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Cost Expert Witnesses
Cost disputes in commercial litigation typically arise when parties disagree about how costs were estimated, allocated, or billed under a construction contract, regulatory rate proceeding, or cost-reimbursement agreement. These disputes surface in construction claims over cost overruns, change orders, and delay-related costs, in regulatory proceedings over how a utility or telecommunications provider allocates shared and common costs across services, and in government contract disputes over whether costs billed complied with applicable cost accounting standards. Because cost accounting and allocation methodologies involve judgment calls about which costs are properly attributable to a given project, service, or contract period, reasonable cost professionals can disagree about whether a specific cost claim or allocation was calculated correctly. The central issue is typically whether the cost estimation, allocation, or billing methodology at issue was calculated consistent with the applicable contract, accounting standards, or regulatory framework.
A cost expert helps attorneys evaluate that question by applying accepted cost accounting and estimating methodologies to the claims, allocations, or billings at issue. That might mean auditing a construction claim to determine whether change order and delay costs were properly documented and calculated, evaluating whether a regulated utility's cost allocation model reasonably assigns shared and common costs across services, or assessing whether costs billed under a government contract complied with applicable cost accounting standards. These findings support positions on breach of contract, regulatory compliance, and damages, giving attorneys a methodologically grounded basis for litigation strategy.
Cost cases benefit from experts whose specific background, whether construction cost estimating, regulatory cost allocation, or government contract cost accounting, matches the precise cost question at issue rather than cost analysis in general terms. Round Table Group's cost network includes professionals with experience in construction project controls, telecommunications and utility cost modeling, and healthcare and pharmaceutical cost analysis, several of whom have testified extensively in legal, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings. With more than 75,000 expert searches completed for litigators, we help attorneys match a case's specific cost issue to an expert whose credentials will withstand scrutiny. Let us help you find the right cost expert for your case by calling us at (202) 908-4500.
Here are a few of our favorite Cost Expert Witnesses:
New York Investment, Forensics, Cost Expert #806
I have 22 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction project management, claims litigation and support with specific knowledge in the areas of project cost and controls, scheduling and claims. I have published on such topics as project budgeting, planning and claims avoidance. I have testified 20 times on topics such as cost claims, schedule delays and investments. I am an expert in establishing contract terms and in interpreting and adhering to legal requirements and constraints.
New York Securities Trading, Retail, Cost Expert #10193
I have 33 years of experience, and specialize in the field of securities trading with specific knowledge in the areas of equity trading, best execution and insider trading. I have published on such topics as short selling. I have testified on insider trading, mark up and mark down policy and financial projections.
Florida Cost, Environment, Real Estate Expert #21786
I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction cost with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial construction, educational construction and green building. I have published on such topics as controlling the cost of green building, advantages of green building in real estate and examination of the cost value of rebuilding the move houses. I have testified on construction cost.
Florida Claims, Cost, Estimate Expert #21992
I have 27 years of experience and specialize in the field of construction, with specific knowledge of cost, estimating and change orders. I have testified on construction cost and construction sequencing.
New York Healthcare Operations, Cost Expert #25524
I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of healthcare management, with specific knowledge of contract management, corporate compliance and healthcare regulations. I have testified on breach of contract and employee termination disputes.
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Agriculture, Resource, Cost Expert #25986
I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of economics with specific knowledge in the areas of water resource policy and management, environmental economics and public and private pension systems. I have published on such topics as water resource management and policy, agricultural economics and cost benefit analysis. I am an associate professor of economics where I have held an academic appointment since 1989. My teaching and research interests include public economics, agricultural and resource economics, cost-benefit analysis and public policy. I am a professional agrologist, and have five years’ prior professional experience in government and the…
Pennsylvania Graphics, Cost, Analysis Expert #27267
I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the field of graphic communication, with specific knowledge of offset printing, screen printing, and estimating and cost analysis. I have published on such topics as robotics as STEM organizer, curriclulm development and instruction.
Maryland Epidemiology, Cost, Medicare Expert #30113
I have 35 years of experience and specialize in the field of mental health, with specific knowledge of epidemiology, services and costs. I have published on such topics as mental health services to persons with severe mental illnesses, Medicare and Medicaid funding, and the rate of mental disorders. I have testified on Medicare funding, health reform and innovative financing strategies.
Virginia Policy, Higher Education, Cost Expert #30862
I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of economics with specific knowledge in the areas of trade, trade policy and higher education. I have published on such topics as higher education cost and price, trade liberalization and tariff policy and the world trade system.
California Consultant, Construction, Cost Expert #33841
I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction with specific knowledge in the areas of cost estimating, standards and workmanship. I have published on such topics as cost estimating. I have testified 90 times on topics such as costs, standards and workmanship.
