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Thursday, September 09, 2010
Sielken & Associates Litigation Support Capabilities

 
Sielken & Associates (S&A) scientists have strong credentials, including participation in professional societies, membership on national and international scientific panels, and frequent appearances as speakers on technical subjects.  Through their experience in adversarial processes, S&As consultants have developed their skills in explaining complex technical information simply and graphically, while remaining poised under pressure.

 
Experienced in Adversarial Proceedings ...A Strong Track Record of Success

 
For over two decades, members of S&A have provided the litigation strategy and science support that clients need to help win their case, by:

 

            Organizing the scientific basis of the case

            Assisting in developing cross-examination strategies

            Exposing and defending against junk science

 
S&As First-Rate Scientists Focused on Results

 
Clients benefit from S&As breadth of scientific knowledge in areas crucial to success in litigation, including:

 

            Statistical analysis

            Human exposure modeling

            Health and ecological risk assessment

            Risk characterization and communication

            Study evaluation, design, and management

            Regulatory application of science

 
S&As Problem-Solving Litigation Strategy

 
Clients receive quick answers to their questions from highly experienced experts who dont need a lot of time to get up to speed before they provide winning responses.  S&As consultants are seasoned professionals who:

 

            Understand the whole problem

            Develop compelling arguments through the strategic use of science

            Provide what you need, from narrow technical to broad strategic support

            Demonstrate their commitment to quality and responsiveness in all matters

 
S&As scientists are experienced in testifying as expert witnesses and deponents in trials, regulatory actions, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings.  Moreover, S&A also can help by:

 

            Providing test plaintiff selection, based on statistical models to ensure class action suits are based upon appropriate plaintiffs

          Preparing witnesses for deposition, testimony, and cross-examination

 
S&As Savvy About the Litigation Process

 
S&As consultants are accustomed to the intense pressure and tight, inflexible deadlines associated with litigation.  S&As senior scientists are effective because they:

 

            Understand adversarial proceedings

            Appreciate the role of counsel and supporting experts

              Recognize counsels need to run the case and maintain good relations with clients

            Can fit specific support into your strategy

            Provide help with the scientific aspects of the strategy

1. Litigation Support
1.1     
Capabilities
1.2      Risks in Perspective
1.3      Plaintiff Viewer
1.4      Test Plaintiff Selection
           1.4.1    Advantages of Random Test Plaintiff Selection
1.5      Example Activities
1.6      Litigation History