112 Damages Analysis Expert Witnesses Found

Results Sorted Below by State

Jimmy H Beard, MSEE, PE, CFEI Beard Forensic Engineering Services, LLC

Daphne, Alabama
Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications - Forensic Engineering, Garage Doors, UL 325, transformers, HVAC systems, origin and cause, fire investigations, cellular and television towers, fiber optic cables, National Electrical Code, NEC, NESC, National Electrical Safety Code, lightning damage, electrocution, personal injury, code compliance
I have served as a consultant on damage claims related to a wide variety of electrical systems, including transformers, switchgear, busway and cable systems, diesel generators, electric and gas-fired furnaces, uninterruptible power supplies, HVAC equipment, chillers, vehicle systems, recreational vehicles, smart-home systems and many others. I have extensive experience evaluating damage in commercial and residential settings, and am equipped to perform insulation testing when required. I have consulted on a number of cases involving industrial and commercial machinery, residential electrical systems, and various personal injury cases....

Joe Carnes Medsurity Experts

Birmingham, Alabama
Medical Billing, Medical Coding - Usual customary reasonable charges, damages, fraud, Over-billing statistical analysis, Electronic health records, clinical documentation, insurance coverage determinations, provider, biller, insurance disputes
...Thorough analysis and reporting. Expert in analysis of contract rates compared to actual billed charges Patents trade secrets, electronic medical records, Medicare fraud, medical billing fraud, qui tam false claims act fraud Usual Customary Reasonable (UCR), Meaningful Use Electronic Health Records, HITECH Act, Affordable Care Act, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid,insurance, CRPS, EMTALA, HIPPA compliance

Timothy A Coleman, PhD Coleman Knupp & DIce, LLC

Birmingham, Alabama
Meteorology, Environmental - Weather, Rainfall, Flood, Hurricane, Tornado, Wind, Fog, Visibility, Atmosphere, Insurance, Slip and Fall, Accident Reconstruction
...He has been working in forensic weather analysis and consulting since 2008, and has 32 years of experience in meteorology. He holds a PhD and MS in Atmospheric Science from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, and a BS in Physics and Mathematics from Samford University. Tim has performed meteorological consulting services in over 200 cases in 19 states and Europe. His work in these cases has been widely varied, including but not limited to: rainfall and flood analysis; building collapse (due to wind or water); wind damage (including hurricanes, straight-line winds, and tornadoes), slip and fall (due to water, ice, and wind), lightning, hail damage, highway accidents, aircraft accidents, fog and visibility, and sun angle. Many of these cases have involved expert testimony. Dr. Coleman’s clients have complimented his ability to locate and analyze complex information, then explain it in an understandable way to attorneys, judges, and juries....

Daniel . Gottuk, PhD Gottuk Engineering

Alabama
Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling
...Dan Gottuk is the President of Gottuk Engineering after a 30 year career with Jensen Hughes, with which he still maintains a relationship with a team of over 100 experts providing expert witness and failure analysis services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions, mechanical, electrical, construction, codes and standards, materials, chemical, metallurgical, process safety and concrete. Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr....

William Henry, PhD, NCARB RGA Design Forensics LLC

Alabama
Premises Liability, Disaster Recovery - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance
...Henry, our lead expert, utilizes three components in his case development: (1) a detailed timeline, (2) an analysis of the governing codes and documentation, and (3) the application of the facts to those governing codes. His reports and testimony are presented in a simple, clear manner that is easily understood. This approach has had a proven impact on the outcomes of past matters, whether in settlement, mediation, arbitration, or at trial. RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims. Premises Liability - Whether a slip trip & fall or some other incident, RGA works with both plaintiff and defense counsels to determine adherence to or deviation from governing codes, standards, and guidelines around the site. This information is vital in determining causality in a case....

Timothy C Behrens, PE, DFE, CFI, CFEI, CVFI Charles Taylor Engineering Technical Services

Phoenix, Arizona
Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Accident Reconstruction, Automotive Engineering, Fire, Explosions, Plumbing, Premises Liability, Slip-Trip & Fall, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Products Liability, Transportation, Recreational Vehicles, Heavy Equipment, Industrial Equipment & Machinery, HVAC
...Behrens has 40 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with the last 36 years primarily devoted to failure analysis and forensic engineering. His forensic engineering practice is diverse and has included conducting over a thousand engineering investigations involving a wide range of fires, explosions, accidents, and product failures. Mr. Behrens has conducted hundreds of full-scale vehicle crash, fire and component-level tests, which has provided a practical basis for his extensive knowledge and expertise in the analysis of automotive fires, failures and accidents. Mr. Behrens also has expertise in fire and failure analysis involving appliances, plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems, HVAC, and commercial/industrial equipment. Mr....

Kevin Flanigan Fidelity Appraisals LLC

Phoenix, Arizona
Appraisal & Valuation - Appraiser, Appraisal, Automobile Appraiser, Commercial Vehicle Appraiser, Truck Appraiser, Semi Truck Appraiser, Vehicle Appraiser, Vehicle Fleet Appraiser, RV Appraiser, Specialty Vehicle Appraiser, Heavy Equipment Appraiser, Total Loss Valuation, Appraisal Clause, Machinery Equipment Appraiser
...Members provide business valuations and other financial analysis services internationally. MMS (Master Marine Surveyor) is a certification awarded by the US Surveyors Association. Certified members of the USSA perform marine surveys and appraisals throughout the US and internationally. WORK HISTORY: Kevin Flanigan has over 35 years of continuous multi-line appraisal experience including machinery and equipment, commercial real estate, vehicles, boats, aircraft, casualty claims insurance adjuster, appraiser and total loss specialist for two major insurance carriers, co-founder of a nationwide independent damage appraisal management company, and catastrophic claims center coordination and management. FORMAL EDUCATION: Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business, (1983) Eastern Illinois University OTHER SERVICES: I have a small group of expert appraisers in the commercial real estate, private and commercial aircraft, and medical equipment appraisal specialties....

Randy L Phares Dr. Box Consulting, Inc.

Surprise, Arizona
Products Liability, Transportation - packaging, freight, load securement, pallets, boxes, packaging machines, cargo transportation, industrial injury, industrial safety, packaging design, packaging testing, corrugated, intellectual property, business ethics
...He does forensic analysis of packaging failures that caused damage or injury. He has bought, sold operated, supervised, removed and installed packaging machinery. He has managed many warehouses and a fleet of trucks. He has run a packaging testing lab and held almost every job in a packaging operation over his 30+ year career. He has completed Expert Reports on packaging failure, load securement, freight transportation, intellectual property, crating, packaging design, Lean Manufacturing, intellectual property and pallets. He has given Depositions, testified at Trial and consulted with attorneys in a variety of cases. He is an esteemed consultant in the packaging field and has done consulting projects all over the world. He was a Regional Safety Champion for a Fortune 500 manufacturing corporation. He also holds a US Patent. He was on the Advisory Board of Paperboard Packaging Magazine....

Justin Hall, MAS, PE Hall Engineering Group, Ltd

Little Rock, Arkansas
Engineering, Construction Defects - Civil Engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, construction, construction fault, forensic engineering, structural failure, structural inspection. Licensed in AR, TX, OK, MO, KS, MS.
...With over 20 years of experience in engineering and forensic consulting, design, construction assessments, international codes and research, Justin Hall, PE has provided clients with structural analysis and design, condition assessment, damage investigations, failure analysis, construction consulting & management, and expert testimony. States include Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi....

Advisors / Experts @MCS Associates National Expert Witness/Consulting Group

Tustin, California
Banking, Financial - Banking operations, Checking Accounts, Bank Fraud, Trusts & fiduciary, Credit underwriting, Lending (all types), Loan administration, Mortgage banking, Foreclosures, Lender liability, Securities & investments, Economics & Accounting, Damages, failed banks analysis / D&O liability.
MCS ASSOCIATES (established 1973) is a nationwide specialist expert witness and litigation consulting group that concentrates in seven key areas:  Banking and Lending  Securities & Investments  Investment Banking & Finance  Financial Services  Insurance  Real Estate  Damages, Economic Analysis & Forensic Accounting Our company takes greater pride and care in identifying and selecting the right experts with the specific specialized expertise needed for each assignment, and we undertake expert witness assignments throughout the United States. Our clients include several thousand leading national and regional law firms, as well as many smaller and specialized boutique practices, and we also work extensively with numerous regulatory and government agencies. BANKING & LENDING: Experts include a wide range of senior bankers, lenders, consultants, accountants, trust & investment managers, regulators, etc....

Advisors / Experts @MCS Associates National Expert Witness/Consulting Group

Tustin, California
Real Estate, Insurance - Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Construction, SBA, Lending, Appraisal, RESPA/TIL, Broker standards, Escrow, Title insurance, Leasing, Property management, Foreclosure, Agent/Broker duties, Insurance underwriting, Claims, Bad faith, Life, Health, Disability, Property/Casualty, Reinsurance, etc.
MCS Associates (established 1973) is a nationwide specialist expert witness and litigation consulting group that concentrates in seven key areas:  Banking and Lending  Securities & Investments  Investment Banking & Finance  Financial Services  Insurance  Real Estate  Damages, Economic Analysis & Forensic Accounting Our company takes greater pride and care in identifying and selecting the right experts with the specific specialized expertise needed for each assignment, and we undertake expert witness assignments throughout the United States....

MARTIN M BALABAN, PhD, PE AR TECH

Encino, California
Accident Reconstruction, Safety - Vehicle collisions, Premises liability including slip/trip & fall, Safety, Code Compliance, Construction & Industrial Accidents, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, OSHA, ADA compliance, Products Liability, Criminal, Licensed Safety Engineer by State of California
Vehicular:
 all vehicle types, multi-vehicle, bicycles, pedestrians, skidmark analysis. damage-matching, occupant biomechanics. visibility & line-of-sight analysis, traffic signal phasing, vehicular component defects, seatbelts. Premises Liability: Code Compliance, Slip, trip, floor friction testing, stairway & ramp accidents, glass injuries, guardrails; illumination issues; manual & electronic gates, ladders, door closing mechanisms, falling objects, structural failures. Occupancies include single- and multi-family residences, retail stores, office buildings, garages, sidewalks, parks and other public access. Industrial & Construction accidents: Walking-working surfaces including ramps, hoisting & conveying, powered lifts, work platforms, forklifts, construction vehicles, materials handling & storage, machine guarding, ladders, scaffolding, trenching & shoring, Cal-OSHA compliance, lockout/tagout, IIPP analysis, human factors & ergonomics issues....

Doug Bania Nevium Intellectual Property Consultants

San Diego, California
Intellectual Property, Appraisal & Valuation - Defamation Damages, IP Valuation, Intellectual Property Damages, IP Damages, Licensing, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Right of Publicity, Publicity Rights, ROP, Website Valuation, Licensing Customs & Practices, Google Analytics, Social media analysis, social media valuation
...Nevium specializes in: IP Valuation - Valuation and financial analysis of patents, copyrights, trademarks, internet & social assets, brands, publicity rights, intangible assets and business enterprises. IP Damages Experts - Expert testimony and damages opinions for IP infringement, defamation, licensing, marketing, business interruption and civil litigation. IP Strategic Advisors - Strategic services to leverage IP assets and connect IP to financial performance. Infringement Investigation - Analysis of IP infringement on websites, Google Ads, social media, SEO and online advertising. Mr. Bania has been the named expert for approximately 75 cases, deposed 20 times and has provided trial testimony 5 times. Mr....

Bob Bates, JD, CPA, CFO, CVA, CFE

Fremont, California
Accounting, Financial - Business Litigation, Due diligence, Forensic accounting, Fraud investigations, Litigation support, Lost earnings, Valuation, CFO, CPA, Bankruptcy, Acquisitions
...Sometimes he provides financial support for a client in litigation, or pre-litigation, and other times he provides a report, such as a damages calculation, which can be used in litigation. He also has experience providing testimony in depositions and trials....

Kaycea T Campbell, PhD

San Pedro, California
Economics, Business Damages - Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Employment, discrimination, Wages, Hours, Loss of Business Profits, Healthcare Loss Analysis, civil litigation, finance, business valuation, economics, statistics, valuation, accounting, and trademark/patent infringement damages.
As an experienced career Economist specializing in economic theory, analysis and policy, Long Beach, California-based Kaycea is an educator with extensive training in economics. With a Ph.D. degree in Economics and Management, Campbell is also an experienced researcher whose analyses have been published in authoritative journals. Kaycea has been teaching for over ten years and has taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in economics. Kaycea is a tenured Associate Professor at Pierce College, teaching Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and related Economic Theory courses as required. She is also the Department Chair for a division housing the disciplines of Political Science, Economics, Administration of Justice, and Chicano Studies. She also teaches economic courses at other colleges within the Los Angeles Community College District (Mission College and West Los Angeles College)....

