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Agriculture Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of agriculture expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on agriculture and related issues. Agriculture expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these agriculture expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Agriculture, Herbicide, Damages, Fungicide, Horses, Insecticide, Livestock, Pesticide, Surfactant, Turfgrass, Accidents, Accounting/Auditing, Active Ingredient, Adjuvant, and Agri Business.

James M. Miller, PE, PhD

Mechanical-Human Factors
Accidents-Chemical Safety
Warning-Labeling-HazCom

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Tim Swickard

Environmental-HazMat/Waste Fuels and Water

Northern Cross Consulting Co.

Woodland, California

Environmental, Agriculture - Hazardous Materials/Wastes, Clean Water Act, Horses, Environmental Cleanup, Refineries and Fuels

Education 1975 - 1981 B.S. from U.C. Davis with a double major of Biochemistry and Business Management J.D. from University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law Mr. Swickard double majored in Biochemistry and Business Management and in receiving his B.S. from the University of California, Davis, where he also received the Regents Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence. Professional Experience 1981 - 1997 CEO and General Manager - Geothermal Energy Development Company • Made multiple hazardous waste generator determinations in the exploration, development and operation of geothermal electrical energy generation facilities. 1997 - 2004 ; 2008 to Present - Federal and State Industrial Hygiene Assessment/Hazardous Materials/Waste Attorney • Provided assessments of environmental cleanup sites, industrial hazardous material/waste determinations for collection, handling, transportation, storage and end destination of hazardous materials and/or wastes and of Industrial Hygiene r...

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Paul Habibi, CPA/ABV/CFF

Nationally-Recognized Real Estate Expert Witness

Grayslake Advisors LLC

Los Angeles, California

Real Estate, Financial - Accounting/Auditing, Banking, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Inverse Condemnation, Lost Profits, Damages, Antitrust, Agriculture, Lender Liability, Loss of Use, Valuation, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Ground Leases, Brokerage, Joint Ventures, Securities, REITs, Construction/Development, Diminution in Value, Alter Ego

Paul Habibi is Principal and Founder of Grayslake Advisors, a real estate expert services firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. Grayslake's client's include publicly traded Fortune 500 companies, as well as privately held, small businesses, non-profit organizations and associations and individuals. He has been retained as an expert witness in 300+ real estate litigation and regulatory matters, on engagements involving financial analysis, economic damages, accounting, valuation, and industry custom and practice. He has testified in some of the highest-profile matters in the country, in federal and state courts, including the Delaware Court of Chancery, and ADR forums. He has been retained by the vast majority of the AmLaw100 firms on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. He is a Senior Continuing Lecturer at UCLA Anderson School of Management, Continuing Lecturer in Law at UCLA School of Law, Faculty Advisor at UCLA Department of Economics, real estate investor and deve...

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Lucas J Batten

Highly Skilled Cannabis Cultivation Expert

Batten Solutions, LLC

Denver, Colorado

Cannabis, Agriculture - Cultivation, Architectural, Compliance, Post Harvest, Distressed Assets, Operations, Applications, Integrated Pest Management, Quality Assessments, Equipment, Design, Consulting, Pesticides, Yield Projections and Estimates, Technical Writing, Construction, Damages, Crop Loss, Valuations

I have an extensive background in cannabis cultivation in the legal and regulated industry across the country. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Umass Amherst in Plant, Soil, and Insect Sciences which also included business course study from the Eisenberg School of Management. I have experience with golf course work and landscape construction prior to entering the cannabis industry in 2014. Since becoming involved in legal cannabis cultivation I rapidly excelled from an entry level cultivation technician, to a national consultant over the course of 3 years. Since becoming a consultant I have worked on over 30 unique projects in 19 different states. I have experience with all aspects of cultivation, from competitive applications; design and planning of ground up projects and retrofits; operational planning and pro-forma creation; construction and project management of large and small scale facilities; equipment commissioning, facility startup, and writing/implementation of S...

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Paul Habibi, CPA/ABV/CFF

Nationally-Recognized Real Estate Expert Witness

Grayslake Advisors LLC

Florida

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John A. Harris, MS, BS, AAS, MBA

Landscape Economics Inc.

