Environmental litigation consultants
Expert witness testimony
As an environmental litigation consultant Robert S. Harris is recognized for his ability to help attorneys, judges and juries understand the complex science in environmental litigation
Environmental litigation support along with expert witness testimony are key components of our consulting services.
- As litigation consultants we are highly skilled in making complex environmental science understandable.
- By helping attorneys understand the technical aspects of a case we make significant contributions in environmental litigation.
- As experienced expert witnesses we are capable of helping the judge and jury understand arcane scientific processes and data.
Environmental litigation consultants
We help attorneys understand the science of the case, review the validity of findings on which the case is based, and find explanations for various phenomena.
Example: The chemical behavior of petroleum may vary depending on the environment in which it is placed:
- It is acknowledged that petroleum may degrade into smaller molecules and eventually be totally removed by oxidative and biological degradation processes.
- Occasionally the petroleum molecules polymerize (link together) to form larger molecules. In this way over time, an oil may become a tar, which when combined with the soil, yields asphalt.
- Harris & Lee Environmental Sciences is able to help show that traditional cleanup measures may not always work or be necessary or that a different cleanup technology may be indicated.
Example: The explanation of how a solvent moves through the soil can be an important component in environmental litigation.
- By helping attorneys understand the dynamics of solvent movement and clarifying inherent limitations in the chemical analysis procedure, Harris & Lee Environmental Sciences can make a significant contribution to a case without providing expert witness testimony.
When expert witness testimony is needed...
All too often highly qualified experts get on the witness stand and do not adequately clarify their meanings. Hence, a jury misses the salient points and the case may not turnout properly.
Robert S. Harris has many years of experience as environmental litigation consultants providing testimony as expert witnesses. We translate arcane scientific processes and data into a language that the judge and jury understands.
We are available to consult on:
- Soil and groundwater contamination
- Treatment processes
- Operational reliability
Please email us now or call (707) 571-8961 for more information about our environmental litigation consultant services, expert witness testimony capabilities, or to discuss a specific case.
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