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SEAK Expert Witness Directory

Engineering Expert Witness Listings

Welcome to the SEAK Expert Witness Directory – The following Engineering expert witness list contains Engineering expert witnesses, Engineering forensic consultants and individuals who provide Engineering expert reports and testimony.

Hal K. Cain, PE - Cain and Associates Engineers and Constructors, Inc.
Alabama, Mobile
Construction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Forensic Engineering, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Structural Engineer, Roof Consultant, Construction Delay, Foundation Engineer, Building Envelope Specialist, EIFS Expert, Scheduling Engineer, Planning Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Additional Information: Experienced forensic engineer and construction claims expert with residential commercial and industrial experience. Capable of evaluating structural failures, construction defects and delay claims by contractors. Has firm with experts in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and EIFS. Testify experience in depositions and courtroom.

Alabama, Birmingham
Engineering Expert Witness, Premises Liability Expert Witness
Civil Engineering, Fall Protection, Construction, Analysis and OSHA. See www.peginc.biz for Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical 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 tehnical 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.

William R. Acorn, PE, FASHRAE - Acorn Consulting Services
Arizona, Tucson
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
HVAC, Industrial Ventilation and Exposures, Cleanrooms, Fires, Explosions, Chemical Hazards, Process Piping, Refrigeration and Code Compliance
Additional Information: Bill provides consultation based upon more than 35 years of engineering and forensic analysis. His expertise in the analysis of complex facilities – includes HVAC, cleanrooms, piping systems, hazardous materials, design and construction, and project delivery. Litigation and forensic consulting covers the range from conceptual design to code compliance and failure analysis.

Jeffrey C Bensch, P.E. - Sierra West Consultants, Inc.
California, Fair Oaks
Environmental Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Hazardous Waste, Remediation, Groundwater, Water Resources, Construction Management, Civil, Water Treatment
Additional Information: Over twenty-five years of professional experience in hazardous waste, soil, and groundwater remediation engineering; water systems; and construction management. Served as the principal engineer, project manager, or expert on a wide variety of environmental engineering projects including: remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial actions at hazardous waste sites; and planning, design, and construction of water systems.

Mars Burnside, PE Elect, PE Control - Mars Burnside Engineering
California, Rancho Cordova
Electricity Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Water, Sewage, Wastewater, Lighting, Control, Electrical Code, Road, School, Medical, Residential, Food Service
Additional Information: Forty two years experience in electrical and control design and construction of all types of facilities including water and wastewater, process plants, schools, medical, retail, food service, residential, street lighting, traffic signals, and electrical code enforcement. Able to communicate and explain complex technical issues and provide honest evaluation of facts. See website for more information.

Stanley R. Helenschmidt, GE, RCE - Helenschmidt Geotechnical, Inc.
California, Carlsbad
Engineering Expert Witness
Geotechnical, Landslide, Soil, Seismic, Earth, Subsidence, Settlement, Earthquake, Geology, Fault, Slope Stability
Additional Information: Experience in evaluation and remediation of landsliding, subsidence, expansive soil issues, foundation analysis and construction issues. Geotechnical peer reviewer for California municipalities. Subject Matter Expert for Engineering Licensure Examinations for the State of California Geotechnical Engineers Board of Registration. California Geotechnical and Civil Engineer registrations. Professional Engineer registration in Colorado and Utah.

Geoffrey Hichborn, Sr., PE - Hichborn Consulting Group
California, Anaheim
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
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

William Ivey, P.E. - Ivey Engineering, Inc.
California, San Diego
Engineering Expert Witness, Plumbing Expert Witness
HVAC, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, piping, fire sprinkler, fire protection, defects, claims, injury, mechanical, design, construction, energy management, hvac design, plumbing design, construction defect, design errors, failure analysis
Additional Information: Ivey Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is an HVAC, plumbing, process piping, fire sprinkler and energy management consulting firm. The firm performs design work, forensic analysis, expert witness consulting and construction claims consulting. The staff is comprised of professional engineers, former construction executives and service and repair professionals. We are licensed engineers and licensed contractors. We know what it takes to design, bid and construct projects.

California, Los Gatos
Transportation Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
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.

Carl H. Josephson, PE, SE - Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates, Inc.
California, San Diego
Engineering Expert Witness
Structural, construction defect, code review, computer animations, seismic & wind design, ADR
Additional Information: Structural design and construction defect investigations/evaluations. Wood, masonry, steel, and concrete structures. Seismic and wind design. Code review and analysis. Expert witnesses in over 500 cases for both plaintiff and defense clients. Also act as court-appointed neutral experts. Extensive graphics capabilities including computer models and animations. Additional offices in Las Vegas and Scottsdale.

Thomas L. Liston, PE - Thomas L. Liston, Inc.
California, Los Altos
Engineering Expert Witness, Plumbing Expert Witness
HVAC & plumbing, fires, explosions, CO caused by heating equipment, HVAC construction defects, appliance defects

Mark Mesiti-Miller, BS, PE - Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc.
California, Santa Cruz
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Civil, Structural, Architectural, ADA Access, Buildings, Bridges, Retaining Walls, Landslides, Harbor, Forensic
Additional Information: Mr. Mesiti-Miller has been the engineer in responsible charge of design for many buildings, bridges, retaining walls, landslide repairs, coastal structures and other facilities throughout his career. His passion for engineering ingenuity has resulted in several awards for excellence.

Samuel R. Phillips, PE - Samuel R. Phillips, Consulting Engineer
California, Grass Valley
Engineering Expert Witness, Intellectual Property Expert Witness
Business Operations, Computers, Electronics, Equipment & Machinery, Failure Analysis, Instruments, Lasers & Optics, Management, Manufacturing, Mechanisms, Products Liability, Technology
Additional Information: Litigation of patents and trade secrets. Consulting to 120+ clients after executive career in engineering and manufacturing. Articles, papers, and interviews in professional journals and national magazines and on television. Holder of US and foreign patents and applications. Taught thermodynamica and materials and processes. Annual judge for R&D Magazine's "R&D-100"

Peter C Salmon - Peter C. Salmon, LLC
California, Mountain View
Engineering Expert Witness, Electronics Expert Witness
semiconductor packaging, 3D packaging, stacked die, flip chip, buckled pillar, assembly, rework, cooling channel, wafer level, system design, litigation support, functional test
Additional Information: Peter C. Salmon combines experience and skills in systems engineering, semiconductors, and advanced packaging methods. He is an independent inventor, owning over 25 patents. He has designed an electrostatic motor and a high speed printing press. He is on the board and active in the IEEE Consultants' Network of Silicon Valley (CNSV). As a consultant, he is currently leading an engineering team developing a millimeter wave security system for airports. He is also currently working on an "indestructible" flexible display for a smart phone, employing arcuate elements and shape memory alloys.

