Engineering Expert Witness Listings

Birmingham, Alabama

Civil Engineering, Fall Protection, Construction, Analysis, Industrial Safety including OSHA and NFPA. See www.peginc.biz for Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geo technical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.

Additional Information: PEG, Inc. has experienced qualified expert witnesses in many areas of engineering, construction, OSHA and safety. See www.peginc.biz. With a single phone call to PEG, Inc., at (205)458-8516, during which you would describe the technical nature of your need, a qualified professional expert would be selected by PEG, Inc. who in turn would contact you directly for assistance in your case.

Phoenix, Arizona

Automotive, Failure Analysis, Fire, Plumbing, Slip Trip & Fall, Equipment & Machinery, Investigations, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Safety, Construction, Building Inspection

Additional Information: Consulting Services: Fire Losses Mechanical Engineering Analysis Origin & Cause Code Compliance Issues Heavy Construction Equipment Motor Vehicle Fires (automobiles, RV’s, motorcycles) Residential & Commercial Structures Industrial Equipment Fireplace & Chimney Fires Mechanical Failures Gas Explosions Fuel Delivery Systems (NG & LPG) Personal Injury Accidents Slip/Trip & Fall Machine Guarding Industrial Accidents Accident Reconstruction Plumbing System Failure Analysis Structrual Failure Analysis

Farmington, Arkansas

Vehicle dynamics, rollover, stability,tire failure,occupant restraints, seatbelts, suspension component analysis, accident reconstruction

Additional Information: Dr. David Renfroe is the Chief Vehicle Dynamics Engineer at the Engineering Institute. His area of expertise includes vehicle dynamics, vehicle stability and rollover; and suspension component analysis, effects of tire failure, occupant restraint systems; and seatbelts and buckles, and accident reconstruction. Dr. Renfroe is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Arkansas # 5793. His work has been published, and he has presented and taught both nationwide and overseas. Dr. Renfroe has been awarded several research contracts and he owns several U.S. patents.

Los Altos Hills, California

Materials, Engineering, Sciences, Accident Analysis, Design failures, Industrial, Welds, Corrosion, Asbestos, Thermodynamics

Additional Information: Forensic consulting: medical device failures, electrical fire source, firearms, ballistics, metals, composites, polymers, wood, ceramics. Designed/led workshops: presentation of evidence/findings. Emeritus Professor SJSU. Fellow/Director: American academy of Forensic Sciences. Fellow: National Academy of Forensic Engineers. Diplomate: International Institute of Forensic Engineering Sciences. Published: professional journals.

San Diego, California

electrical construction defects, electrocution, fire & explosion investigations, arc flash hazard analysis, emergency power systems, NEC compliance, life safety systems

Additional Information: Mr. Byers is a licensed electrical engineer (California & Nevada) and is a certified LEED AP. He has over 30 years experience in the design and construction of electrical systems for hi-rise commercial and residential projects, commercial tenant improvements, biomedical and data center facilities, including 15 KV substation design. Tom has spent half his career as an engineering manager for design build contractors. He has also worked in the plans and spec design firm environment as well as a facilities engineer. Tom also has deposition experience.

Berkeley, California

backwater valve, coliform contamination, leach fields, PCE, sanitary engineer, septic systems, sewage, sewage spills, sewers, stormwater, wastewater, water

Additional Information: Sanitary engineer. Over 30 years experience. Visit BonneauDickson.com. Water; wastewater; sewers; septic systems; leach fields; stormwater; sewage spills; backflow prevention; backwater valves; PCE; perchloroethylene; drainage; coliform contamination; treatment plants; pump stations; standard of care. Remedial measures and their costs. Independent consultant. Succinct reports with explanations of complex engineering matters in layman’s language.

Pasadena, California

Accounting, Accident Recon, Banking, Business Damages, Computers, Employment, Engineering, Environmental, Franchising,Insurance, Equipment & Machinery, Financial, Intellectual Property(IP), Failure Analysis, Medical, Premises Liability, Real Estate,Safety, Securities & Investments, Telecommunication

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Anaheim, California

Concrete, Foundations, Civil, Failure Analysis, Forensics, Experts, Building, Materials, Cement

Additional Information: Forensic investigations of concrete work and concrete products, concrete, cement and related materials evaluation, repair recommendations, construction observation, public works/residential/commercial/industrial, specially designed tests of distressed materials

Los Gatos, California

Traffic Engineer (CA Reg. #1179), Civil Engineer (CA Lic. #36644), Transportation Engineer, General Engineering Contractor (CA Lic. #391026), Consulting City Traffic Engineer, Regional Traffic Engineer. Plaintiff/ Defense, Public/Private Sector Clients, Superior and Federal Courts. ITE Life Fellow.

