Areas of Practice

Regulatory Compliance

 

Utility companies must not only follow applicable Local, State & Federal regulations, but also need to demonstrate their commitment to improve safety to protect people (employees and the general public), property and the environment. Ravi has personally advocated the importance of safety in the industry by speaking at national and international conferences, and has seen first-hand the importance of good SOPs and training to mitigate compliance issues. Reviewing gaps in regulatory compliance can result in significant savings when they are proactively addressed and remediated.

Audits & Investigations

 

Deficiencies identified by regulators during an audit may result in financial penalties. Therefore, periodically conducting a third-party audit of the company’s operating procedures and practices by an experienced outside professional, and then correcting target areas, can result in significant cost savings. Under the circumstances, an unfortunate accident involving your company may result in hefty fines from regulators. Aside from the PR nightmare, companies may also have to deal with lawsuits from victims or their survivors. Under those circumstances, having a knowledgeable and highly experienced expert on your side can be priceless for understanding the technical aspects and merits of the legal case.

Expert Testimony

 

Explaining complicated technical issues to the jury in simple layman’s term is critical. When a highly qualified and experienced expert witness can do that in a courtroom, the impact on jury could be decisive. With extensive knowledge, decades of investigation experience, and a calm demeanor in the face of a tough courtroom environment, Ravi can effectively provide that crucial service to his clients .