William A. Shady, PE - Sustainable Design
California, Santa Cruz
Engineering Expert Witness, Plumbing Expert Witness
Radiant Heating, Condensation, Radiant Cooling, Hydronics, Construction, Chilled Water, Solar Thermal, Digital Controls, Swimming Pool Heating, Air Conditioning, Piping, Leak Infrared Testing
Additional Information: Experienced facilities mechanical engineer, consulting engineering and California contractor. HVAC service and repair, forensic engineering site condition and as-built mechanical systems documentation, Radiant Panel Association Certified installer, designer and instructor. Noted speaker and award winning engineer and builder.

Stephen J Snyder, PE - Snyder International
California, West Hills
Aviation & Aerospace Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Equipment and Machinery, Failure Analysis, Management, Noise, Products Liability, Safety, Technology, Transportation, Document Examintaion, Accident Reconstruction,
Additional Information: Over 45 years experience in commercial aviation engineering and management. Engine and propulsion equipment specialty. Development, alteration, noise attenuation, repair and maintenance. FAA and EASA regulation and certification. Equipment purchase, leasing and insurance issues. Accident investigation and failure analysis. Aircraft salvage and rebuild. Certified AS 9000 and ISO 9000 Consultant. Patents awarded for aircraft noise attenuation. Jet engine electrical power generation and naval ship propulsion. Los Angeles, California area

Mercy Steenwyk - ForensisGroup, Inc.
California, Pasadena
Construction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Forensic Business, Construction, Engineering, Medical, Scientific and Technical
Additional Information: ForensisGroup is an expert witness services and consulting company, providing expert court witnesses, consultants and litigation support specialists to law firms, private-practice attorneys, insurance professionals and other firms since 1991! Our highly experienced staff will connect you with top engineering consultants, medical expert witnesses, forensic accountants, construction expert witnesses, securities specialists and hundreds of additional specialists and professionals covering a comprehensive field of technical and scientific disciplines.

James D. Wright, PE - Wright Engineering Associates
California, Fullerton
Engineering Expert Witness
Refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, ammonia refrigeration

Farhad Zaltash, P.E. - ABC Traffic Inc.
California, Orange
Engineering Expert Witness, Transportation Expert Witness
Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning
Additional Information: Extensive hands-on experience with Caltrans', counties' and cities' projects, policies and procedures

Mark Burns, PE - Ponderosa Associates, Ltd
Colorado, Lafayette
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Defects, Construction Accidents, Insurance Claim Investigations, Forensic Science, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall, Foundation Settlement/Movement, Expansive Soil affects on Structures, Site Utility Defects, Structure Failure
Additional Information: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Defects, Construction Accidents, Forensic Science, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall, Foundation Settlement/Movement, Expansive Soil affects on Structures, Site Utility Defects, Structure Failure, Product Testing, ASTM Compliance Testing, Insurance Claim Investigations- Water Loss Claims, Hail Damage Claims, Storm Damage Claims, Flood Damage Claims, Structural Design & Analysis, Building Code Compliance, Finite Element Modeling (FEM), Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Tracy J. Lyman, PE, PG - Lyman Henn, Inc.
Colorado, Denver
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
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.

John D Nelson, PhD, PE - Engineering Analytics, Inc.
Colorado, Fort Collins
Engineering Expert Witness, Environmental Expert Witness
Construction Defects, Mining Design and Reclamation, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Expansive Soils, Compaction and Settlement, Landslide, Hydroconsolidation, Retaining Wall, Grading, Drainage, Tailings, Infiltration, Seepage, Geotechnical, Dam Design, Hydrogeology, Groundwater
Additional Information: Engineering Analytics is a civil and environmental engineering firm specializing in providing turnkey engineering services to both the public and private sectors. Our technical staff forms an exceptionally well qualified and experienced team capable of dealing with the most demanding technical and scientific problems related to site characterization, operations, remediation, reclamation, and closure. EA has recognized expertise in many areas of geotechnical and reclamation engineering.

Colorado, Centennial
Engineering Expert Witness, Environmental Expert Witness
More than 30 years of domestic and international experience in the areas of chemical process engineering, petroleum (exploration and production) and environmental/ground water protection from injection/disposal activities. Registered Professional Engineer in CO and WY, member - SPE and AIME.
Additional Information: Current areas of focus include underground injection/disposal and impacts on drinking water resources from E&P activities; CO2 injection for enhanced oil recovery and geologic sequestration; and fracture slurry injection. Work experience in Germany, Saudi Arabia and U.S.A since 1982.

Samuel G. Taylor, MS, PE - Samuel G. Taylor, Consulting Engineer
Connecticut, Darien
Engineering Expert Witness, Equipment & Machinery Expert Witness
Applied Mechanics, Mechanical Engineer, Naval Architect and Marine Engineer, Structural Engineer
Additional Information: Consulting engineering services in the basic field of Applied Mechanics and in the general practice of Mechanical, Nautical and Structural Engineering based on many years of experience in the analysis and solution of practical problems for a wide variety of applications, from sailing yachts to electrical relays, from military vehicles to optical systems, from hydraulic transmissions to space structures and yes, even to garbage compactors, as well as a considerable academic background.