Additional Information: Roadway design defect review of public, private roadway with determination of possible dangerous condition and liability; Design immunity; Compliance with standards of care; Construction zone collisions; Investigation of collision site – all roadway types, all land use types, all jurisdictions, all types of vehicles including bicycles, pedestrians. Largest settlement $5,000,000.

Point Reyes Station, California

Computer, software, storage, disk, bus. design, engineering, firmware, file, standards, management, information technology

Additional Information: Ph.D., Computer Science , Stanford University; Expertise: Buses ATAPI IDE - FireWire - SCSI - Futurebus CPU multiprocessor cache memory controller, Hard disk - SAN, Internet protocol, Software - firmware Operating systems, files, input/output controller, Seven patents, published papers; over 30 cases, deposition & trial. Advised Federal District Court judges.

Laguna Niguel, California

Power, Equipment Machinery, Generation, Forensic Sciences, Investigation, Risk Management, Electricity

Additional Information: We have arbitration, court room and insurance root cause forensic analysis experience. Dennis's experience with General Electric covers international and domestic installation as a controls start up engineer in addition to maintenance and training. We have represented customers in combustion (heavy and aero), steam turbines plus STAG configurations, generators, compressors, turbine and excitation controls. Past attorneys have commented on the ability to train them on the given subjects. Past work has also included deposition reviews with written and attorney discussions.

Laguna Niguel, California

Aviation and Aerospace, Latches, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering, Patents, Numerical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Metal Forming, Standards, Fasteners, Metal Behavior, Manufacturing

Additional Information: Thirty four United States Patents. Former Aerospace Industry Executive

Fullerton, California

Refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, ammonia refrigeration

Centennial, Colorado

Medical devices, products liability, intellectual property, regulatory and standards compliance, quality systems, litigation, design, manufacturing, labeling

Additional Information: Litigation involving all medical devices, specializing in cardiac surgery, dialysis, and respiratory care. Plaintiff and defense clients welcome. PhD in biomedical engineering, registered professional engineer, over 40 years medical device industrial experience in product design, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. Involvement in over 40 medical device litigation matters.

Golden, Colorado

Construction defect litigation, property analysis, rehabilitation, desgin review

Additional Information: Edward L. Fronapfel, M.S.C.E., P.E., CBIE, CFCC, EDI, CBCP has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering. Ed's a Certified Level 2 Infrared Thermographer, Certified 3rd Party EIFS Inspector, Certified Forensic Claims Consultant, Board Certified Building Inspection Engineer, and Certified Building Commissioning Professional. He is a registered engineer in the States of AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, KS, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WY.

Denver, Colorado

Geotechnical engineering, tunneling/trenchless technology, swelling soils, blasting, construction claims, rock engineering

Additional Information: Mr. Lyman has over 34 years of experience in geological and geotechnical engineering specializing in rock and soil engineering and hydrogeology. He has experience with tunneling, trenchless technology, highway and bridge, mass transit, water development, hydroelectric, power, mining, and industrial projects throughout the United States and abroad.

Essex, Connecticut

Failure Analysis, Safety, Construction, Architecture

Connecticut

Vehicles, gas explosions, failures, fires, machinery, testing, photogrammerty, dynamics, animation, tractor-trailers, rollovers

Florida

Slip Trip & Fall, Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Products Liability, Standards - Engineering, Standards - Pedestrian Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Walkway Safety, Injury Causation: Extrinsic Analysis, Injury Causation: Surrogate Analysis, Automotive Engineering, Equipment & Machinery

Additional Information: * Director, National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) * Board Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering, NAFE/CESB * Chairman, ASTM E58 Forensic Engineering Technical Committee * Primary author, ASTM E2713 Standard Guide to Forensic Engineering * Task Group Leader, ASTM F13 Pedestrian/Walkway Safety Technical Committee * Lecturer, Georgia Institute of Technology - School of Industrial Design * Ten years experience in product & machine design engineering & manufacturing * Former mechanic/fabricator/machinist for Indy 500-winning racecar team * Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states * Lead engineering consultant to the manufacturer of Brungraber-designed walkway tribometers * Certified Forklift & Personnel Lift Operator

Pensacola, Florida

Civil Engineering, Drainage, Paving, Structural Engineering, Failures, Concrete Repairs, Hurricane Damages

Additional Information: Experience includes general civil and structural engineering. Experience includes investigations and repairs for failures. Experience includes damage assessment and repairs for eight major hurricanes.

