Environmental Expert Witnesses in California

Newport Beach, California

Real Estate, Construction - Construction, Real Estate, Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Environmental, Entitlements, Defect, Easement, Ownership, Title, Brokerage, Partnership, Lease, Planning, Zoning, Disputes, Financing, Contract, Conflict

• Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffery-potter-35367411 • Website: https://www.potterexpertwitness.com/ • IG: https://www.instagram.com/potterexpertwitness/ Real Estate • Construction • Finance Expert – Jeff Potter brings over 42 years of proven success in commercial real estate development, investment and expert witness work. He has overseen the acquisition, development, management and disposition of more than 4 million square feet of industrial, multifamily, retail, self storage, residential and land development assets across the Western United States. California Heritage & Education • Family roots in Northern, Southern and Central California date back to 1867. • B.S. in Business (Marshall School, USC) and MRED from USC. • Currently pursuing a CCIM designation and a Master Certificate in Homeland Security at USC—underscoring his commitment to lifelong learning. Key Career Milestones • Co founded A American Self Storage with industry pioneer Ed Olson. • Director of Development ...

San Francisco, California

Environmental, Geology - Hydrogeology, Groundwater, solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, soil vapor, soil gas, vapor mitigation, dry cleaner, military base, military operations, groundwater modeling, fate & transport, site history , due diligence, cost allocation, cost recovery, CERCLA, NCP, RCRA, PRP identification

Ms. Shipman is a senior director and hydrogeologist. Her previous experience managing U.S. Air Force and Navy base cleanup work transformed to directing environmental work at five military base conversions. Ms. Shipman is experienced in strategy development for environmental compliance and management, regulatory agency negotiation and community and public outreach. She has provided expert testimony in California Superior Court regarding UST cleanup, vapor mitigation, and closure and deposition testimony in US Federal Court cases in California regarding sources and fate and transport of solvent releases to groundwater and environmental compliance of industrial operations. She directs litigation support projects that include groundwater flow and fate and transport modeling, cost allocation apportionment, and 3D GIS modeling of watersheds. Dorinda’s expertise includes site characterization, human and ecological risk evaluation, and remediation and risk management for dry cleaners a...

California

Toxicology, Environmental - Dram shop, DNA, Product Liability, Statistics, Drug Impairment, Chemical Impairment, Family Law, Due Diligence, Criminal, Civil, Drug Testing, Toxic Tort

Dr. Burgoon is an award-winning and Board Certified (Fellow, Academy of Toxicological Sciences) toxicologist and biostatistician. Dr. Burgoon has 10+ years of experience as a US Government toxicologist employed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the US Army. Dr. Burgoon served as a senior leader in various roles from leading teams of biostatisticians and bioinformaticians in designing and analyzing toxicology studies, to supervising toxicologists and public health scientists in the development of toxicological and dose-response assessments in support of the US EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). At the US Army, Dr. Burgoon led classified and unclassified programs and projects with a focus on the effects of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) on human health, ecological and agriculture systems. Dr. Burgoon’s expertise is in pharmacology, toxicology, biostatistics, exposure modeling, causal analysis, risk asse...

Newport Beach, California

Geology, Environmental - Hydrogeology, Wells, Geologic Modeling, PFAs, Drilling, Groundwater and Soil, Recharge, Volatile Organic Compounds - VOC, Bedrock and Karst, CERCLA, Aquifers & Characterization, Aquifer Storage and Recovery - ASR, Chlorinated Solvents, Water Suppy, RCRA, Contamination, Managed Aquifer Recharge - MAR, Well Performance, Water Resources

Eros A. Bilyeu, PG, CHG, CGWP, QSD/QSP is a California-licensed Professional Geologist and Certified Hydrogeologist specializing in groundwater supply, recharge, and contamination investigations. He is the Principal Hydrogeologist of Hydro-Geologic Solutions, Inc., a certified small business headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Mr. Bilyeu provides expert analysis, consulting, and testimony for litigation, permitting, and regulatory matters involving complex subsurface and water-supply issues. Eros has been retained as an an expert witness five times, deposed once, and requested to testify twice in the last four years. Following expert opinion reports/presentations or deposition, cases have ended in settlement and satisfied clients as a result. Mr. Bilyeu has more 18 years of hydrogeologic experience supporting cities, water districts, and engineering firms throughout California and the western U.S. His expertise spans: Well design, construction, and performance testing (...

Mill Valley, California

Neurology, Occupational Medicine - Neurotoxicology, Metals, Aluminum, Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, Manganese, Thallium, Tin, Zinc, Solvents, Pesticides, gases/ asphyxiants, Carbon Monoxide, Electromyography, Environmental, Chemical Exposures, Toxic Neuropathy, Mold, Head trauma

Dr. Rutchik is one of very few physicians in the United States board certified both in Neurology and Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He is also an associate professor of Medicine at UCSF where he taught medical students, medical residents and nurses. He is also an experienced California State Qualified Medical Examiner. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). He provides clinical evaluations and treatment, including electromyography, of individuals and populations with suspected neurological illness secondary to workplace injuries or chemical exposure; neurological trauma, and neurological fitness for duty in safety sensitive populations. He has five office locations in Northern California; San Francisco, Richmond, Petaluma, Sacramento and Arcata, CA. Other services include independent medical examinations, medical record review, utilization review and consulting to ...