George Torello, PE, NAFE - George Torello Engineers, PC
Connecticut, Essex
Engineering Expert Witness, Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness
Failure Analysis, Safety, Construction, Architecture

Lawrence Dombrowski, PE - Dombrowski Forensic Engineers, PA
Florida, Pompano Beach
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Defects, Building Envelope/Water Intrusion, Building Collapse/Failures, Shoring Collapse/Failures, Construction Accidents Evaluation, Post-Award Damages/Cost Evaluation
Additional Information: Mr. Dombrowski provides investigations and evaluations of new and existing construction. Assignments include roof and building failures/collapses, evaluation of building and infrastructure defects, sinkholes and other geotechnical and foundation (settlement) issues, materials and products deterioration/failure, worker injuries from unsafe construction practices, and personal injuries from trips or slips and falls.

Florida, Destin
Engineering Expert Witness, Premises Liability Expert Witness
Civil Engineering, Fall Protection, Construction, Analysis and OSHA. See www.peginc.biz for Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical 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 tehnical 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.

James W. Hayman, PE, PG, Esq. - James W. Hayman, PE, PG, Esq., PA
Florida, Scottsmoor
Geology Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
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.

Florida, Apopka
Engineering Expert Witness, Architecture Expert Witness
Forensic Engineering and Architecture, Industrial Hygiene Safety, Fire Investigations and Surety Consulting.
Additional Information: Residential, commercial & industrial buildings & structures, cause & origin, analysis & design. Investigation & analysis of steel, masonry, wood, reinforced & post-tensioned concrete & other materials. Evaluation of damage from hurricane, tornado, storm surge, windstorm, hail, vehicular impact, construction defects, design error, blast, explosion, fire, flood, lighting, water intrusion, mold, plumbing leaks and sinkholes.

Florida, Pensacola
Engineering Expert Witness
Designer of all types structural systems & civil site improvements.
Additional Information: James J. Mallett, P.E. will provide investigation, reports, and expert testimony within area of expertise on a fair and impartial basis. Experience includes investigations concerning wind/flood damage to all types of structures and investigations into structural collapse. Other areas of expertise include cracking or failures of concrete slabs-on-grade construction.

Jack R. Salling, PE - Salling & Associates, Inc.
Florida, Port St. Lucie
Engineering Expert Witness, Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness
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

Florida, Gainesville
Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Firearms Ballistics Animation Computers Human Factors Failure Analysis Photography & Imaging Premises Liability Products Liability Safety Slip, Trip & Fall Commercial Vehicle
Additional Information: Serving insurance companies and law firms since 1999, A. D. Stokes, LLC, (ADS) is a forensic consulting firm that specializes in accident investigation and accident reconstruction, as well as diagrams, video and photographic demonstrative aids. We are also experts in the field of 3D animations and visualizations, which is a highly effective tool for communicating the details of a case at mediation and trial.

Jerry Weintraub, PE - Weintraub Inspections & Forenisic, Inc.
Florida, Tampa
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
Wood Building Structures, Concrete Building Structures, Steel Building Structures, Stucco Building Veneers, Water Intrusion of Buildings. Structural Design Defect, Building Mold, Roofing Systems, Wood Trussed Roofs & Floors, Building Collapse Investigation
Additional Information: Jerry Weintraub, PE offers the attorney and their client a building construction expert with a 30 year track record of solving an array of construction related deficiencies/ problems and when necessary engineer successful remedies for each. Jerry will uncover and present the facts in a manner that clearly defines the truth.

Georgia, Atlanta
Engineering Expert Witness
Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Vibrations and Measurements, Building Structural Analysis. See www.peginc.biz for Premises Liability, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction & OSHA.
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 tehnical 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.

C. Scott. Fletcher, PE - GEOPRO, L.L.C.
Georgia, Suwanee
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Geotechnical, Forensics, Foundations, Stabilization, Earthwork, Geology, Soil, Slopes, Dams, Rock, Retaining Walls, Trenches
Additional Information: Areas of expertise include shallow and deep foundations, ground stabilization, in-situ and laboratory testing, dams, engineering geology and geotechnical forensics. Business focus areas include teaching, geotechnical consultation and geotechnical forensics related to construction claims and law suits.

Joseph Smith, P. E. - S-E-A, Ltd.
Georgia, Lawrenceville
Engineering Expert Witness, Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness
Automotive, Equipment & Machinery, Failure Analysis, Forensic Science, Investigation, Plumbing, Products Liability, Technology, Warnings & Labels, Mechanical Engineer, Professional Engineer, Forensic Engineer
Additional Information: Mechanical Engineer & Licensed Professional Engineer in the Southeastern States of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, & Virginia. Board Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering by the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, program certified by the Council of Engineering Specialty and Scientific Specialty Boards. Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, National Academy of Forensic Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers, and National Fire Protection Association.

Dean W. Briggs, MSCE - Briggs Engineering, Inc.
Idaho, Boise
Engineering Expert Witness, Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Land Surveying, Land Planning, Residential Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Sewer or Water or Irrigation Facilities,
Additional Information: Last 20 years have been in the land development arena working with developers, contractors, architects, attorneys, agencies and public entities. Specialities include analysis/design of residential, commercial, modular, and industrial buildings, bridges and public works structures; public and private roadways; sanitary and storm drain sewer facilties, domestic, irrigation and geothermal water facilities; Land Planning; and Land Surveying.

Illinois, Wheaton
Engineering Expert Witness, Architecture Expert Witness
concrete, concrete cracking/durability, parking structure, roofing, forensic engineering, hail damage investigation, construction defect, property condition assessment, facade review, bowstring truss, structural evaluation and repair, peer review
Additional Information: Certified in the practice of structural engineering by the Structural Engineering Certification Board. Currently licensed in IL (SE, PE), MD, MN, WI, additional states pending. Fellow of the American Concrete Institute.

Gennaro Marino, PhD, PE - Marino Engineering Associates, Inc.
Illinois, Urbana
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Construction, Mining, Transportation, Geotechnical, Mine Stability, Mine Subsidence, Pavement, Settlement, Landslide, Foundation, Retaining Walls, Swelling Soils
Additional Information: Rock and soil engineering research, practice and expert evaluation. Areas include: foundation analysis, soil stabilization; foundation repair; mine subsidence; soil settlement; swelling damage, ground movement, soil structure interaction; stability analysis of underground working in salt, coal, hard rock; grouting; rock excavation; retaining wall movement, building damage investigations and landslide analysis.