John Chip Corbin CorbinXW.com

Valley Glen, California
Technology, Construction Defects - Crestron, Lutron, AMX, Control4, RTI, Elan, Kaleidescape, Programming, Television, Audio, Video, Lighting, Electrical, Luxury Home, Automation, Integration, LiteTouch, Vantage, Media Rooms, Conference Rooms, Home Theater, Power Surge, Lightning, Smart Home, Security, Surveillance, Noise Masking
...No. 534161 (Inactive) & 1101511 Expert Witness Experience - 2010 to Present: • About a dozen cases to date involving system design, technical failure, construction defect, personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, fire & lightning damage, system valuation and patent/trademark. • Involvement includes consultation, analysis, reports, deposition, litigation support and custom exhibits. • Work has been for both plaintiff and defendant’s sides, about equally split. Areas of Practice/Expertise: • Licensed as C7 and C10 contractor (low and high voltage systems; inactive) in the State of California since 1988. No complaints or other actions ever filed against my company, my license, or me. • Design, installation & repair of hundreds of large AV, IT, lighting, communication & control systems, plus numerous other technical and consulting projects throughout the United States and in Europe....

Mason A Dinehart III, RFC FEND - Financial Education Network Development

San Ramon, California
Securities & Investments, Insurance - Due Diligence, Suitability, Supervision, Standards of Care, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Variable and Fixed Index Annuities, TIC's, Non-Traded REIT'S, Broker Dealer Compliance, Portfolio Analysis,Private Placements, Elder Abuse, Damages, Misrepresentation, Material Omission and Fraud,
...It is my goal to bring a refreshing perspective into the securities expert witness testifying arena that combines objective comprehensive analysis with effective communication skills. Historically, I have represented claimants 65% and respondents 35% to achieve a modicum of balance in my profession. All of my securities licenses are current and include Series, 7, 24, 63, 65, 79 and 99 along with Variable Contracts. My CA Life and Disability Insurance license is also active. While inactive, I also passed the Series 27 and held a California Real Estate Agent's license. I was formerly an Outside Business Activities compliance officer with LightPath Capital in Southlake, TX

Mark O. Falkenhagen JS Held, LLC

Los Angeles, California
Economics, Financial - Economic Damages, Economic Loss, Business Interruption, Employment Laws, Class Action Damage Models, Business Valuation, Wrongful Death, Wage and Hour Analysis, Construction Defect, Marital Dissolution, Pension Valuation, Net Worth Calculations
Professional valuation of economic loss in the following practice areas: wrongful termination, class action, wage and hour, wrongful death, business interruption, construction defect, marital dissolution, stock options. Experienced testimony in state and federal courts. Mediation preparation. Clear and concise work product for deposition and trial presentation. Case intake across the country.

Paul W Jacobs Paul Jacobs Forensic Imaging and Analysis

Sacramento, California
Video, Accident Reconstruction - Visibility, Daytime Visibility, Nighttime Visibility, Visibility Study, Visibility Analysis, Video, Video Analysis, Photography, Photo Analysis, Photogrammetry, Mapping, Visual, Drone, UAV, Aerial, GIS, Animation, Photomodeling, 3D, Audio, Enhancement, Authentication, Lighting, Human Factors
...Paul has received hundreds of hours of training in the field of video analysis and has completed analysis on thousands of videos from sources such as: ATMs, dash cameras, body cameras, CCTV, cell phones, surveillance, and conventional cameras. Results are often shared with accident reconstructionists and biomedical experts for evaluation. Paul has provided training in video analysis to public and private entities. Paul has training and experience in the field of forensic mapping. He is also FAA certified in the operation of UAV's (drones), and routinely utilizes drones for the creation of maps, photographs and videos. Paul was lead of a team tasked with development of new capture methods used in the creation of 3D models- the result was the capture of approximately 2.2 million square feet of built area, and through the process of photogrammetry, 3D photomodels were created and their accuracy verified....

T. Kim Parnell, PhD, PE Parnell Engineering & Consulting (PEC)

Sunnyvale, California
Medical Devices, Intellectual Property - Mechanical Engineering, Forensic, Medical Device, Nitinol, Biomedical, Patent,IP, Consumer Products, Failure Analysis,Fracture,Fatigue, Truck Rollover, Crashworthiness, Finite Element, FEA, Reliability, Cell Phone,IVC, Composite Material,Piping,Equipment,Machinery,Food Processing,Personal Injury
...He has performed design analysis, failure analysis, reliability, and patent investigations. Dr. Parnell brings both breadth and depth of experience to clients. He has over 44 years of professional consulting experience, has taught both graduate and undergraduate University classes (Visiting Professor at Stanford University & Adjunct Professor at Santa Clara University), and has also worked in industry. His industrial positions include sectors such as vehicle (truck & auto), manufacturing, software, hardware, medical devices, and telecommunications equipment. He collaborates with Universities on advanced research projects for structural damping devices using shape memory alloys (Nitinol) for use in buildings to protect against seismic damage....

Randy L Phares Dr. Box Consulting, Inc.

California
Products Liability, Transportation - packaging, freight, load securement, pallets, boxes, packaging machines, cargo transportation, industrial injury, industrial safety, packaging design, packaging testing, corrugated, intellectual property, business ethics
...He does forensic analysis of packaging failures that caused damage or injury. He has bought, sold operated, supervised, removed and installed packaging machinery. He has managed many warehouses and a fleet of trucks. He has run a packaging testing lab and held almost every job in a packaging operation over his 30+ year career. He has completed Expert Reports on packaging failure, load securement, freight transportation, intellectual property, crating, packaging design, Lean Manufacturing, intellectual property and pallets. He has given Depositions, testified at Trial and consulted with attorneys in a variety of cases. He is an esteemed consultant in the packaging field and has done consulting projects all over the world. He was a Regional Safety Champion for a Fortune 500 manufacturing corporation. He also holds a US Patent. He was on the Advisory Board of Paperboard Packaging Magazine....

Stephen E. Roulac, PhD Roulac Global

San Francisco, California
Real Estate, Economics - RE finance/investment,Causation/liability,Damages,Consulting expert, Valuation/appraisal/analytics,Fiduciary/ ethics, Due process/diligence, Properties/markets, Cycles, Conservation easements,Housing, Financial economics, Development/building,Loans, Securitization/CMBS/RMBS, Proptech, Leases, Strate
...Roulac and his team provide consulting advice and expert witness services to assist clients in resolving problems, including diagnosis, analysis, development of alternative solutions, and implementation assistance in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Dr. Roulac and his team have assisted attorneys to successfully pursue their cases on behalf of plaintiffs, defendants and the public interest in civil, bankruptcy, and criminal matters in Municipal/Superior/Federal courts and in public hearings and specialized proceedings before government (city, county, state, federal) and legislative and regulatory (IRS/SEC/FDIC/DOL) agencies....

Dan Scheitrum, PhD LCPMD

Los Osos, California
Economics, Financial - Economic loss in personal injury, life care planning valuations, loss of earnings, loss of earnings capacity, loss of household services, present value of future medical needs, medical malpractice, plaintiff and defense, personal injury, catastrophic injury, non-catastrophic injury
...Scheitrum is a PhD Economist with over fifteen years of experience calculating economic damages for litigation. Testified at deposition, arbitration, and trial for both plaintiff and defense clients. Performs estimates of economic loss in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and wrongful termination. Specializes in large data analysis for class actions and antitrust disputes. Worked at various litigation consulting firms providing insight on the calculation of economic damages in hundreds of disputes in the U.S. and internationally. Currently, Dr. Scheitrum is a university professor in California. LCPMD is sought by attorneys for our credible, defensible, physician created life care plans and exceptional expert witness services. Our team further includes vocational and PhD economist experts - making LCPMD the one stop for valid insight into complex personal injury cases.

Michael Trousdale, PhD Econ One Research

Los Angeles, California
Economics, Business Damages - Damages, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Discrimination, Employment, Antitrust, Market Power, Market Definition, Class Action, Class Certification, Economic Analysis, Econometric Analysis, Economic Consulting
...Trousdale applies economic and statistical analysis to liability and damages estimation for litigation matters. He has consulted on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants across a wide array of industries and products, including professional sports, commercial real estate, steel products manufacturing, air & surface transportation, oil & gas, electricity, pharmaceuticals, radio equipment, and a variety of others.

Marty D Wilson MDW Group, Inc

San Francisco, California
Construction, Construction Defects - Contract Compliance, Scope of Work, Cost Analysis, Change Orders, Schedule Delays, Punch Lists, Punchlists, Project Administration, Defects, Permit Inspection, Termination, Architecture, A&E MEP Engineering Design, Specifications, Constructability, Industry Standard Practices, Personal Injury
...Wilson offers 45+ Years of Experience and Expertise in the following Construction Categories: • Structural and Seismic Rehabs, Shell and Core, Base Building, Tenant Improvements, • Prelim Design Drawing Plan Checking & Review, Constructability Analysis, Value Engineering, • Conceptual Estimating and Budgeting, • Bid Solicitations, Contractor Prequalification, Union and Non-Union Considerations, • Plans & Spec Hard Cost Bidding, • Build To Suit & Design Build, • Bid Comparisons, Leveling and Analysis, • Lump Sum, Cost Plus, Time and Material, GMP, Procedures, Requirements, • Contract Documentation, Forms, Details, Exhibits, and Assembly, • Subcontract Documentation, Forms, and Assembly, • Project Commencement Procedures, Documentation, Plans, Schedules, OAC Project Meetings, • Project Management Software, • Permit Filing, Plan Check, Review, Inspections, • RFIs and Submittals, • Jobsite Superintendent, Jobsite Staffing, Assistant Staff, Site Management, Project Engineer, Assistant Project...

Paul Chandler The Property Sciences Group

Pleasant Hill, Colorado
Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate - Eminent Domain, Environmental Contamination, Structural Defects, Partnership Dissolution, Bankruptcy Proceedings, Market Resistance / Stigma Damages for: Landslides Fires Floods Contamination / External Detriments
...Prior to forming Property Sciences, he was Senior Vice President of Corinthian Real Estate, where he provided financial institutions with market analysis, branching strategy and site acquisition consulting. Litigation Support - Mr. Chandler has extensive experience presenting and defending its expert conclusions and opinions in depositions and trial testimony. He offers support from early case assessment and discovery through final resolution, relying on real-world strategic and operational experience, strong academic and professional credentials, and extensive practical knowledge of real estate customs and practices, and damages analysis....

Jack W. Harris, CPA, MBA, CVA, CFE, MAFF, CFF, CGMA, CIA Jack W. Harris, Inc.

Denver, Colorado
Business Damages, Accounting - Commercial Litigation Damages, Construction Damages, Construction Cost Audits, Lost Profits, Business Valuation, Construction Defect Damages, Forensic Accounting, Business Damages, Business Interruption, Insurance Claims, Surety Claims Analysis, Personal Injury Damages, Wrongful Death Damages
...Harris is a forensic accounting expert with 44 years professional experience in the areas of commercial litigation damages, construction claims, construction damages quantification, construction cost audits, lost profits analyses, business valuation, business interruption, financial management, accounting, internal auditing, and fraud investigations. Mr. Harris has worked on numerous domestic and international projects. Mr. Harris serves as an independent expert and consultant, and has held various management auditing and controller positions with major accounting, construction, financial services, and diversified firms. Mr. Harris is admitted as a Neutral with the American Arbitration Association for accounting and construction matters. Mr. Harris’ industry focus includes but is not limited to construction, mining, energy, real estate and land development, insurance, surety, and related industries....

Theodore Menadier, MBA Approach One LLC

Denver, Colorado
Cannabis, Agriculture - Hemp Cultivation, Feminized Seed, Marijuana Cultivation, Clones, Seedlings, Crop Projections, Crop Valuation, Indoor Cultivation Equipment, Outdoor Cultivation, CBD, Cannabis, Economic damages
...Additional experience: Feminized seed production Indoor cultivation of cannabis for seed and flower Seedling production and field planting Clone production and planting Field production for cannabinoids Pest and pathogen management Yield projections and crop valuation (economic damages) Hemp and marijuana market analysis Evaluation of certificates of analysis (COA) Breeding and strain trait selection Hydroponic equipment and infrastructure Additional Education: Currently enrolled in two certificate programs throughout the University of Denver in marijuana compliance and cultivation.

