Dr. Robert Balon is CEO of the Benchmark Company, a national market research firm that specializes in branding, image construction, and competitive market analysis.
Dr. Balon's experience as an expert witness has been in the area of Intellectual Property--with a specialty in trademarks and trademark infringements, Public Opinion Research, Advertising, and Hospitality.
He has also provided expert survey design and analysis to many law firms in addition to the large stable of Benchmark clients who retain his services.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: See CV
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Marketing Assocication
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Assistant Professor of Marketing and Media at U of Texas in Austin
Associate Professor of Communications at California State University at Long Beach
I have had dozens of professional speaking experiences with subjects ranging from marketing and branding to research and analysis. See my CV for a more detailed analysis.
I also am a part-time talk radio host on KLBJ-Am in Austin. This is perhaps the most demanding job in radio as it requires a great ability to think and speak extemporaneously.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: no
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: hourly rate for document review is $350
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: hourly rate for deposition is $400
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: hourly rate for testimony at trial is $400
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: travel expenses including air fare, lodging and meals are additional.
