Recommendations from LindedIn and several other sources: Donald Rickert, Ph.D., IDSA
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Recommendations from Attorneys for Whom I have Worked as an Expert Witness and/or an Expert Consultant
John Evans, Ph.D., Attorney at Jones Day
John hired Dr. Don Rickert as a Expert consultant in 2012
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
“We
hired Don as an expert witness and consultant in the field of graphical
user interfaces for on-demand television technology. Working with Don
was instrumental in achieving game-changing results for our client. Don
was an enthusiastic and thorough partner in uncovering and developing
the facts, willing to beat the bushes and draw on all his contacts in
the field, even generating a substantial and detailed declaration. In
short, Don delivered timely results that made a difference in our case,
which is exactly what every attorney seeks from an expert. Don is also a
pleasure to work with, very friendly and personable. I look forward to
the chance to work with him again in the future.”
January 28, 2013
Jon Hokanson, Partner at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith, LLP
Jon hired Dr. Don Rickert as a Expert witness in a patent infringement case in 2011
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
“Don is very knowledgeable in the field of interface design, particularly as in relates to control devices and system for televisions. He is personable, a hard worker and very focussed. He has actual industry, as well as academic experience, both of which combine to imbue his testimony with a high degree of credibility.”
January 28, 2013
VP, Legal Affairs for large U.S. Consumer Electronics Manufacturer
Name and company confidential, Protective Order from a U.S. District Court still in effect, pending possible appeal
The Consumer Electronics Manufacturer was the Defendant on a patent infringement case on which I served as testifying (lead) Expert Witness. Due to the active Protective Order, a written recommendation from the VP for Legal Affairs was not prudent; however, I have reliable information directly conveyed to me from Counsel at two law firms that he recommended me orally at least to Steptoe Johnson, Jones Day and Akin Gump, and possibly other firms.
The key points of the recommendations of me as an Expert Witness:
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- Integrity
- Thoroughness
- Focused
- A “powerful and authoritative presence” in the courtroom
- He specifically mentioned my gentlemanly “Southern charm” as an important attribute in communicating and connecting with the Jury.
Don represented the company for whom the above-recommender serves as VP for Legal Affairs as Defendant in a major patent infringement lawsuit.
Recent
Recommendations from Consulting Clients and Professional Colleagues
that Specifically Refer to My Expert Witness Expertise
Noah McNeely, IDSA
President and CEO at Slingshot Product Development Group
“I've
had the pleasure of working with Don over the years since 2005, and I
would like to stress that we are both colleagues and friends.
Don
is a top notch consultant with considerable experience as a patent
litigation expert witness, human factors/ergonomics/human-computer
interaction expert, professional industrial designer, and design
researcher.
Don is highly knowledgeable in the areas of
patent infringement litigation, design research, product design, and
product development. Additionally, Don is an active and respected member
of the new product development community, and is an active member of
IDSA (Industrial Design Society), PDMA (Product Development Management
Association), AMA (American Marketing Association), UPA (Usability
Professionals Association), and SIGCHI (Association for Computing
Machinery for Computer Human Interaction).”
Noah worked with Don at Don Rickert Research & Design.
Jeff Jones
Management Consultant at Daugherty (a top Management Consulting Firm in the Technology Arena)
“Don is an expert in his field who delivers results and a consummate professional. I recommend him without hesitation and I will hire him again in the future. Expect similar feedback from all of his clients.”
Jeff was Don's client.
Steve Kutzer
Sr. Director of Information Technology at Zoo Atlanta
“I have known Don for 25 years. He and I worked at George Washington University together and then crossed paths at James Martin & Co. Don has an outstanding combination of technical, legal, and communication skills. Beyond that, he is a warm and empathetic people-person with tremendous interpersonal skills. This is why I have maintained a decades-long friendship with Don. He is someone I can turn to for council and advice and feel safe doing so.”
Steve worked with Don at Don Rickert Research & Design and at the George Washington University.
Kevin Hale (via Facebook)
Customer of D. Rickert Musical Instruments, an affiliate business of Don Rickert Research & Design
“One
of my favorite instruments, a prototype of one of his great travel
fiddles (reminder to self: play more often!) , comes from the creative
genius of Donald Rickert and his newly named Wildrock Studios. Not only a
truly inspired luthier, he's also one hell of a product designer and a
patent litigation expert.”
Kevin was Don's customer (several custom violins)
