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Law firms trust Baker & O’Brien to provide expert support and testimony in arbitration and litigation matters for a wide variety of disputes in the oil, gas, chemical, construction, and related industries. With over 30 years of experience, the evidence is overwhelming.

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Baker & O’Brien consultants have testified as experts in international arbitration, U.S. Courts, foreign courts, and in public hearings. Our consultants assist in discovery, site review and analysis, causation analysis, determination of economic damages, application of industry standards and practices, valuation of assets, and evaluation of contracts. Let us proceed.


Case Studies

How Broken is Broken?

July 23, 2025

Introduction: The buyer of oil and gas produced water treatment and disposal facilities, who had a representations and warranties policy, claimed that the facilities and wells were not as represented. Baker & O’Brien evaluated the technical merits of this claim by reviewing facility design, well completions, and operational performance from both pre- and post-acquisition periods. We opined on facility functionality in the ordinary course of business in an initial expert claim assessment, a preliminary expert report, and with follow-up analysis.

Gas Valuation Dispute - Counting Calories

July 23, 2025

Introduction: Two parties disagreed on the interpretation of a clause in a minerals lease regarding the basis for the valuation of gas produced from a group of wells. We reviewed the competing valuation bases, determined gas specific gravities, identified associated gas heating values, and assessed whether varying compositions of gas components would provide a basis for analysis. Our review of the competing bases was submitted to the court and was instrumental in achieving a settlement before the court proceeding began.

A Ship in a Harbor is Safe, But That Is Not What Ships Are Built For

July 23, 2025

Introduction: During the shipyard repair of a towboat, gas in a forward hold ignited and exploded, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. We identified the responsibilities for the incident on this multi-employer worksite by reviewing the applicable OSHA Shipyard Industry Standards and the shipyard procedures for ensuring the spaces on the vessel remained safe. Our opinions were presented in an expert report and in deposition testimony.