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Fraud, Forensic Science, Biomechanics, Slip, Trip & Fall, Failure Analysis, Automotive, Products Liability, Equipment & Machinery, Transportation, Investigation, Construction, Plumbing

Additional Information: I have been in forensic engineering for 20 years and have handled over 8000 cases

Baton Rouge, Florida

Engineering/Soils, Environmental Eng., Mining, Construction, Agriculture, Statistics, Risk Management, Noise, Corrosion, Geotechnical Engineer, Hydrology

Additional Information: Hydrology and Hydraulics, Modeling, Geotechnical Engineering, Erosion Control, Corrosion Engineering, Slope Stability, Risk Assessment.

Scottsmoor, Florida

Engineering, Geology, Environmental, Geotechnical, Groundwater, Soil, Contamination, Cleanup, Petroleum, Solvents, DNAPL, KARST

Additional Information: Geologist, civil engineer, and attorney experienced in soil and groundwater contamination assessment and cleanup under federal and state programs; particular expertise in petroleum, chlorinated solvents, and DNAPL. Also experienced in geotechnical engineering, water supply development, and environmental due diligence assessments.

Atlanta, Georgia

Slip Trip & Fall, Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Products Liability, Standards - Engineering, Standards - Pedestrian Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Walkway Safety, Injury Causation: Extrinsic Analysis, Injury Causation: Surrogate Analysis, Automotive Engineering, Equipment & Machinery

Additional Information: * Director, National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) * Board Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering, NAFE/CESB * Chairman, ASTM E58 Forensic Engineering Technical Committee * Primary author, ASTM E2713 Standard Guide to Forensic Engineering * Task Group Leader, ASTM F13 Pedestrian/Walkway Safety Technical Committee * Lecturer, Georgia Institute of Technology - School of Industrial Design * Ten years experience in product & machine design engineering & manufacturing * Former mechanic/fabricator/machinist for Indy 500-winning racecar team * Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states * Lead engineering consultant to the manufacturer of Brungraber-designed walkway tribometers * Certified Forklift & Personnel Lift Operator

Oak Brook, Illinois

Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Safety Engineering, Product Liability, Fire Causation, Accident Reconstruction, Agricultural Equipment, Plumbing, Manufacturing Equipment, Motor Vehicle Inspections, Fuel fired appliances, Ladders lifts and falls

Additional Information: Over the last 7 years, I have performed more than 600 investigations for insurance and legal clients for claims as large as five-hundred million dollars. Within the field of Fire Protection Engineering, I have expertise in fire cause investigations, the design and failure analysis of fire sprinkler, fire suppression, and fire alarm systems, litigation support services, plan reviewing, code consulting, and CFD. I have been awarded with patents for a fire safety product I conceived of and developed (Alarm Arm). With respect to Mechanical Engineering, I have in excess of a quarter-century of machine and product design experience including but not limited to heavy duty agricultural equipment, automated machinery, nail guns, and portions of the National Missile Defense (“Star Wars”) program. I am a product design and product warning expert). Prior to becoming an engineer, I was employed as an automobile technician and gained more than five years of invaluable hands-on experience.

Chicago, Illinois

Structural Engineering, Structural Evaluation/Repair, Structural Condition Assessments, Structural Code Review, Forensic Engineering, Construction Defects, Building Collapse/Failures, Facade Review, Earth Retention Structures, Property Condition Assessments, Bowstring Truss, Water Infiltration

Additional Information: My responsibilities have included field investigations, condition assessments, analysis/design, & construction/permit document preparation. Past work experiences have involved institutional, office, retail, commercial, industrial, residential, & earth retention projects. Projects have involved new construction, historical buildings, renovations, & facade repair. Licensed Structural Engineer and Professional Engineer in IL, Licensed Professional Engineer AZ, FL, IN, MI, MT, TX, WI, Qualified in the post-disaster evaluation of buildings, ATC-20 and ATC-45, Chicago Structural Peer Reviewer

Indianapolis, Indiana

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

Additional Information: I strive to perform impartial forensic investigations in an efficient manner to help my Clients assess their issue. I prepare concise written reports that provide a solid understanding of the technical aspects of the issue so my Client can make informed decisions. 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.

Munster, Indiana

Railroad, Transit, Freight, Passenger, Vehicle, Design, Railcar, Patent, Management, Accident, Derailment, Breach

Additional Information: Professional Engineer, Consultant and Expert Witness with 40 years of significant contributions in the railroad and rail transit industries. Experience includes design, development, procurement, leasing, operation and maintenance of locomotives, freight cards and rail passenger cars (intercity, commuter, transit & light rail).

