EW #13892 specializes in litigation, regulatory support and financial/technical analysis for infrastructure industries. Our experienced consultants service a wide array of clients, including state legislatures and regulatory agencies, multinational corporations, and small start-up companies. QSI has successfully defended multi-million dollar litigation efforts and shaped government policies at both the state and federal level. QSI has been notably effective in shaping policies related to digital technology convergence of technology in telecommunications, cable television and IP-based industries.

EW #13892 primary expertise lies in assisting clients who rely upon complex, interconnected networks. We provide these clients with the technical, business and regulatory assistance they require to successfully implement their business plans, litigation and external relations strategies by employing some of the most talented and experienced expert witnesses and litigation-savvy analysts. In addition, network-based firms (e.g., cable, power, telecommunications and wireless, etc.) are generally regulated by a divergent group of governmental organizations, such as the FCC, local municipalities, state utility commissions, and state legislatures. QSI assists its clients not only in navigating a labyrinth of regulations but also in shaping the development of local, state and national policies, rules, and laws that are most likely to impact their business.

The average EW #13892 consultant has between 10 and 20 years of "hands on" experience, and each has been chosen to work for EW #13892 because he or she has achieved a level of excellence in his or her particular field, whether that is economics, engineering, financial modeling, auditing, damage assessment, operations research, accounting, technology, or others.

Senior Experts Include:

EW #13892 has served as the Director of the Maryland Commissions Telecommunications Division and as the Senior Policy Analyst for the Illinois Commissions Office of Policy and Planning. He has provided testimony in more than 100 proceedings before approximately 40 state commissions, the FCC, and courts of varying jurisdiction.

Brian Pitkin is a recognized expert in creating and supporting financial models for litigation and developing legal strategies associated with costing/pricing issues. He has provided testimony in more than 50 proceedings before approximately 30 state commissions, the FCC, and courts of varying jurisdiction.

August H. Ankum, Ph.D. is the firm's Chief Economist and specializes in economics and public policy for both domestic and international telecommunications. He has provided testimony in more than 70 proceedings before approximately 25 state commissions.

Timothy Gates has experience spanning costing, pricing, alternative forms of regulation, local entry, universal service, strategic planning, legislation, merger, and network-related planning. He has provided testimony in more than 200 proceedings before approximately 45 state commissions, the U.S. Department of Justice and the FCC.

Peter Gose provides expertise in business operations, econometric modeling, local competition issues, interconnection, deregulation, and universal service policies. He has provided testimony in more than 20 proceedings before approximately 15 state commissions, the FCC, and courts of varying jurisdiction.

Additional Experts and Staff Include:
John Balke, Olesya Denney, Ph.D., Warren Fischer, CPA, Charles Hollis, Hallie Lawrence, Sidney Morrison, Patrick Phipps, Jeffrey Rosenblum, Ph.D., Mark Stacy, James Webber