21 Public Space Expert Witnesses Found

Anesthesiology - difficult airway, intubation, brain injury / brain damage, hypoxia, hypotension, residual paralysis, narcotics, oversedation, aspiration, PACU, neurosurgical anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, awareness under anesthesia, brain monitoring, ENT anesthesia, Intraoperative visual loss, drug errors

...Chander has also co-founded 2 companies in the healthcare space, in neuro-ICU diagnostics, and creating a platform for integration for public health data. She served on a NASA task force for COVID19, and a global pandemic resilience task force, which she co-chaired and directed. In 2020, she was appointed a Senior Fellow of the Atlantic Council. Dr. Chander’s research into the effect of anesthetics on the brain, changes in levels of consciousness, and big data approaches to understanding the EEG under anesthesia have resulted in numerous publications, and features in media and texts. She is meticulous with chart reviews and discovery, and often finds evidence that has been overlooked. She is equally comfortable serving as expert for plaintiffs and defendants. Dr. Chander has an extensive consulting and speaking portfolio. She is considered an expert on a range of topics including anesthesia, medical technology, neuro-technology, and pandemic preparedness....

Architecture, Construction - Healthcare Architecture, OSHPD, BIM, Integrated Project Delivery, Lean Construction, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Hospitals, Schools, Slip and Fall, ADA, Contractor Non-Conformance, NAVFAC, Change Orders, Owner Payment Claims.

...Created globally distributed outsourced CAD and BIM teams through integrated design and construction workflows for multiple architecture, contractor, and owners including BIM execution plans, and linking BIM files to the owner's facility and space planning systems. Configured and deployed innovative construction software and tech solutions for owners, builders, and designers. Masters of Science in Quality Assurance. PhD candidate in Complex Science Systems. Certified ScrumMaster and Scrum Product Owner, holds certificates in Design and Construction Mediation and Arbitration, and CalTrans Dispute Arbitration Board Training....

Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate - plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, failures, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, standard of care, Blockchain, smart contract adjudication.

...Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to explain complex matters in simple and accessible terms. Knowledgable in recent technologies such as blockchain, digital twin, and digital twin applications for the engineering professions. Experienced in cross border and international engineering practices. Registered professional engineer in California and Washington. Began career working as a mechanical fabricator and design engineer. Recruited by The Northrop Corporation developing composite structures for military aircraft.  Joined Hughes Aircraft Space and Communication Systems, designing precision mechanisms for satellite ejection from an orbiting vehicle.  Employed at Rockwell International as level 3 Test Engineer for the US Space Shuttle modernization program. ...

Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine - Hyperbaric and Diving Medicine, Maritime Injury, Decompression Sickness, Arterial Gas Embolism, Diving Injury, Decompression Illness, Dysbaric Osteonecrosis, Undersea Medicine, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Spinal cord, Diving Accidents, Traumatic Brain Injury TBI, Concussion, SCUBA, Saturation, barotrauma

...She earned a BS in engineering and an MD from the University of Florida; she earned a Master’s in Public Health degree from Harvard. Her national awards include the American Academy of Neurology Clerkship Director Teaching Award, the American Academy of Neurology Clerkship Director Innovation Award, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Faculty Innovation Award, and the Association of American Medical College’s MedEdPORTAL Editor’s Choice Special Distinction for an EEG and Sleep publication. She has also published on increased intracranial pressure and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Barratt is a reviewer for Neurology, the most widely read and highly cited neurology journal. Dr. Barratt completed a two-year fellowship in hyperbaric and diving medicine at LSU in New Orleans; she joined the faculty after graduation. She received injured saturation divers from the Gulf of Mexico and sport divers from Divers Alert Network....

Aviation & Aerospace, Safety - Helicopter Air Ambulance, Aviation Law Enforcement, Aviation Safety Management Systems

...Current FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Representative, Space Coast Aviation Safety Alliance (SCASA) Member, Central Florida Business Aviation Association (CFBAA) Board Member and Oversee the Safety Committee, the International Society of Safety Professionals (ISSP) Director of Engagement, Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association Affiliate, United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Member, Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) Member, and Space Coast Aviation Safety Alliance (SCASA) Member. Additional credentials include Advanced Aviation Safety Officer trained in Internal Evaluation Programs, Aircraft Accident Investigation, Safety Management Systems, Safety Risk Management, and Human Factors in Aircraft Accident Investigation.

Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - Regional Anesthesiology, Nerve Injury, Pain Management, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Epidural Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia, Orthopedic Anesthesia, Ultrasound guided procedures, General Anesthesia, Sedation, Intubation, Extubation, Difficult Airway, Trauma,

...Additionally, he is Chair of Procedural Sedation Committee and the co-chair of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center's Clinical Effectiveness Committee in which he oversees quality improvement and safety metrics for patients in the perioperative space. Dr. Grosh is an expert in the field of regional anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, nerve injury, anesthesia for total joint arthroplasty including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist as well as traumatology and airway management. Dr. Grosh also staffs Penn’s acute/chronic pain consult service creating care plans for patients with a history of opioid use disorder, acute on chronic pain, or chronic pain exacerbations. Dr. Grosh is part of Penn Medicine's Multidisciplinary Nerve Center identifying and treating refractory nerve injury; the first of its kind in the Philadelphia area. Dr. Grosh is a Member of the American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists serving on various boards....

Cybersecurity, Information Technology - Gartner, Defamation, Analyst, Ransomware, Endpoint, network, cyber, insurance, hygiene, penetration, testing, malware, computer, breach, managed, risk, vulnerability, crime, threat, attack, hack, forensic, digital, incident response, compliance, audit, identity, cloud, software, patent, trade secret

...LaPorte was the lead author of the Gartner Market Guide for Threat Intelligence, Market Guide for Endpoint Detection and Response, two Ransomware publications, and contributed to several Magic Quadrant publications. Mr. LaPorte created the following categories at Gartner - Attack Surface Management (2019), Digital Risk Protection (2019), Auto-Pen Testing (2019), Auto-Red Teaming (2019), and was on the team that created Extended Detection Response (2020). He conducted the groundwork research at Gartner and post-Gartner for what Gartner now calls Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). Mr. LaPorte personally covered hundreds of cybersecurity vendors and solutions at Gartner. Likewise, his consulting work has covered all segments of the cybersecurity industry and has involved research and analysis concerning buyer personas, market size segments, and geographies for all vendors in this space. In addition to the above consulting and research experience, Mr....

Medical Management, Risk Management - Healthcare risk management, patient safety, patient falls, medical errors, surgical errors, medication errors, delay in treatment, credentialing, root cause analysis, healthcare handoffs, hospital acquired conditions, infections, pressure ulcers, nursing home abuse

...Mackles plays many roles within the Healthcare space that include Expert Witness, Continuing Medical and Nursing Education Program Developer and Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, and Industry Consultant. As an Expert Witness and Consultant, Dr. Mackles’ fundamental philosophy is based on identifying root causation in the event of adverse patient safety circumstances and medical errors. He conducts in-depth organizational / facility evaluations, assesses strengths and weaknesses, provides key recommendations for sustainable and effective change, and provides methodologies for ensuring measurable results. His background as a Neonatologist, Patient Safety Expert Witness, Physician Reviewer, Author, and Presenter position Dr. Mackles as one of the nation’s top experts on the subjects of patient safety and risk management....

Safety, Ergonomics - Human Factors, Risk Assessment, Product Safety, Slips/Falls, Complex environments, Workplace Design, Procedures, Maintenance, inspection

...A synopsis of the lawsuit is below: On Oct. 25, a Denver district court jury found in favor of CORE in its lawsuit against Public Service Company of Colorado, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc. (Xcel), regarding the mismanagement of the Comanche Unit 3 coal-fired power plant. CORE was awarded $26.45 million for lengthy outages on 2020 and 2022 caused by Xcel’s imprudent operations and negligence. 2022-Employee injury case. Two employees of a fish procession plant were repairing a conveyor system that was not properly locked out. The two employees entered a confined space called a fish dump with the knowledge of the supervisor. The employees contacted the actuator, and their legs were severely injured. I do not know the resolution to this case. 2022-Carpentar suing for his job back. I supplied information concerning the ergonomic issues that would preclude him from continuing to work. This was settled out of court. 2022-Snowblower product liability case....