Urbandale, Iowa

Forensic Engineering, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Structural Engineer, Foundation Engineer, Building Envelope, Energy Audits, Lighting, Controls, Mechanical Engineer, LEED, Drainage

Additional Information: Experienced forensic engineer and construction claims expert with residential, commercial, and industrial experience. Capable of evaluating structural failures, construction defects, energy usage, and environmental problems. Experience testifying in depositions and courtroom.

Louisville, Kentucky

Electrical Engineering, Forensic Consulting, Electric Shock, Electrocution, Explosions, Fires, Arson, Machinery Accidents, Equipment Damage, Lightning Damage, Insurance Fraud, control system failures and Software Systems

Additional Information: John C. Pfeiffer, P.E. has a long history in accident investigation and forensic engineering service going back to before the company was founded. As principal engineer, has practiced in the field of forensic engineering since the early 70’s with over 150 investigations completed or still in process. Investigations cover a wide variety of causes from product failure, material properties, and software inadequacies to human errors. Besides assisting in investigations we can help in determining corrective action to prevent the re-occurrence of similar accidents and rebuilding systems afterwords

Baltimore, Maryland

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

Additional Information: Dan Gottuk leads a team of several experts providing expert witness and fire investigation services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions. Service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Building and Fire Code Analysis; 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. HAI’s professional staff includes fire protection, mechanical, electrical, environmental, systems and chemical engineers. Members of the staff have advanced technical degrees, professional licenses, specialty certifications, and are active in NFPA, SFPE, ICC and others.

Carlisle, Massachusetts

Stent, Septal Occluder, Medical Devices, Vena Cava, Filter, heart, brain,colon, valve, mitral valve, finite element analysis, FEA, AAA, disposables, nitinol, expert, percutaneous, inventor, failure analysis, surgical instrument, clip, aneurysm clip, stroke, ASTM, cable, strain relief, balloon, wire

Clinton, Massachusetts

Land Surveying, Survey Measurements, Construction Surveys, Accident Mapping, Boundary Disputes, Adverse Possession, Easements, Rights of Way, Slip & Fall, Site Engineering, Land Development, Septic Systems, Sewer Systems, Drainage, Earthwork, Soils, Wetlands, Flooding.

Additional Information: Expert Witness & Consulting Experience; Accident Site Mapping, Boundary Disputes, Adverse Possession, Right of Way and Easement Disputes, Right of Way Taking Issues, Construction Lay-Out Claims, Earthwork & Soils Issues, Septic System Issues, Wetland & Flood Plain Filling Issues, Land Development & Professional Negligence Issues.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Accident Reconstruction, Athletics, Automotive, Agriculture, Chemistry & Chemicals, Electricity, Equipment, Explosives, Fire, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip, Trip & Fall

Additional Information: For 30 years, Professors James Miller and Mark Lehto and six staff engineers provided design, analysis and forensic services to clients. They authored books on Warnings, Human Factors and Ergonomics, and also safety book chapters and engineering articles. Equipment and process design safety and internationally tailored operator manuals/warnings are specialties.

Brainerd, Minnesota

Accident reconstruction, whiplash simulation, products liability, slip/trip & fall, forensic engineering.

Starkville, Mississippi

Chemical Process Engineering, Project Management, Process Design, Process Safety Management, Chemical Process Safety, Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Urea, Ammonium Nitrate, Sulfuric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Ammonium Phosphate, Potash, Gypsum, Wastewater Treatment, Paper Mill

Additional Information: Engineering background includes project management, process design, construction and operation of major chemical processing facilities. Environmental activities involve permitting and interface with Department of Environmental Quality Development and implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM). Litigation support includes technical interpretation and expert testimony.

Columbia, Missouri

Building Science, Structural Failures, Forensic and Investigative Services, Expert Testimony and Witness, Court Appearances, Depositions for Attorneys and Insurance Industry

Additional Information: Professional Registration - Professional Engineer (PE) in Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky and Missouri; Registered Structural Engineer (SE)–Illinois; Model Law Structural Engineer (MLSE); Professional Affiliations-Structural Specialist, FEMA Urban Search and Rescue-Missouri Task Force One; Structural Specialist, FEMA National Urban Search and Rescue Response System-Incident Support Team; Structural Engineers Assoc. of Kansas and Missouri; SEMA Structural Assessment and Visual Evaluation (SAVE) Coalition, Volunteer (since 6-03); Liaison and Board Chairman (since 8-06)

Reno, Nevada

Accident Investigation, Failure Analysis, Products Liability, Product Defect Analysis, Structural Failures, Structural Damage, Fire Cause and Origin, Explosion Cause and Origin, Engineering Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Claims, Construction Defects

Additional Information: The forensic engineering division of Farr West provides claims assistance, cause and origin investigations and expert witness services to insurance companies and the legal community. Our expert consultants utilize extensive engineering, construction and manufacturing experience to provide thorough and accurate investigations on a wide variety of issues, including engineering design, construction claims and defects, structural damage and failures, fire and explosion origin and cause, traffic accident reconstructions, product defects, and other types of failure analysis.