Timothy J. Dickson, PE, SE - Dickson-Schaefer, Ltd.
Indiana, Indianapolis
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Collapse, Construction Defect, Errors and Omissions, Water Infiltration, Foundation Settlement, Construction Accident
Additional Information: Mr. Timothy J. Dickson, PE, SE has performed forensic investigations and provided expert witness services for numerous property loss and construction defect cases. These cases have included structural failure/collapse, fire/storm damage assessment, water infiltration, roofing failure, building facade evaluations and construction problems.

Frederick G. Heath - Heath and Assoc.
Kentucky, Louisville
Equipment & Machinery Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Lifts, hoists, jacks, cranes, hydraulics, fork lifts, scissors lifts, industrial machines, safety
Additional Information: Drawing on 40 years of engineering, manufacturing and management experience, Heath and Associates provides forensic engineering services and litigation support relating to lifting equipment (lifts, cranes, jacks and hoists) industrial machines, manufacturing tools, material handling equipment and rigging hardware.

John C. Pfeiffer, PE - Pfeiffer Engineering Co., Inc.
Kentucky, Louisville
Electricity Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Forensic Consulting, Electric Shock, Electrocution, Explosions, Fires, Arson, Machinery Accidents, Equipment Damage, Lightening 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 reoccurrence of similar accidents and rebuilding systems afterwords.

Kentucky, Fisherville
Construction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Site works, flood damages, highway construction, delay claims, underground utilities, traffic, excavation, foundations & piling

David C. Flettrich, PE - David C. Flettrich, A Professional Engineering Corporation
Louisiana, New Orleans
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Indoor Environmentalist, Design Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, HVAC Systems, HVAC Control Systems, Building Envelope, Moisture Intrusion, Mold Growth, Fungal Growth
Additional Information: Forty one years experience in design and analysis of building systems with particular emphasis on cause and origin investigations for the insurance and legal industries. Conducted seminars on energy conservation and mold (fungal growth). Licensed PE in mechanical, electrical and control systems engineering in Louisiana and Texas. Member ASHRAE, ISA and IAQA.

William J Schmitz, PE - William J Schmitz, PE
Maine, Portland
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
bridge design, bridge rehabilitation, bridge construction, retaining walls, highway structures, transportation facilities
Additional Information: Experience in the design, rehabilitation and construction of highway and railroad bridges, retaining walls, overhead sign structures, temporary structures and transportation related facilities, Directed several projects which won design awards for engineering excellence. Author of technical articles on bridge design and construction.

James A. Thibodeau, PE - Associated Design Partners, Inc.
Maine, Falmouth
Construction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Moisture intrusion, construction defects, structural failures, building sciences, engineering, civil, mold investigations

Amy S. Heine, CCE - Hirschmugl, Heine & Associates, Inc.
Maryland, Deale
Construction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Temporary Works, Bridge, Railroad, Light Rail, Design Build, Primavera, CPM, Piling, Change Orders, Jobsite Safety, Cost Estimating, Cost Engineering
Additional Information: Field experience in major heavy highway projects working for large contractors. Specializing in rescue efforts on troubled projects. Day to day workforce management issues, subcontractor and vendor dispute resolution, cost estimating for change orders and force accounts, final quantity resolutions, cost to complete and P & L reporting at the project level.

Maryland, Bethesda
Fire Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
vehicle fire investigation, fire investigation, explosion investigation, explosion modeling, risk assessment, mechanical engineering analysis, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, combustion, computational fluid dynamics, CFD, chemical dispersion, LNG, LPG, internal combustion engines

Frederick G. Aufiero, PE - SEA Consultants, Inc.
Massachusetts, Framingham
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
Risk management, consulting, in the construction/engineering industry, claims evaluation, expert witness

Massachusetts, Stoughton
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
drainage, forensic, septic, flooding, risk management, plumbing, Title 5, water, sewer, construction issues, investigations, french drains
Additional Information: Title 5 septic system inspector, Soils Evaluator

Charles A. Budnick, PLS - CABCO Consult, Inc.
Massachusetts, Clinton
Engineering Expert Witness, Environmental Expert Witness
Land Surveying, Survey Measurements, Mapping, Boundaries, Easements & Rights of Way. Civil & Environmental Engineering, Land Development, Septic Systems, Drainage, Earthwork, Soils, Wetlands and Flood Plains
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.

David R. Pesuit, PhD - The Accident Analysis Group
Massachusetts, Northampton
Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Vehicles, gas explosions, failures, fires, machinery, testing, photogrammerty, dynamics, animation, tractor-trailers, rollovers

Richard T. Westcott, PE, MASCE - Westcott Site Services
Massachusetts, Waltham
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
Flooding, Drainage, Road Design
Additional Information: Richard Westcott, PE has provided expert opinions and testimony for over a decade on cases of flooding, drainage impacts and construction impacts. Registered PE in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island

Michigan, W Bloomfield
Automotive Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Seat belts, child restraint systems, crashworthiness

Donn N. Peterson, PE, D-IIFES - Peterson Engineering, Inc.
Minnesota, Brainerd
Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Accident reconstruction, whiplash simulation, products liability, slip/trip & fall, forensic engineering.

Mississippi, Jackson
Engineering Expert Witness, Premises Liability Expert Witness
Civil Engineering, Fall Protection, Construction, Analysis and OSHA. See www.peginc.biz for Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical 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 tehnical 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.

Charles D. Morris, PhD, PE - Morris and Munger Engineers LLC
Missouri, Rolla
Engineering Expert Witness, Environmental Expert Witness
Civil Engineering, water, wastewater, stormwater, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources, flooding, dams, erosion, rivers, streams
Additional Information: Experienced qualified forensic engineers, over 30 years experience, expertise in civil engineering, water and wastewater issues, flooding, dams, erosion control, river mechanics, stream morphology, water resources, stormwater management issues, and professional responsibility. Specializing in the use of hydrologic and hydraulic models to define and evaluate environmental and surface water resource systems.