Philip J. Cross, Ph.D. Kenyon Consulting LLC

Washington, District Of Columbia
Economics, Statistics - Lost wages, Antitrust, Class action, Lost profits, Breach of contract, Damages, Liability, Survey design, Conjoint analysis, Big data, Machine learning, Privileged consulting, Discrimination, Wrongful termination, Wrongful death, Industrial espionage, Fraud detection, Employment discrimination
...Working on litigation matters involving antitrust issues, class certification, statistical sampling, survey design, conjoint analysis, health-care reimbursement, wage and hour cases, product liability, economic damages, and environmental damages. Supporting economic and statistical analyses for various industries and government entities, including automotive parts suppliers, health insurers, regional hospital networks, skilled nursing-home facilities networks, financial services, trash haulers, gaming firms, telecommunications firms, energy suppliers, automakers, insurance companies, medical device manufacturers, airlines, universities, law firms, defense and military contractors, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.K. Department of Business, Innovation and Skills.

Joseph I. Rosenberg, MBA, MA, CFA, CDFA Joseph I. Rosenberg, CFA, LLC

District Of Columbia
Economics, Financial - Damage Awards; Lost Profits; Loss of Earnings; Loss of Earning Capacity; Loss of Household Services; Divorce Financial Analysis; Annuity Valuation Analysis; Marital Property Division; Pension Valuation; Loss of Employee Benefits; Damaged Employment Prospects;
...Rosenberg provides litigation support both plaintiff and defense, in cases of personal injury (PI); wrongful death (WD); wrongful termination (WT); commercial damages/business interruption/lost profits; professional/medical malpractice; mortgage fraud; damaged credit; and other torts in many state and federal jurisdictions throughout the country. For PI, WD, and WT cases, this includes calculating the present value of damage awards for losses of earning capacity, various employee benefits, household services, and life care plan valuations as appropriate, for past and future time periods. Mr. Rosenberg is a widely recognized expert in various topics. These include discount rate methodologies to calculate damage awards, methodologies applied to medical price inflation forecasting, and pension treatment under the collateral source rule....

Nick M Bradford, PhD PE SE SI TSG Engineering, Inc.

Tampa, Florida
Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering - Structural Failure / Collapse, Structural design, Structural Analysis, Structural Inspections, Building Code Analysis, Construction Defects, Forensic Engineering, Hurricane Engineering, Failure Analysis, Wind Engineering, Flood Engineering
...Our engineering projects include coastal construction projects involving high wind loading, wave loading, flooding, and scour analysis. In the area of forensic engineering, we provide structural engineering failure investigations, feasibility assessments, structural failure/collapse analysis reports, and Building Code assessments. Further, we provide construction documents for facilitating rehabilitation/repairs of damaged structures. We have significant experience with fire, wind, vehicular impact, subsidence, water, insects, improper design, and faulty construction. Dr. Bradford is a certified Neutral Evaluator for Sinkhole disputes in the State of Florida. Dr. Bradford has worked on approximately 250 projects involving insurance claims. He has also testified as an expert witness in court, by deposition, in mediation, and in non-binding arbitration. Dr....

Daniel . Gottuk, PhD Gottuk Engineering

Florida
Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling
...Dan Gottuk is the President of Gottuk Engineering after a 30 year career with Jensen Hughes, with which he still maintains a relationship with a team of over 100 experts providing expert witness and failure analysis services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions, mechanical, electrical, construction, codes and standards, materials, chemical, metallurgical, process safety and concrete. Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr....

Ernesto A Guerrero South Dixie Contractors, Inc.

Miami, Florida
Building Inspection, Appraisal & Valuation - General contractor, roofing contractor, plumbing contractor, mold assessor, mold remediator, insurance adjuster, wind damage, hurricane damage, tile roof, plumbing, cause & origin, water intrusion, storm created openings, residential, commercial, industrial, mitigation, estimating, scope & pricing
...Performed more than 4,800 detailed roof inspections of hurricane damaged homes. Highly skilled in site inspection and determination of claim validity, damage, and repair costs. Evaluated residential, commercial, and governmental structures, buildings, roads, parks, and golf courses. Experience with losses including fire, water, vandalism, vehicle impact, theft, mold, and sinkholes. Regularly inspect, investigate, and document losses and advise client of scope and proper reserve amounts. Recommend client if further investigation is required by experts and set appropriate reserve amounts. Obtain recorded statements with public adjusters and/or attorneys present, when necessary. Prepare thorough and professional itemized estimates utilizing the Xactimate Estimating System, XactAnalysis, Symbility, and/or MSB Integri-claim DDS. Proficient with CMS, CTS, iLogs, and ImageRight systems - claims management software....

Michael C Head, PE HEAD of Engineering, LLC

Florida
Construction Defects, Structural Engineering - Building Construction, Building Envelope, Building Forensics, Concrete, Construction, Construction Accident, Foundations Building, High-rise Building Construction Analysis, Hurricane Damage, Parking Decks, Personal Injury Building, Structural Steel, Construction Contract Administration
...Head has more than 40 years of structural engineering analysis, design and project/construction management experience throughout Saudi Arabia and the United States ranging from the design of new facilities, strengthening, renovation, retrofitting and repair of existing structures in the GMP, Design/Bid and Design/Bid/Build delivery method and conducting forensic investigations as an Expert Witness. He has been primarily engaged in the design and construction of building structures. During that time he has seen the good and the bad, what works and what doesn't and has seen the design and the construction processes change dramatically. Mr....

William Henry, PhD, NCARB RGA Design Forensics LLC

Tampa, Florida
Premises Liability, Disaster Recovery - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance
...Henry, our lead expert, utilizes three components in his case development: (1) a detailed timeline, (2) an analysis of the governing codes and documentation, and (3) the application of the facts to those governing codes. His reports and testimony are presented in a simple, clear manner that is easily understood. This approach has had a proven impact on the outcomes of past matters, whether in settlement, mediation, arbitration, or at trial. RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims. Premises Liability - Whether a slip trip & fall or some other incident, RGA works with both plaintiff and defense counsels to determine adherence to or deviation from governing codes, standards, and guidelines around the site. This information is vital in determining causality in a case....

Arlen Leiner A & L MARITIME EXPERTSs, LLC.

Land O Lakes, Florida
Maritime, Accident Reconstruction - Boat repairs and reconstruction including Wood steel, Aluminum, Fiberglass, and composites. Accident investigation including work for USCG as well as Florida and Louisianna Marine Patrols, Electrical fires, sinkings. Collision repairs as well as investigation. Engine Damage
...Installations, Testifying in the United States, Great Britain, BVIs, Mexico, Spain, Puerto Rico, France, Poland, and Greece. (2) Experience with Docks (loading and unloading), Boatyards, and Marinas and Marina Dockage, Boat Construction, Repair, Quality Control, Boat, and Ship Construction, as well as Management of New Construction and Repair. (3) Experienced boat builder Ocean Horse Label (before HIN’s) 178FRP Commercial boats, 3 Steel, 3 Aluminum, 7 Wood, 8 sail 5 FRP and 3 Steel, and from 2007 on under the AMS HIN Experienced and licensed operator (Master since 1963). (4) Experienced Marine Engineer License 4000 Horsepower or greater from 1970 to 1993 (not renewed due to lack of use). (5) Appraiser for recreational, commercial charter, and fishing vessel safety (Certified to give the USCG inspections of commercial fishing vessels, sail, and commercial workboats). (6) Inspector of over 16,000+ boats and ships for condition, valuation, insurance, donation, finance, risk, disaster, salvage, damage...

Stanley P. Stephenson, PhD Stephenson-Economics, LLC

West Palm Beach, Florida
Intellectual Property, Economics - Damages Calculations, Lost Profits, Business Interruption, Intellectual Property Infringement, Products Liability, Earnings Loss, Lost Earnings, Patent Infringement, Trade Secrets, Trademark, Wrongful Death, Employment Disputes
Application of economic, accounting and statistical analysis tools to assess damages in products liability, contract breach, wrongful death, personal injury, business interruption, intellectual property, construction defects and employment disputes. Clients in manufacturing, airlines, real estate, oil and gas industry, hospitals, food services, and boat sale industries. Specialty is damages assessments in complex litigation.

Robert Wegman, MRC, CRC, CEAS LCPMD

Lakeland, Florida
Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment - Vocational evaluation, loss of earning capacity, personal injury, employability, vocational testing, wage earning capacity, economic damages, job analysis, vocational, transferable skills, amputation, traumatic brain injury, catastrophic, non-catastrophic, vocational forensics, wage loss
Mr. Wegman serves as a vocational rehabilitation subject matter expert providing opinions to attorneys working on cases including but not limited to personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation. By using evidence-based practices and methodologies, he is able to determine if a loss of earning has occurred due to injury. With a sound understanding of the impact disability has on earning capacity, Mr. Wegman utilizes his expertise to provide vocational counseling and guidance, as well as to conduct vocational assessments and transferrable skills analyses. Additionally, he performs labor market analyses, with wage loss assessments, and provides court testimony. As a graduate of Bowling Green State University Rehabilitation Counseling Program with a background in the medical field, Mr. Wegman has worked over 20 years as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. He has extensive experience in the provision of vocational rehabilitation counseling services in both the public and...

Keith M. Bransky, ASA Jet Appraisal Corporation

Atlanta, Georgia
Aviation & Aerospace, Appraisal & Valuation - Aircraft Appraisal, Aircraft Valuation, Aviation Appraisal, Aircraft Damage, Damaged Aircraft Values, Aircraft Insurance, Appraisal Review, Airplane, Helicopter, Aircraft Maintenance & Repair, Corporate Jet Values, Aviation Consulting
Keith Bransky provides expert services in matters related to damaged aircraft values, aircraft appraisal, and aircraft operations. He specializes in matters involving: the appraisal of corporate jet and turboprop aircraft; diminution-in-value cases resulting from damage to aircraft; aircraft maintenance and repair issues. For 31 years, Keith has appraised aircraft from manufacturers including: Gulfstream; Dassault; Bombardier; Boeing; Lear; Cessna; Bell; Beech; Cirrus; Honda; Piper; Pilatus; Piaggio; Mitsubishi; Hawker; Sikorsky. His client base includes: attorneys; financial institutions; insurance companies; government agencies; public companies; private owners. Keith is recognized by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) as an Accredited Senior Appraiser (Aviation Specific Discipline). Keith is also accredited by the ASA (ARM-MTS) to formally review aircraft appraisals performed by third-party appraisers for adherence to USPAP standards....

Michael C Head, PE HEAD of Engineering, LLC

Atlanta, Georgia
Construction Defects, Structural Engineering - Building Construction, Building Envelope, Building Forensics, Concrete, Construction, Construction Accident, Foundations Building, High-rise Building Construction Analysis, Hurricane Damage, Parking Decks, Personal Injury Building, Structural Steel, Construction Contract Administration
...Head has more than 40 years of structural engineering analysis, design and project/construction management experience throughout Saudi Arabia and the United States ranging from the design of new facilities, strengthening, renovation, retrofitting and repair of existing structures in the GMP, Design/Bid and Design/Bid/Build delivery method and conducting forensic investigations as an Expert Witness. He has been primarily engaged in the design and construction of building structures. During that time he has seen the good and the bad, what works and what doesn't and has seen the design and the construction processes change dramatically. Mr....

William Henry, PhD, NCARB RGA Design Forensics LLC

Georgia
Premises Liability, Disaster Recovery - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance
...Henry, our lead expert, utilizes three components in his case development: (1) a detailed timeline, (2) an analysis of the governing codes and documentation, and (3) the application of the facts to those governing codes. His reports and testimony are presented in a simple, clear manner that is easily understood. This approach has had a proven impact on the outcomes of past matters, whether in settlement, mediation, arbitration, or at trial. RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims. Premises Liability - Whether a slip trip & fall or some other incident, RGA works with both plaintiff and defense counsels to determine adherence to or deviation from governing codes, standards, and guidelines around the site. This information is vital in determining causality in a case....

Jeff Miller, MAI, AI-GRS, CCIM, ASA Valbridge Property Advisors l Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia
Appraisal & Valuation, Real Estate Appraiser - MAI, AI-GRS, CCIM, ASA, commercial real estate, default, partial interest, damages, environmental contamination, foreclosure, bankruptcy, USPAP, lease, instructor, Yellow Book, easement, estate, receivership, special, servicer, cmbs, office, retail, industrial, apartment, multifamily, land, expert
...Assignments have been completed for a variety of purposes including estimating damages, bankruptcy proceedings, and litigation support. Jeff has qualified over 30+ times as an expert witness in numerous courts in the State of Georgia and in Federal Bankruptcy Court....

Wayne S. Josleyn, EnCE, CCE, CDRS, OFE, MCP G2 Research, Inc.