Danville, New Hampshire

Equipment & Machinery, Products Liability, Safety Design, Failure Analysis, Automotive Accidents, Automotive Design, Mechanical Design, Machine Guarding, Industrial Accidents

Additional Information: Location in Boston Metro Area, but no travel limits. Forensic consulting since early 1970s, testified in scores of cases at trial or in depositions.

Bedford, New Hampshire

Engineering, Failure Analysis, Material Selection, Materials, Management, Manufactured Products, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Defects, Manufacturing Operations, Metallurgical Failures, Metallurgy, Product Failure

Additional Information: Materials forming and fabrication technology. Selection of materials. Fitness for use. Manufacturing control. Product design.

Long Valley, New Jersey

Fire protection engineering, forensic fire analysis, fire reconstruction, fire and building codes, fire, fire cause & origin, fire engineering, fires, fire investigations, fire safety, fire sprinklers, explosions.

Wyckoff, New Jersey

Metallurgical failure analysis & test interpretation for the legal profession. Expert witness/consultant on material failures, corrosion, product failure & specifications

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Subdivision Design, Drainage Master Plan, UtilityDesign, Permitting & Management, Water Supply & Irrigation Systems, Sewage Treatment Facilities, NPDES,SWPPP, EPA Permitting, Nationwide 404 Permitting

East Aurora, New York

Chemical Engineering, Process Design, Polymer Reaction Engineering, Biofuels, Fuel Ethanol, Commissioning and Startup, Extrusion/Extruers, Failure Mode Effect Analysis, FMEA, HAZOP

Additional Information: Dr. Keith Dackson, P.E. has spent his career in the polyolefin, electronic materials, biofuels, and polymer finishing sectors. Dr. Dackson has experience in process development, process design, startup and commissioning, process improvement, project management, and technology transfer. Dr. Dackson has significant experience in both gas and liquid phase polypropylene processes, gas phase polyethylene processes, highly filled thermoset compounding for the electronic materials industry, and biofuels. In addition, he has participated and led HAZOP and Safety Incident investigations.

NYC, New York

Medical Devices, Wound Care, Chemistry and Chemicals, Engineering, Intellectual Property, Laboratories and Testing, Pharmacology.

Additional Information: I am an expert in medical materials and sterilization, have brought over one dozen products to market. Inventor, with over 20 US patents. Managed IP portfolio (over 250 patents). Consult for numerous companies. Work with attorneys in filings, office actions and maintenance. I’ve coordinated and provided strategy on eight oppositions in EPO court against major drug company. All cases were won. I am an expert witness related to patent and FDA issues. Have formulated technical theories in litigation at USPTO, EPO and FDA.

Clifton Park, New York

Gas Turbines, Power Generation, Steam Turbines, Turbine Controls - GE Speedtronic, Turbine Due Diligence, Turbine Failure Analysis, Turbine Forensic Analysis, Turbines: Gas, Steam, Wind, Turbine Quality Assurance, Turbine Root Cause Analysis, Turbine Standard Engineering Practices, Wind Turbines

Additional Information: Pond And Lucier is comprised of experienced GE-trained Turbine Field Engineers with extensive field and factory turbine experience, very well-versed in GE drawing and parts system, with established GE engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance repair procedures. All Engineers are fluent in "GE Speak," i.e., GE Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Six Sigma, and they are experienced in Root Cause Analysis and Forensic Investigation procedures. see www.pondlucier.com

Raleigh, North Carolina

Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Construction, Investigation, Safety, Fire, Construction

Additional Information: Mr. Booth has been accepted as an expert before state and federal regulatory agencies, as well as both state and federal courts. His experience includes investigation and testimony in the areas of wholesale and retail rates, utility acquisition, territorial disputes, electric service reliability, evaluation of transmission line options for utility commissions, property damage, forensic evaluation, fire investigations, fatality, electric facility disputes, OSHA violations & investigations, the National Electric Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, and industry standard compliance.

