As Bethel's trusted forensic economist, Skerritt Economics provides comprehensive economic damage analysis and business valuation services specifically designed for the demanding requirements of Alaska litigation. Our practice serves attorneys throughout rural Alaska with meticulous attention to detail, industry-leading methodologies, and clear, compelling expert reports that help build winning cases.
With extensive experience in Alaska's federal and state court systems, we understand the unique economic landscape of Bethel's rural economy. From government services to subsistence fishing and regional healthcare, our economic analysis reflects the distinctive economic structure of this important Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta hub.
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Economics
Comprehensive lost earnings analysis, life care planning, and household services valuations specifically calibrated for Bethel's unique rural economy. Our calculations incorporate Alaska Native Corporation employment, government positions, and regional cost-of-living factors for accurate damage assessments in rural Alaska cases.
Medical Malpractice Economic Analysis
Expert life care planning and medical cost projections for catastrophic injury cases involving Bethel's medical institutions. We work closely with local hospitals and healthcare systems to provide detailed, defensible economic analysis for complex malpractice litigation in Alaska.
Employment Litigation Economics
Precise wage loss calculations, discrimination damage analysis, and career impact assessments covering Bethel's diverse employment landscape. Our expertise spans energy & oil, tourism, fishing & seafood, mining, and other key sectors throughout the Bethel metropolitan area.
Business Valuation for Rural Alaska Markets
Professional business valuations for commercial disputes, partnership dissolutions, and divorce proceedings. We understand Bethel's unique business environment from village corporations to small rural enterprises, providing valuations that reflect current market realities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region.
Why Choose a Forensic Economist for Your Alaska Case?
In rural Alaska's complex legal environment, having a qualified forensic economist can make the difference between winning and losing your case. Economic damages often represent the largest component of personal injury, wrongful death, employment discrimination, and commercial litigation awards. Our forensic economic analysis provides the foundation for compelling, defensible damage calculations that stand up to the most rigorous rigorous scrutiny.
Specialized Rural Alaska Economic Damage Analysis
Bethel and rural Alaska present unique challenges for economic damage calculations. Remote location premiums, seasonal employment, subsistence activities, and Alaska Native Corporation benefits all require specialized expertise. Our forensic economic analysis accounts for:
- Government Employment: Federal, state, and local government positions with location premiums
- Regional Healthcare: Hospital and clinic positions serving the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
- Alaska Native Corporations: Village and regional corporation employment and benefits
- Subsistence Economy: Traditional hunting, fishing, and gathering activities
- Transportation & Logistics: Aviation and cargo services for remote communities
Court-Qualified Expert Witness Services
Our forensic economist is court-qualified and has provided expert testimony in hundreds of cases throughout Alaska's federal and state court systems. We understand the evidentiary standards, procedural requirements, and judicial expectations specific to Alaska litigation. Our expert reports are thorough, clearly written, and designed to withstand rigorous scrutiny.
Comprehensive Forensic Economics Services
Our practice covers the full spectrum of forensic economics applications in Alaska litigation:
- Personal Injury Economics: Lost earnings, benefits, and household services
- Wrongful Death Analysis: Lifetime earnings projections and dependency calculations
- Medical Malpractice: Life care plans and future medical cost projections
- Employment Litigation: Discrimination damages and constructive discharge analysis
- Commercial Damages: Lost profits, business interruption, and contract disputes
- Intellectual Property: Patent infringement and trademark damages
- Matrimonial Economics: Income analysis and business valuation for divorce