Consumer Products
Expert Witnesses and Consultants
In 2019, the Consumer Products industry in the U.S. was estimated to be $635 billion. One of the most important parts of the U.S. economy, the consumer products category comprises a vast assortment of goods including clothing, toys, appliances, personal and hair care products, sporting goods, vehicles and vehicle components, electronics, and processed foods and beverages.
In such a large and innovative area, multiple legal issues arise. These include violations of proprietary IP such as infringements on utility or design patents, large class-action litigations involving multiple consumers injured by a product with an alleged manufacturing defect, or liabilities around failure to warn of product dangers.
A good deal of the legal work in this category involves regulatory proceedings. We routinely place regulatory experts before agencies such as the Consumer Products Safety Commission. And certainly, an expert will be necessary to support your client in the case of a Department of Justice civil penalty for failure to report a defective product. We are also often asked to find the right expert to rebut the Federal Trade Commission’s allegations of false or misleading advertising in regard to product claims.
Whether you’re a law firm handling complex class action litigation, or a company engaged in designing, testing, or bringing a product to market, having the right expert help you understand and navigate the highly specialized needs of the consumer products marketplace is critical.
Though not an exhaustive list, these are specialty areas where we have placed consumer products experts:
- Consumer Products Laws and Regulations
- Consumer Products Patent Infringement Cases
- Consumer Products Product Liability Claims
- Consumer Products Class Action Litigation
- Consumer Products Research & Development
- California Proposition 65
- Product Recalls
- Materials Science
- Product Packaging
- Logistics & Supply Chain
Expertise for Every Eventuality
A sampling of our consumer products case studies showcases the breadth and depth of our experts’ proficiency.

Metallurgical Expert for Printer Damages Suit
Metallurgical Expert for Printer Damages Suit The need Attorneys representing an agency for restaurants in its suit against a POS system manufacturer needed [...]
Packaging Expert for Slack-fill Case
Packaging Expert for Slack-fill Case The need Attorneys representing the plaintiffs in their case against a movie theater operator needed an expert in packaging to [...]

Solar Panel Expert for Class Action
Solar Panel Expert for Class Action The need Attorneys representing the plaintiffs in a class action brought against a solar electric power solution [...]

Solar Powered Product Expert for Patent Infringement Case
Solar Powered Product Expert for Patent Infringement Case The need Attorneys defending a multinational retailer against a patent infringement suit needed an expert [...]

Electronic Power Steering Expert for Consumer Class Action
Electronic Power Steering Expert for Consumer Class Action The need Attorneys representing consumers in a class action against a car manufacturer needed an expert in [...]

Electric Power Tool Expert for Consumer Class Action
Electric Power Tool Expert for Consumer Class Action The need Attorneys representing the plaintiffs in a consumer class action against a power tool [...]

Chemical Engineering Expert for Class Action Alleging Fraud
Chemical Engineering Expert for Class Action Alleging Fraud The need Attorneys representing the plaintiffs in their class action against a consumer products manufacturer needed a [...]

Smart TV Design Expert for Consumer Class Action
Smart TV Design Expert for Consumer Class Action The need Attorneys representing the plaintiffs against a consumer electronics manufacturer needed an expert in the design [...]

Mechanical Engineering Expert for Consumer Class Action
Mechanical Engineering Expert for Consumer Class Action The need Attorneys representing the plaintiffs in a consumer class action against an automobile manufacturer needed an expert [...]

Mold Expert for Environmental Class Action
Mold Expert for Environmental Class Action The need Attorneys representing consumers in a class action lawsuit against a manufacturer of children’s products and [...]

Nutritional Supplement Efficacy Expert for Class Action
Nutritional Supplement Efficacy Expert for Class Action The need Our client needed an expert to investigate whether a key ingredient in a nutritional [...]

Physical Science Expert for False Advertising Case
Physical sciences expert for false advertising case The need Attorneys at an AmLaw 100 firm defending a skincare company against a false advertising [...]
How We Find Your Experts
Unlike other companies who search for experts through stale databases, we work in lockstep with our clients to identify the precise expert you seek, even if only one exists. Our researchers dig deep into the science or industry elite to identify the proverbial “needle in a haystack” authority you need. It’s a result of understanding your problem, knowing the right questions, and probing your expectations. And as your case and needs evolve, we proactively anticipate that, too.
We succeed at locating knowledgeable experts with deep experience in the consumer products arena because we have years of experience, a team of researchers who are themselves often Ph.D. scientists and our exacting search methodologies honed over 20-years in business. You will not find the technical expertise of our research department in any other expert placement firm. Our team and our process is unparalleled for successfully matching your perfect expert.
The primary criteria we use to select these individuals include, but are not limited to:
- Your stated needs
- Academic background and certifications
- Industry experience and professional background
- Location and travel limitations
- Experience in legal proceedings
- Qualifications of the opposition witnesses
- Potential conflicts of interest
- Fees
Our team of Ph.D. and J.D. researchers have years of experience in their disciplines and are consummately poised to identify experts who can fill the niche you need. Whether you’re seeking an expert opinion on whether a product needs a “Prop 65 warning,” or the effectiveness of your company’s CPSC product recall protocol, our team has the technical understanding and extensive network to locate the perfect expert to suit your requirements.