Cary, North Carolina

traffic engineer, MUTCD, traffic signal, red light, traffic control device, traffic sign, pavement marking, red light crash, stop light, stop light crash, transportation engineer, pedestrian crash

Additional Information: Daren Marceau is a former police officer and is a practicing traffic engineer licensed in several states. Mr. Marceau managed an engineering design practice at a national consulting firm where he prepared transportation and traffic engineering plans including designs for intersections, work zones, traffic signals, pavement marking, and roadway signs. He also investigated and reconstructed hundreds of traffic crashes, and testified as an expert witness. Daren Marceau currently serves attorney clients as a consultant and expert witness, and teaches classes for law enforcement, engineering, insurance, and legal professionals. He is also the leading author on traffic signal crashes. Mr. Marceau works in all 50 states. Mr. Marceau's current focus is investigating and providing expert testimony in traffic crash cases involving traffic control devices and/or sight distance issues in both final and temporary/work zone conditions.

Canton, Ohio

Electrocutions, electrical shock, electric utility, stray voltage, distribution system design.

Additional Information: Fellow, NSPE; Senior Member, IEEE; Senior Member, AEE; Member, NFPA; Licensed Professional Engineer, State of OH and PA

Canton, Ohio

ANSYS, Patent, Truck, Trailer, FEA, Finite, Element, Analysis, CAD, Design, Mechanical, Suspension

Additional Information: Mr. Dilling specializes in patent infringement, design, CAD Modeling using Autodesk Inventor, and finite element analysis using ANSYS. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio. His years of experience in the automotive and trucking industries include designing suspension components, including: beams, bushings, axles, and brakes. He is familiar with various manufacturing processes. He has been named as an inventor on several patents, and is a Registered Patent Agent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Cleveland, Ohio

Civil Engineering, Storm Drainage, Site Development, Grading, Underground Utilities, Athletic Fields, Stadiums, Detention Basins, Construction Claims, Pavement, Roadway, Culverts

Additional Information: Mr. Vura has participated in over a dozen cases in the last 5 years. He is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer in AL, AZ, AR, CO, GA, FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NV, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WV, WI. Employed at Osborn Engineering since 1997. Responsibilities have included civil engineering management, design, plan and specification preparation, feasibility studies and construction inspection. Project experience includes utilities – waterlines, sanitary & storm sewers – site development, storm water analysis and detention/retention basin sizing and athletic fields.

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hazardous waste, pollution, spills, contamination, sewer systems, septic/onsite systems, wastewater treatment/discharge, stormwater, flooding, hydrology, hydraulics, surface water, groundwater, hydrogeology, sanitary engineering, backups, overflows, industrial waste, soil contamination, erosion

Additional Information: Nationwide for environmental and civil engineering, water quality, sedimentation, compliance, enforcement, risk management, health and safety, Standard of Care, combined sewer overflows, modeling, drainage, runoff, pumps, remediation, aquifers, monitoring, detention, rainfall analysis, watershed, flows, floodplain, flood control, water resources, maintenance, pipe, flash flood, solid waste, chemical use and management, industrial (wastewater) pretreatment, Right-to-Know, metering systems/instrumentation, water and wastewater charges, hydroplaning, permits, design, moisture, potable water, mold, air regulations. Cases include damages from $25,000 to $300M, with most between $100,000 to $5M. Litigation support for environmental criminal, personal injury, suing for approvals, correction of flooding problems, illegal environmental facilities, damages, wrongful death, and toxic tort cases. About 60% have been for the defense and about 40% for the plaintiff. Issued over 65 expert reports.

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Accounting, Automotive, Biomechanics, Computers, Construction, Employment, Engineering, Intellectual Property, Medical, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Safety, Security. All relevant advanced degrees. Experts available locally and nationally.

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Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Chemicals, Failure Analysis, Construction

Additional Information: Chemtech's engineering professionals are experienced experts that can provide compelling testimony on the most complex engineering and scientific issues. We can provide simple explanations for complex subjects.

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Accident Reconstruction, Architecture, Engineering, Fire, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Premises Liability Safety, Cause & Origin Investigation, Building Collapses, Structural Analysis, Building Code Compliance, Automobile Accidents

Additional Information: Investigated over 500 accidents involving vehicles, roadways, signages; Construction accidents including ladders, scaffolding, rigging; injuries in buildings, sidewalks, parking lots; Residential and commercial construction disputes and substandard construction practices. Extensive court room experience. Numerous articles written and recent books published include Residential Construction Disputes and Building Design and Construction Hazards.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Site planning,grading/drainage designs,hydrology/hydraulic calculations,storm drainage, floodplain modeling/designs,flooding, stormwater detention/retention ponds, water/sewer utility designs,land planning,residential subdivisions,roadway construction plans,street&highway drainage. TN,KY,AL,MS,GA,AR