Boise, Idaho
Information Technology, Computers - Digital Forensics, Cell Phone Forensics, Data Recovery, eDiscovery, Video/Audio Forensics, Computer Forensics, DVR Forensics, Password Recovery, Social Media Forensics, Email Forensics, Spyware, Embezzlement, Trade Secret Theft, Fraud, Cyberstalking, Deleted File Recovery, Document Authentication
...My skills include cell phone forensics (JTAG, chip-off, and geolocation), eDiscovery, data recovery from fire- and water-damaged media, DVR analysis, decryption, and social media investigation. I am an EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), a Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), an Oxygen Forensic Expert (OFE), and a Certified Data Recovery Specialist (CDRS) with experience in all industry-recognized commercially available digital forensic tools.

Thomas H Burtness, PE, CFEI Burtness Engineering Services

White Heath, Illinois
Electrical Engineering, Equipment & Machinery - Lighting, Street Lighting, Parking Area Lighting, Illumination, Accidents & Injuries due to Insufficient Lighting, Photometric Site Surveys, Light Fixtures, Electrocution, Electrical Injuries and Wrongful Death, Electrical Construction Injuries and Defects, Contract Disputes, Fire Origin & Cause.
...Since 1983, I have provided expert witness and forensic engineering services to insurance companies and attorneys including accident and failure investigations, determination of fire origin and cause, litigation support, expert opinions, reports, and testimony in cases involving industrial accidents, electrocution, personal injury, fire, street and area lighting, equipment and machinery failure, safety circuitry failure, grounding, SCADA, lightning damage and fire, construction defects, design and specification disputes, and construction contract claims. I have 40+ years of experience in the design, specification, construction contract administration, installation, startup, and troubleshooting of electrical power, lighting, on-site generation, distribution, control and instrumentation systems, and equipment for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal occupancies; water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment plants; and military sites....

Lynda Coffman, BSME, MBA Take Flight Consulting, LLC

Barrington, Illinois
Aviation & Aerospace, Safety - Aircraft Damages, Accident Investigations, Human Factors, Airline Business Operations, Employee Injuries, Passenger Loading Bridge Operations, Ramp Safety, Safety Data Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, FAR 121, Airport Operations Policies and Procedures, Ground Equipment, Compliance
...As the President of an airport ground handling company, I understand the intricacies of accountability and compliance where there are numerous operators working side-by-side, critical for establishing fault in airport damage / injury cases. I am a seasoned speaker and have presented at numerous industry events, conferences, graduate programs, and internal company events. I have a keen attention to detail and strong planning/organization skills.

Scott D Gilbert, PhD Gilbert Economics

O'Fallon, Illinois
Economics, Financial - economic damages, antitrust, wrongful termination, contract disputes, valuation (divorce), statistical evidence, regression analysis, personal injury, wrongful death
...Scott is an active researcher and educator in the area of economic damages, publishing in journals like the Journal of Forensic Economics and the Journal of Legal Economics, and providing continuing education to lawyers and paralegals through IICLE and other forums. Scott's uses his expertise in economics, statistics, and financial matters to assist both plaintiff and defense lawyers in tort, antitrust, and contract cases. As an academic and researcher, his approach to loss and damages estimation is modern and rigorous. Equally important for litigation matters, he knows that evidence documentation is key to developing useful expert opinions, and he assists attorneys in the discovery process. He also explains to lawyers weaknesses in opposing experts' views -- his writing in this area has appeared in the Journal of the Missouri Bar Association, and more is (tentatively) forthcoming in the Illinois Bar Journal.

Christopher R Hanstad, P.E., CFM Hanstad Engineering Services

Champaign, Illinois
Civil Engineering - Floodway Violations, Floodplain Modeling, Flood Damage and Loss Assessment, Hydrology, Hydraulics, FEMA Floodplain Revisions, Drainage
...Chris Hanstad has over 15 years of focused experience in floodplain analysis and evaluation of projects for compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations. As a Licensed Professional Engineer (IL, IN, and WI) and Certified Floodplain Manager he has led the Illinois Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) program for 8 years from its inception to make determination decisions for floodplain revision requests. Based on rigorous floodplain modeling technical standard and NFIP regulation compliance, Mr. Hanstad has personally made determination decisions for hundreds of LOMR applications which result in revisions to FEMA floodplain maps. Mr. Hanstad specializes in evaluating the flood risk impact of projects built in the floodplain on adjacent properties. He has made 7 floodway violation recommendations to FEMA and has provided litigation support for flooding resulting from a floodway violation....

Joseph J Jaskulski, PE Project Performance Group LLC

Evanston, Illinois
Mechanical Engineering, Energy - Power, generation, power plant, operation, maintenance, commissioning, testing, performance, insurance, construction, defect, efficiency, turbine, boiler, contractor, design build, EPC, infrastructure, gas, coal, steam, failure, wind, solar, boiler, turbine, wood, waste, root cause, cost, estimate
...Experienced in root cause analysis and recommendations for equipment repair and/or replacement, estimated cost to repair, business interruption losses, and review of actual repair expenditures incurred for numerous facility failures including for conventional power plants, wind turbines (mechanical, electrical, and fire damage), battery facilities, and solar projects....

Mark D. McGinnis, CCM, CBM Fair Skies Consulting

Illinois
Meteorology, Slip Trip & Fall - Insurance Claims, Death, Sidewalk, Parking Lot, Hail Assessment, High Wind Analysis, Doppler Radar Analysis, Damage, Weather Preparedness, Weather Demonstratives, Ice, Rain, Snow Removal, Lightning, Workplace, Construction, Accident, Injury
Mark McGinnis, CCM is the owner of Fair Skies Consulting, LLC and one of a very small group of meteorologists to have earned the Certified Consulting Meteorologist and the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designations from the American Meteorological Society. Mark has over twenty years of experience forecasting, analyzing and communicating complex meteorological data including, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards and derechos, to the public in a calm and friendly manner. After 20 years in Broadcast Meteorology full time, Mark now works part time as a fill in Meteorologist at WLS-TV ABC 7 in Chicago.

Michael D. Pakter, CPA, CFF, CGMA, CFE, CVA, MAFF, CA, CIRA, CDBV Gould & Pakter LLC

Chicago, Illinois
Business Damages - Lost Profits, Economic Damages, Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy Core Proceedings, Insurance and Business Interruption Claims, business valuation, Fraud, Internal Investigations
Michael focuses his professional practice on determining lost profits, lost earnings and other economic damages, forensic accounting, financial analyses, investigations and business valuation. He provides consulting and expert services regarding economic damages, forensic accounting, business interruption, contract disputes, GAAP, GAAS, solvency, alter ego, fraud and bankruptcy and financial transactions and balances. Michael provides consulting and litigation services to trial lawyers, trustees, receivers, business owners and units of federal, state and local government. Many engagements combine complex litigation, forensic accounting, financial analysis, economic damages, valuation and distressed business issues with the reconstruction of all or portion of incomplete, misstated and/or falsified accounting books and records and financial statements....

Stan V Smith, PhD Smith Economics Group

Chicago, Illinois
Economics, Business Damages - Economic Damages, Hedonic Damages, Credit Damages, Lost Wages, Lost Household Services, Commercial Litigation, Financial Analysis, Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination, Intellectual Property, Patent Damages,
...As president of Smith Economics Group, economic legal consultants for plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide, he provides testimony and litigation support services in evaluating damages. He and his staff of economists have developed state-of-the-art econometric analysis.

Raymond W Wills, AIC Claim Auditing and Premium Analysis Services Company (CAAPASCO)

Woodridge, Illinois
Insurance - workers' compensation, premium disputes, Best Practices, policy/contract/collateral analysis, retrospective rated policies, deductible policies, experience modification factor, claim evaluations, policy side agreements, reserving, return to work, payroll audit, classification codes
...Wills has performed extensive insurance program reviews and claim audits on a national basis, with testimony provided when required, for clients pertaining to various issues that have included, but were not limited to: • Premium disputes and monetary damages sustained by the insured/employer related to retrospective, deductible and guaranteed cost insurance programs as a result of improper and unreasonable claim handling of workers’ compensation claims by insurance carriers. • The negative impact and resulting monetary damages that improper and unreasonable claim handling by an insurance carrier can have on the insured/employer’s Experience Modification Factor and premium development in a guaranteed cost, assigned risk, deductible and retrospectively rated insurance programs. • Best Practices as it relates to claim management, claim investigation, claim litigation, claim handling, claim reserving and claim resolution. • Experience Modification Analysis • Policy, Contract and Collateral...

Timothy J Dickson, PE, SE Dickson-Schaefer, Ltd.

Indianapolis, Indiana
Engineering, Failure Analysis - Structural Engineering, Construction defects, water infiltration, storm damage, fire damage, explosion damage, structural collapse, failure of temporary shoring, construction site accidents, roofing failure, windows, handrail failures, masonry, concrete, steel, failure analysis, façade failure
...My expert witness experience includes cases dealing with issues such as defective construction, water infiltration, storm/fire/explosion damage assessment, structural collapse, failure of temporary shoring, construction site accidents, roofing failure, improper design and manfacture of windows and handrail failures.

KURT E GLEASON Rock Management Services, LLC

RAMSEY, Indiana
Blasting and Explosives, Mining - Construction, Mining, Blasting, Explosives, Drilling,
...SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Rotary-percussion track drill operation; Electric / non-electric detonation systems and sequential blasting techniques; Blasting plan preparation and implementation; Blast design optimization and peak particle velocity prediction; Post blast particle velocity and air- over-pressure analysis; Blasting claim investigation and mediation. LITIGATIVE SUPPORT EXPERIENCE: Expert witness litigation support and testimony involving subrogation actions, binding arbitration, blasting damage (due to transient vibration and flyrock), bodily injury and fatalities. Blasting Claims & Litigative support services have been provided for cases in the following States: • Alabama • Florida • Georgia • Idaho • Indiana • Iowa • Kentucky • New York • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Tennessee • Vermont • Washington • West Virginia

John M. Kennedy, PE Kennedy Consulting Group, LLC

Indianapolis, Indiana
Structural Engineering, Building Inspection - Parking Structures, Concrete Cracking, Concrete Deterioration, Leak Analysis, Waterproofing, Corrosion Damage, Precast Concrete, Post-Tensioned Concrete, Post-Tensioning Failure, Expansion Joint, Deck Coating, Construction Defects
...Kennedy's practice is focused on condition assessments, damage assessments, repair design, forensic investigations and expert witness consulting related to concrete parking structures, building facades, and other exterior-exposed facilities. Other related areas of expertise include structural strengthening design utilizing CFRP & GFRP, waterproofing design and leak investigations and corrosion control methods such as corrosion inhibitive treatments and cathodic protection. Mr. Kennedy has over 20 years of structural engineering consulting experience and over 15 years of construction management experience, with the majority of that focused on repair and renovation of structures.

Dan C. Weekes, AIA, BECxP The Veridus Group

Indianapolis, Indiana
Architecture, Engineering - Construction Defects, Building Enclosure Failure, Investigation, Water Infiltration, Roof Failure, Window Failure, Microbial Growth/Mold, Failure Analysis, Slip, Trip & Fall, Moisture/ Condensation Issues, Flood Damage, Building Inspection

John A Williams, PhD, PE, ASA, MBA, CFEI, AIChE Fellow EPS, Inc.

South Bend, Indiana
Energy, Intellectual Property - Intellectual Property, Appraisals & Valuations, Commercial Damages, Renewable Energy, Biogas, Biofuels, Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Oil & Gas, Oil Refining, Fires, Explosions, Chemical Release, Product Contamination, Electricity, Coal Technologies, Chemistry & Chemicals
...Williams is a recognized expert in the engineering analysis and financial appraisals of energy, electricity, and process technologies; and intellectual property (patents, trade secrets, proprietary technology), licensing, royalty structures, market analysis, infringement, invalidity, pricing economics, and lost profit damages. Dr. Williams provides expert engineering, detailed technical and financial appraisals, licensing and royalties analysis, quantification of damages, litigation support, due diligence, and understandable testimony involving renewable energies including biogas, ethanol and butanol biofuels, wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and waste-to-energy; oil and gas, petroleum refining, and storage; electrical power generation, trading, and storage; and coal, char, steel and metals, agricultural and chemicals technologies. Dr. Williams analyzes the complex and expresses it in understandable technical, environmental, and financial terms. Dr....

Jerod Allen, PA, CC, XCT, CGA, AINS Allen Claims, Inc.

Kansas
Insurance, Dispute Resolution - Claim Consultant, Public Adjuster, Insurance, Estimation, Valuation, Building Loss Consultants, Xactimate, Insurances Losses, Umpire, ADR, Independent Adjuster, Hurricane, Mediation, Appraisal, Commercial Property, Residential Property, Hail Claims, Freeze Water Claims, Complex Claims, Fire Claims,
.... * Expert witness – Provided opinion about scope, build back, construction scheduling, damages sustained vs pre-existing, estimate review, & analysis for cause of loss determination. * Commercial, residential, steep/tall, large loss commercial and residential adjuster & trainer. Experience licensed professional field adjuster since 2009 utilizing extensive knowledge of insurance, construction and customer service to investigate, negotiate, evaluate, & accurately settle assigned claims, while maintaining exceptional customer service. * 15 years in field/desk, trainer, claim reviewer - residential & commercial, business interruption, condo and multi dwelling, commercial & industrial as well as residential and commercial large losses....

