As Columbia's trusted forensic economist, Skerritt Economics provides comprehensive economic damage analysis and business valuation services specifically designed for the demanding requirements of South Carolina litigation. Our practice serves attorneys throughout the capital region with meticulous attention to detail, industry-leading methodologies, and clear, compelling expert reports that help build winning cases.
With extensive experience in South Carolina's federal and state court systems, we understand the unique economic landscape of Columbia as the state capital, education center, and growing business hub. From the State House and University of South Carolina to Fort Jackson and the expanding healthcare sector, our economic analysis reflects the complexity and diversity of the Columbia metropolitan economy.
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Economics
Comprehensive lost earnings analysis, life care planning, and household services valuations specifically calibrated for Columbia's government and education economy. Our calculations incorporate local wage patterns, cost of living adjustments, and career trajectory modeling for accurate damage assessments in Downtown Columbia, Forest Acres, and Irmo cases.
Medical Malpractice Economic Analysis
Expert life care planning and medical cost projections for catastrophic injury cases involving Columbia's major medical centers. We work closely with Prisma Health and other healthcare systems to provide detailed, defensible economic analysis for complex malpractice litigation in South Carolina.
Employment Litigation Economics
Precise wage loss calculations, discrimination damage analysis, and career impact assessments covering Columbia's diverse employment landscape. Our expertise spans government, education, healthcare, insurance, and other key sectors throughout the Columbia metropolitan area.
Business Valuation for Columbia Markets
Professional business valuations for commercial disputes, partnership dissolutions, and divorce proceedings. We understand Columbia's dynamic business environment from government contractors to university ventures, providing valuations that reflect current market realities in the Columbia area.
Why Choose a Forensic Economist for Your South Carolina Case?
In Columbia'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 Columbia Economic Damage Analysis
Columbia presents unique challenges for economic damage calculations. The diverse economic base, from manufacturing and aerospace to tourism and technology, requires specialized expertise. Our forensic economic analysis accounts for:
- Downtown Columbia: State government offices, law firms, and financial services
- University Area: USC campus, medical district, and research facilities
- Fort Jackson: Military personnel and defense contractors
- Forest Acres & Northeast: Professional services and healthcare
- Harbison & Northwest: Retail, commercial, and technology businesses
Court-Qualified Expert Witness Services
Our forensic economist is court-qualified and has provided expert testimony in hundreds of cases throughout South Carolina's federal and state court systems. We understand the evidentiary standards, procedural requirements, and judicial expectations specific to South 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 South 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
- Government Contract Disputes: Federal and state contract damage analysis
- Matrimonial Economics: Income analysis and business valuation for divorce