MITCHELL LEE LATHROP

Mitchell Lee Lathrop is a use-of-force expert specializing in firearms and ballistics, human factors, and use-of-force reasonableness. With a career spanning defensive shooting dynamics, counter-ambush training, and policy and standards analysis, he brings a nuanced understanding of human performance under stress to litigation work. His work centers on investigating use-of-force incidents, assessing decision-making processes, and evaluating whether actions align with established standards.

Mr. Lathrop has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex insurance coverage issues, environmental insurance, and lawyers' professional responsibility. His B.Sc. in Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School, along with certifications such as Certified Force-Science Analyst and USCCA Defensive Shooting Instructor, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving use-of-force incidents and insurance law.