Remediation Expert Witnesses

Environmental, Geology - RECAP, Chlorinated Solvents, Dry Cleaner, LDEQ, Site Investigation, Remediation, Phase I ESA, Corrective Action Plan, Groundwater Monitoring, Underground Storage Tank, Phase II ESA, Brownfield, VRAP, 29-B, Former Shooting Range, Gas Station

Steve E. Whitting, PG, is a Senior Geologist and Authorized Project Reviewer in Terracon’s Baton Rouge, LA, office. He has over 40 years of experience as a geologist with 30 years of experience in environmental consulting. Steve’s extensive experience includes agency interaction and planning, performing and managing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Statewide Order 29-B and Risk-Elevation/Corrective Action Program (RECAP) site investigations, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies, RCRA Facility Investigations, groundwater monitoring programs, soil, and groundwater remediation projects, and underground storage tank (UST) closures for governmental, commercial and industrial clients. Steve has worked on multiple brownfield sites where he prepared Work Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and was the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) during plan implementation. As an Authorized Project Reviewer (APR), he is responsible for assuring compliance with...

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering - Groundwater, Wastewater, Remediation, Bioremediation, Modeling, Stormwater, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Geotechnical, Microbiology, Contamination, Geochemistry, Construction, Demolition, Home Inspection

Dr. TImothy Mayotte is President and CEO of Mayotte Design & Engineering, PC, a civil and environmental engineering design firm based in East Lansing, Michigan. Since 2003, MD&E has proved itself a highly responsive design, advocate and risk management partner for clients in the energy, automotive, commercial printing, textile, pharmaceutical, chemical, real estate, and legal industries. MD&E offers a variety of services, specializing in the design and engineering of treatment solutions for wastewater, groundwater, stormwater and contaminated soil, sediment and air. Dr. Mayotte has assisted clientele across globe, having completed projects in: Alabama; Arizona; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas, Massachusetts; Michigan; Missouri, Mississippi; Nevada; New Jersey; New York; Ohio; Oregon; Tennessee; Texas; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia; Washington, Wisconsin; Wyoming; British Columbia; Ontario; Quebec; Brazil; China; Czech Republic; Italy; and Mex...

Environmental, Chemistry & Chemicals - LSRP, Assessment, Remediation, CERCLA, TSCA, UST, Vapor Intrusion, Soil, Groundwater, PCBs, PFAS, Hazardous Substances, Cost Recovery, NJDEP, USEPA, Licensed Site Remediation Professional, Phase I, Brownfields, RCRA, Chlorinated Solvents

As the President of PennJersey Environmental Consulting since 2012, Mr. Ferguson leverages his nearly 40 years of experience and his credentials as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) to help clients manage their environmental needs, especially site assessment and remediation. He combines regulatory knowledge, remediation experience, and strategic vision to handle complex and high-profile cases, applying the most current scientific principles in contaminant fate and transport. His background includes a bachelor of science in chemistry from Ursinus College, managing a NJDEP certified environmental laboratory, OSHA and USEPA required hazardous substances training, as well as environmental consulting. As an expert witness, Mr. Ferguson has prepared reports and given expert testimony in matters related to cost recovery of environmental damages, criminal insurance fraud, due diligence, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) remediation, profes...

Environmental, Industrial Hygiene - asbestos, mold, soil, groundwater, remediation, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, chemical spills, fire, hazardous, waste, mold, lead, vapor, industrial, hygiene, disaster response, oil & gas, storage tanks, radiation, geology, Phase I ESA, construction, OSHA, RCRA, PG, RSO, CHMM, ASTM, NORM

35+ yrs. diverse experience, education, credentials & licensing in geology, biology, remediation, & hazardous materials management. For the built environment, I hold multiple credentials in asbestos, lead, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, mold & bioaerosols, sick buildings, vapor intrusion, OSHA worker & evaluation of operational compliance & occupant hazards. I lecture & teach for UT Systems, JLL, Wal-Mart, major lenders & underwriters. I practice environmental & industrial hygiene at TGE Resources, Inc., (Houston, TX), the firm I founded 30+ years ago. I am routinely retained across my diverse field - over 70 times with near equal defense & plaintiff representation. I have large case experience, I've served in class action litigation, & public and private sector suits. I am an expert in environmental geoscience & hazardous materials releases & spills within the transportation, bulk fuel, lube, and chemical industries. I plan remediation strategies, actively cleanup & ove...

Construction, Insurance - Appraisal, Appraiser, Umpire, Property Loss Cost, Property Loss Causation, Estimator, Fire, Mitigation, Windstorm, Residential, Hail, Commercial, Tornado, Multifamily, Roofing, IICRC, Restoration, Mold, Remediation, General Contractor

An OSHA and Haag Certified, State of Texas and Florida Licensed Public Adjuster and State of Florida Certified General Contractor with more than 22 years of experience directly related to the renovation and consulting of losses from disaster afflicted homes and businesses. Haag Certified Roof Inspector, IICRC and BESI Certified General Contractor, Appraiser, Umpire, Estimator, Renovator, Remediator and Expert Witness / Consultant. State of Florida Certified (Licensed) General Contractor CGC1509420 BESI Certified Defective Drywall Remediator (CDDR) BESI Certified Defective Drywall Consultant (CDDC) NuAire Windows and Doors Certified Installer Dryvit E.I.F.S. Certified Installer IICRC Certified Water Restoration Technician (WRT) IICRC Certified Advanced Structural Drying (ASD) State of Texas Licensed Public Adjuster TDI#1840149 State of Florida Licensed Public Adjuster Haag Certified Roof Inspector OSHA 10 Certified