CUSTOMER PRICING EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY, CONSULTING & TESTIFYING SERVICES

A customer pricing expert witness testimony consultant and testifying consulting advisor wades into legal cases where pricing strategies, market behaviors, or price-related disputes are at the heart of the issue. And of course law firms know that the top customer pricing expert witness advisors provide detailed, unbiased analysis on cost and charge practices, helping courts understand whether actions were fair or violated regulations. 

1. Price Fixing: It occurs when competing companies conspire to set prices at a certain level, instead of allowing market forces to dictate prices. A customer pricing expert witness is crucial in these cases, as they analyze data to determine if collusion occurred. SMEs assess whether the behavior is consistent with market norms or if it artificially inflates prices to the detriment of consumers.

2. Price Discrimination: Such matters involve charging different costs to different customers for the same product or service, potentially in violation of antitrust laws. A top customer pricing expert witness reviews and analyzes whether a company’s strategy unfairly disadvantages certain consumer groups or competitors and evaluate whether it harms the marketplace.

3. Predatory Pricing: In predatory cases, a company sets charges low enough to drive competitors out of the market. A customer pricing expert witness will analyze the behavior to determine if the strategy is designed to undercut competitors and monopolize the market. The expert will look at pricing history, cost structures, and market trends to provide their analysis.

4. False Advertising and Deceptive Pricing: When companies advertise prices that are misleading or deceptive, it can lead to consumer harm. And so customer pricing expert witness partners evaluate whether a company’s advertised price aligns with the actual pricing structure and whether consumers are being misled into paying more than advertised.

5. Anti-Competitive Pricing and Market Manipulation: Anti-competitive pricing refers to strategies that stifle competition or manipulate market conditions, such as implementing price gouging during a crisis or using exclusive pricing agreements. A pricing expert can help evaluate whether such tactics harm the market and consumers.

100 Types of Products and Services a Pricing Expert Witness Analyzes

Strategies are central to nearly every industry. We offer 100 types of products and services that a customer pricing expert witness evaluates:

Technology & Electronics

1. Smartphones

2. Laptops

3. Software

4. Computer Accessories

5. Video Games

6. Home Appliances

7. Digital Subscriptions

8. Virtual Reality Gear

9. Drones

10. Smart Watches

Consumer Goods
11. Packaged Food
12. Household Cleaning Products
13. Cosmetics
14. Beverages (e.g., soft drinks, bottled water)
15. Personal Care Products
16. Toilet Paper
17. Detergents
18. Candles
19. Hand Sanitizers
20. Air Fresheners

Automotive & Transportation
21. Motor Vehicles
22. Tires
23. Gasoline
24. Car Rentals
25. Auto Parts
26. Electric Vehicles
27. Ride-sharing Services
28. Shipping Services
29. Toll Fees
30. Public Transportation Fares

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
31. Prescription Medications
32. Medical Devices
33. Over-the-Counter Drugs
34. Health Insurance
35. Diagnostic Tests
36. Hospital Services
37. Dental Care
38. Eye Care Services
39. Fitness Subscriptions
40. Weight Loss Programs

Retail & Wholesale
41. Clothing
42. Footwear
43. Fashion Accessories
44. Jewelry
45. Sporting Goods
46. Furniture
47. Home Decor
48. Kitchen Appliances
49. Garden Tools
50. Party Supplies

Finance & Insurance
51. Loans
52. Mortgages
53. Credit Cards
54. Insurance Policies (Health, Auto, Life)
55. Investment Products
56. Retirement Accounts
57. Online Banking Services
58. Peer-to-Peer Lending
59. Tax Preparation Services
60. Wealth Management

Food & Beverage
61. Fast Food
62. Grocery Stores
63. Meal Kits
64. Organic Foods
65. Frozen Foods
66. Snacks
67. Dairy Products
68. Bakery Items
69. Alcoholic Beverages
70. Coffee Beans

Energy & Utilities
71. Electricity
72. Solar Panels
73. Gas
74. Water Supply
75. Heating Oil
76. Renewable Energy
77. Carbon Credits
78. Green Energy Programs
79. Battery Storage Systems
80. Electric Charging Stations

Telecommunications
81. Mobile Phone Plans
82. Internet Service Providers
83. Cable TV Services
84. Streaming Services
85. VoIP Services
86. Satellite TV
87. Data Roaming
88. Phone Accessories
89. Broadband Internet
90. Fiber Optic Services

Entertainment & Media
91. Movie Tickets
92. Concert Tickets
93. Music Subscriptions
94. Digital Book Sales
95. Video Streaming Services
96. Gaming Subscriptions
97. News Subscriptions
98. Magazine Subscriptions
99. Audio Books
100. TV Merchandise

Each of these products and services is subject to charging strategies that can be analyzed by a customer pricing expert witness. Whether evaluating how a company sets its prices, whether they engage in unfair pricing practices, or if the pricing structure follows industry standards, SMEs offer essential insights for courts in disputes over pricing behavior.