What is a forensic economist?

A forensic economist is an expert who calculates economic damages for legal cases, including lost earnings, lost benefits, future medical costs, and business valuations. They provide expert testimony and detailed reports for use in litigation.

What types of cases require a forensic economist?

Forensic economists are needed for personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, business disputes, divorce proceedings, and any case requiring economic damage calculations.

How are economic damages calculated?

Economic damages are calculated by analyzing lost earnings, lost benefits, future earning capacity, medical costs, household services value, and other economic losses. These are projected into the future and reduced to present value using appropriate discount rates.

What qualifications should a forensic economist have?

A qualified forensic economist should have advanced degrees in economics or business, professional certifications (CRC, CLCP, ABVE), extensive experience in economic analysis, and a track record of providing expert testimony in court.

How much does a forensic economist cost?

Forensic economist fees vary based on case complexity, typically ranging from $250-$500 per hour for analysis and $500-$1000 per hour for testimony. Most cases require 20-40 hours of work. Contact us for a free consultation and fee estimate.

Expert Forensic Economics & Business Valuation Services in Rhode Island

Christopher Skerritt, M.Ed, MBA, CRC, CLCP, ABVE/F - Providing comprehensive economic damage analysis and expert witness testimony for attorneys throughout New England. Specializing in personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial litigation support.

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Forensic Economics

Lost earnings analysis for personal injury
Wrongful death economic loss calculations
Loss of household services valuation
Present value & discount rate analysis

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Business Valuation

Business damage assessments
Lost profits & mitigation analysis
Fair market value determination
Shareholder & partnership disputes

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Business Consulting

Strategic planning & growth strategy
Operations improvement & efficiency
Financial analysis & planning
Business transformation & change management

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Vocational Expert

Employability assessments (CVE, ABVE/F)
Labor market & wage analysis
Earning capacity evaluation
Vocational rehabilitation planning

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Life Care Planning

Future medical costs projections (CLCP)
Catastrophic injury planning
Medical & assistive technology needs
Medicare Set-Aside (MSCC)

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Why Choose Skerritt Economics?

⚡ Rapid Response

Quick turnaround on all economic analyses with expedited services available for urgent cases.

📊 Clear, Defensible Reports

Comprehensive reports that are both jury-friendly and technically sound.

📚 Extensive Professional Credentials

M.Ed, MBA with 15+ certifications: CRC, CLCP, ABVE/F, CVE, FVE, IPEC

⚖️ Proven Expert Witness

Extensive testimony experience in state and federal courts.

About Christopher Skerritt, M.Ed, MBA, CRC, CLCP, ABVE/F

Christopher Skerritt is a nationally recognized forensic economist and business valuation expert with over 20 years of experience providing litigation support services. His unique combination of advanced degrees and 15+ professional certifications including CRC from the CRCC, CLCP from the ICHCC, and ABVE/F from the ABVE ensures comprehensive economic analysis for every case. View Full CV →

Recent Publications:

"Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Life Care Planning" - Journal of Life Care Planning (2024)
"Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence on Vocational Rehabilitation" - Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis (2023)
"Use of artificial intelligence to enhance case management and job development practices" - The Rehabilitation Professional (2023)

What Attorneys Say

"Outstanding economic analysis that was crucial to our case outcome."

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"Professional, thorough, and highly knowledgeable expert witness."

— Insurance Professional, Senior Adjuster

"Christopher's testimony was clear, compelling, and well-received by the jury."

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Service Coverage

New England Focus: Serving all of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.

National Availability: Available for cases throughout the United States via remote testimony and consultation.

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