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Objective, Defensible Oil & Gas Expertise for Litigation and Dispute Resolution

NTG Auburn provides expert witness services rooted in decades of hands‑on oil and gas operations, engineering, and project management experience. We support attorneys, operators, investors, and insurers with independent technical analysis and credible testimony for litigation, arbitration, mediation, and regulatory proceedings.

Our experts deliver clear, defensible opinions grounded in industry standards and real‑world field execution—helping decision‑makers understand complex technical issues with confidence.

Independent Technical Expertise You Can Trust

Expert witness testimony must be accurate, unbiased, and clearly communicated. NTG Auburn’s professionals are retained for their ability to objectively evaluate technical matters and explain them in a way that stands up to cross‑examination.

We provide independent assessments that focus on facts, documentation, and accepted industry practices—never advocacy.

Expert Witness Service Areas

NTG Auburn offers expert witness support across a broad range of upstream oil and gas matters, including:

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Completions & Well Construction

  • Design adequacy and execution analysis
  • Operational failures and root cause evaluation
  • Standards of care and industry best practices
Workover-Plan

Workovers & Well Interventions

  • Scope development and execution quality
  • Cost reasonableness and AFE disputes
  • Performance outcomes and operational decisions

Plug-&-Abandonement

Plugging, Abandonment & Restoration

  • Regulatory compliance and abandonment standards
  • Method selection and execution review
  • Environmental and cost considerations

 

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Project Management & Cost Control

  • Schedule delays and cost overruns
  • Project governance and decision‑making
  • Contractor performance and management practices

Operational-Performance

Operational Performance & Asset Evaluation

  • Technical factors impacting production and reserves
  • Comparison to accepted engineering practices
  • Operational inputs affecting asset value

  • Safety and workplace injuries.

Each engagement is tailored to the specific technical and legal needs of the case.

Comprehensive Litigation Support

NTG Auburn supports clients throughout the full dispute lifecycle:

  • Technical due diligence and case assessment
  • Review of operational data, reports, and records
  • Expert and rebuttal report preparation
  • Deposition preparation and testimony
  • Trial, arbitration, and mediation testimony

Our experts work closely with legal counsel to ensure technical findings align with case strategy—while maintaining independence and objectivity.

Real‑World Experience That Strengthens Testimony

NTG Auburn experts bring decades of field‑based experience across every major U.S. basin. This operational background allows us to evaluate what should have occurred versus what actually occurred—adding practical credibility that purely academic analysis cannot provide.

Judges, juries, and arbitrators benefit from testimony grounded in real operations, not theory alone.

Clear Communication of Complex Issues

Complex engineering and operational topics require clear explanation. NTG Auburn experts are skilled at translating technical details into concise, understandable language—both in written reports and live testimony.

Our focus is clarity, consistency, and professionalism at every stage.

Expert-Witness

Expert Witness Capabilities

Examples from our expert witness team. Recent case work available upon request.

Drilling Operations (Technical & Safety)

Dan Lockwood
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Completion Operations

Upstream Facilities

Bruce Friesen P.E.

 

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Production & Workover Operations

Bruce Friesen P.E.

 

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Commercial Valuations

William Crenshaw P.E
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Greg Barnes P.E.

 

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Engage NTG Auburn as Your Expert Witness

When disputes involve high financial or operational risk, the right expert witness can make a critical difference. NTG Auburn delivers objective analysis, operational credibility, and disciplined execution when it matters most.

Contact NTG Auburn to discuss expert witness support for your oil and gas–related matter.