Ronald Barrett Barrett Aerospace Technologies

Lawrence, Kansas
Aviation & Aerospace, Engineering - Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Aircraft Design, Aerodynamics, Structures, Smart Structures, Stability and Control, Propulsion, UAV, UAM and UAS, Drone, Missile, Munition, Helicopter, Electric Flight, Flying Toys, Flight Testing, Aircraft Crashworthiness, Cost Analysis, Patents
...I teach both undergraduate and graduate courses on Aircraft Design, IP Protection, Adaptive Structures, Propulsion, Jet Engine Design, Rotorcraft Engineering, Weapon System Design, Aerodynamics, Stability and Control, Instrumentation, Performance and Program Cost Analysis. My expert witness experience goes back nearly two decades as I have worked on cases involving patent disputes, IPR, trade secrets, infringement, IP misappropriation/theft, product liability, national security and damage cases in the US, Europe and Asia.

Tony DiNicola, AIA, RID, APA TONY DiNICOLA ARCHITECT

Louisiana
Architecture, Slip Trip & Fall - Forensic Architecture, Architectural Design, Construction Defects, Design Defects, Accessibility Design, ADA, Fair Housing, Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), Plan Reviews, Inspections, Fair Housing Design Standards, Cause and Origin, Water Intrusion, Roofing Failures, Building Codes, Zoning,
...DiNicola offers forensic consulting in the Following areas EXPERT WITNESS: Reports and Presentations, Certificates of Merit, Depositions and Testimony ANALYSIS OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: Architect’s Standard of Care, Architect’s Errors and Omissions, Pre-Construction Services Facility Programing, Design, Bidding Services, Construction Services, Construction Administration and Post-Construction Services AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: ADA Violations, Texas Accessibility Standards (Plan Reviews and Site Inspections), Site and Building Accessibility Compliance FAIR HOUSING: Compliance with Fair Housing design requirements CODES AND ORDINANCES: Compliance with Building Codes, Local Ordinances, Industry Standards, ADA and Fair Housing BUILDING FAILURES: Analysis of Construction and Design Defects, Cause and Origin and Failure Analysis Roofing Failures: Roofing design and detailing, evaluation of drainage conditions, code analysis, determination of cause and extent of water intrusion...

William Henry, PhD, NCARB RGA Design Forensics LLC

Louisiana
Premises Liability, Disaster Recovery - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance
...Henry, our lead expert, utilizes three components in his case development: (1) a detailed timeline, (2) an analysis of the governing codes and documentation, and (3) the application of the facts to those governing codes. His reports and testimony are presented in a simple, clear manner that is easily understood. This approach has had a proven impact on the outcomes of past matters, whether in settlement, mediation, arbitration, or at trial. RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims. Premises Liability - Whether a slip trip & fall or some other incident, RGA works with both plaintiff and defense counsels to determine adherence to or deviation from governing codes, standards, and guidelines around the site. This information is vital in determining causality in a case....

Eric J Beauvois, MD Five Eagles Consulting, LLC

Owings Mills, Maryland
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management - Failure to diagnose, Failure to treat, Cancer, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary embolism, Aortic dissection, Appendicitis, Ectopic pregnancy, Trauma, Resuscitation, Sepsis, Ischemia, Diabetes, Shock, DVT, Acute coronary syndrome, Testicular torsion, Airway management, Intracranial hemorrhage
...I am experienced in litigation and provide credible, understandable testimony that educates the judge and jury about the facts in a case with relation to negligence, causation, and damages. I diligently review the medical records, identify relevant issues, and provide clear, consistent, and honest analysis of the matter including angles of rebuttal of opposing expert witnesses. I have a sincere and professional demeanor, keen attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. I am prompt and professional, understand the importance of making deadlines, and am easily accessible via cell phone. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Daniel . Gottuk, PhD Gottuk Engineering

Annapolis, Maryland
Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling
...Dan Gottuk is the President of Gottuk Engineering after a 30 year career with Jensen Hughes, with which he still maintains a relationship with a team of over 100 experts providing expert witness and failure analysis services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions, mechanical, electrical, construction, codes and standards, materials, chemical, metallurgical, process safety and concrete. Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr....

Joseph I. Rosenberg, MBA, MA, CFA, CDFA Joseph I. Rosenberg, CFA, LLC

Kensington, Maryland
Economics, Financial - Damage Awards; Lost Profits; Loss of Earnings; Loss of Earning Capacity; Loss of Household Services; Divorce Financial Analysis; Annuity Valuation Analysis; Marital Property Division; Pension Valuation; Loss of Employee Benefits; Damaged Employment Prospects;
...Rosenberg provides litigation support both plaintiff and defense, in cases of personal injury (PI); wrongful death (WD); wrongful termination (WT); commercial damages/business interruption/lost profits; professional/medical malpractice; mortgage fraud; damaged credit; and other torts in many state and federal jurisdictions throughout the country. For PI, WD, and WT cases, this includes calculating the present value of damage awards for losses of earning capacity, various employee benefits, household services, and life care plan valuations as appropriate, for past and future time periods. Mr. Rosenberg is a widely recognized expert in various topics. These include discount rate methodologies to calculate damage awards, methodologies applied to medical price inflation forecasting, and pension treatment under the collateral source rule....

Thomas Bowman, PE Bowman Engineering, Inc.

Greenfield, Massachusetts
HVAC, Plumbing - Mechanical, HVAC, Heating, Plumbing, Building Systems, Freeze Losses, Pipe Failures, Water Heating, Appliance Failures, Water Leaks, Combustion Equipment, Building Assessments, Damage Assessments, Cost Estimates, Energy, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Cooling, Process Systems, Product Liability
...Provided Forensic Engineering Services on hundreds of cases with a specific focus in the areas of Building Systems and Equipment, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Failure Analysis of Mechanical Systems and Components, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, Energy Systems, Industrial Process Systems. Substantial experience in the Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems and Components. Design and Operation of Energy Systems and Power Plants, including Nuclear, Fossil and Renewable Energy. Also provide services in the areas of Project Management and Construction Administration for the entire duration of a project or on an interim basis, or for the purposes of Claim Damage Mitigation. Detailed knowledge of Construction Management Processes and Organizational Structure. U.S. Patent: 7,631,820 B2 Experienced Arbitrator for FINRA and Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.

Patricia Yanes Applied Marketing Science, Inc.

Burlington, Massachusetts
Marketing, Advertising - Conjoint Analysis, Class Action, Class Action Lawsuits, Class Action Damage Models, Class Action Litigation, Class Certification, Economic Damages, Market Research, Marketing, Survey Design, Survey Research, Damage Calculations, Damages
Patricia Yanes serves as an expert witness for civil litigation, with a specialty in on conjoint analysis and discrete-choice methodologies for class actions. She has led domestic and international market research engagements for over a decade as a Principal at Applied Marketing Science, Inc. (AMS). Her litigation research experience includes supporting affiliated academic experts in the design and execution of high-stakes consumer litigation, and in preparing rebuttals. She has managed projects with testifying experts on cases related to deceptive advertising, class actions, patent infringement and more. Patty is a master of conjoint analysis, maximum-difference scaling (MaxDiff), total unduplicated reach and frequency (TURF), and choice-modeling techniques. Patty is a member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR), the Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS), the Insights Association (IA), and Women in Research (WIRe)....

Kirsten Durling, MA, CRC LCPMD

Linden, Michigan
Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment - Vocational evaluation, loss of earning capacity, personal injury, employability, vocational testing, wage earning capacity, economic damages, job analysis, vocational expert, pediatric wage loss, amputation, traumatic brain injury, burns, catastrophic, non-catastrophic injury, vocational forensics
...Durling is well-versed in vocational assessments including loss of earnings capacity, transferable skills analysis, labor market surveys, and employability opinions. LCPMD is sought by both plaintiff and defense attorneys for credible, defensible, physician created life care plans and expert witness services. Our physician team is complemented by vocational and PhD economist experts - making LCPMD the one stop for valid insight into complex personal injury cases.

Jerod Allen, PA, CC, XCT, CGA, AINS Allen Claims, Inc.

Kansas City, Missouri
Insurance, Dispute Resolution - Claim Consultant, Public Adjuster, Insurance, Estimation, Valuation, Building Loss Consultants, Xactimate, Insurances Losses, Umpire, ADR, Independent Adjuster, Hurricane, Mediation, Appraisal, Commercial Property, Residential Property, Hail Claims, Freeze Water Claims, Complex Claims, Fire Claims,
.... * Expert witness – Provided opinion about scope, build back, construction scheduling, damages sustained vs pre-existing, estimate review, & analysis for cause of loss determination. * Commercial, residential, steep/tall, large loss commercial and residential adjuster & trainer. Experience licensed professional field adjuster since 2009 utilizing extensive knowledge of insurance, construction and customer service to investigate, negotiate, evaluate, & accurately settle assigned claims, while maintaining exceptional customer service. * 15 years in field/desk, trainer, claim reviewer - residential & commercial, business interruption, condo and multi dwelling, commercial & industrial as well as residential and commercial large losses....

Kenneth "Kenny" Stein, MD

St. Louis, Missouri
Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Personal Injury, Internal Medicine, Sepsis/Septic Shock, MI, Heart Attack, PE, DVT, Epidural Abscess, Infection, Medical Malpractice, Intensive Care , ICU, Trauma, Stroke, ER, Delayed diagnosis, Pressure wound, Causation, Nursing Home, Falls, Misdiagnosis, Prescription Errors, Medication Errors,
...Stein excels in providing testimony that is credible, clearly understandable and serves to educate the Judge & Jury about the science, the medicine and the facts as they relate to negligence, causation and damages. Dr. Stein has extensive experience in providing medical-legal expert services, having reviewed over 700 cases (both plaintiff and defense) in over 40 US States & Territories. Dr. Stein Has provided testimony at deposition over 200 times and trial testimony over 40 times. Dr. Stein furnishes an unbiased opinion on medical malpractice and negligence cases, as well as personal injury and wrongful death cases not guaranteeing a favorable outcome but providing an honest assessment. Services Dr. Stein provides include: Survey of case for merit, Medical chart review and analysis, Preparation for opposing expert deposition and cross-examination, Medical literature search, Expert witness testimony. Dr. Stein is Assistant Professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine, St....

Jared Krupa, PE K2 Engineering

Reno, Nevada
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering - zipline engineering, zip lines, aerial adventure challenge courses, ASTM, structure fire repair design evaluation, NAARSO, ACCT, wood structures, amusement ride inspections, pre manufactured wood trusses, ASTM F2959, IBC wind snow seismic design
...Jared started his structural engineering career in 1999 and has since advanced his profession into more specialized fields such as the amusement ride industry and design/analysis of buildings damaged by fire. Founded in February 2005, K2 is a medium-sized engineering firm located in Reno, Nevada, that focuses on the structural design of commercial buildings, residential homes, and amusement rides and attractions. K2 provides quality engineering services to architects, designers, owners, building contractors and developers with a focus on efficiency and constructability. K2’s staff has over 60 years of experience in the design of projects both large and small in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe. K2’s expertise and experience includes designing structures with building materials of wood, masonry, concrete, steel and cables....

Talon Stringham, CPA, ABV, CFE, ASA Dreamrunner LLC

Nevada
Business Valuation, Business Damages - Valuation, 409(a) Valuation, Business Appraisal, Economic Damages, Forensic Accounting, Fair Value Accounting, Personal Injury Damages, Fraud Investigation, Shareholder Disputes, Partnership Disputes, Wrongful Death Damages, Wrongful Termination Damages,
...Performed analysis related to alter ego in fraudulent conveyance and substantive consolidation proceedings. Supervised and performed an asset tracing analysis related to cash held in a constructive trust action. Calculated losses due to business interruption for a wide variety of industries on various insurance claims. Assisted both plaintiff and defense attorneys with analysis of various economic loss situations. Prepared economic loss calculation for a large coal mining loss in Central Utah. Prepared analyses and testified in cases for a wide variety of individuals in personal injury, wrongful death, and wrongful termination cases. Spent one month in Taiwan gathering and analyzing data during a patent infringement and trade secret case; helped to defend the company against an alleged $1B in damages, resulting in a judgment less than $1M. Analyzed and performed damage calculations for various patent infringement claims, including the performance of elasticity of demand analyses....

