Expert Testimony
Authoritative, credible expert witness testimony in regulatory proceedings, rate cases, merger reviews, and complex legal disputes — backed by academic rigor and decades of real-world regulatory experience.
Authoritative, credible expert witness testimony in regulatory proceedings, rate cases, merger reviews, and complex legal disputes — backed by academic rigor and decades of real-world regulatory experience.
In regulatory proceedings and legal disputes, the quality of expert testimony can be the decisive factor. Commissioners, judges, and arbitrators look for witnesses who combine deep technical knowledge with the ability to communicate complex economic concepts clearly and persuasively on the record.
Dr. Larry Blank of TAHOEconomics brings an exceptional combination of academic credentials, former regulatory commission experience, and extensive testimony history across rate cases, merger reviews, market restructuring proceedings, and legal litigation.
Extensive testimony record across state commissions, federal agencies, and arbitration proceedings.
Cross-examination ready — prepared, composed, and credible under intensive scrutiny.
Full analytical support — from initial analysis through rebuttal and surrebuttal testimony.
Expert testimony on cost of service, revenue requirements, rate design, and cost allocation in utility rate proceedings.
Public interest analysis and testimony in merger proceedings before state commissions and federal agencies.
Testimony on market definition, market power, and competitive utility market design in restructuring proceedings.
Analysis and testimony on renewable portfolio standards, distributed generation, net metering, and clean energy rate treatment.
Testimony on performance-based ratemaking, price caps, earnings sharing, and quality-of-service incentive proceedings.
Expert testimony in water utility rate cases, infrastructure investment plans, and affordability proceedings.
General rate cases, limited rate cases, and interim rate proceedings before state utility commissions.
Utility mergers, acquisitions, and asset transfers requiring multi-commission public interest review.
Cost allocation, rate structure, rate design, and tariff rule proceedings.
Net metering, distributed generation, RPS compliance, and clean energy procurement proceedings.
Wholesale market design, retail competition, and market power investigations before energy regulators.
Commercial disputes involving utility services, contract terms, and regulatory compliance issues.
Market definition, competitive effects analysis, and damages assessment in antitrust matters.
Advisory and expert support in international regulatory proceedings and sovereign dispute resolution.
We conduct a thorough review of the proceeding record, identify key issues, and assess the analytical foundation required for effective testimony.
Rigorous economic analysis, financial modeling, and evidentiary development to build a compelling, defensible factual record.
Drafting of direct testimony, exhibits, and workpapers; preparation for discovery responses and information requests.
Testimony presentation, cross-examination, rebuttal testimony, and settlement support through the full hearing process.
Contact TAHOEconomics to discuss how Dr. Blank's testimony can strengthen your position in your next regulatory proceeding or legal dispute.