If you have been following my posts lately, then you have heard a brief mention about Technical Case Review, a new fixed priced service product that helps litigators employ scientific and technical resources early in the litigation process.
When you engage one of our experts for a Technical Case Review they can:
• Review pleadings and other relevant documents
• Assist with case strategy as a non-testifying expert consultant
• Assist with drafting discovery requests
• Provide a technical overview of the fact issues
• Provide keen insight into selecting the right subject-matter expert
We hope that you will contact us the next time you have an expert need. We’re available to assist you during all stages of litigation, give us a call at 800-367-5524 and we will have you in touch with an expert within minutes. Or bookmark our website to explore expert specializations.
Tanya Stohler is a licensed attorney with a background in sales training and business development and management. She is the director of business development and legal affairs at Kevin Kennedy Associates.
Every good attorney watches costs. It is part of due diligence, providing your client with the best possible service and securing the most favorable settlement. Also vital is proper expert selection: a good expert witness can have everything to do with the outcome of your case. (Have you ever wished you or opposing council had retained a different expert?)
Experts are used to educate attorneys and jury members — and to convince opposing counsel your case is stronger; it is in their best interest to settle before going to trial. When selecting an expert, you need to consider his or her subject matter expertise, location, litigation history, personality and the ability to speak intelligently to a jury in layman terms. Given the above criteria, will the jury like your expert?
The big question is: how do you prioritize cost and expert selection? If you are looking at immediate costs you will put location first and try to keep travel costs down. But will saving a little on upfront travel expenses cost you much more in settlement figures? Like lawyers and doctors, plumbers and electricians, experts are not all equal. There are good ones and not-so good ones. Part of due diligence is retaining the best expert for your case, one who can educate you and the jury on the case’s technical aspects and explain the position in a friendly, persuasive manner. Often times paying a little more for expert travel will end up paying big dividends in the end.
Need help selecting an expert? Call Kevin Kennedy Associates at 317.536.7000; we'll discuss the needs and requirements of your case and pair the most qualified from our network.
CSP and lead consultant John Lauhoff at Kevin Kennedy Associates has investigated hundreds of industrial accidents during his 30-year span at General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler; he’s also served as an expert witness for plaintiff and defense in industrial safety injury cases. John is a former Officer in the United States Air Force Reserves, a C-130 pilot and squadron safety officer. John can be contacted at 317-536-7034, or via email at johnla@kevinkennedyassociates.com.
It has been 12 years since I visited Las Vegas, but at last week's Defense Research Institute's Product Liability Conference (DRI), I was struck by not only by the changes in the city but also in the practice of law itself.
Vegas offers more family friendly entertainment now—and much better food. And at the conference, we discussed how the legal space has evolved: more complex cases, tighter budgets and the need for comprehensive case strategy early on.
Kevin Kennedy Associates anticipated that need. At our booth we introduced a product offering, Technical Case Review, to help lawyers save time and money by engaging a non-testifying expert early in case development. The expert serves as a scientific, technical or engineering consultant, advising on the technical merits and complications of the case. We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback about this approach. Call us at: 317.536.7000.
Tanya Stohler is a licensed attorney with a background in sales training and business development and management. She is the director of business development and legal affairs at Kevin Kennedy Associates.
Plastic ploymer granules are used in the manufacturing of numerous products, from car parts and electronics to furniture and even drinking straws.
Because they have great insight into the properties and performance of materials, materials consultants are able to make highly-effective recommendations--especially when they understand the application. Information you provide about your product and its use result in stronger options and higher quality.
Kevin Kennedy Associates provides immediate access to more than 600 scientific and engineering experts for litigators and manufacturers. Our experts consult on diverse matters in lean manufacturing, alternative energy, quality control, supply chain, failure analysis, technical due diligence, materials and safety.
Terra Hoskins manages Internet marketing at Kevin Kennedy Associates. She's your resource for finding company, technology and expert information information online. Terra's background spans PR, marketing and corporate communications largely for technology startups and Fortune 500 companies.