Los Angeles , California

Mold, Industrial Hygiene - Asbestos, Bad Faith, Construction Safety, Environmental, Ergonomics, Hazardous Materials, Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Hygiene & Mold, Landlord / Tenant, Lead Poisoning, Occupational / Environmental Health, OSHA, Safety, Wrongful Death, Thermal Comfort, Heat Stress

NO-COST CASE FILE REVIEW AND PRELIMINARY OPINIONS! Dr. Eric N. Brown, CIH, CSP, is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), with both certifications in good standing with the issuing boards. Dr. Brown holds a Doctorate in Public Health with an Industrial Hygiene specialization from the University of California at Los Angeles, and a Master’s degree in Public Health with an Occupational Health specialization from the Medical College of Ohio. He has over 25 years of experience in: Health and Safety Industrial Hygiene Indoor Air Quality Exposure Assessments Heat Stress and Thermal Comfort Litigation Support Dr. Brown has been a designated expert in thousands of cases, been deposed over one hundred times, and has testified in both trials and arbitrations. His services are available to attorneys representing both plaintiff and defendant.

Los Angeles , California

Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn

Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...

GRANITE BAY, California

Real Estate, Property Management - Expert in real estate and property management issues, including residential, commercial, retail, HOA, hotel, mixed-use properties. Litigation support includes standard of care, partnership conflict, brokerage/leasing, landlord/tenant, valuation, premises, rent control, life/safety and environmental, environmental, standard duty

Mr. Epcar is experienced in real estate management organizational/profitability assessments. His extensive background includes the successful development and operation of "best in class" real estate management and consulting organizations. He has extensive experience in multi-family, commercial, retail, condominiums, hotels, mixed-use asset operations, renovations and marketing. In addition he has provided project management, investment feasibility and due diligence services as well as marketing/branding for business development and expansion. His background also includes significant real estate development services, commercial leasing and Tenants-In-Common/1031 exchange investments. Mr. Epcar is a Certified Property Manager (CPM), a licensed California real estate broker and a licensed Managing Broker in the State of Washington. He is also a member of the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA). His expert witness/litigation support activities over the past 18+ years incl...

Antioch, California

Industrial Hygiene, OSHA - Industrial Hygiene, Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Indoor Air Quality, Biological Hazards, Chemical Hazards, Construction Safety, Valley Fever, COVID-19, Noise, Environmental, Laboratory Safety, Emergency Preparedness, OSHA, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Workers Compensation

Peter Jaramillo, CIH has 35+ years of experience in the fields of Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety. As co-owner and Principal Industrial Hygienist of Delta Bay Consultants, LLC, Peter provides the following services: (1) air & noise monitoring; (2) indoor air quality investigations; (3) health & safety programs; (4) hazard/risk assessments; (5) ergonomics surveys; (6) assessments of work practices, engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and emergency preparedness; (7) confined space and ventilation evaluations; (8) employee training/mentoring; (9) acting as a technical resource, subject matter expert, and regulatory liaison; and (10) Expert Witness Testimony and other Litigation Support on legal claims related to occupational health & safety. Peter has provided expert witness services for numerous cases involving exposures to Coccidioides immitis (the "Valley Fever" pathogen) in the Central Valley of California. He has also supported various cases invol...

Berkeley, California

Engineering, Environmental - water treatment, distribution, storage facilities, sewers, wastewater collection, pumping and treatment systems, stormwater and drainage facilities, septic systems, leach fields, sewage spills and overflows into structures, backwater valves, coliform contamination

Bonneau Dickson, P.E. is a sanitary engineer with forty years of experience in all aspects of potable water, wastewater and stormwater design and construction management. He has provided forensic sanitary engineering expertise and served as an expert witness for 25 years. He has been deposed approximately 100 times and has testified in trials, arbitrations or mediations more than a dozen times. Civil Engineer -- California # 19491 Water Environment Federation California Water Environment Association American Water Works Association WateReuse National Onsite Wastewater Association California Onsite Wastewater Association Pipe Users Group of Northern California (PUG)

California

Entomology, Environmental - Entomologist insect, contamination, Pesticide, Termiticide, Bed bug, Rats, Rodent vermin, Mice, Hantavirus, Pest Control/Fumigation, Habitability, damage, bite or sting, infestation, Cockroaches, Spider, Mites, Birds, Scorpion bee wasp, IPM

BCE Services, LLC... "Entomologist Will travel" I am a Board Certified Entomologist with expertise in Applied Forensic Urban Entomology and Pest Control practices, and hold several Pest Control Licenses in CA and AZ. I held the Qualifying licenses for 2 southern California and several Arizona pest control companies and currently, an Arizona School District. I have previously held licenses in CT, NY and NJ, and additionally managed pest control branches in NM, TX, NV, and Sonora Mexico. I am not geographically bound. A graduate of the University of Connecticut where I focused on medical entomology and parasitology, I have served as Technical Director, Manager, VP and Owner of Pest Control companies across the country since 1983, and I am currently the Technical Director of a pest control company in Arizona. I have been a consultant since 2000 and served as the AZ Governor's appointed Entomologist Advisor to the AZ Office of Pest Management, and am on the BCE Continuing Education C...

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...