As Hobbs's trusted forensic economist, Skerritt Economics provides comprehensive economic damage analysis and business valuation services specifically designed for the demanding requirements of New Mexico litigation. Our practice serves attorneys throughout Lea County and southeastern New Mexico with meticulous attention to detail, industry-leading methodologies, and clear, compelling expert reports that help build winning cases.
With extensive experience in New Mexico's federal and state court systems, we understand the unique economic landscape of Hobbs's diverse local economy. From oil and gas extraction in the Permian Basin to casino gaming, healthcare, and education, our economic analysis reflects the complexity and opportunity of the Hobbs economy.
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Economics
Comprehensive lost earnings analysis, life care planning, and household services valuations specifically calibrated for Hobbs's local wage economy. Our calculations incorporate local wage patterns, cost of living adjustments, and career trajectory modeling for accurate damage assessments in Lea County and the Permian Basin region.
Medical Malpractice Economic Analysis
Expert life care planning and medical cost projections for catastrophic injury cases involving Hobbs's medical institutions. We work closely with local hospitals and healthcare systems to provide detailed, defensible economic analysis for complex malpractice litigation in New Mexico.
Employment Litigation Economics
Precise wage loss calculations, discrimination damage analysis, and career impact assessments covering Hobbs's diverse employment landscape. Our expertise spans oil and gas extraction, oilfield services, casino gaming, healthcare, education, and retail sectors throughout the Hobbs area.
Business Valuation for Permian Basin Markets
Professional business valuations for commercial disputes, partnership dissolutions, and divorce proceedings. We understand Hobbs's energy-driven business environment from oil companies to service businesses, providing valuations that reflect current market realities in southeastern New Mexico.
Why Choose a Forensic Economist for Your New Mexico Case?
In Hobbs'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 Hobbs Economic Damage Analysis
Hobbs presents unique challenges for economic damage calculations. As part of the Permian Basin, the economy is heavily influenced by oil and gas cycles, creating volatile wage patterns and employment dynamics. Our forensic economic analysis accounts for:
- Oil & Gas Industry: Extraction, drilling, and oilfield services in the Permian Basin
- Gaming Industry: Zia Park Casino, hotel, and racetrack operations
- Healthcare: Lea Regional Medical Center and healthcare services
- Education: New Mexico Junior College and University of the Southwest
- Support Services: Retail, hospitality, and services supporting the energy sector
Court-Qualified Expert Witness Services
Our forensic economist is court-qualified and has provided expert testimony in hundreds of cases throughout New Mexico's federal and state court systems. We understand the evidentiary standards, procedural requirements, and judicial expectations specific to New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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