SCM Advisors: Expert Witness Services
The nation’s only team of licensed cellular contractors, RF engineers, lease brokers, and telecom subject matter experts. With more than 100 years of combined site development experience and involvement in over 10,000 cell sites nationwide, we bring practical insight to complex legal cases.
Expert Witness Services for Complex Wireless Disputes:
Independent technical analysis for complex legal matters.
We support attorneys, property owners, and municipalities in disputes involving wireless facilities, lease agreements, RF compliance, and regulatory interpretation. Our licensed engineers provide expert testimony, technical documentation, and case analysis that helps legal teams build stronger arguments.
What Makes Us Different?
We testify from experience, not just credentials.
Most expert witnesses analyze cases from the outside. Our engineers have worked inside the wireless industry for decades - designing networks, managing installations, reviewing compliance, and solving technical problems carriers face daily. We understand both what should happen and what actually happens in the field. That perspective makes our testimony more credible and harder to challenge.
Our Process Is Simple.
1. Initial Consultation
2. Partner With Our Experts
2. Partner With Our Experts
We begin by understanding your case. Through a detailed review of the technical issues, site conditions, and legal objectives, we identify where independent engineering analysis can strengthen your position.
2. Partner With Our Experts
2. Partner With Our Experts
2. Partner With Our Experts
Once we've identified how we can help, we move forward with targeted analysis. Our engineers conduct site evaluations, RF modeling, and technical document review tailored to your case needs.
3. Support Your Success
2. Partner With Our Experts
3. Support Your Success
Complex RF engineering becomes persuasive evidence when communicated effectively. Our experts bridge the gap between technical analysis and legal proceedings.
Representative Case Areas:
Section 6409 / 5G Upgrade Disputes
Section 6409 was designed for minor equipment changes, not wholesale infrastructure rebuilds. When carriers classify major 5G upgrades as exempt modifications, property owners and municipalities lose negotiating power and revenue. We provide the engineering analysis that determines whether changes truly qualify as minor, often revealing that full permitting and lease amendments were legally required. Our testimony has helped clients reclaim authority over substantial modifications that carriers attempted to fast-track.
Misrepresented Modifications
Carriers have incentives to downplay infrastructure changes. New antennas become "replacements," power increases become "adjustments," and additional equipment becomes "maintenance." Our engineers conduct detailed before-and-after analysis, documenting actual changes versus disclosed changes. This evidence proves critical in breach of contract claims, lease disputes, and permitting violations where the scope of work determines legal obligations.
FCC Compliance & RF Safety
RF exposure disputes require independent verification, not reliance on carrier self-certifications. We conduct on-site measurements, compare actual emissions to FCC limits, and evaluate whether safety zones and signage meet regulatory requirements. Our expert testimony provides courts and arbitrators with credible evidence on compliance status, worker safety concerns, and whether installations meet the standards carriers certified in their applications.
When Technical Details Determine Outcomes
Wireless infrastructure disputes turn on technical facts. Our licensed engineers translate complex RF analysis and regulatory requirements into clear, persuasive testimony. When engineering details determine outcomes, experience matters.
Common Questions About Our Expert Witness Services
Quick answers to help you understand how we work and what to expect.
We work on wireless infrastructure disputes involving Section 6409 eligibility, lease agreement breaches, RF compliance claims, unauthorized modifications, zoning and permitting challenges, and property damage allegations. Our engineers provide technical analysis for both litigation and pre-litigation matters including mediation and arbitration.
We collaborate closely with counsel to understand case strategy and legal theories. Our engineers provide technical consultation during discovery, prepare detailed expert reports, assist with deposition preparation, and deliver testimony at trial or arbitration. We translate complex engineering concepts into clear, persuasive evidence that supports your legal arguments.
Our experts are licensed engineers with decades of hands-on wireless infrastructure experience. We've designed networks, managed installations, and solved the same technical problems we analyze in legal cases. This practical background, combined with our independence from carriers, makes our testimony difficult to challenge on cross-examination.
We work within your case schedule. Initial case review and engagement typically occurs within days. Expert report preparation ranges from 2-6 weeks depending on complexity and discovery status. We prioritize deposition and trial preparation to meet court deadlines.
Yes. Our licensed engineers are available for cases throughout the United States. We conduct site inspections, RF measurements, and provide expert testimony in any jurisdiction where wireless infrastructure disputes arise.
Expert witness services are billed hourly for technical analysis, report preparation, deposition testimony, and trial testimony. We provide detailed engagement letters outlining scope, estimated hours, and billing procedures. Initial consultations help determine project scope and budget.
Have specific questions about your case?
Contact us to discuss how our technical expertise can strengthen your position.
Contact SCM Advisors
Need independent technical analysis for your wireless infrastructure dispute? Our expert witnesses provide the engineering insight that strengthens legal arguments and withstands cross-examination.
Office: (562) 799-5570 | Mobile: (949) 683-7101 | Email: SCM Advisors
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