Intellectual property disputes often involve patent infringement, patent invalidity, or trade secret theft. An expert witness for intellectual property helps assess patent validity, infringement claims, and technical evidence. Dr. Rockstraw provides unbiased, fact-based analysis to strengthen litigation strategies.

Dr. Rockstraw is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) with a Ph. D. in chemical engineering and extensive industry, academic, research, and consulting experience. His qualifications include published research, industry recognition, and courtroom experience as an engineering expert witness nationwide and in six other countries.

A chemical engineering expert witness is often needed in cases involving:
– Patent infringement and intellectual property disputes
– Industrial accidents or safety failures
– Environmental or regulatory compliance issues
– Chemical process design and performance disputes

An expert witness provides technical clarity in dispute resolution by offering independent evaluations, expert reports, and courtroom testimony. Dr. Rockstraw translates complex chemical engineering concepts into understandable insights, aiding judges, juries, and attorneys.

Yes. Based and licensed in New Mexico (and holding professional licensure in CA and TX as well), Dr. Rockstraw provides expert witness services nationwide, assisting attorneys, corporations, and government agencies across the United States and beyond.

Professional negligence in chemical engineering occurs when the standard of care is not followed, leading to design errors, safety oversights, or substandard practices resulting in damages. Dr. Rockstraw investigates these issues, helping courts determine whether industry standard of care was properly followed.

Attorneys can reach out through David A. Rockstraw, Ph.D., P.E.’s email at david@davidarockstrawphdpe.com to request a consultation. He provides initial case evaluations, expert reports, and trial testimony tailored to complex engineering litigation.