Dr. Andrew J. Davidoff, P.G.
Houston, TX 77077
Office: 281-771-8916
Dr. Davidoff is a Texas-based Professional Geologist and practicing Geophysicist with 30 years of domestic and international exploration and development experience. He brings with him a rich history of projects in the US and over 20 countries worldwide, from onshore to deep water.
Specializing in the intricate realms of Oil and Gas and Geothermal industries, Dr. Davidoff’s expertise encompasses a wide spectrum, from offshore plays to onshore developments. His skillset seamlessly integrates geological, geophysical, and reservoir engineering data to drive the success of multifaceted projects. These projects include Exploration and Development Wells, Injector and Producing Wells, Field Development Planning, Reserve Audits, Reservoir Damage, Seismic and Hazard Survey Acquisition, Processing and Interpretation, and Geothermal Development.
In addition to his industry contributions, Dr. Davidoff lends his expertise to forensic investigations. He navigates complex litigation matters such as earthquakes and aquifer damage linked to fracking and injection wells, SEC and IRS violations within oil and gas investments, implied covenant disputes, environmental issues like river erosion, landslides, sea-level changes, and the broader implications of global warming.
Areas of Expertise Include:
• General Geology
• Oil and Gas Exploration
• Field Development
• Implied Covenants
• Duty to Develop
• Subsurface Trespass
• Injection Wells
• Development Wells
• Reserves
• Unitization
• IRS disputes and SEC violations
• Aquifer Contamination
• Seismology
• Seismic Surveys
• Seismic Interpretation
• Earthquakes
• Earthquakes due to Injection
• Geothermal Resources
• Slopes Failure/Landslides
• Riparian/Fluvial Geology
• Erosion
• Global Warming
- Geochemistry
- Geology
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Hydrology & Groundwater
- Mining
- Oceanography
- Oil & Gas
- Petroleum Engineering
- Seismology
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: State of Texas: Professional Geologist, License Number 15220, 2021
Ph.D., Geology, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX, 1993
M.S., Geology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 1989
B.S., Geology, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, 1982
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Member since 1988
Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Member since 2007
Houston Geophysical Society (GSH) Member since 2015
Institute for Energy Law, Member since 2020
Geothermal Rising, Member since 2022 - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law - Panel discussion; "Managing Produced Water Disposal in the Permian – Regulatory, Legal, and Geological Challenges."
Panelists included: Dr. Andrew Davidoff, Managing Partner, A.J. Davidoff LLC, Geologist, Geophysicist, and Earth Scientist, DJS Associates, Houston, TX, John Hicks, Partner, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP, Austin, TX and Adam Rankin, Partner, Holland & Hart, Santa Fe, NM - 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: One
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Geology, Geophysics
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: One
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2022
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: One
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: One
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: Six
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Forensic consulting, expert witness services
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $450.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $450.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $450.00
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $450.00
Available Upon Request