Dr. Ethan Alden-Danforth
Autumn Harp
29 Cardinal Way
Shelburne, VT 05482
Shelburne, VT 05482
Mobile: 610-246-5600
Office: 610-246-5600
Office: 610-246-5600
Introduction
My name is Ethan Alden-Danforth and I am a senior executive in the personal care and cosmetics industry. I have a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Johns Hopkins and have spent 15 years in cosmetic R&D and manufacturing. I currently serve as the Vice President of R&D for a cosmetic contract manufacturer where I oversee product development, raw material sourcing, product testing, and process engineering. I have experience as an expert witness reviewing technical documents and writing expert witness opinion reports.
Areas of Expertise
- Analytical Testing Labs
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemicals
- Chemistry
- Contract Manufacturing
- Equipment & Machinery
- Materials
- Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
- Polymers
Expert Background
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: BS Chemistry - Villanova University
Minor in General Business - Villanova University
MA Chemistry - Johns Hopkins University
PhD Organic Chemistry - Johns Hopkins University - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: American Chemical Society
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: NA
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Once
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Manufacturing/Contract Manufacturing, Chemistry, Cosmetics, Product Development, Intellectual Property
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 100
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 1
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2024
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 1
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, testing, report writing, investigation
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Determined on a case-by-case basis, generally $400-600
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: Determined on a case-by-case basis, generally $400-600
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Determined on a case-by-case basis, generally $400-600
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Determined on a case-by-case basis, generally $400-600
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel typically billed hourly at half the consulting rate plus cost of travel expenses
References
Available Upon Request