Expert Witness Services

We analyze a comprehensive range of materials—from metals and alloys to polymers and cutting-edge advanced materials—across diverse industries. Our experts address physical, mechanical, chemical, and structural properties for litigation. By covering multiple engineering disciplines, we give you single-source access to professional witness guidance. 

We offer advanced analyses and expert witness support across multiple focus areas: 

• Physical properties analysis 

• Mechanical testing 

• Chemical composition analysis 

• Defect detection & materials abuse investigation 

• Specification compliance testing 

• Patent infringement evaluation 

• Subrogation claims & root cause determination 

• Our highly trained expert witness and litigation teams specialize in: 

• Detecting defects or evidence of abuse 

• Determining physical, mechanical, or chemical properties of materials 

• Managing subrogation claims 

• Developing precision evidence analysis protocols 

• Ensuring specification compliance 

• Evaluating patent infringement 

• Delivering detailed, compelling deposition & trial testimony 

• Conducting joint plaintiff & defendant investigations 

• Coordinating with other engineering experts, testing, and support firms 

Our expert witness teams provide comprehensive litigation support, including depositions, trial testimony, collaborative investigations, and synergy with other specialists. We manage chain-of-evidence procedures to uphold your case’s integrity. From investigating physical abuse in advanced composites to establishing compliance in metals, our depth of knowledge in mechanical, chemical, polymer, and corrosion engineering ensures robust technical underpinnings.

Element’s laboratories feature state-of-the-art analytical technology to bolster your legal position: 

• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) w/ Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) 

• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) 

• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) 

• Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) 

This suite of tools enables precise, credible testing data, ensuring your litigation efforts rest on solid material evidence. 

Our team operates from Materials Testing hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest Materials Testing hub on our Locations Page. 

• Aerospace 

• Product manufacturing 

• Biomedical & medical devices 

• Automotive 

• Oil & gas 

• Construction 

• …and beyond. Whatever your industry, our materials science testimony helps anchor legal proceedings in authoritative, data-driven evidence.