Agricultural - Economics Expert Witnesses: 2

Ann L. Adair, PhD, specializes in Economics and has been an undergraduate and graduate professor for more than 25 years teaching micro and macroeconomics, finance, international trade, money and banking, financial markets, health care economics, and agricultural economics. She is well-versed in economic theory and the practical application of such.

Education / Training - Dr. Adair earned a BS in Agricultural Economics, an MS in Applied Economics, and a PhD in Agricultural Economics with fields in Finance and Policy. She has provided economic modeling and analysis for the USDA, Bureau of Land Management, Montana Petroleum Association, and the Montana Association of Home Builders. Her thorough understanding of economics and finance allows her to evaluate a wide variety of businesses and industries.

 Dr. Adair served as an Assistant Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and as a Research Economist at the Montana Center for Applied Economic Research. Both of these positions provided results widely to the general public and others in the field.

Litigation Support - Dr. Adair has served as a Forensic Economic Expert for over 18 years and as a research analyst for a similar time period. She has been qualified as an expert in state and federal court in Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota. She has evaluated more than 300 cases working for both defense and plaintiff, and has provided testimony to Governor's Task Forces on the economic impact of policy modifications and the importance of various industries with Montana.

Areas of Expertise:

Expert Witness for Arboricultural, Landscape, Nursery Values and Conditions

Landscape and Tree Risk Assessments

Landscape and Tree Value Appraisals

Landscape and Tree Damage Appraisals

Storm Damage Assessments and Recovery Plans

Landscape Health and Condition Evaluations

Arboricultural Health and Condition Evaluations

Landscape, Arboricultural, Forestry, Environmental Project Management

Environmental Due Diligence

Environmental Permitting and Mitigation Planning

Environmental Permit Negotiations

Municipal Tree Inventory and Management Plans

GPS/GIS Environmental Mapping Projects

Forest Resources Management Plans

Grounds Maintenance Practices

Arboricultural Practices