Dr. Rudolph Von Burg is an expert on issues involving petroleum products, carbon monoxide, toxicology, environment, indoor air, pesticides, drug interactions, household products, pool chemicals and cleaners, asbestos, lead, OSHA compliance, product labeling, exposure reconstruction, MSDS, and worker's compensation. He has provided expert witness and litigation support in Toxic Tort cases which have included the topics of hydrocarbons, Generic Chemicals, Food Additives and Contaminants, Synthetic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and Fibrous Materials. Dr. Von Burg also provides consulting services for Hazardous Waste, HUD asbestos/lead assessments and Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Practice.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Ph.D. Biopsychology,
DABT - Diplomate American Board of Toxicology,
CIH - Certified Industrial Hygienist,
CAC - Certified California Asbestos Contractor,
California DHS Certified Lead inspector/monitor.
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: 18 years in academia teaching a variety of biological, chemical and natural sciences. Currently an Adjunt Professor the the UC Berkeley Extension Program teaching Risk Assessment and Toxicology for environmental managers.
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: 200+
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: 200+
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 30%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 70%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 18
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: March 2004
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 12
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 12
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 25+
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, strategy planning, testing, reports, site inspections, safety audits, exposure reconstruction, worker's comp, OSHA compliance, MSDSs, product labeling, asbestos, lead, indoor air,expert testimony.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 195
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 195
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 295
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 295
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: 10% + fees for other expenses,
15% + fees for subcontractors
References
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