Pacific Ag’s experts have assisted dozens of successful agricultural and environmental cases by grounding evidence in logical and irrefutable science. Complete scientific literature reviews, a thorough and well-respected background in Western agriculture, the ability to build a technical case that is understandable to a jury, and a first hand involvement with state and federal regulators are some of the valuable skills of the forensic staff at Pacific Ag. Our professionals are employed by attorneys, parties in conflict, and governmental agencies to understand and explain technical aspects of agricultural and environmental litigation.

We have provided testimony in almost all biological aspects of crop production and distribution.

More common cases involved:

• Unexpected pesticide injury to crops.
• Product failures.
• Transportation and importation post-harvest losses.
• Environmental contamination.
• Agronomic and economic evaluation of farm production efficiency.
• Pesticide drift.
• Pesticide residues on food crops.
• Epidemiology of insects and plant diseases.
• Proper agricultural equipment usage.
• Professional malpractice.

In addition, our lead expert, Dr. Sances, has served as an arbitrator in several out of court settlements where both parties have benefited from his experience and sense of fairness.

If you need help in evaluating a legal matter with an agricultural product, farm operation, or imported or transported produce, please call us at (805) 594-1800. We will explain the science to you in everyday terms, and work with your team towards resolution of the issue. And be assured, all such communications are completely confidential.