Hollywood, Florida

Agriculture, Environmental - Tree and landscape appraisals, damages or values, forest damages, Land Economist, landscape claims

Mr. Harris works internationally, mostly across the United States and Canada, as an independent expert and has consulted with clients including municipalities, developers, homeowner associations, insurance companies, law firms, and golf courses. Mr. Harris is a Landscape Economist and has worked in the environmental, landscape, arboriculture, forestry, and horticultural fields for over 30 years. He is the Principal of LANDSCAPE ECONOMICS, LLC, a firm providing expertise in damage assessments, economic valuations, work audits, and expert testimony regarding landscapes and land improvements that is increasing the recognition of "Green Assets™" for properties. Areas of Expertise include: * Tree, Landscape, and/or Natural Areas Values * Tree, Landscape, and/or Natural Areas Damages * Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, and Landscape Standards and Practices * Health and Condition of Landscape Plants * Utility Line Clearance Practices and Standards * Landscape and Tree Damage Appraisals * Sto...

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Wayne G Hipsley, BSc, MSc

Equestrian Sport & Horse Business Professional

Hipsley and Associates, LLC

PARIS, Kentucky

Horses, Agriculture - Horse Safety, Horse Behavior, Horseback Riding, Horse Training, Horse Care & Management, Horse Appraisal, Horse Tack & Equipment, Horse Accidents, Horse IRS, Horse Welfare, Horse Rider Death, Horse Personal Injury, Horse Business, Horse Purchase & Sale, Horse Farrier Care, Horse Veterinary Care, Horse Racing, Horse Identification

* With over 50 years as a professional in the horse industry and over 20 years working as a consultant and expert witness, Hipsley can provide support on many topics within the realm of equestrian activities. * Raised on a horse farm and continue to live and care for horses on a farm today. Thus, the experience and knowledge is deep in hands-on activities. * Academic roles as a University instructor and Professor of Equine Studies, fulfilled the other side in the balance of horse knowledge to the hands-on experience. * Real world career in horse breed association activities, including competitions and shows, along with enforcement of rules and regulations. * Professional licensed horse show judge with judging assignments in 17 different countries, officiating at national and international competitions. * Served as an adjunct instructor at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School for over 6 years, developed and taught curriculum on horsemanship and safety * Served on many horse associat...

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James M. Miller, PE, PhD

Engineering Safety, Agricultural, Batteries, Nano

J.M. Miller Engineering, Inc.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Safety, Agriculture Engineering - Accidents, Auto ADAS, Agriculture, Battery Fires, Cannabis Processing, Chemical Exposure, Child Safety, Construction, Electrocution, Ergonomics, Fitness Equipment, Fires/Explosions, HazCom, Human Factors, HVAC, Mechatronics/Nano, Medical Devices, OSHA, Recalls, RV/ATV

There are four PhD and registered Professional Engineers at Miller Engineering who are celebrating 40 years of Professorships at three universities along with providing services to Government, Insurance, and Industry—through research, publications, presentations, and expert testimony. These co-founders and associates are James M. Miller, PE, PhD; Mark R. Lehto, PhD; David R. Clark, PE, PhD; Adam M. Olshove, PE, MSE; and Jeffrey D. Rupp, MSE. Miller Engineering has a dedicated office with a full-time staff of engineers, researchers, and technical writers. The span of our collective academic and experiential expertise includes the Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Agricultural, Industrial, Human Factors, Ergonomic and Safety fields of engineering. Miller Engineering’s principle engineers wrote the original books on warnings and instructions, have published in several other areas, have participated in product designs and patents, and have analyzed, reconstructed and/or animated numerou...

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John D. Zeirke, P.E., ACTAR, CFEI, CVFI

Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

JZ Engineering, LLC

Blaine, Minnesota

Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction - Mechanical, Automotive, Powersports, Equipment, Fire, EDR, Drone, Design, Forensic, Powertrain, Caterpillar, Gears, Driveline, Gearbox, Agriculture, Failure, Bearing, Liability, Recall, Defect

Licensed professional engineer in Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota & Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and over 20 years of experience in product and system design & development and forensic investigation. Specialties: • Mechanical inspections, accident reconstruction and vehicle fire analysis. • Damage assessments of heavy machinery and agricultural equipment. • EDR downloads of passenger vehicles and commercial trucks and pre-crash data analysis. • Mechanical related property failure analysis, including boilers, water heaters, and pipe freezes. • Aerial drone photography and videography of vehicle accident scenes and tall structures.

