As Chapel Hill's trusted forensic economist, Skerritt Economics provides comprehensive economic damage analysis and business valuation services specifically designed for the demanding requirements of North Carolina litigation. Our practice serves attorneys throughout the Research Triangle and Central North Carolina with meticulous attention to detail, industry-leading methodologies, and clear, compelling expert reports that help build winning cases.

With extensive experience in North Carolina's federal and state court systems, we understand the unique economic landscape of Chapel Hill's diverse local economy. From Chapel Hill financial services, Chapel Hill technology, Chapel Hill healthcare, our economic analysis reflects the complexity and opportunity of the Chapel Hill metropolitan economy.

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Economics

Comprehensive lost earnings analysis, life care planning, and household services valuations specifically calibrated for Chapel Hill's local wage economy. Our calculations incorporate local wage patterns, cost of living adjustments, and career trajectory modeling for accurate damage assessments in Chapel Hill Metro Area, Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill Business District cases.

Medical Malpractice Economic Analysis

Expert life care planning and medical cost projections for catastrophic injury cases involving Chapel Hill's medical institutions. We work closely with local hospitals and healthcare systems to provide detailed, defensible economic analysis for complex malpractice litigation in North Carolina.

Employment Litigation Economics

Precise wage loss calculations, discrimination damage analysis, and career impact assessments covering Chapel Hill's diverse employment landscape. Our expertise spans financial services, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and other key sectors throughout the Chapel Hill metropolitan area.

Business Valuation for North Carolina Markets

Professional business valuations for commercial disputes, partnership dissolutions, and divorce proceedings. We understand Chapel Hill's dynamic business environment from large corporations to small family businesses, providing valuations that reflect current market realities in the Chapel Hill area.

Why Choose a Forensic Economist for Your North Carolina Case?

In Chapel Hill'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 Chapel Hill Economic Damage Analysis

Chapel Hill presents unique opportunities for economic damage calculations. As home to the University of North Carolina and a hub of academic excellence, medical innovation, and research activity, our forensic economic analysis requires specialized expertise. Our forensic economic analysis accounts for:

  • UNC Chapel Hill: Academic positions, research roles, and university administration
  • UNC Health Care: Medical professionals, healthcare administration, and support services
  • Research & Development: Life sciences, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical research
  • Professional Services: Consulting, legal services, and specialized healthcare
  • Local Business Economy: Franklin Street businesses and service sector

Court-Qualified Expert Witness Services

Our forensic economist is court-qualified and has provided expert testimony in hundreds of cases throughout North Carolina's federal and state court systems, including the Middle District of North Carolina. We understand the evidentiary standards, procedural requirements, and judicial expectations specific to North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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