Technical due diligence consultants examine the capabilities and performance of organizations, so that you have a complete picture of your potential investment and are equipped to make wise decisions.
Kevin Kennedy Associates provides immediate access to more than 600 scientific and engineering experts for litigators and manufacturers. Our experts consult on diverse matters in lean manufacturing, alternative energy, quality control, supply chain, failure analysis, technical due diligence, materials and safety.
Terra Hoskins manages Internet marketing at Kevin Kennedy Associates. She's your resource for finding company, technology and expert information information online. Terra's background spans PR, marketing and corporate communications largely for technology startups and Fortune 500 companies.
Don't let failure throw a wrench in your production process. A failure analysis consultant will help define the root cause and get you up and running again.
Kevin Kennedy Associates provides immediate access to more than 600 scientific and engineering experts for litigators and manufacturers. Our experts consult on diverse matters in lean manufacturing, alternative energy, quality control, supply chain, failure analysis, due diligence, materials and safety.
Terra Hoskins manages Internet marketing at Kevin Kennedy Associates. She's your resource for finding company, technology and expert information online. Terra's background spans PR, marketing and corporate communications largely for technology startups and Fortune 500 companies.
Can your supply chain weather changing customer and market conditions?
Kevin Kennedy Associates Lead Consultant Mike Murray is happy to discuss your supply chain, manufacturing best practices and a broad range of business process improvements that increase efficiency and save money.
Kevin Kennedy Associates provides immediate access to more than 600 scientific and engineering experts for litigators and manufacturers. Our experts consult on diverse matters in lean manufacturing, alternative energy, quality control, supply chain, failure analysis, due diligence, materials and safety.
Terra Hoskins manages Internet marketing at Kevin Kennedy Associates. She's your resource for finding company, technology and expert information online. Terra's background spans PR, marketing and corporate communications largely for technology startups and Fortune 500 companies.
Improving manufacturing quality processes involves a series of steps. Here is an example of what to expect:
Kevin Kennedy Associates provides immediate access to more than 600 scientific and engineering experts for litigators and manufacturers. Our experts consult on diverse matters in lean manufacturing, alternative energy, quality control, supply chain, failure analysis, due diligence, materials and safety.
Terra Hoskins manages Internet marketing at Kevin Kennedy Associates. She's your resource for finding company, technology and expert information online. Terra's background spans PR, marketing and corporate communications largely for technology startups and Fortune 500 companies.
For the first time since 1979, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is expanding nuclear development in the United States. The NRC has approved licenses for Southern Company to build two atomic reactors in Georgia. This is the first such vote since the incident at Three Mile Island and the recent tsunami in Japan.
Environmental groups oppose the licensing; they view this approval as a huge risk. Utilities across the nation are watching closely; this will be a test case that may kick start the development of more nuclear plants across the nation.
As engineers and consultants, it is always our job to analyze and provide technically-based opinions about the work presented to us. We need to evaluate data to add value, whether it is for an analysis of spent fuel storage, the safety of backup power generators, the case for plant life extension (material life and operations), or the potential environmental impacts associated with cooling systems. It is our job to assess the technical issues and provide a real risk benefit analysis of the issue at hand. This is how we build credibility.
As events unfold, we can help you stay informed of the technical issues, benefits and implications of nuclear energy development.
Kevin Kennedy Associates President Randy Clarksean is a licensed professional engineer with a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Utah. He is an expert in heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermal systems, among other areas, and serves as an expert witness.
Alternative energies can be complex. To manage the moving parts comprising wind turbines, you need a team skilled in specific areas. Call us at 866.902.8532; we'll make sure you have all areas of expertise covered for your project.
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Kevin Kennedy Associates provides immediate access to more than 600 scientific and engineering experts for litigators and manufacturers. Our experts consult on diverse matters in lean manufacturing, alternative energy, quality control, supply chain, failure analysis, due diligence, materials and safety.
Terra Hoskins manages Internet marketing at Kevin Kennedy Associates. She's your resource for finding company, technology and expert information online. Terra's background spans PR, marketing and corporate communications largely for technology startups and Fortune 500 companies.