Additional Information: As an expert witness, Mr. Lee has represented businesses,developers,and landowners. The cases have regarded eminent domain,flooding,site development issues,& standard of care issues. They have involved civil and geotechnical engineering firms, contractors, developers,& the U.S. Government. Mr. Lee is responsible for consulting engineering design on a vast array of projects,including multi-level,multi-use, office buildings,retail facilities,parking facilities,shopping centers,high-rise buildings,institutional facilities,aviation, commercial/retail,correctional, distribution/logistics,educational(K - college),financial,healthcare,hotel, motel, industrial,mental health,municipal,restaurant,multi-family sites & single-family subdivisions. Mr. Lee is a Reg. Prof. Civil Engineer in TN,KY,MS,IL,TX. Employed at Site Engineering Consultants (SEC), Inc. since 1989.Responsibilities have included civil engineering&company management,design,analysis,studies,plan& specification preparation.

Knoxville, Tennessee

Additional PE licenses in: AL, KY, NC, SC, VA

Kingwood (Houston), Texas

Mechanical engineer, failure analysis, products liability, design, patents, stress, stability, trucks, high-pressure, pumps, compressors, diesel engine, consumer products, oilfield, industrial, agricultural, lifts, crane, water leak, backhoe, piping, design or manufacturing defect, testing, graphics

Additional Information: 33 yr. expertise: Design & R&D: High-pressure oilfield pumps (Halliburton), automotive components (NTN, Ann Arbor, MI), hydraulic components ▪ 15 Patents ▪ Mechanical design, failure analysis, patent disputes, products liability, defects, stress & stability analysis, testing, calculations, graphics ▪ Truck accidents, Oilfield, Industrial, Construction, & Agricultural equipment failure ▪ Pumps, valves, compressors, brakes, lifts, backhoe, crane, diesel engine, consumer product, water leak, piping, etc ▪ State & Federal Testimony ▪ Defense ▪ Plaintiff ▪ Thorough Preparation ▪ Clear Communication

Hamilton, Texas

Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Nuclear Power Plants, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes & Standards, Authorized Inspector, Authorized Nuclear Inspector, Authorized Nuclear In-service Inspector, National Board Inspection Code

Additional Information: Attorney at law with significant experience identifying ASME Code violations. ASME Code violations are a common cause of boiler and pressure vessel failures. Former US Navy nuclear submarine power plant mechanical operator. National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors active commissions as an Authorized Inspector, Authorized Inspector Supervisor, Authorized Nuclear Inspector, Authorized Nuclear In-service Inspector ASME member since 1982. ASME Team Leader for accreditation of B & PV Code Stamp Certificate Holders in the State of Texas 1986-1994.

Houston, Texas

Civil engineering, traffic engineering, highways, airports, hydrology, floods, water, sewer, construction defects, vehicular accidents, hurricanes, concrete floor slabs

Additional Information: Highway engineering, pavements, sight distance, traffic engineering, traffic control, signals, hydroplaning, accidents (automobile, train, pedestrian), airports, FAA standards, hydrology, flooding, sewers, overflows, water treatment, distribution, foundation failure, structural damage, plumbing, leaks, water intrusion, buildings, construction accidents, defects, delays, disputes, hurricanes, Katrina, Rita, tornado, tropical storms, erosion, landslides, storm water pollution

Plano, Texas

Failure analysis, forensic analysis, foundations, moisture intrusion, retaining walls, slip, trip and fall

Additional Information: Multi-Disciplined Engineering & Forensics, Architecture, Industrial Hygiene & Safety, Fire Scene Investigation, Surety Consulting, Animation & CAD, Computer Forensics, Cost Estimating, HVAC, Roofing, Expert Witness, Litigation & Subrogation Resource, and Consulting.

Lago Vista, Texas

Conveyors, Screw Conveyors, Bucket Elevators, Crushers, Mining, Materials Handling, Fires, Explosions, Guarding

Additional Information: In addition to providing design and forensic engineering for conveyors and bulk materials handling systems our litigation experience includes: litigation for conveyor fires, machine guarding, guarding by location, confined space, personnel injury, product liability, restraint of trade, antitrust and real estate asset appraisal.

Fort Worth, Texas

Stress Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, CAD, Machine Design, Wind, Oil, Gas, Waste Water Treatment, Steel Mill, Food Processing, Conveyors

Additional Information: Professional Licenses in Texas, Oklahoma, Washington, Michigan, Illinois, and California. Professional licenses in Alberta and Nova Scotia, Canada.

