KHB CONSULTING SERVICES provides expert witness and consulting services to attorneys for cases involving industrial or household chemicals, paint & coatings, hazardous materials, labels & warnings, aerosols and other products which contain chemicals. We provide technical assistance in preparing for litigation of cases involving hazardous materials, labels & warnings, household chemical products, industrial chemicals, paint & coatings and product liability.
We provide file review, research of technical issues, site visits, laboratory testing/analysis, written reports, deposition and testimony.
We function as your "translater", explaining chemical jargon in easy-to-understand, layman terms; and we assist in preparing your case strategy, based on our experience with similar cases.
Our areas of expertise include: Chemistry, Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Household Chemicals, Paint & Coatings, Lead in Paint, Adhesives & Sealants, Chemical Specialty Products, Inks, Solvents, Fumes, Indoor Air Quality, Consumer Products, Hazardous Materials, Aerosols & Spray Products, Labels and Warning, Toxic Substances, Polymers, Resins, Plastics, MSDS Review, OSHA, Laboratory Testing & Analysis, Failure Analysis, Asbestos, Propellants, Hazardous Waste, Chemical Spills, Chemical Accidents, Chemical Explosions, Cleaning Products, Air Fresheners, Bleach, Lubricants, Heavy Metals, Toxic Chemicals, Slip Resistance, Chemical Fires, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall Matters, Patent Infringement,and Trade Secrets.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Please see CV
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Please see CV
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Please see CV
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: Approximately 100
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Industrial chemicals, household chemical products, paint and coatings, hazardous materials, aerosols, laboratory testing & analysis, labels & warnings, failure analysis, product liability cases, patent infringement, and trade secrets
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: Approx. 20
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Spring, 2005
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 2
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 2
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Six Years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: KHB CONSULTING SERVICES assists attorneys at all stages of their litigation or preparation for litigation.
We advise and consult for matters related to chemicals and products that contain chemicals.
We 'translate' chemical jargon into easy-to-understand language so that you can understand the implications.
We conduct reviews of case files.
We recommend what additional documents, information or materials are needed to help with the case.
We conduct field site visits to investigate at the scene of accidents or incidents.
We can test or analyze products and chemicals if that is deemed necessary.
We write technical reports of preliminary findings.
We write final reports.
We prepare attorneys for taking depositions of other witnesses and experts.
We are available for giving depositions.
We are available for trial testimony.
We provide strategic direction based on past experience.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Please call for current rate.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Please call for current rate.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Please call for current rate.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Please call for current rate.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Pass through expenses, including laboratory expenses
