Gnarus Advisors LLC Names John Simon as Director

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gnarus Advisors LLC (Gnarus), a leading consulting firm specializing in expert analysis, litigation testimony and business advisory, announced today that consulting industry veteran John Simon has joined the firm as a Director. Simon will be working with Gnarus' existing environmental science and engineering team to enhance the analytic and expert services provided to businesses, government agencies and law firms facing complex challenges arising from uncertainty, potential litigation, or disputes. Simon will be based at the firm's headquarters in Arlington.

Simon specializes in assessing and mitigating environmental issues, advising clients on environmental management and providing litigation support.  He has worked on thousands of matters related to hazardous sites and has extensive experience in evaluating and implementing remediation projects.  As Editor in Chief of the Remediation Journal since 1997, Simon has been instrumental in the development of the hazardous site remediation industry.  He is considered an authority in the areas of environmental insurance, liability transfers, due diligence and green and sustainable remediation.

"John is recognized as a leader in the environmental consulting field and his vast experience significantly enhances Gnarus' portfolio of services," said Steve Sellick, Managing Director, Gnarus Advisors LLC.  "We're also extremely pleased to provide clients with access to John's expertise in managing remediation and other types of environmental projects."

Prior to joining Gnarus, Simon was an Executive Vice President of WSP Environment & Energy, a subsidiary of WSP Group plc.  Simon is also the Editor in Chief of the Remediation Journal. He will maintain that position upon joining Gnarus. Simon earned a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering and Science from Stanford University; and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Vanderbilt where he was awarded the Greg M. Andrews Memorial Award for Prominence in Environmental Engineering.

Founded in 2007 by Managing Director Stephen Sellick, Gnarus now has more than 40 highly experienced consultants throughout the country.  In addition to the new office the firm opened in Chicago in July 2011, Gnarus operates from its headquarters in Arlington, and additional offices in Waltham, Massachusetts, Los Angeles and Palo Alto, California.  

Gnarus has quickly established itself as a leader in the consulting industry. For more information about Gnarus Advisors LLC, the company's team of experts and consultants, and the scope of consulting services that Gnarus provides, please visit http://gnarusllc.com/.  

About Gnarus Advisors LLC

Corporations, government agencies and law firms call upon Gnarus Advisors LLC to take on the challenges that arise from litigation, regulation and other sources of risk and uncertainty.  Gnarus combines thorough economic analysis and advanced financial modeling with scientific and technical expertise to provide its clients with the resources and support they need across a wide spectrum of industries and disciplines.  Gnarus experts and consultants are adept at solving complex business problems, identifying and mitigating risk, and supporting litigation efforts through in-depth research, analysis and quantitative modeling.  The Gnarus team is comprised of hard working, experienced individuals who are recognized as leaders in their fields and bring years of academic, governmental and corporate experience to every client the company advises.  For more information, please visit:  http://gnarusllc.com/.

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