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Bart Sutherland, D.V.M.

Oxford, Mississippi

Veterinarian, Agriculture - Horses, Cattle, Livestock, Research, Dog, Cat

I am an accomplished veterinarian, with diverse experience that includes private practice, work with professional organizations on regulatory compliance, and collaborations with the federal government in regulatory and policy aspects involving laboratory research and veterinary issues. Testified in administrative and court proceedings, including serving as a supporting witness for the American Veterinary Medical Association Professional Liability Trust with a favorable outcome. Employed as a veterinary medical officer with the United States Department of Agriculture and contributed to the enforcement of federal laws in cases under the jurisdiction of the USDA. Specialties: Veterinary Standards of Care, Investigative Interviewing, Equine Regulatory Investigations, Expert Witness Testimony, Civil and Criminal Matters, Nationwide Program Management, Field Audits, Work with Equine Associations, Expert on the Horse Protection Act

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Paul Habibi, CPA/ABV/CFF

Nationally-Recognized Real Estate Expert Witness

Grayslake Advisors LLC

New York

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Carroll Moseley, PhD

Crop Injury and Data Compensation Expert Witness

Browns Summit, North Carolina

Agriculture, Arbitration/Mediation - herbicide, pesticide, fungicide, insecticide, yield loss, data compensation, crop injury, revenue loss, prevent planting, agronomy, active ingredient, arbitration, mediation, data owner, data citer, exclusive use, turfgrass, greenhouse, crop, crop response

Over 40 years of experience in the plant-agricultural industry. Has worked in many areas including corn, soybeans, cotton, sorghum, tobacco, small grains, turfgrass, horticulture, greenhouse, and other crops. Worked as County Extension Agent, State Associate Weed Scientist, and later on data compensation issues for 9 years (including arbitration and mediation). Current farm owner that has worked nearly 20 years on simulating crop injury and evaluating results. Two years directly on litigated crop injury cases Vast knowledge of product use in the agriculture field across many products and crop types. Understands data compensation and requirements of citers and owners.

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Gary Stoley

Credit Risk and Lending

Gary Stoley Credit Risk Advisory Services

Trafford, Pennsylvania

Banking - Credit Risk, underwriting, forensic loan fraud, lending policy/procedures, commercial real estate, working capital line of credit, asset based/secured financing, indirect auto, home equity, mortgage, agriculture, farm, foreclosure, collections, regulator enforcement, board governance, Workout, loan operations, BSA AML, Ponzi

My background includes 33 years as a federal regulator, five additional years as a contractor with that regulator, 13 years of consulting with banks and credit unions and eight years as an expert witness. I specialize in evaluation of credit risk and credit related functions. I have extensive experience in community banks and credit unions, mid size banks, and considerable experience in the largest banks in the country. I am available for credit/lending related expert witness work in the menu of items listed above. This includes the cradle to grave life cycle of credit: Policy, procedures, staffing/expertise, underwriting, credit administration, risk management, reporting/MIS, problem loan management/collections, foreclosure/repossession, mortgage assistance programs and collateral/appraisal management. I am experienced in forensic credit related fraud identification, investigation/documentation, referrals to FBI/DOJ/OCC authorities and depositions. I have extensively evaluated int...

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Lindy (Buddy) M. Pilgrim

Meat & Poultry, Food Processing & Cooking, Sales

Integrity Management Services, Inc.

