David L Mitchell, PhD

David L Mitchell, PhD is a Meteorology and Environmental expert specializing in forensic meteorology and environmental litigation. With a career spanning forensic geoscience, air dispersion modeling, and severe weather analysis, he brings a comprehensive scientific framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating weather event re-construction, assessing air pollution impacts, and evaluating whether meteorological factors contributed to aviation and marine accidents.

Mr. Mitchell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to aviation accidents, marine accidents, and severe weather events. His PhD in Meteorology from Purdue University, along with his Certified Professional Geoscientist designation and Licensed Professional Geoscientist (#1330) in the State of Texas, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving weather-related property damage and personal injury.