Engaging with Oil & Gas Expert, John Hughett

Our guest, John Hughett is the founder of Hewitt Engineering (HTI), a full-service consulting firm for the oil and gas industry. HTI has been in operation for over thirty years and maintains a worldwide client base, including some of the world’s largest petroleum companies. Mr. Hughett has over thirty years of industry expertise and is a sought-after expert witness. In this episode…Adaptability and the ability to communicate complex technical topics in a digestible manner are keys to a successful engagement as an engineering expert. Whether across state lines or continents Mr. Hughett’s clients rely not only on his expertise but his client-first approach. He states, “One of the things that I try to get through is I'm here to help you, not the other way around."Mr. Hughett recommends that attorneys bring in experts early in the process to get the most out of an engagement to avoid missed opportunities, as he points out, “The disadvantage from their side is this: I could have helped them during the deposition by framing questions for them, which I do very regularly.”