Helotes, Texas

Electric Utility, Management, National Electrical Safety Code, NESC, OSHA, Electrical Accident Investigation, Electric Utility Contract, Power Plant, Power Line, Electrical Distribution, Substation, Electrical, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Lineman.

Additional Information: R. John Miner is an accomplished engineer, executive manager, educator and consultant with over 40 years of experience in the electric utility industry. He is President of Collaborative Learning, Inc. DBA Collaboration Unlimited located in Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Miner has provided expert litigation support on matters involving the National Electrical Safety Code, OSHA, investigation of electrical accidents, and electrical utility contractual disputes. He has conducted seminars and workshops on the NESC and a wide range of electric utility topics throughout the U.S.

Houston, Texas

Failure analysis, forensic analysis, foundations, moisture intrusion, retaining walls, slip, trip and falls

Additional Information: Multi-Disciplined Engineering & Forensics, Architecture, Industrial Hygiene & Safety, Fire Scene Investigation, Surety Consulting, Animation & CAD, Computer Forensics, Cost Estimating, HVAC, Roofing, Expert Witness, Litigation & Subrogation Resource, and Consulting.

Austin, Texas

Additional Information: Forensic analysis, foundations, moisture intrusion, retaining walls, slip, trip and fall

Price, Utah

COAL, ENGINEERING, UNDERGROUND, SURFACE. LONGWALL, CONTINUOUS MINING, TRONA, HIGHWALL, MSHA, HARD ROCK

Additional Information: Registered Professional Engineer in 22 states, Certified Mine Safety Professional, Over 35 years of mine operations experience. Certified MSHA trainer, mine rescue experience, extensive underground and surface engineering, management, and safety background. Providing expert witness services for over 10 years - references are available upon request. Practice nationwide.

Fairfax, Virginia

Facilities, Geotechnical, Waterproofing, Curtain walls, Foundations, Site Stability, Concrete, Roofing, Structural

Additional Information: Facility Engineering Associates is a firm of professional engineers and facility management professionals that specialize in extending the life of existing facilities. Our professional engineers are experienced in the standards and codes associated with building construction and operation.

Renton, Washington

Mechanical engineering, industrial process, industrial design, energy modeling, energy control, steam production, fluid transfer, process analysis, heat exchange, piping, pumps

Additional Information: I am an experienced Porfessional Mechanical Engineer with hands-on design experience in chemical and fluid transfer plants such as chemical processes plants, pulp and paper mills, and co-gen power plants designing and specifying equpiment, piping, and supporting structures and infrastructure. Further, I have experience with thermodynamic modeling of steam production and chilling operations requiring detailed specifications and understanding of operational parameters. The models verifiably replicate a steam and/or a chilling plan't operation. I have designed mechanical parts and machinery, some using unusual materials and/or features. I have experience in worker sound exposure investigation and remediation, as well as "fence line" acoustical research. My professional licenses are in Washingtonm California, Florida, and British Columbia.

Charleston, West Virginia

valve, valve leak, valve failure, piping, leak, tank blanketing, nitrogen blanketing, inert gas blanketing, tank failure, tank collapse, tank implode,seal failure

Additional Information: Ostand's practical experience can be invaluable in product liability cases. In addition to expert services he has extensive experience in the design and development of valves and machinery in a manufacturing environment giving him a unique perspective to product engineering, manufacturing methods and failures. He is patentee on 10 patents. Ostand is a licensed professional engineer and has been involved in the design of industrial products including HVAC systems, machinery, N2 blanketing systems, and valves for handling fuels, food products, chemicals, steam, and gases. Web www.ostand.com

Hubertus, Wisconsin

Vertical Conveyors, Material Handeling, Conveyors, Dynamic Analysis, Animations, Forensic Engineering, Elevators, Shopping Cart Conveyors, Material Lifts, Dock Lifts, Hydraulic Lifts, Freight Lifts, Custom Machinery, ASME B20.1 Standard

Additional Information: Professional Engineer with 26 years experience in the material handling industry, specifically in the areas of custom material lifts, vertical conveyors, shopping cart conveyors (escalators), and custom material handling systems for capacities ranging from 50 lb. to 300,000 lb. Experienced at forensic engineering and writing expert opinion reports. Have received expert witness training through SEAK, Inc. Engineering specialties include dynamic system analysis and animation (multi-body physics, motion analysis), hydraulic lift systems, heavy mechanical drives for conveying and lifting, finite element analysis. Very active in ASME safety codes and standards. Vice Chair of ASME B20.1 Safety Standards for Conveyors and Related Equipment, member of ASME Board on Safety Codes and Standards.