We have provided support in hundreds of legal cases over the years. For criminal cases, we have tested drugs, trace evidence, arson samples, and gunshot residue. We have been contracted by district attorneys to handle projects that were beyond the capability of crime labs. We support criminal defense by retesting crime lab evidence and countering their testing with a more thorough analysis of the evidence.
Since most of our clients are industrial, our primary legal work is on civil cases. Many of the problems that we investigate can end up in litigation. We have no bias toward plaintiff or defense cases. Our approach is to provide the scientific basis for the parties to resolve the outstanding issues. While we naturally root for our clients, our role is to provide a solid understanding of both sides so that the attorney can pursue the most appropriate course of action.
Our network of ISO 17025 accredited laboratories is renowned for successfully investigating the most challenging problems. Our work has been accepted in state Superior and federal courts. Whether by reviewing the work performed by others or by providing our own independent testing, we give you the facts you need and can depend on.
Legal & Insurance Claims
- Capacity, instrumentation, experience, industry-specific expertise
- Deliverables: data, interpretation, written reports
- Communication, access to scientists at each step. Are the right questions being asked?
- Expert witness services: testimonies, depositions, affidavits
- Foreign material identification
- Contamination: accidental or intentional
- Food contact materials (FDA, European Commission)
- Damaged/spoiled materials
- Expert reporting and documentation
- Required: ethical practices, no conflict of interest, independence, objectivity
- Confidentiality/attorney-client privilege capabilities
- Observes strict chain of custody/securing/storing samples
- Capabilities, quality certifications, reputation (technical credibility)
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