Parker, TX, Texas

Business Operations, Agriculture - Poultry: Chicken Turkey, Protein: Beef Pork, Trucking, Commodity Mkts, Protein Mkts, Sales Marketing Advertising, Sherman Antitrust P/S/A, Management, Cost Account'g, Distribution, Brokering, Food Prodtn Manufacturing, Meat Processing, Agri-business, Cooked Food, Grain, Live Ops, Animal Agriculture, Contract Farms, Rendering By-Prods

I have over 45 years of experience in all aspects the meat/poultry and food processing industry, including serving in every level of management including line worker, Supervisor, General Manager, V. Pres., Sr. V. Pres., Exec. V. Pres., Chief Oper. Officer, President, Chief Exec. Officer, Board Member, Board Vice Chair, Board Chairman and owner. My direct functional experience is exceptionally broad spanning live animal operations, commodity markets, grain purchasing, feed milling, hatcheries, slaughter & basic processing, cooking & further processing operations, wastewater processing, facility maintenance, packaging, refrigeration & freezer mgt., sales, marketing, advertising, distribution, transportation, logistics, cost & managerial accounting, finance, and banking. I have overseen production operations and sales into virtually every marketing channel including wholesale clubs, retail grocery chains, institutional distributors, foodservice for casual dining and fast-food restaur...

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Jihye Kim, Ph.D, PMP

Chemical Safety, Product Liability, Patent Dispute

Houston, Texas

Chemistry & Chemicals, Chemical Engineering - Oil and Gas, Water treatment, Agriculture, Disinfectants/Biocides, Cleaning Products, Surfactant, Formulation Science, Application Engineering, Forensic Analysis & Engineering, Chemical & Hazardous Material Incident, Chemical Burn Fire Explosion, Regulatory Compliance, Process Safety, Patent Dispute, Organic Acids, Herbicide

Ph.D Chemical engineer providing expert consultation and forensic analysis on matters requiring deep scientific rigor, product failure evaluation, and real-world application insights relevant to chemical product development, chemical safety, and intellectual property. Hands-on experience in product formulation, performance testing, regulatory compliance, application engineering, and field adoption across oil & gas, water treatment, agriculture, and home, industrial, and institutional cleaning sectors. Holder of 10+ issued patents. Author of 14 scientific articles. Recognized reviewer of a peer-reviewed journal in petroleum science and engineering. Invited speaker & panelist at three industry symposiums. A trusted authority in applied chemistry and field performance. Led the development and commercialization of multi-million-dollar technologies that have been successfully adopted in the oilfield. Recognized with industry awards for innovation and manufacturing excellence. CHEMICA...

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Matthew P Shipp, M.S.

Agrochemical and Pesticide Forensics Expert

Shipp Research, LLC

Montgomery, Texas

Agriculture, Chemistry & Chemicals - Pesticide, Fertilizer, Adjuvant, Surfactant, Turfgrass, Ornamentals, Fungicide, Insecticide, Drift, Crops, Herbicide, Agrochemical, Vegetables, EPA, Organic, Biological, Lawn, Garden, PGR, Biostimulant

Agriculture Forensics Expert - pesticides, fertilizers, adjuvants/surfactants, crop damage, pesticide drift/chemical trespass, agrochemical misapplication, product nonperformance, EPA label violation, attorney advisor and interrogative preparation.

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Bob Kingsbery

Fence Expert for Livestock/Auto Collisions

www.FenceExpert.com

Tioga, Texas

Animals, Agriculture - fence expert, livestock expert, horse collision, cattle collision, escaped livestock, livestock/vehicle collision, ranch management, equine facilities, riding, escaped cattle, escaped horses, livestock fence, livestock fencing, cattle fencing, horse fencing, pasture management, rodeo, fence failure

Bob Kingsbery is recognized as an international authority on livestock fencing, behavior and management, and ranch and pasture management. He has written more than 100 articles on the subject, including “Stop That Loose Horse” for EQUUS (July 2006); “How to Install a Safe Electric Fence” for PRACTICAL HORSEMAN (March 2004); “Prevent Fence Failure” for EQUUS (April 1999); "What's New in Livestock Fencing" for THE CATTLEMAN (June 1992); "What's New in Horse Fencing" for THE WESTERN HORSE (July 1993); “The Danger Zone: Between a Cow and a Trailer” (October 2016)” and “On the Road With Your Horses” (November 2017) for THE CATTLEMAN. He was interviewed for “Bull-Proof Fences” (March 2010) and “Livestock Fence & The Law” (June 2010) for the ANGUS JOURNAL. Bob Kingsbery has provided expert consultation and testimony in 47 US states, Canada and Australia, for more than 450 cases involving livestock related accidents, livestock fencing, animal behavior, and livestock management and handl...

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