

    Independent Insurance Consultant, Independent Insurance Consultant in KY

    Juris Doctor (JD), Chase College of Law

    Taylor Mill,

    Kentucky

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  • Review Fee $150/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This licensed registered nurse has over 25 years of experience in nursing, including the fields of medical-surgical, hospice, and community health. She earned her AS from Saint Luke's School of Nursing and her BS in nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Along with being licensed in Missouri and Kansas as a registered nurse, she is also a certified nurse life care planner and a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. Formerly, she has held a number of nursing positions, including a community and employee health nurse at Clay County Public Health Center, a medical-surgical bedside care nurse at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, and a general medical-surgical nurse for Favorite Healthcare Staffing Services. She has also served as a nurse analyst for Shook, Hardy, and Bacon Lawfirm. Currently, she is a special health care needs service coordinator for a state department of health and senior services as well as a legal nurse consultant and nurse life care planner for a nursing consultancy in Missouri.

    Legal Nurse Consultant, A nurse life care planning and consulting service in MO

    Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Missouri-Kansas City

    Liberty,

    Missouri

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Related Specialties

What Can a Microbiology Expert Witness Opine On?

Culture Techniques

Growing microorganisms in controlled environments.

Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing

Determining bacteria's resistance to antibiotics.

Gram Staining

Differentiating bacteria based on cell wall structure.

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Amplifying DNA for identification purposes.

Serological Testing

Detecting antibodies or antigens in samples.

Microscopic Examination

Using microscopes to analyze microbial samples.

FAQs for Microbiology Expert Witnesses

What is a microbiology expert witness?

A microbiology expert witness is a qualified microbiologist who explains scientific evidence in legal cases. They assist by reviewing lab records, analyzing microbial data, testifying, and clarifying complex microbiology issues.

What types of cases may require the expertise of a microbiology expert witness?

A microbiology expert witness handles infection outbreaks, hospital-acquired infections, foodborne illness, product contamination, lab testing errors, bioterrorism, and environmental microbiology cases.

How can a microbiology expert witness evaluate alleged laboratory contamination?

A microbiology expert witness evaluates alleged laboratory contamination by reviewing protocols, reanalyzing test data, inspecting lab practices, and comparing results to contamination patterns.

What microbiology expert witness credentials are most persuasive at trial?

The most persuasive microbiology expert witness credentials include a PhD, board certification, peer‑reviewed research, clinical or lab leadership, and prior courtroom testimony experience.

How does a microbiology expert witness assess causation in infectious disease disputes?

A microbiology expert witness assesses causation by linking lab results, pathogen characteristics, exposure history, and clinical findings to show the infection’s most likely source.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting microbiology 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.

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