Law Firms
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
From Contamination to Court: Assessing Fair Storage Costs for Crude Oil
October 30, 2025
A refiner discovered organic chloride contamination in crude oil stored at a coastal terminal, which prevented processing and created an emergency storage situation. Baker & O'Brien evaluated appropriate storage costs, considering market rates, emergency circumstances, and alternative storage options, including floating storage. We provided expert reports, collaborated on a joint expert report, and testified at a court hearing.
Prepared or Not: The Cost of Response on Trial
October 30, 2025
A chemical terminal fire ignited when a circulation pump leaked during the blending of butane into naphtha, leading to a multi-day incident and a dispute over emergency response costs. Baker & O'Brien reviewed the preventive maintenance procedures, incident preparation and planning, emergency response procedures, emergency drills, and pre-incident contracts with third-party responders. We presented our opinions about the reasonableness of the response costs in an expert report and testified in a deposition before the matter was settled in mediation.
Troubled Waters - Dispute over Wastewater Treatment Costs
October 30, 2025
A chemical plant disputed wastewater treatment fees charged by its petrochemical complex operator, claiming costs didn't reflect actual loading. Baker & O'Brien evaluated the tenant plant's wastewater and the complex's overall contaminant loading. Our expert report and deposition testimony supported the resolution of the fee dispute.