New Jersey Cost, Government, Real Estate Expert #46886
I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of fixed assets with specific knowledge in the areas of real and personal property taxation, cost segregation, tax depreciation and appraisal. I have published on such topics as appraisal, property tax and cost segregation. I have testified on appraisal, real estate tax and personal property tax.
California Benchmarking, Cost, Pricing Expert #44027
I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of biochemistry and finance business with specific knowledge in the areas of manufacturing, bio medical and high technology international corporations. I have testified on biochemistry. I have served as a project finance director with various international companies and aimed toward improving business structure with creation of sophisticated business modeling and automation. Strong problem solver and analytical skills of fees, fixed income, operating expenses and profitability including consolidated profit and loss and income statements by country, division, product line, and distribution channel. I have a talent for balancing long-range planning,…
Virginia Recycling, Cost, Economics Expert #47124
I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of solid waste management with specific knowledge in the areas of contracting, waste-to-energy and collection. I have published on such topics as waste-to-energy, strategic planning and recycling. I have testified 20 times on topics such as flow control, franchise agreements and technology performance, license disputes and patent infringement.
Florida Appraisal, Cost, Damages Expert #47646
I have 19 years of experience, and specialize in the field of insured property losses with specific knowledge in the areas of construction cost estimating, appraisals and umpiring. I have testified on construction means, method and techniques, and property damage reconstruction costs. I have a broad perspective that spans multiple applications and disciplines with over 30 years of experience in the construction and allied industries. I specialize in insured property losses and providing appraisal and umpire services.
Texas Finance, Cost, Fraud Expert #48198
I have 14 years of experience, and specialize in the field of payment industry with specific knowledge in the areas of merchant acquiring, credit cards and electronic checks. I have published on tokenization. I have testified on merchant fraud.
Virginia Cost, Architecture, Engineering Expert #48308
I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction with specific knowledge in the areas of delay analysis, cost analysis and causation analysis. I have published on such topics as electrical cost estimating, delay claim analysis and construction claim analysis. I have testified 20 times on topics such as cost analysis, general conditions and delay analysis. I provided professional testimony on electrical specifications.
Georgia Water, Utilities, Cost, Pricing Expert #48357
I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of water rates and charges with specific knowledge in the areas of fair and reasonable monopoly pricing, cost-of-service analysis and water and sewer financial planning. I have published on such topics as wholesale water supply cost allocations, utility pricing and environmental auditing. I have testified 6 times on topics such as water rates and impact fees, industrial wastewater rates and wholesale water and sewer rates.
Texas Cost, Power, Pricing, Analysis Expert #48513
I have 13 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction claims with specific knowledge in the areas of offshore construction, pipelines and refineries. I have published on such topics as construction material prices, international arbitration.
New Jersey Water, Ethics, Cost, Research Expert #48856
I have 17 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction with specific knowledge in the areas of roofing and siding, moisture management and building inspection. I have published on such topics as exterior insulation and finishing system and stucco, and professional ethics and building performance. I have testified on exterior insulation and finishing system and stucco, concrete and masonry and construction costs. I entered private practice directly from defense contracting 17 years ago. I have thoroughly enjoyed the wide range of subjects that I have been called on to research and investigate, and also the opportunity to…
Maryland Transportation, Logistics, Cost Expert #51862
I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of technology with specific knowledge in the areas of supply chains, transportation and global sourcing. I advise five chief executive officers, each with very different businesses, and only three directly related to supply chains. I also spend a lot of time on an education company, and a pure technology company. I am able to do this by absorbing and processing information from all sources, and being able to rationalize them in a pragmatic way and apply them effectively for each client.
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Questions Attorneys Ask About Cost Expert Witnesses:
A cost expert typically becomes necessary in construction claims over cost overruns and change orders, regulatory proceedings over how a utility or telecommunications provider allocates shared and common costs, and government contract disputes over whether billed costs complied with applicable cost accounting standards.
These experts can audit construction claims for proper cost documentation and calculation, evaluate whether a regulated entity's cost allocation model reasonably assigns shared and common costs, and assess whether billed costs comply with applicable cost accounting standards. Many also address broader questions of cost estimating and budgeting methodology.
The expert's specific background, whether construction cost estimating, regulatory cost allocation, or government contract accounting, should closely match the cost question at issue, and direct experience with the specific accounting standards or regulatory framework strengthens credibility. Prior testimony in similar cost claim or rate proceedings also adds weight.
A cost expert's methodological analysis can establish whether a cost claim, allocation, or billing was calculated correctly, quantify damages tied to cost overruns or misallocated expenses, and identify weaknesses in an opposing expert's cost methodology. That analysis is often central to both affirmative cost claims and rebuttal reports.
Round Table Group works with counsel to define the specific cost methodology and regulatory or contractual framework at issue, then sources and speaks with candidates to assess their directly relevant cost accounting experience. After confirming interest, availability, and completing conflict checks, we present a curated roster of qualified options for counsel to review.
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