Wendy Pearson

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Wendy Pearson is the founder of Pearson Research Group. She has over 15 years of experience providing strategic litigation support and expert witness support on over 50 major cases involving contaminants in the environment. Ms. Pearson’s expertise encompasses bridging the gap between science, engineering and the law. She assists clients with developing case strategy and understanding technical issues, and works with expert witnesses to ensure high quality work product.

Her advice and knowledge on environmental issues is relied on throughout all phases of the litigation process. She assists clients in locating qualified experts, preparing document production requests, preparing for depositions of both fact witnesses and experts, preparing Daubert motions and responses, providing peer-review of expert reports, and preparing for direct examination and cross examination of experts at trial. Ms. Pearson also fully supports expert witnesses throughout the litigation process including estimating budgets, assisting with expert reports, deposition preparation and trial preparation, and even trial demonstratives.

Prior to forming Pearson Research Group, Ms. Pearson developed her expertise at Matson & Associates (M&A), an environmental consulting firm specializing in environmental forensics and litigation support. Working closely with Dr. Jack Matson, she successfully grew the company, involving the firm in more complex and high-profile litigation. Ms. Pearson refined her ability to evaluate operations and practices at industrial sites for compliance with industry and regulatory standards concerning the use, handling, storage, treatment and disposal of chemicals and waste streams. With her academic training, management capabilities, and passion for science, engineering and the law, Ms. Pearson quickly took on a leadership role as Project Manager, acting as the primary point of contact with clients and overseeing research efforts of staff, and ultimately becoming President of the company, directing the vision and mission of the firm.