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Retaining Me

I take engagements from both plaintiff and defense counsel. My fees are for professional time. They are never tied to the outcome of a matter or to the substance of an opinion. I will send a fee schedule and an engagement agreement on request. Work begins once the agreement is signed and the retainer is in place.

A candid fit assessment

A quick, honest read on whether your matter is in my wheelhouse. If it is not, I will tell you.

A conflict check first

A thorough conflict-of-interest review before I start any substantive work.

Analysis with a method behind it

Work grounded in the record and in established aviation human factors methods, not in hindsight.

Opinions I can defend

Clear conclusions I can explain to a jury and hold onto under cross-examination. They are mine, no matter who retains me.

Ways to engage me

  • Consulting (non-testifying) expert: early case assessment, strategy support, and analysis.
  • Testifying expert: expert reports, depositions, and trial or arbitration testimony.
  • Review and assessment: records and materials review, human factors and training analysis, and standard-of-care assessment.

Who I work with

  • Plaintiff and defense counsel in aviation litigation
  • Insurers and aviation risk professionals
  • Matters involving airline, commercial, and general aviation operations