Stuart I. Finkel, MD Stuart I. Finkel MD

Emerson, New Jersey
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - gastroenterology, gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy, esophagus, GERD, reflux, intestines, bowels, colon cancer, internal medicine, colitis, complications of GI endoscopy, perforations, ischemic bowel, GI bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's, mesenteric ischemia, wrongful death
...Medical case reviews and evaluations for merit or defensibility, computer literature searches, and independent medical evaluations; Verbal and written reports delineating pertinent standards of care, alleged and potential deviations, proximate causation, and damages - or rebuttal of allegations, depending on the respective merits of each case; Articulate and credible testimony presented by an experienced clinician, teacher, and expert witness; Objective critical analysis of documents, testimony and expert reports, for both sides, and assistance in preparation of effective cross-examination strategies; Expedited reviews, reports, and testimony available. Curriculum Vitae, Retainer Agreement/Fee Schedule, and references provided on request. If an IME is required, this will have to be arranged at a suitable location acceptable to all parties.

Jason C Miller, RCA, BCMA, CTSP Tree Resolutions

Woodbury, New Jersey
Arborist, Failure Analysis - Personal injury matters, Tree damage, Forensic arborist, Tree failure investigations, Aerial inspections & documentation, Tree risk assessment, Tree disputes, Tree safety and biomechanics, Tree service provider duties & standards, Tree valuations, Thorough and concise analysis & liability reports
Mr. Miller boasts over three decades of extensive experience in arboriculture, accumulating more than 30,000 hours of hands-on field expertise, specifically with mature trees on private, commercial, and government properties. Moreover, he is an effective communicator, respected by his peers. Mr. Miller has completed dozens of certificate programs, and he is a Registered Consulting Arborist, Board-Certified Master Arborist, Certified TreeCare Safety Professional, and Licensed Tree Expert. Mr. Miller offers expertise on a broad spectrum of tree-related issues and the tree care industry. His proficiency is highly valued by attorneys, insurance professionals, tree care industry management, and property managers. For more than a decade, Mr. Miller has established himself as a valuable asset for both plaintiff and defense counsels in numerous matters concerning tree safety, health, value, and the tree care industry. Mr. Miller's CV, fee schedule, and references are available upon request.

Michael A. Pollock, P.E. Cogent Experts, LLC

New Jersey
Engineering, Construction Defects - Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care
...Devel-oped and provided an expert opinion and expert report regarding the analysis of the purported defects and a proposed repair solution to correct said defects. Reviewed numerous reports regarding the matter includ-ing structural, repair/maintenance, operations related etc. to determine opinion. The matter settled favor-ably for our client prior to federal court trial. Psychiatric Hospital Facility – North Carolina – Evaluated a $28M (million) construction claim by the general contractor against a hospital facility concerning a $100M facility construction project. Developed an expert opinion and report for general construction issues, constructability, design revisions, and corresponding delay analysis for mechanical, HVAC, electrical, smoke and fire, structural, security and building automation systems. Reviewed findings with multi – discipline experts for mediation, leading to a negotiated settlement favorable to our client....

Michael J Ramer, M.A., C.P.C., C.S.P. Ramer Group

Livingston , New Jersey
Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation - vocational, employability, earning capacity, economic loss, wrongful termination, discrimination, personal injury, divorce, career assessment, executive compensation, labor market studies, job search best practices
Dually qualified as a vocational/employability and economic/damages expert. Experienced in employment-related matters involving; earning capacity, economic loss, personal injury, matrimonial/divorce, whistleblowing, wrongful termination, discrimination, executive compensation. Retained on more than 130 matters nationwide for plaintiffs and defendants. Testified in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and the District of Columbia. Background includes over 25 years' experience in corporate and staffing industries. Certified Personnel Consultant (C.P.C.) and Certified Staffing Professional (C.S.P.). Founder and owner of executive recruitment and staffing firm. Professional speaker, job search consultant, and recruiting industry trainer. Excellent research, case analysis, and testimonial skills. Full C.V. and expedite service upon request.

Doug Bania Nevium Intellectual Property Consultants

New York
Intellectual Property, Appraisal & Valuation - Defamation Damages, IP Valuation, Intellectual Property Damages, IP Damages, Licensing, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Right of Publicity, Publicity Rights, ROP, Website Valuation, Licensing Customs & Practices, Google Analytics, Social media analysis, social media valuation
...Nevium specializes in: IP Valuation - Valuation and financial analysis of patents, copyrights, trademarks, internet & social assets, brands, publicity rights, intangible assets and business enterprises. IP Damages Experts - Expert testimony and damages opinions for IP infringement, defamation, licensing, marketing, business interruption and civil litigation. IP Strategic Advisors - Strategic services to leverage IP assets and connect IP to financial performance. Infringement Investigation - Analysis of IP infringement on websites, Google Ads, social media, SEO and online advertising. Mr. Bania has been the named expert for approximately 75 cases, deposed 20 times and has provided trial testimony 5 times. Mr....

Gregory J. Hill Value Adjust LLC

Dix Hills, New York
Appraisal & Valuation, Insurance - Insurance, Auto Insurance, Auto Claims, Claims, Auto Claims Process, Estimating, Auto Estimating, Salvage, Auto Damage Adjuster, Physical Damage Appraiser, Auto Appraisal, Total Loss Appraiser, Independent Adjusting, Total Loss Dispute Resolution, Independent Appraisal, Damage Analysis
With over 16 years of professional experience in the automotive and insurance industries, my expertise lies in auto damage claims management, procedure, estimation, appraisal, and auto body repair. Throughout my career, I have held various roles including Internal Auto Damage Manager, Auto Damage Field Supervisor, Senior Auto Damage Adjuster, Collision Repair Estimator/Production Manager, Independent Adjusting Firm Owner/Manager, Independent Appraiser, and Independent Valuation Expert. I have managed and trained adjusters, supervisors, vendors, repair technicians, and providers at individual and divisional levels. I hold a B.A. in Business Management and am a certified adjuster/appraiser through IAAA, I-Car, ASE, and New York State. Additionally, I hold an inactive NYS property and casualty agent's license....

Steven Pietropaolo, MS, P.E., CFEI LGI Forensic Engineering, PC

North White Plains, New York
Engineering, Forensic Science - Forensic Engineering, Explosions, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Liability, Fires, Fire Protection, Appliances, Construction, Building Defects, Failure Analysis, Laboratories & Testing, Building Defects, Plumbing
...He is an expert in investigating and opining on New York State Labor Law cases (§200, §240(1) and §241(6)) involving falls, electrical shock and other construction related accidents, including evaluation and analysis of the New York State “Industrial Code Rule 23”. He has provided safety engineering consulting and expert services to manufacturers, construction companies and retailers. His expertise is in the field of forensic investigations of; product defects, fires/explosions, fire protection systems, accidents/injuries, building failures, and electro/mechanical system failures. He provides expert services involving product design, manufacturing defects and warnings/instructions. He has extensive experience in Utility Company procedures/equipment and investigating major incidents involving electrical, gas, steam system failures, and construction accidents....

Marc Schneider Twelve Lions Capital

Mount Kisco, New York
Financial, Securities & Investments - Asset Management, Debt Financing, Bond Trading, High Yield and Distressed Bonds, Financial Valuation, Securities Valuation, Institutional Investor, Corporate Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Distressed Debt, Private Equity, Creditor Rights, Creditor Committees
Strong statistical and quantitative analysis skills. Senior investment professional for Avenue Capital, a large asset manager focused on value investing in distressed debt and special situations. Invested approximately $2 billion in distressed situations in North America and Europe. Expertise in valuing corporate assets and liabilities including bonds, bank debt, trade claims, pension obligations, equity and equity linked securities. Experience leading cross-border restructurings both in and out of bankruptcy, ran creditor committees, analyzed debt documents (bond indentures, credit agreements) and creditors rights, worked on restructurings in North America and through Europe. Investment banker at Salomon Smith Barney, focused on capital raising (both debt and equity), merger and acquisitions, financial restructuring and advisory services. Former corporate lawyer focused on debt financing, securities issuances and mergers and acquisitions....

Alan Someck Keystone Hospitality Solutions

Great Neck, New York
Hotel & Restaurant, Food - Restaurant Operations, Dram Shop and Alcohol Service, Income and Profit Evaluations, Restaurant Training, Slip and Falls, Restaurant Wages and Tips, Food Safety, Customer and Employee Safety, Restaurant Harassment, Restaurant Business Damages, Restaurant Feasibility Studies
...Alan has been a legal expert witness in a wide variety of cases related to the hospitality field including: Restaurant Operations Restaurant Income and Profit Analysis Hospitality Slips and Falls and Customer Safety Restaurant Wages and Tips Issues Food Safety Alcohol Service Liabilities and Dram Shop Hospitality Harassment and Discrimination Restaurant Training Business Damages and Restaurant Feasibility Studies

Andrew T Clark, CPA, CFE, CFF Meaden & Moore, LLP

Cleveland, Ohio
Accounting, Business Damages - Litigation Support, Loss of Profits, Economic Damages, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Interruption, Inventory & Contents Claims, Employee Dishonesty, Construction Contract Analysis, Financial Motive, Subrogation, Extra Expenses, Product Liability, Fraud
...He evaluates damages related to loss of profits, economic damages, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, financial motive, business interruption claims, inventory and contents claims, extra expense claims, employee dishonesty claims, theft claims, product liability, subrogation, builders risk claims, and surety bond claims.

William Henry, PhD, NCARB RGA Design Forensics LLC

Ohio
Premises Liability, Disaster Recovery - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance
...Henry, our lead expert, utilizes three components in his case development: (1) a detailed timeline, (2) an analysis of the governing codes and documentation, and (3) the application of the facts to those governing codes. His reports and testimony are presented in a simple, clear manner that is easily understood. This approach has had a proven impact on the outcomes of past matters, whether in settlement, mediation, arbitration, or at trial. RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims. Premises Liability - Whether a slip trip & fall or some other incident, RGA works with both plaintiff and defense counsels to determine adherence to or deviation from governing codes, standards, and guidelines around the site. This information is vital in determining causality in a case....

Andrew Rich, BSME, ACTAR, ASE Rich Consulting, LLC

Fairlawn, Ohio
Accident Reconstruction, Mechanical Engineering - Event Data Recorder, Mechanical Inspection, Pedestrian/Bicycle Accidents, Scene Mapping, Damage (Crush) Analysis, Computer Diagramming, EDR, Simulation, Animation
Mechanical engineering degree, summa cum laude ACTAR accredited accident reconstructionist Experienced testifying at deposition and trial Experienced accident reconstruction/EDR instructor Involved in crash research Many peer-reviewed published works Over 2500 investigations

Robert A Durham, PhD, PE THEWAY Labs

Tulsa, Oklahoma
Failure Analysis, Engineering - Fire, Engineering Mechanical, Engineering Electrical, Building Inspection, Construction, Electricity, Electronics, Laboratories & Testing, Investigation, Products Liability, Plumbing, Forensic Science
...Durham has been providing forensic and failure analysis services to clients for over 20 years. He has testified as an expert witness in multiple states, in federal jurisdictions, before FERC and state utility commissions. He is a certified fire and explosion investigator. He has been involved in over 2,500 failure analysis projects including: power systems, lightning, electrocutions, oil & gas, tank batteries, industrial, commercial, residential, lighting appliances, utility systems, utility regulation, fire, equipment damage, switchgear, construction equipment, electronics, overhead lines, underground lines and fire protection equipment. Licensed PE in 11 States; BS EE, ME, PhD

Anthony Bruttaniti, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Bruttaniti Architecture LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect, ADA compliance, Zoning, Building codes, Building product liability, Slip Trip Fall, Construction defects, Building envelope, Building materials, Construction accidents, Building demolition, Fire damage, Water damage, Structure collapse, Building personal injury
...He has extensive experience in all aspects of the architectural profession that includes new construction, rehab projects, fire damage, moisture problems, ADA compliance, zoning and land use, building code analysis, building material specifications, energy compliance, and on-site problem solving during construction. He has education and training as an expert witness. He has done expert work for construction defects, slip and fall accidents, ADA compliance, building collapse, and building code analysis, and is available for case consultation, case review and analysis, expert witness reports, depositions, and trial testimony, for both plaintiffs and defendant cases.

