Shawn McDonald, Baker & O`Brien

Baker & O'Brien provides industry expertise to address a wide range of technical and economic issues in disputes across the energy supply chain. We have worked on thousands of expert assignments, and our consultants are skilled at delivering expert evidence on complex matters.

Expert Witness & Dispute Support
Since 1993, Baker & O’Brien has provided independent consulting services to the energy industry, following our founders’ service, commitment, integrity, and quality principles. We are committed to delivering the kind of expertise even the experts turn to. Our consultants are degree-educated engineers, typically have 30 years of experience and are proven testifiers.

Liability & Root Cause Analysis
We complete standard-of-care, industry practice and forensic analyses to provide expert testimony on cause and liability. For example, we assess the engineering design, construction and operation of process plants, review product quality issues in the hydrocarbon value chain and investigate process plant accidents.

Damages & Quantum
We also specialize in the economic analysis of refining, petrochemicals and gas processing, and crude oil valuation. Our consultants provide testimony on the fair valuation of assets, economic damages, and business interruption losses.

Energy Industries Served
We assist legal teams with disputes across the following industries:
• Oil & Gas Production
• Natural Gas, NGLs and LNG
• Petroleum Refining
• Renewable Fuels
• Chemical & Petrochemical
• Transportation & Storage
• Power Generation

Contact
For further details, contact:
• Houston: Shawn McDonald, [email protected], (832) 358-1453
• Dallas: Aaron Imrie, [email protected], (214) 368-7626