David C Weber, PE, SE - Allstate Consultants LLC
Missouri, Columbia
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
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 and Missouri; Registered Structural Engineer (SE) – Illinois; Model Law Structural Engineer (MLSE); Professional Affiliations - Structural Specialist, FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) - 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)

James O. Yule, BSME, PE - Yule Engineering
Missouri, Kansas City
Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Vehicular, (skateboard thru aircraft), roadside hazards, slips, trips & falls, machinery, lighting

David J. Marne, PE - Marne and Associates, Inc.
Montana, Missoula
Electricity Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
NESC, Power, Substation, Line, Voltage, OSHA, Utility, Electrical, Electrocution, Code
Additional Information: David J. Marne, P.E., is a registered professional electrical engineer. Mr. Marne is the author of McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®) Handbook and is a nationally recognized speaker on the NESC®. He serves on NESC® Subcommittee 4, Overhead Lines-Clearances. He is company president and senior electrical engineer for Marne and Associates, Inc. in Missoula, Montana where he specializes in National Electrical Safety Code® and OSHA training and applications.

Roger G. Hyytinen, SE - Hyytinen Engineering
Nevada, Reno
Engineering Expert Witness
Construction, structural, engineering, investigation.
Additional Information: Providing top quality structural design and engineering expertise with over 30 years of experience, and licensed in 8 western states, for new construction, assessment of existing structures, repair and rehabilitation, investigation and failure analysis, and historic preservation. Providing our clients with excellent service, personal attention, integrity, knowledge and wisdom.

John S. Howland, Mech.E., PE - Howland Associates
New Hampshire, Danville
Engineering Expert Witness, Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness
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.

Jennifer A. Marrs, PE - Long View Consulting, LLC
New Hampshire, Cornish
Engineering Expert Witness, Equipment & Machinery Expert Witness
Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Products Liability, Failure Analysis, Risk Assessment, Consumer Products, Coffee Machines, Machine Design, Industrial Equipment, Machine Safety, Pumps, Off Road Trucks
Additional Information: Over 15 years experience in machine and product design. Over 13 years spent working in factory environments, including clean rooms. Extensive experience with machinery and product risk assessment and failure modes and effects analysis. Licensed Professional Engineer in NH & MA

George E. Sansoucy, PE - George E. Sansoucy, PE, LLC
New Hampshire, Lancaster
Appraisal & Valuation Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Appraisal, Valuation, Public & Private Utility, Engineering, Regulatory, Exemptions, Ad Valorem Taxation, Nuclear, Nuclear Waste Storage, Hydroelectric
Additional Information: George E. Sansouncy, PE, LLC also provides consulting and expert testimonial services relating to due diligence, public utility regulation, rate making, buy or sell, all aspects of public/private partnerships, depreciation, recommended lease valuations, fair market value rents and other non-routine regulatory and valuation matters related to public utility and special purpose properties, including nuclear, electric, gas, hydroelectric, wind and all other forms of renewables.

Ken Battle, PE - Ken Battle Services
New Jersey, Shamong
Engineering Expert Witness, Chemistry & Chemicals Expert Witness
Polymer, Plastic, Rubber, Elastomer, Extrusion, Compounding, Pilot Plant, Devolatilization, Polymerization, Reactors, Process Development, Process Engineering Molding
Additional Information: P&ID ABS SAN PS HIPS HDPE PET PP PVC EPDM SBR styrene acrylonitrile ethylene propylene polyester polystyrene Co-polymer melt pumps gear pumps PMMA Plexiglas Centrifuges Dryers Pelletizing Hot oil systems Therminol Bio diesel polyethylene gasification

Alexander J. Litwornia, PE - Litwornia Associates
New Jersey, Medford Lakes
Engineering Expert Witness, Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness
Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Accident Investigation

Richard B. Lukoff, PE - Lukoff Engineering Associates
New Jersey, Cherry Hill
Construction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Expert reports, structural engineering, collapse/damage evaluations, home/building inspections, building code
Additional Information: Extensive experience in expert analysis of buildings and building related matters (reports and testimony). Unique experience as an ICC and state - licensed code official. Collapse and damage evaluations. Residential and commercial building inspections.

Richard F. Lynch, PhD - Lynch & Associates, Inc.
New Jersey, Wyckoff
Metallurgy Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Metallurgical failure analysis & test interpretation for the legal profession. Expert witness/consultant on material failures, corrosion, product failure & specifications

Robert Malanga, PE - Fire & Risk Engineering
New Jersey, Long Valley
Fire Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
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.

Mark R Rodriguez, ASA, MRICS - MR Valuation Consulting, LLC
New Jersey, Colts Neck
Appraisal & Valuation Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Business Valuation & Lit Support, Machinery & Equipment, Appraisal Review, Business Damages, Shareholder Dispute, Insolvency, Estate Tax, FLP, Stock Options & Warrants, Real Estate Appraisal, Loan Portfolio, Condemnation, Fairness Opinion, Fair Market Values, Cost Segregations, Intellectual Property
Additional Information: MR Valuation Consulting, LLC is an international valuation consulting company that provides appraisals, valuation advisory consulting and litigation support services to clients worldwide. Our practice includes 30 valuation professionals with engineering and finance degrees with designations by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), the Appraisal Institute (MAI), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the CFA Institute (CFA), who also possess advanced degrees in business, accounting, finance, and law. We have over 55 years combined valuation experience.

John M Tobias, PhD, PE - ElectroQuest LLC
New Jersey, Toms River
Engineering Expert Witness, Electricity Expert Witness
electronics, equipment & machinery, failure analysis, products liability, safety, lightning, fires, radiation, illumination/lighting, premises liability, telecommunications, intellectual property
Additional Information: Electrical engineer and scientist specializing in electrical power, lightning, electromagnetic radiation, grounding, electrocution/electrical accidents, electrical fires (including batteries,) lighting/illumination and safety. Experienced expert witness, providing testimony and depositions for many cases. Licensed Professional Engineer (NJ) Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Principal Member and Chair of Lightning Protection Committee. Inspector Member, International Association of Electrical Inspectors.