Key Coleman, CPA, CFA, CPCU Litigation Economic & Forensic Consulting Group LLC

Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Insurance, Business Damages - Economic Damages Expert Witness, General Business Damages, Accounting, Agent/Broker, Employment, Insurance Damages Expert Witness, Lost Profits, Reinsurance Damages, Underwriting, Claims, Force Placed, Managing General Agency MGA/TPA Exams, PEOs, Agent Errors & Omissions E&O, Commercial Disputes
Key Coleman is a damages expert, who works in a variety of industries. For more than 24 years, Key has focused his efforts on forensics, disputes, damages and expert testimony. Key's background is unusual in that he has a deep understanding of many of the functional areas that lead to disputes, including: sales, operations, accounting and finance. One of Key's specialties is the analysis of damages in insurance or reinsurance disputes. He is one of the few experts nationwide who hold both the CPA and the CPCU designations. Key serves clients nationwide from Greater Philadelphia, but spent the bulk of his career in Chicago where he held high level positions at Grant Thornton LLP and LECG/Smart in their disputes practice. Prior to that, he was a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where for more than 11 years he performed forensic dispute analysis, damages analysis and investigative work....

Michael A. Pollock, P.E. Cogent Experts, LLC

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Engineering, Construction Defects - Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care
...Devel-oped and provided an expert opinion and expert report regarding the analysis of the purported defects and a proposed repair solution to correct said defects. Reviewed numerous reports regarding the matter includ-ing structural, repair/maintenance, operations related etc. to determine opinion. The matter settled favor-ably for our client prior to federal court trial. Psychiatric Hospital Facility – North Carolina – Evaluated a $28M (million) construction claim by the general contractor against a hospital facility concerning a $100M facility construction project. Developed an expert opinion and report for general construction issues, constructability, design revisions, and corresponding delay analysis for mechanical, HVAC, electrical, smoke and fire, structural, security and building automation systems. Reviewed findings with multi – discipline experts for mediation, leading to a negotiated settlement favorable to our client....

Amy S. Anderson, BSChE, P.E., CFEI The Warren Group

Irmo, South Carolina
Fire, Forensic Science - Fire Sprinkler Systems, Fire Protection Engineer, CFEI, Commercial Kitchen Fires, Dust Explosions, Fires & Explosions Analysis: Origin & Cause, Fire Suppression Systems, Industrial Process Hazards, Property Damage Claims, deflagration,
...Amy regularly investigates property damage claims involving fire protection systems and their potential failures. She consults with representatives of property owners, fire protection system installers, and fire protection inspection and service companies. Amy also evaluates system failures in dust collectors and other dust handling equipment that result in fires, explosions, or deflagrations. Amy has an in-depth knowledge of many fire protection codes and standards including NFPA, ICC, and FM Global. She is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, National Association of Fire Investigators, National Fire Protection Association, and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers.

Jennifer T. Morningstar, BSChE, PE, CFEI The Warren Group

Irmo, South Carolina
Chemical Engineering, Fire - Process Safety Management, Chemical Release & Exposure, Chemical Fires & Explosions, Boiler Fires & Explosions, Energy Management, Refrigeration, Cooling Towers, Chillers, Ammonia Based Refrigeration Systems, Saturated Steam and Super-heated Steam for Cogeneration
...Her emphasis includes chemical release & exposure, OSHA compliance, boiler systems, industrial accident investigation, fires & explosions, product liability and scope of damage/cost to repair. She has provided deposition and trial testimony in both state and federal court. She spent 16 years working at a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) manufacturer where she gained experience with distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC). She is an OSHA-trained Process Hazard Analysis study leader and completed Root Cause Failure Analysis training to become an Incident Investigator. Jennifer authored procedures for lockout/tagout and confined space entry. She also managed capital expansion projects in excess of $1M. Jennifer then spent 3 years as an energy management consultant in a variety of industries including mineral extraction, pulp & paper, animal harvesting & packaging (including rendering) and grain milling....

Matthew J. Bunkers, Ph.D., CCM Northern Plains Weather Services, LLC

Rapid City, South Dakota
Meteorology, Hydrology - forensic meteorology, heavy rain and flooding, high winds, fog, severe storms, hail, tornadoes, winter weather, heavy snow, slip and falls, icing, fire weather, weather-related accidents, agriculture weather, lightning verification, radar, satellite, and applied climate and meteorology
...I have worked on cases involving: • analyses of tornado/hail/wind (including derecho) damage to businesses, crops, people, farm property, and housing units for insurance-related claims/lawsuits, • climate and weather analyses for a mining operation, preventative planting insurance claim, crop spraying, and livestock operations, • rainfall recurrence interval analyses for flooding of homes, • snowfall and rainfall analyses for insurance protection claims for recreational events, • climate and severe weather documentation for construction delays and adverse weather days, • cloud cover/moonlight, rainfall, fog, and icing/snow/wind analyses for automobile accidents, • slips and falls related to snowfall, icing/refreezing, and freezing drizzle, • windstorm and drought analysis for a wildfire, • fire-weather observations and research papers for a fellow consulting meteorologist, • a technical review of a weather book, • a general radar/hail project, • an air-quality and weather-related assessment...

George M. Blackburn, B.Arch., M.Arch., Emeritus AIA, BETEC, ABAA Blackburn Architecture

Maryville, Tennessee
Architecture, Construction Defects - Architectual Errors & Omissions, Construction Defects, Building Inspection, Building Condition & Damage, Property Damage Cause, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration & Mediation, Disaster Recovery & Restoration, Environmental, Expert Witness, Slip, Trip, & Fall Injury, Forensics
Currently independently working as an Emeritus Architect consulting for building enclosure forensic & diagnostic of existing building enclosure condition assessments & documentation, building damage analysis with cause, origin, & extent of damage opinions, estimates of costs to repair or replace, building design & construction document reviews, construction quality assurance inspections, effective performance verification test recommendations, provide legal question & issue consulting, depositions & trial testimony for numerous lawsuits and insurance claims for both plaintiff or claimant & defense. Legal issues include building construction & material defects, design errors & omissions, personal injury, and property damage from wind & other weather causes, tidal surge & rising water, and fire. He has Bachelor and Master of Architecture degrees from the Tulane University School of Architecture....

William Henry, PhD, NCARB RGA Design Forensics LLC

Tennessee
Premises Liability, Disaster Recovery - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Mold, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance
...Henry, our lead expert, utilizes three components in his case development: (1) a detailed timeline, (2) an analysis of the governing codes and documentation, and (3) the application of the facts to those governing codes. His reports and testimony are presented in a simple, clear manner that is easily understood. This approach has had a proven impact on the outcomes of past matters, whether in settlement, mediation, arbitration, or at trial. RGA Design Forensics’ main areas of expertise are premises liability, property insurance litigation, and architectural errors and omissions (E&O) claims. Premises Liability - Whether a slip trip & fall or some other incident, RGA works with both plaintiff and defense counsels to determine adherence to or deviation from governing codes, standards, and guidelines around the site. This information is vital in determining causality in a case....

Waine P. Hicks Carriage House Custom Homes & Interiors, Inc.

Franklin, Tennessee
Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Claims, Roof Consultant, Construction Delay, Construction Management, Workmanship Claims, Change Order Disputes, Costs to Complete, Contract Disputes, Safety Issues, Design Build Claims, Construction Failures, Structural Failures, Construction Fault, Construction Expert
...Waine provides a broad range of services to insurance companies and law firms as well as construction, engineering and architectural firms that includes structural analysis and design, condition assessment, damage investigations, failure analysis, construction consulting and management, and expert testimony for construction claims and disputes. Responsible for field investigations, establish and coordinate expert teams for investigations, provides quality assurance, evaluation and supervision of in-progress construction for residential and commercial structures. Waine is a recognized expert in assessing, evaluating, remediating and testimony and is proven to be influential....

Scott J. Anson, Ph.D., P.E. Anson Engineering, LLC

Harleton (Longview), Texas
Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Failure Analyis, Forensic Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Warnings - Marketing Defect, Oil & Gas, Metallurgy, Stress, Root Cause, Safety Hierarchy Application, Laboratory Analysis, Inspection, Firearms, Electronics, Field Investigations, Fracture Surface
...The first 8 years were in industry engineering roles involving process development and tooling design, as well as extensive laboratory failure analysis. During his over 20+yr. academic career he has held multiple industry appointments simultaneous with his academic role, in addition to his independent consulting work. He provides forensic engineering services involving product design, manufacturing defects, and warnings/instructions (marketing defects). He is a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) in Texas and has an active NCEES record to facilitate licensing in other states. Dr....

Tony DiNicola, AIA, RID, APA TONY DiNICOLA ARCHITECT

Fort Worth, Texas
Architecture, Slip Trip & Fall - Forensic Architecture, Architectural Design, Construction Defects, Design Defects, Accessibility Design, ADA, Fair Housing, Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), Plan Reviews, Inspections, Fair Housing Design Standards, Cause and Origin, Water Intrusion, Roofing Failures, Building Codes, Zoning,
...DiNicola offers forensic consulting in the Following areas EXPERT WITNESS: Reports and Presentations, Certificates of Merit, Depositions and Testimony ANALYSIS OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: Architect’s Standard of Care, Architect’s Errors and Omissions, Pre-Construction Services Facility Programing, Design, Bidding Services, Construction Services, Construction Administration and Post-Construction Services AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: ADA Violations, Texas Accessibility Standards (Plan Reviews and Site Inspections), Site and Building Accessibility Compliance FAIR HOUSING: Compliance with Fair Housing design requirements CODES AND ORDINANCES: Compliance with Building Codes, Local Ordinances, Industry Standards, ADA and Fair Housing BUILDING FAILURES: Analysis of Construction and Design Defects, Cause and Origin and Failure Analysis Roofing Failures: Roofing design and detailing, evaluation of drainage conditions, code analysis, determination of cause and extent of water intrusion...

William H. ElDorado, PE, CXLT ElDorado Forensics LLC

Lewisville, Texas
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability - ADA, Building Code, Foundation Movement, International Code Council, Means of Egress, Forensic Engineering, Ground Vibration, Slip Resistance, Stairway, Lighting, Property Damage, Handrail & Guardrail
Founded in February 2017, my practice is focused on investigations of premises liability and property damage matters for my client base that consists of attorneys, insurance carriers, self-insured entities and third-party administrators. The following site conditions are analyzed during investigation of premises liability matters: Egress Width, Stairways, Ramps, Slip Resistance, ADA, Trip Hazards, Curbs, Handrails, Guardrails, Step-downs, Doorways/Thresholds, Floor Mats, Lighting, Assembly, and Glass/Glazing. A typical premises liability investigation will involve initial review of documents & files, examination and detailed measurements of the incident area, testing, photograph documentation, analysis of data, review of applicable building codes and/or architectural standards, consultation with the jurisdiction, forming conclusions, producing an expert witness report, and if needed, providing live testimony at deposition or trial....

Daniel . Gottuk, PhD Gottuk Engineering

Texas
Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling
...Dan Gottuk is the President of Gottuk Engineering after a 30 year career with Jensen Hughes, with which he still maintains a relationship with a team of over 100 experts providing expert witness and failure analysis services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions, mechanical, electrical, construction, codes and standards, materials, chemical, metallurgical, process safety and concrete. Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr....

Justin Hall, MAS, PE Hall Engineering Group, Ltd

Texas
Engineering, Construction Defects - Civil Engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, construction, construction fault, forensic engineering, structural failure, structural inspection. Licensed in AR, TX, OK, MO, KS, MS.
...With over 20 years of experience in engineering and forensic consulting, design, construction assessments, international codes and research, Justin Hall, PE has provided clients with structural analysis and design, condition assessment, damage investigations, failure analysis, construction consulting & management, and expert testimony. States include Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi....

Victor E. Holloman, PE VICTOR E. HOLLOMAN CONSULTING

Missouri City, Texas
Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics - Accident reconstruction, Biomechanics, Event Data Recorder (EDR) Analysis, Engine Control Module (ECM) Analysis, Low speed analysis, Site survey, Vehicle damage analysis, Photogrammetry, Acceleration force analysis, Delta-V determination, Momentum analysis, Lane change analysis
Registered professional engineer with extensive training in accident reconstruction and biomechanics, including traumatic brain injury, acceleration, force analysis, crash scene investigation, crash data retrieval data analysis. As a registered professional engineer with an excellent background in accident reconstruction and biomechanics, Mr. Holloman has performed accident reconstruction for over twenty-five years. Over the past several years Mr. Holloman has worked a number of commercial vehicle (18 wheeler) cases involving automobiles and pickup trucks and provided computer renderings of accident scenarios and time/distance analysis. His consulting specialties are commercial (18 wheeler), private vehicle and forklift accident reconstruction, biomechanics, fatigue failure analysis, mechanical failure analysis, and machine tools failure analysis. Mr. Holloman also has trial and deposition testimony experience, having testified in trial or deposition in over 25 cases. Mr....

