Services:
Carol Smith provides a full suite of expert witness services tailored to residential solar disputes. Her offerings include the preparation of detailed expert reports, deposition testimony, and trial testimony. In addition, she delivers case consultation and comprehensive document review, assisting legal counsel in evaluating claims, defenses, and evidentiary materials. Her services are designed to support both plaintiff and defense engagements with clear, authoritative analysis grounded in industry practice.
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Qualifications:
Carol Smith is the founder of The Representative LLC, a residential solar consulting and expert witness firm serving plaintiff’s attorneys, defense counsel, and homeowners in solar industry disputes. She possesses over 14 years of executive-level experience within the residential solar sector, having held senior roles at leading industry companies including SunPower, Complete Solar/Complete Solaria, and SolarWorld Americas. Her background provides a comprehensive understanding of the solar lifecycle, encompassing system design, performance metrics, sales structures, financing models, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
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Experience:
Ms. Smith’s professional experience is grounded in hands-on operational leadership across multiple facets of the solar industry. She has managed dealer networks, overseen sales organizations, and coordinated finance partner integrations, giving her direct insight into how residential solar transactions are originated, structured, and executed. Her experience further extends to dispute resolution environments, including handling escalated complaints before the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and involvement in pre-litigation matters. This breadth of experience enables her to assess industry practices against accepted standards and identify deviations relevant to legal proceedings.
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