Marc-Olivier Coppens, PhD - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
New York, Watervliet
Chemistry & Chemicals Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Chemical Engineering, Chemical Processes, Chemical Reactors, Catalysis, Nanomaterials, Diffusion, Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Membranes, Porous Materials, Fractals, Phase Transitions, Fluidization, Fluidized Beds, Nanoparticles, Computer Simulations, Multiphase Flow
Additional Information: Extensive international experience in chemical engineering, catalysis, transport phenomena, porous materials synthesis, chemical reactor analysis and design. Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering at Rensselaer (RPI) in Troy, NY. Former Chair of Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics at Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands). Consultant. More than 100 scientific publications in leading international journals, books. US Patent. Communicates fluently in English, French and Dutch, with working knowledge of German and Spanish, as well as basic Chinese and a few other languages.

Barry Formisano - Formisano & Associates, Inc.
New York, Gardiner
Metallurgy Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Weld Failures, Welding Training, Welding Safety, Welding Processes, Weld Inspection, Welding Engineer, Weld Metallurgy, Materials, Weld Testing, Brazing
Additional Information: AWS Certified weld inspector for over 25 years. Lifetime instructor's credentials in welding. Over 30 years experience. Several technical publications. NYS college advisory board member.

New York, Hauppauge
Safety Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
CSP - Certified Safety Professional, New York Labor Law - Construction Safety, OSHA compliance, electrical hazards, machine guarding, premises liability, life safety code

Gregory L. Booth, PE - PowerServices, Inc.
North Carolina, Raleigh
Engineering Expert Witness, Electricity Expert Witness
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.

Robert D. Henderson, PE - RDH Consultants, Inc.
North Carolina, Charlotte
Engineering Expert Witness, Electricity Expert Witness
Industrial electrical power distribution, commercial electrical power distribution, industrial electrical controls.

Daren E Marceau, P.E. - Forensic Traffic Specialists, PLLC
North Carolina, Cary
Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
traffic engineer, MUTCD, traffic signal, red light, traffic control device, traffic sign, pavement marking, red light crash, stop light, stop light crash, transportation engineer, civil engineer
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 designed traffic signals, pavement marking, and signing plans. 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.

John L Mooney, PE - Pressure Vessel and Tank Consulting
North Carolina, Greensboro
Engineering Expert Witness, Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness
Failure Analysis, Pressure Vessels, Vessels, Tanks, Equipment, Piping, Pressure Equipment
Additional Information: 40 years experience in pressure vessel and tank and other equipment and piping consulting, failure analysis, accident investigation and expert witness work. Clients include ExxonMobil, Chevron, OSHA and numerous law firms. Member of American Petroleum Institute Committee on Tanks and former chair American Society of Mechanical Engineers Pressure Vessel Code special working group. Have taught Tank and Vessel courses for API and ASME worldwide. Registered Professional Engineer in 3 states.

George W. Roberts, ScD - North Carolina State University
North Carolina, Raleigh
Chemistry & Chemicals Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Chemical Engineering, Catalysis, Polymers, Intellectual Property, Chemical Processes, Chemical Reactors, Polymerization, Research & Development, Environmental, Supercritical Fluids, Kinetics
Additional Information: Twenty years of experience in chemical industry research and development. Twenty years of experience in university research and teaching. Textbook author. Over 85 publications in technical journals/books, 21 US patents. Excellent communicator.

Richard L. Buchanan, PE - Power System Solutions
Ohio, Canton
Electricity Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
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

David S. Dickey, PhD - MixTech, Inc.
Ohio, Dayton
Engineering Expert Witness, Equipment & Machinery Expert Witness
Liquid mixing, powder mixing, mixers, blenders, viscous mixing, mixing equipment, mixing processes, process equipment

Ohio, Canton
Engineering Expert Witness, Intellectual Property Expert Witness
ANSYS, Patent, Truck, Trailer, FEA, Finite, Element, Analysis, CAD, Design, Mechanical, Suspension
Additional Information: Mr. Dilling specializes in design, CAD using Autodesk Inventor and finite element analysis using ANSYS. He is a Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio. His experience in the automotive and trucking industries. He is familiar with various manufacturing processes. He has been named as an inventor on several patents.

Howard B. Johnson, PhD - International Refractories Consultant
Ohio, Stow
Engineering Expert Witness, Chemistry & Chemicals Expert Witness
Refractories, Ceramic Engineering, Iron & Steel Refractories, Non-ferrous Refractories
Additional Information: Dr. Johnson's 40+ year career in the Refractory Industry includes directing research and development of new refractory products and mfg. processes along with technical assistance to customers processing molten steel and aluminum. He has published and presented 26 technical papers and been awarded 5 patents. He was elected a Fellow of the American Ceramic Society and received the Theodore Planje/St. Louis Refractory Award for Distinguished Achievement in Refractories. Since retiring, he has remained active as an International Refractories Consultant.

Michael G. Mariscalco, PE - QEI Engineers, Inc.
Ohio, Dayton
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
Structural Collapses, Reconstruction, Safety, Codes/Standards, Fire/Explosion Cause & Origin, Engineering/Construction, Thermal/Catalytic Systems, Plumbing/Piping, HVAC, Boilers, Design Negligence
Additional Information: Background also includes: boiler and piping systems, code analysis, structural failures, combustion, HVAC, air pollution control, industrial ventilation, process engineering, steel mills, cement plants, refineries, construction claims, design, carbon monoxide control, silica dust control, A/E malpractice, building construction, material handling, process safety, school and health-care facilities, building envelope design, utilities, dynamic analyses, hazardous material systems.

Scott A. Vura, PE - Osborn Engineering
Ohio, Cleveland
Engineering Expert Witness
Civil Engineering, Storm Drainage, Site Development, Grading, Underground Utilities, Athletic Fields, Stadiums, Detention Basins, Construction Claims, Pavement, Roadway, Culverts
Additional Information: Recently, Mr. Vura has participated in over a dozen cases. He is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer in AL, AZ, AR, CO, GA, FL, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NV, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WV, WI

Chuck Dutill, PE - Heritage Technical Services, Inc.
Pennsylvania, West Chester
Environmental Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Wastewater, toxic tort, pollution, groundwater, stormwater, septic systems, flooding, hydrology, hydraulics, drainage, hazardous waste, sewer systems, discharge, industrial pretreatment, detention, remediation, pumping systems, aquifers, piping systems, spills, contamination
Additional Information: Nationwide for environmental engineering, monitoring, permits, treatment, surface water, hydrogeology, sanitary engineering, backups, overflows, industrial waste, soil contamination, water quality, erosion, sedimentation, compliance, enforcement, risk management, health and safety, Standard of Care, combined sewer overflow, modeling, chemical use and management, Right-to-Know, metering systems/ instrumentation, water and wastewater charges, hydroplaning, potable water, mold, air, solid waste, wrongful death, wastewater treatment/discharge, audits, permits

