Technical Excellence
for High-Stakes PFAS Litigation
In the courtroom, the difference between victory and liability is the strength of the technical data. We provide the forensic engineering, expert testimony, and scientific rigor necessary to defend your interests in complex environmental disputes.
Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and the Law
PFAS litigation is uniquely complex due to evolving toxicity standards, multi-party source contribution, and the "forever" nature of the chemicals. Whether you are a defendant, an insurance carrier, or a legal team, you need more than just an environmental consultant—you need a partner who can translate complex chemistry into defensible legal evidence.
Our litigation support services address:
Source Identification: Determining exactly where PFAS originated and when it entered the environment.
Liability Apportionment: Using forensic modeling to distinguish your footprint from neighboring contributors.
Cost Recovery: Quantifying past and future remediation costs to support insurance claims or third-party recovery.
Scientific Rigor That Stands Up to Scrutiny
PFAS Engineering Solutions provides a full suite of services designed for the legal environment:
Environmental Forensics: Utilizing advanced chemical "fingerprinting" to identify specific PFAS manufacturers or product types (e.g., AFFF vs. industrial surfactants).
Expert Testimony & Reporting: Providing senior-level Professional Engineers (P.E.) and PhDs for depositions, trial testimony, and the preparation of Rule 26 expert reports.
Fate and Transport Modeling: Developing 3D groundwater and soil models to prove or disprove pathways of migration over decades.
Data Validation & Gap Analysis: Auditing opposing counsel’s technical evidence to identify flaws in sampling methodology or scientific conclusions.
A National Reputation for Scientific Integrity
As a division of NV5, our experts carry the weight of a globally recognized engineering firm. This institutional credibility is vital when presenting findings to judges, juries, and regulatory agencies. We provide the "bench strength" to handle massive discovery phases and the technical precision to deliver clear, unassailable conclusions under pressure.
The most successful legal outcomes are built on a foundation of early, accurate technical assessment. Contact our senior litigation support team to discuss your case and learn how our forensic capabilities can protect your organization.