Chemical experts solve complex industrial problems in pharmaceuticals, plastics, chemicals, consumer products, etc. Ph.D. chemists supervise testing and experienced in providing testimony. Specializing in deformulation (reverse engineering), contaminant identification and failure analysis. Litigation support includes data evaluation, deposition and report preparation.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: We have 10 Ph.D. scientists specializing in chemistry, engineering and pharmaceutical testing. Please contact us at (800)659-7659 or info@chemir.com for profiles of our experts.
Our laboratory is ISO 9001 certified, cGMP Compliant, FDA Registered; we are certified by the DEA and the Missouri Department of Health.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Chemical Society, Society of Plastic Engineers, American Council of Indpendent Laboratories, American Institute of Chemists, Association of Consulting Chemists and Engineers.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: "Chemical Analysis & Testing for Legal Issues", one hour seminar presented to attorneys in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco, St. Louis. CLE credit where applicable, 2001-2002.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Please request individual expert profiles.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Please request individual expert profiles.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Please request individual expert profiles.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Please request individual expert profiles.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Please request individual expert profiles.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Please request individual expert profiles.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Please request individual expert profiles.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Chemical analysis, materials testing, contaminant identification, products testing, failure analysis, laboratory testing and analysis, chemical characterization, deformulation (reverse engineering, identification of unknowns, pharmaceutical testing, medical device testing, method development, polymer testing, mechanical testing, metals analysis. Litigation support includes: trial preparation, interpretation of technical data, critical review of opposing data, expert opinions on chemistry-related topics, deposition and trial testimony.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Free 20 minute telephone consultation with one of our Ph.D. chemists.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Available upon request.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Available upon request.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Available upon request.
