Litigation Services

In Need of a Wood Expert for a Legal Dispute?

When wood product performance is in question, expert guidance is essential. Dr. Todd Shupe works directly with legal teams to provide clear, science-based solutions for complex litigation involving wood materials and products.

Dr. Shupe provides comprehensive litigation support, encompassing forensic analysis, detailed technical reports, sound expert opinions, review of opposing expert findings, and testimony for trials, depositions, mediations, or injunction hearings.

He has served as an expert witness in both state and federal courts, representing plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving:

- Product performance and failure analysis
- Explicit and implied warranty claims
- Use, inspection, treatment, and maintenance of wood products

With decades of experience, Dr. Shupe delivers unbiased, defensible analysis that withstands scrutiny and supports sound legal strategy.

An abbreviated résumé and fee schedule are available below.

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Trusted Expert Witness for High-Stakes Wood Litigation

As President of Wood Science Consulting, LLC, Dr. Shupe brings over 30 years of technical and real-world expertise to legal teams nationwide. Known for his vast knowledge, professionalism, and composure in court, he delivers clear, defensible opinions that support successful litigation outcomes. Click on the Testimonials tab in the ribbon for more information.

Dr. Shupe is a highly respected expert witness with experience in both state and federal courts. He has testified in complex, high-profile cases, including a federal preliminary injunction hearing involving allegations of fraudulent PS 1 certification for Brazilian plywood. In that case, he provided science-based analysis on plywood quality and structural integrity, helping the Court evaluate technical evidence and industry standards. His clear, objective testimony highlighted concerns with juvenile wood content and its impact on plywood performance.

Click the button to the right to see Dr. Shupe’s role in the outcome of the PS 1 plywood federal case.