William J. O'Donnell, PE - O'Donnell Consulting Engineers
Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Engineering Expert Witness, Products Liability Expert Witness
Engineering - Failure analysis, metallurgy, structural engineering, fatigue, fracture, corrosion, vibrations, finite element analyses
Additional Information: We are a team of multi-disciplined engineers, with over thirty years experience solving mechanical problems in the power, manufacturing, materials, and petrochemical industries. We have the expertise to determine the root cause of structural failures, failure/explosions, and other product liability issues, providing comprehensive reports, models & simulations in a manner easily understood by judges and juries.

Pennsylvania, Coopersburg
Engineering Expert Witness, Fire Expert Witness
Product failure, fire & explosion cause & origin, design defects, manufacturing defects, accident reconstruction.
Additional Information: The American College of Forensic Examiners asked me to become a Fellow of the Organization. Fellowship by the American College of Forensic Examiners, Inc. Also obtained fire investigation certificate (Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator-CVFI).

Orville M. Slye, Jr., PE, FSFPE - Loss Control Associates, Inc.
Pennsylvania, Longhorne
Fire Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Chemical Process Plant Safety, Chemical Fires, Fire and Explosion Cause and Origin, Hazardous Materials, Chemical Plant Safety, Life Safety Code, Building Codes and Fire Safety, Fire Engineering, Failure Analysis, Process Hazard Analysis, Oust Explosion, Fire Extinguishing Systems
Additional Information: President of fire protection engineering firm providing cost effective solutions to mitigate fire and process safety hazards for governmental, chemical, petroleum and industrial clients. Conducts fire cause and origin reviews and expert witness testimony. Conducts chemical process plants process safety hazard reviews. Serves on various NFPA fire code committees.

Walter S. Vinoski, PhD - Vinoski & Associates, Inc.
Pennsylvania, Ruffs Dale
Engineering Expert Witness, Equipment & Machinery Expert Witness
Operations, Management, Failure Analysis, O & M, Financial Modeling, Pro-forms, Power Plants, Construction, Power Plants, Assessments, Electric Power Energy, Workouts
Additional Information: Asset management, procedures, mergers, acquisitions, insurance claims, property damage, claims investigations and verification, business interruption

J. Harold Deatherage, PhD, PE - Construction Engineering Consultants
Tennessee, Knoxville
Construction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Civil Engineering, Construction Claims, Design and Construction Defects, Safety, Failure Analysis, Structural Engineering, Scheduling

James D. Wamble, PE, RLS - Wamble & Associates, PLLC
Tennessee, Nashville
Engineering Expert Witness
Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Land Condemnation, Eminent Domain, Land Use Planning, Real Estate Development, Drainage, Site Design, Subdivision, Zoning, Highway Design, Concept Design
Additional Information: Over thirty years experience as a professional engineer serving as expert witness in condemnation, land use, survey and general civil engineering lawsuits. I specialize in land use planning, civil engineering and land surveying for development projects involving the design of roads, drainage, subdivisions, apartments, condominiums, shopping centers and all types of commercial site plans.

Deepak Ahuja, MS, PE - Nelson Architectural Engineers, Inc.
Texas, Plano
Engineering Expert Witness, Architecture Expert Witness
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.

Meherwan P. Boyce, PhD, PE - The Boyce Consultancy Group, LLC.
Texas, Houston
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Compressors, Combined Cycle Power Plants, Diesel Engines, Natural Gas Engines, Turbo Expanders, Cogeneration, Pipeline Compressors, Condensors, Air Filters, Fuel Filters
Additional Information: Dr. Boyce has 45 years of experience in the field of TurboMachinery in both industry and academia. His industrial experience covers 20 years as Chairman and CEO of Boyce Engineering International Inc., founder of Cogen Technologies Inc., and five years as a designer of compressors and turbines for gas turbines for various gas turbine manufacturers. His academic experience covers a 15 year period, which includes the position of Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University and Founder of the TurboMachinery Laboratories and TurboMachinery Symposium, which is now in its 38th Year.

Larry A. Cress, PE - New Tech Engineering
Texas, Houston
Engineering Expert Witness
Oil A& Gas, Operations, Well Control, Dwelling Contracts

Texas, Houston
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
Pressure vessels Refineries Metallurgy
Additional Information: Strong background in mechanical engineering, becoming one of the world's foremost experts on pressure vessels and refineries. Two years of training in metallurgy resulting in two certificates in Metallurgy from the ASTM. Founded and owned a major pressure vessel fabricator firm from 1966-2003. Teaches classes worldwide in pressure vessels, fabrication, and metallurgy.

Ray G. Helmer, PE - Helmer Engineering, Inc.
Texas, Houston
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
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

Randall K. King, PhD, PE - Bison Engineering
Texas, Kingwood
Engineering Expert Witness, Equipment & Machinery Expert Witness
Mechanical engineering, products liability, failure analysis, design, trucks, high-pressure, pumps, oilfield, industrial
Additional Information: Registered Professional Engineer with 10 years experience in R & D of high-pressure fracturing pumps at Halliburton and seven years automotive component R & D at NTN in Ann Arbor, MI. Experience with analysis, testing, calculations, reporting and testimony involving truck accidents and failures of commercial , industrial and oilfield equipment, such as pumps, valves, lifts, cranes and piping.

Frank J. Loeffler, Jr., PE - Loeffler Engineering Group
Texas, Lago Vista
Engineering Expert Witness, Products Liability Expert Witness
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.

Morris J. Mach, CSP - Powerline Safety & Training
Texas, Bastrop
Engineering Expert Witness, Safety Expert Witness
Power Lines, Linemen, Power Line Training, High Voltage, Lineman Accidents, Power Line Safety, Electrical Burns, Electrocution, Electrical Contacts, High Voltage Flashes, Power Line Fires, Accident Reconstruction
Additional Information: Electrical lineman and supervisor with 20+ years experience in power line industry. Developed lineman safety and training programs.

