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Litigation Support and Expert Testimony
McDowell Owens has assisted law and insurance firms nationwide by providing forensic litigation support and expert testimony.
• We realize that science doesn’t mean much in front of a judge or jury or when presented within a settlement negotiation if it cannot be understood. We pride ourselves on our ability to make the complex clear and easily understandable.
Decades of Real-Life Experience in the Legal System
McDowell Owens Engineering, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary, nationwide forensic engineering firm. Founded in 1986, we have provided comprehensive, unbiased forensic litigation support and expert witness services to law and insurance firms across the globe.
McDowell Owens professional engineers, fire scientists, and consultants are not only experts in their specialties but also established leaders in their fields. Over the decades, they have provided vital litigation support on forensic matters along with critical expert testimony.
We are known and respected for our thorough investigations, multi-disciplinary analyses, and our unsurpassed ability to present our findings clearly, contextually, and compellingly.
Extensive Experience as Forensic Expert Witnesses
McDowell Owens experts have been involved in over 20,000 cases within the past four decades. We have extensive experience in supporting every stage of the litigation process, from collecting and presenting evidence to expert witness testimony, forensic analysis, and post-litigation actions.
We have extensive litigation support and expert witness testimony in cases that include:
Our Forensic Experts are Leaders
McDowell Owens forensic experts are leaders in their respective fields. They are accomplished experts with decades of achievement in research, teaching, and publishing. Our expert engineers and scientists each have unique combinations of real-world experience, advanced degrees, and certifications. They stay ahead of changes, contribute actively in industry groups, conduct research and testing to hone their skills, publish in highly-respected professional journals, teach aspiring forensic engineers, and present to peer groups.
McDowell Owens forensic consulting professionals bring clarity and dedicated expert insight to every forensic matter through in-depth analysis and research conducted by fully-vetted industry professionals. Our experts share the firm belief that when it comes to forensic science, there is always something new to learn, a better way to solve a problem, and advanced technologies to utilize.
Custom Forensic Solutions for Litigation
We solve problems with advanced solutions. Our mission is to investigate, solve, and then explain the most challenging engineering and scientific problems. We find answers and then translate the science into easily understood, simplified language.
McDowell Owens has resources that allow us to provide a custom forensic solution for every assignment. We evaluate the available evidence and then apply scientific methods, specialized knowledge, and the latest analytical technologies to reach scientifically sound opinions and solutions for our clients.
When performing forensic analysis, our team thoroughly investigates the issues – from taking data at the scene to analyzing drawings, material specifications, supporting documentation, conducting tests, and more.
We deal in independent, objective solutions unimpeded by expectation or confirmation bias. We provide dependable, unbiased litigation support that is comprehensive, yet accessible to non-experts.
When you work with McDowell Owens:
- We match you to an engineer with the expertise to defend your case.
- We promptly respond to your litigation needs, including 24/7 support.
- You are assured of working with a team of licensed experts with extensive credentials.
Expert Forensic Witness Services
The right forensic expert is someone who knows the science, investigates every piece of evidence available, conducts tests, produces an unbiased detailed report, and makes it understandable to a layperson. The wrong forensic expert is someone who fails to do all of the above.
McDowell Owens team of highly-credentialed experts has a proven track record of success in helping lay audiences understand the value and strength of our findings. We make the complex accessible for the non-expert. We stand as the right forensic expert.
Communication and Forensic Answers
McDowell Owens team of highly-credentialed experts have a proven track record of success in presenting clear, concise, and easily understood opinions based on thorough analysis. While the science is vital, our ability to convey complex technical and scientific information in a straightforward and contextual manner is essential. Our experts have a firm grasp of Frye and Daubert standards and ensure that judges and juries fully understand the evidence presented, leaving them with a clear picture of the facts.
With McDowell Owens experts, you will :
- Partner with experts who offer academic credentials and real-world courtroom experience to lend expertise and credibility to your case.
- Gain a team that will always meet stringent court and internal deadlines. Our highly-focused approach delivers timely work.
- Know that our forensic experts’ verifiable credentials and knowledge on applicable case laws are up-to-date.
- Feel confident in knowing that our experts have a deep understanding of and respect for ethical courtroom conduct.