EJ Janik, CPA, CFF, CFE, CFLC, MS Janik Forensics PC

Dallas, Texas
Business Damages, Accounting - Damages Lost Profits, Forensic Accounting, Construction Claims, Business Interruption , Insurance Claims, Product liability claims , Theft of Trade Secrets , Whistle blower cases, Antitrust/Pricing issues, Business valuations, Contract disputes, Dispute Resolution, Energy, Oli & Gas , M & A
EXPERIENCE • Over 58 trial/hearing testimonies in 8 states: 11 Federal, 23 State, 25 Arbitration • Over 88 total expert testimony matters • Over 765 business dispute and consulting matters • 150 financial audits (Public Accounting – 7 years) • Significant engineering & construction experience EJ JANIK, CPA, CFF, CFE, CFLC, MS CPA = Certified Public Accountant CFF = Certified in Financial Forensics CFE = Certified Fraud Examiner CFLC = Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant FIRM SERVICES Business and Dispute Consulting Construction and Contract Claims Damage Analysis / Critiques Fact Finding / Graphic Analytics Opinions / Reports Accounting / Financial / Economic Modeling Contract Accounting Projections and Trend Analysis Color Graphic Damage Modeling Trial Exhibits and Expert Testimony OVERALL EXPERIENCE Antitrust/Pricing Issues Audits Bankruptcy Analyses Business Interruption Business Valuations Construction Claims Contract Disputes Cost Determinations Criminal...

David A. Macpherson, PhD Litigation Economics

San Antonio, Texas
Economics, Business Damages - Economic Damages, Lost Profits, Earnings Loss, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Business Interruption, Statistical Analysis, Contract Breach, Employment Discrimination
...David Macpherson evaluates damages in personal injury, wrongful death, employment, and business loss cases, for plaintiffs and defendants. He has provided numerous independent reports and evaluation of opposing experts' reports since 2000, and testified often in Federal and State courts (FL, GA, KS, MI, MO, TX). Dr. Macpherson has conducted statistical analysis of discrimination claims. Clients have included the U.S. Attorney (Hartford and Oklahoma City). He is the E.M. Stevens Professor and Chair of Economics at Trinity University. Dr. Macpherson has served as vice president of the National Association of Forensic Economics and the vice president of the Southern Economic Association

David L Mitchell, PhD MET Associates

Dayton, Texas
Meteorology, Environmental - weather event re-construction, air dispersion modeling, forensic meteorology, weather, air pollution, visibility, rainfall, hail, aviation accidents, marine accidents, severe storms, hurricane damage, wind analysis, tornado damage, wrongful death, property damage, personal injury
...He has provided forensic meteorology support for civil and criminal investigations and insurance cases involving weather related accidents, the release of toxic pollutants into the air, air pollution and weather related personal injury and property damage. He is a member of the Air and Waste Management Association, the American Meteorological Society and the National Association of Environmental Professionals. Dr. Mitchell is also an Associate Member of the American Bar Association with affiliation with the Litigation Division and is a Certified Professional Geoscientist and a Licensed Professional Geoscientist (#1330) in the State of Texas.

Amy Patrick, PE Apollo BBC, Inc.

Houston, Texas
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering - Engineering Design, Consulting Engineering, Structural Analysis, Infrastructure, Concrete, Steel Structures, Engineering, Construction, Grading, Drainage, Steel, Concrete, Foundation, Brick, Building, Structure, Frame, Masonry, Flooding, Flood, Damage, Pool, Leaking, Roof, EIFS, Stucco
...Patrick has a background in structural and civil engineering, including civil site development, structural design, structural forensics, highway and associated structure analysis and evaluation, retaining wall evaluation, flood mitigation and floodproofing, building envelope consulting, and finite element analysis of structural systems. Amy is a licensed professional engineer in Texas and California and has been an adjunct professor at the University of Houston-Downtown's Structural Analysis and Design program since 2013. She is an experienced expert witness in construction defect litigation.

Katrina P. Petrini, MS, MHA, JD, VRTWC, DVR, CRC Labor Logix Inc.

Austin , Texas
Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Evaluation - Workers Compensation, DOL-OWCP, Federal Employment, Personal Injury, Family Law , DFEC Evaluations, SIBTF Claims, State Employment, Wage Loss Claims, Earning Capacity Evaluations, Labor Market Access Analysis, UEBTF Claims, Social Security, Transferrable Skills Analysis, Job Analysis
...Tasks included researching medical records and insurance claims in order to quantify special damages, wage loss claims and diminished future earning capacity claims in preparation for trial. Building upon her legal experience, starting in 2016 to 2021 she took a position with vocational consulting firm, The Simon Group. She was tasked with research projects, editing, proofreading, synthesizing data and writing comprehensive vocational expert reports used in workers compensation, civil tort based injury cases, medical malpractice cases, long term disability, marital dissolution and spousal/child support case matters. She also performed vocational rehabilitation forensic data analysis and vocational assessment. In early 2021 she founded Labor Logix Inc., an innovative vocational consulting firm in Santa Cruz, California. Ms....

Randy L Phares Dr. Box Consulting, Inc.

Texas
Products Liability, Transportation - packaging, freight, load securement, pallets, boxes, packaging machines, cargo transportation, industrial injury, industrial safety, packaging design, packaging testing, corrugated, intellectual property, business ethics
...He does forensic analysis of packaging failures that caused damage or injury. He has bought, sold operated, supervised, removed and installed packaging machinery. He has managed many warehouses and a fleet of trucks. He has run a packaging testing lab and held almost every job in a packaging operation over his 30+ year career. He has completed Expert Reports on packaging failure, load securement, freight transportation, intellectual property, crating, packaging design, Lean Manufacturing, intellectual property and pallets. He has given Depositions, testified at Trial and consulted with attorneys in a variety of cases. He is an esteemed consultant in the packaging field and has done consulting projects all over the world. He was a Regional Safety Champion for a Fortune 500 manufacturing corporation. He also holds a US Patent. He was on the Advisory Board of Paperboard Packaging Magazine....

Johnie P. Spruiell, P.E. Integrity Forensics and Engineering, LLC

Sanger, Texas
Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Science - Electrical Engineering, Energy, Equipment & Machinery, Failure Analysis, Fire, Laboratories & Testing, Oil and Gas, Products Liability, Product, Plumbing, Leak, Warnings & Labels, Guarding, CSST, Gas Explosions, Natural Gas, Propane, LPG, Forensic Engineering, Expert Witness
LICENSURE: -Texas Professional Engineer License #57023 -Colorado Professional Engineer License #24555 -Mississippi Professional Engineer License #17888 -Alabama Professional Engineer License #35693 -North Carolina Professional Engineer License #049314 -South Carolina Professional Engineer License #37169 -Virginia Professional Engineer License #0402061315 -Michigan Professional Engineer License #6201069726 -Minnesota Professional Engineer License #58020 EDUCATION: -BSME, University of Texas at Arlington, 1978 AFFILIATIONS: -MEMBER, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) -SENIOR MEMBER, National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) -MEMBER, National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) -MEMBER, National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) -MEMBER, Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) -Pi Tau Sigma -Tau Beta Pi PRIMARY AREAS OF EXPERTISE: -Fire and Explosion Analysis Fuel Gas Fires and Explosions Residential, Commercial, Industrial...

Marcor G. Platt, SE, PE, PMP, PMI-ACP MarcorSEN Engineering

South Jordan, Utah
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering - Forensic engineering, construction defects, structural failure and retrofits, bridge engineering, fall protection, building codes, project management, fire, water, wind, snow, hurricane, impact, damage analysis, hydrologic and hydraulic flood studies, electrical power line structures
...He has conducted over 600 forensic investigations involving roof failures, wall failures, foundation issues, corrosion, or other forms of damage resulting from rain, hail, wind, snow, tornado, hurricane, earthquake, lightning, fire, volcano, tropical storm, vehicle impact, construction defect, or other natural or man-made events. He has testified at depositions and trials regarding economic feasibility of underground versus overhead power lines, concrete roof tile wind damage, post-tensioned slab adequacy to resist punching shear, wall structural adequacy to resist wind forces, horizontal and vertical discontinuities, truss repair versus replacement, and other topics. Mr. Platt has structural/civil engineering and project management experience across the fields of electrical transmission line structural design and evaluation and residential, commercial, and industrial building design, evaluation, and retrofit....

Talon Stringham, CPA, ABV, CFE, ASA Dreamrunner LLC

Washington, Utah
Business Valuation, Business Damages - Valuation, 409(a) Valuation, Business Appraisal, Economic Damages, Forensic Accounting, Fair Value Accounting, Personal Injury Damages, Fraud Investigation, Shareholder Disputes, Partnership Disputes, Wrongful Death Damages, Wrongful Termination Damages,
...Performed analysis related to alter ego in fraudulent conveyance and substantive consolidation proceedings. Supervised and performed an asset tracing analysis related to cash held in a constructive trust action. Calculated losses due to business interruption for a wide variety of industries on various insurance claims. Assisted both plaintiff and defense attorneys with analysis of various economic loss situations. Prepared economic loss calculation for a large coal mining loss in Central Utah. Prepared analyses and testified in cases for a wide variety of individuals in personal injury, wrongful death, and wrongful termination cases. Spent one month in Taiwan gathering and analyzing data during a patent infringement and trade secret case; helped to defend the company against an alleged $1B in damages, resulting in a judgment less than $1M. Analyzed and performed damage calculations for various patent infringement claims, including the performance of elasticity of demand analyses....

Joseph I. Rosenberg, MBA, MA, CFA, CDFA Joseph I. Rosenberg, CFA, LLC

Virginia
Economics, Financial - Damage Awards; Lost Profits; Loss of Earnings; Loss of Earning Capacity; Loss of Household Services; Divorce Financial Analysis; Annuity Valuation Analysis; Marital Property Division; Pension Valuation; Loss of Employee Benefits; Damaged Employment Prospects;
...Rosenberg provides litigation support both plaintiff and defense, in cases of personal injury (PI); wrongful death (WD); wrongful termination (WT); commercial damages/business interruption/lost profits; professional/medical malpractice; mortgage fraud; damaged credit; and other torts in many state and federal jurisdictions throughout the country. For PI, WD, and WT cases, this includes calculating the present value of damage awards for losses of earning capacity, various employee benefits, household services, and life care plan valuations as appropriate, for past and future time periods. Mr. Rosenberg is a widely recognized expert in various topics. These include discount rate methodologies to calculate damage awards, methodologies applied to medical price inflation forecasting, and pension treatment under the collateral source rule....

Gordon A. Kamisar, Esq. Kamisar Legal Search, Inc.

Seattle, Washington
Legal, Employment - attorney employability, executive employability, attorney compensation, executive and attorney marketability, executive earning capacity, career assessment, job search analysis, job placement, executive recruiter, search consultant, wage loss, mitigation of damages, executive compensation.
...Kamisar has been a search consultant for attorneys for over 25 years and has served as an expert witness on the subjects of attorney compensation, attorney marketability, attorney employability, attorney earning capacity, attorney job search analysis, mitigation of damages. He has been deemed qualified as an expert in trial court, and was found in a court opinion to be a “credible and knowledgeable” expert on the subject of attorney compensation and attorney placements. Mr. Kamisar has experience testifying in depositions and at trial. Served as expert witness for plaintiff on the subject of attorney job search analysis and mitigation of damages in the federal district court in San Francisco case of Wadler v. Bio-Rad where plaintiff was awarded approximately $11 million in damages plus attorneys fees when jury found violations of Whistleblower protections in retaliatory firing of company’s General Counsel....

Mark D. McGinnis, CCM, CBM Fair Skies Consulting

Waukesha, Wisconsin
Meteorology, Slip Trip & Fall - Insurance Claims, Death, Sidewalk, Parking Lot, Hail Assessment, High Wind Analysis, Doppler Radar Analysis, Damage, Weather Preparedness, Weather Demonstratives, Ice, Rain, Snow Removal, Lightning, Workplace, Construction, Accident, Injury
Mark McGinnis, CCM is the owner of Fair Skies Consulting, LLC and one of a very small group of meteorologists to have earned the Certified Consulting Meteorologist and the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designations from the American Meteorological Society. Mark has over twenty years of experience forecasting, analyzing and communicating complex meteorological data including, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards and derechos, to the public in a calm and friendly manner. After 20 years in Broadcast Meteorology full time, Mark now works part time as a fill in Meteorologist at WLS-TV ABC 7 in Chicago.

Terry R. Smith, PhD Dairy Strategies, LLC

Bruce, Wisconsin
Agriculture, Economics - Dairy, Farming, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Economic Damages Analysis, Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Reorganization, International Agriculture, Debt and Equity Financing, Agricultural Economics, Statistical Analysis
Dairy Strategies, LLC has provided economic and damage analyses to a broad range of plaintiffs and defendants across agricultural enterprises, with a focus on the dairy sector. We have non-litigation and litigation-related clients in more than 20 states in the US and also in a number of foreign countries.