Wetstone Solutions
Forensic geology expert witness
We translate boring logs, geophysics, and mapping into cross-sections and narratives that respect sparse data—no false precision that unravels on the stand.
At a glance
Forensic geology from Wetstone Solutions links stratigraphy, depositional setting, and site history to pathway questions—what the subsurface can explain, and what it cannot. When that framework is the dispute, the assignment is geology expert witness work.
What the work looks like
Who this is for
Disputes where contacts, fill, structure, or preferential pathways determine whether a release narrative is physically plausible.
Methodology
Correlation is defended line by line against site history and independent data. Where the record is thin, we say so—and show what would be needed to tighten the interpretation.
Deliverables
- Geologic cross-sections and framework memos
- Evaluation of pathway hypotheses
- Integration with hydrogeology and chemistry lines of evidence
- Expert support when disputes require testimony
From the insights
- Forensic geology in environmental litigation
How forensic geology uses stratigraphy, fill, and pathway hypotheses in environmental disputes, and where sparse boring control limits the opinion.
Licensed states
Wetstone maintains professional geologist licensure in five states. Engagement still depends on scope, conflicts, and the rules that apply to the work.
Frequently asked questions
- What is forensic geology?
- It applies geologic methods to questions arising in disputes—often involving stratigraphic interpretation, pathway analysis, and evaluation of whether subsurface conditions support or undermine a release narrative.
- How does forensic geology differ from hydrogeology?
- Forensic geology emphasizes rock/soil framework and physical structure; hydrogeology emphasizes groundwater flow. In practice they are tightly linked for contaminant migration questions.
- Can drone mapping or aerial imagery help?
- When permitted and useful, aerial perspectives can support topography, disturbance mapping, and communication. Operations follow applicable regulations and site safety requirements.
Next step: a focused conversation
Share the site, the technical issue, and your timeline. We run a conflict check and respond with whether we can help and how soon.