Kirby T. Meyer, PE - Mlaw Consultants & Engineers
Texas, Austin
Engineering Expert Witness, Construction Expert Witness
Geotechnical, foundations, pavements, slopes, retaining structures, water penetration, drainage, blasting, vibrations
Additional Information: Geotechnical and materials testing lab also available. Post-graduate work at University of Texas and Harvard. Member: ASCE, NSPE, ASTM, ACI, PTI (on slab-on-ground committee); publications, seminar presentations, construction experience.

R. John Miner, P.E. - Collaboration Unlimited
Texas, Austin
Electricity Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Electric Utility, National Electrical Safety Code, NESC, OSHA, Electrical Accident Investigation, Electric Utility Contract, Power Plant, Power Line, 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.

Erik L. Nelson, PhD, PE - Nelson Architectural Engineers, Inc.
Texas, Plano
Engineering Expert Witness, Architecture Expert Witness
Fire analysis, forensic analysis, foundations, moisture intrusion, retaining walls, slip, trip & fall.

Texas, Houston
Engineering Expert Witness, Architecture Expert Witness
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.

Gerald Spencer, PE - Spencer Engineers, Inc.
Texas, Houston
Construction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
HVAC; Humidity Control, Construction Cost, Energy Analysis; Plumbing; Lighting; Power; Emergency Power Generation
Additional Information: Registered Professional Mechanical and Electrical Engineer providing expert Engineering Design Services and/or Legal Expert Witness services related to building construction of HVAC; Humidity Control; Construction Cost Estimating; Plumbing; Electrical Lighting and Power; Cryogenics; Emergency Power Generation; Design Quality Control; Energy Analysis; High Rise Projects; Physical Security; and/or Repair Renovation.

Paul M. White, BS - Nelson Architectural Engineers, Inc.
Texas, Houston
Construction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Surety consulting, value engineering, third party claims administration, bond claims
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.

Samuel Woinsky, PE - Samuel Woinsky Consulting
Texas, The Woodlands
Engineering Expert Witness, Intellectual Property Expert Witness
Petroleum Refining, Oil & Gas Production, Petrochemicals, Alternate Energy, Conservation, Environmental, EPC, Consulting, Technology Development, Technology Commercialization, Process Engineering, Technical Sales
Additional Information: Developing negotiation strategies (proprietary technology sale). Deposed in technology development breach of contract case (settled - terms favorable to my client). Analyzed data for Alaskan Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC). My report showed oil spill larger than oil company claimed (ADEC satisfied with fine negotiated).

L. Douglas Smoot, PhD - Combustion Resources, Inc.
Utah, Provo
Fire Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Combustion, fires, explosions, cause and origin, fire modeling analysis, broad range

Ronald H. Dunn, PE - R.H. Dunn & Associates, Inc.
Virginia, Williamsburg
Engineering Expert Witness, Transportation Expert Witness
Forensic railway civil engineering, railroad accidents - derailments, grade crossing accidents, FELA claims

Paul G. Swanson, PE - Facility Engineering Associates, PC
Virginia, Fairfax
Construction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
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.

Brandon W. Erickson, PE, SE - Roggenkamp Erickson & Associates
Washington, Vancouver
Engineering Expert Witness, Failure Analysis Expert Witness
Structural engineering, Structural forensics, Construction defects evaluation/repair, Structural design errors, Structural code review, Seismic evaluation/upgrades, Building collapse/failures, Structural repair design, Structural condition assessments, Fire & deterioration assessments
Additional Information: Structural forensics; structural repair design; structural steel, concrete, masonry & wood; foundations; shoring and demolition; seismic evaluation and upgrade; assessment of insurance claims involving structural distress; clear and detailed reports; expert witness for defense and plaintiff; familiar with ADR; licensed in WA, OR, CA, HI, AK, UT, ID & Yukon

Christopher K. Lane, PE - Powerplant Consultants, Inc.
Washington, Seattle
Engineering Expert Witness, Safety Expert Witness
Power, Turbine, Steam, Diesel, Generator, Lockout, OSHA, Asbestos, Shipyard, Economics, Proforma, Propulsion, Power Plants, Marine Propulsion
Additional Information: Power Plant and marine propulsion specialist. Certified OSHA safety training, lockout, tagout5. Engineering economics, lost income assessment. International experience Australia, Korea, Norway, France.

David C. Stewart - Stewart Consulting
Washington, Issaquah
Construction Expert Witness, Engineering Expert Witness
Construction Defect, Design Defect, Insurance, Claim, Water Intrusion, Project Management, Accident, Spearin, Neutral, Owner's Rep., Subcontractor, Experienced
Additional Information: David Stewart has worked in the construction "trenches" for more than 40 yrs. His fascination with building began as a small child, working for his father's building business on architecturally designed, stick framed residences. He developed proficiency in all aspects of residential construction and working with plans and specifications. In his early twenties, David studied civil engineering, graduating in 1981 with a bachelor's degree from Auckland University in New Zealand. Early in his professional career David worked in geotechnical engineering and structural engineering.

Washington, Renton
Engineering Expert Witness, Equipment & Machinery Expert Witness
industrial process. industrial design, energy control, steam production, fluid transfer, analysis, heat exchange, piping, pumps, vessels, acoustics
Additional Information: pragmatic engineering experience in a variety of industries and applications involving fluid and heat transfer coupled with analysis, design, start-up, and maintenance with domestic and international experience.

Robert A. Beard, PE - Robert A. Beard & Associates, Inc.
Wisconsin, Kenosha
Engineering Expert Witness, Products Liability Expert Witness
Plastic Polymers & Resins, Plastic Product Design, Plastic Mold Design, Plastic Injection Molding, Thermoset Plastic Molding, Thermoset Resins, Plastic Patent Infringement, Plastic Industry Practices, Plastic Manufacturing
Additional Information: Robert Beard is a Fellow Member of the Society of Plastic Engineers. Has taught seminars in the plastic industry since 1982 in the US as well as Canada, Mexico and Brazil. Taught engineering courses in several universities.

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