Building Inspection, Insurance - Property Damage, Insurance Adjusting, Public Insurance Adjusting, Property Damage Consulting, Damage Consulting, Property Damage Appraisal, Appraiser, Fire Damage, Wind Damage, Hail Damage, Estimating, Insurance Estimating, Insurance Adjusting Practices, Insurance Claims, Property Insurance Claims

For 18 years, I have been focusing on the disaster recovery and insurance space. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, I started with a New Orleans based disaster mitigation & remediation company. Later, I ran my own construction company, reconstructing hurricane-damaged homes. I became an Insurance Adjuster in 2010, handling disaster claims nationwide. Eventually, I managed complex, litigated claims across the country and earned an LPCS designation. In 2019, I became a Public Insurance Adjuster and Appraiser, working catastrophe claims from Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta, and Ida and daily disaster claims including fires, plumbing leaks, hail damage etc.. I expanded services to include Property Damage Appraisals and Expert Witness Consulting. My mission remains devoted to serving the community and ensuring just indemnification for individuals and businesses.

School Safety, Premises Liability - sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual molestation, molestation, sexual grooming, bullying, school, church, camp, mentor, afterschool, youth serving organization, sports

...Nichols has authored, co-authored, or contributed to over 40 articles and publications concerning protecting people from harm. Recent publications include: • "4 Ways to Address Child Sexual Abuse in Schools," Campus Safety Magazine, 2021 (author) • Recommended Guidelines & Best Practices: Background Screening in Youth-Serving Organizations, 3rd Ed., 2021 (Contributor & reviewer) • Extreme Violence: Understanding & Protecting People from Active Assailants, Hate Crimes & Terrorist Attacks, 2021 (Co-author) • Maryland Guidelines & Best Practices for the Design, Assessment & Modification of Physical Facilities & Spaces to Reduce Opportunities for Child Sexual Abuse, 2020 (Contributor & reviewer) He is the past president of the National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, is a Certified Protection Professional through ASIS International and holds a Master's Degree in Security Administration....

Failure Analysis, Safety - Welding Engineering, Weld Failures, Welding Design, Industrial Safety, 3D Printing of Metals, Welding, Welding Safety, Inspection, Welding Metallurgy, Welding Defects, Torch cutting, Forensics, Codes Compliance, Non-Destructive Testing, Manufacturing, Marine, Navy, Aerospace, Military, ASME, AWS

...Foster is a former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) faculty fellow and former tenure track university professor with extensive experience teaching undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in materials science, welding processes, and the design of welded structures. His research has been published in numerous scientific journals, and Dr. Foster has also been a reviewer for many scientific journal publications. He actively presents at multiple engineering conferences every year and has provided invited talks at large government agencies such as the Air Force Research Lab, NASA, and the Navy's National Shipbuilding Research Program. In addition, Dr. Foster has worked with many government organizations such as the Ohio Aerospace Institute, Virginia Aerospace Institute, US Navy, NASA, US Army Corps of Engineers and the National Science Foundation, while also providing welding engineering solutions for private industry....

Security, School Safety - Terrorism, School Security/Safety, Religious Facilities Security/Safety, Active Shooter Prep, Parking Lots/Garages, Entertainment Venues, Sports Arenas, Transportation Security, Hotel Security, Security Management, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Special Event Security, Workplace Violence

...Joseph provides consultation regarding security and safety aspects of commercial property management and conducts security audits for various types of commercial premises, including but not limited to: multi-family housing, resorts, hotels, retail and office space, entertainment venues, and sport arenas. He holds an MBA in Management/Marketing, an MS in Protection Management, and a BA in Psychology. In addition, Joseph was board certified in security management, having earned the prestigious designation of Certified Protection Professional (CPP) (expired 12/19) from ASIS International. As a vetted member of and speaker at InfraGard events, Joseph contributed to and developed a partnership between the FBI and the private sector by providing industry specific insights. Joseph’s training in physical security, force protection, and Intelligence began when he as a Naval Reserve Intelligence Officer supported the Naval Special Warfare Community....

Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect, ADA compliance, Zoning, Building codes, Building product liability, Slip Trip Fall, Construction defects, Building envelope, Building materials, Construction accidents, Building demolition, Fire damage, Water damage, Structure collapse, Building personal injury

...Bruttaniti has offered space planning and design, site planning and zoning, architectural detailing, construction drawings and construction administration. His responsibilities and duties have included project acquisition and marketing; Project Development from concept ideas thru to construction; Client interaction, communication, and proposal writing; Zoning and Construction drawings for building permits; Managing structural and MEP engineers for the project; and problem-solving during construction. Mr. Bruttaniti was honored with an award for Excellence in Planning & Design from the Montgomery County Planning Commission, PA for an adaptive building re-use and sustainable design for a new Public Library in North Wales, PA. Litigation Support - Mr....

Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - General Anesthesia, Intubation, Extubation, Airway, Opioid management, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Acute and Chronic Pain Management, Chronic Pain syndromes, Regional Anesthesiology, Nerve Blocks, Epidurals, Spinals, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopic guided procedures

...Graff has substantial experience in public speaking and has been invited to lecture regionally, nationally, and internationally on topics surrounding her research niche of music medicine in the perioperative space and pain medicine. She has also been extensively interviewed by regional, national, and international news outlets. Dr. Graff actively practices general anesthesiology and regional anesthesiology as well as acute, acute on chronic, subacute, and chronic pain management in the perioperative, inpatient, and outpatient settings....

Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - Regional Anesthesiology, Nerve Injury, Pain Management, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Epidural Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia, Orthopedic Anesthesia, Ultrasound guided procedures, General Anesthesia, Sedation, Intubation, Extubation, Difficult Airway, Trauma,

...Additionally, he is Chair of Procedural Sedation Committee and the co-chair of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center's Clinical Effectiveness Committee in which he oversees quality improvement and safety metrics for patients in the perioperative space. Dr. Grosh is an expert in the field of regional anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, nerve injury, anesthesia for total joint arthroplasty including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist as well as traumatology and airway management. Dr. Grosh also staffs Penn’s acute/chronic pain consult service creating care plans for patients with a history of opioid use disorder, acute on chronic pain, or chronic pain exacerbations. Dr. Grosh is part of Penn Medicine's Multidisciplinary Nerve Center identifying and treating refractory nerve injury; the first of its kind in the Philadelphia area. Dr. Grosh is a Member of the American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists serving on various boards....

Architecture, Construction - Healthcare Architecture, OSHPD, BIM, Integrated Project Delivery, Lean Construction, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Hospitals, Schools, Slip and Fall, ADA, Contractor Non-Conformance, NAVFAC, Change Orders, Owner Payment Claims.

...Created globally distributed outsourced CAD and BIM teams through integrated design and construction workflows for multiple architecture, contractor, and owners including BIM execution plans, and linking BIM files to the owner's facility and space planning systems. Configured and deployed innovative construction software and tech solutions for owners, builders, and designers. Masters of Science in Quality Assurance. PhD candidate in Complex Science Systems. Certified ScrumMaster and Scrum Product Owner, holds certificates in Design and Construction Mediation and Arbitration, and CalTrans Dispute Arbitration Board Training....

Cybersecurity, Information Technology - Gartner, Defamation, Analyst, Ransomware, Endpoint, network, cyber, insurance, hygiene, penetration, testing, malware, computer, breach, managed, risk, vulnerability, crime, threat, attack, hack, forensic, digital, incident response, compliance, audit, identity, cloud, software, patent, trade secret

...LaPorte was the lead author of the Gartner Market Guide for Threat Intelligence, Market Guide for Endpoint Detection and Response, two Ransomware publications, and contributed to several Magic Quadrant publications. Mr. LaPorte created the following categories at Gartner - Attack Surface Management (2019), Digital Risk Protection (2019), Auto-Pen Testing (2019), Auto-Red Teaming (2019), and was on the team that created Extended Detection Response (2020). He conducted the groundwork research at Gartner and post-Gartner for what Gartner now calls Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). Mr. LaPorte personally covered hundreds of cybersecurity vendors and solutions at Gartner. Likewise, his consulting work has covered all segments of the cybersecurity industry and has involved research and analysis concerning buyer personas, market size segments, and geographies for all vendors in this space. In addition to the above consulting and research experience, Mr....

Business Operations, Transportation - Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Transportation, Sourcing, Logistics, Inventory Control, Aviation Logistics, Aviation, Military Logistics, Trucking, Business Operations, Material Handling, Forklift and Forklift safety

...He has managed over 2 Million square feet of industrial and warehouse space in the Arctic, Pacific and the United States. He has testified in state and federal courts on logistics, manufacturing, transportation and supply chain matters. He was the Dean of the College of Business at Montana State University-Billings, as well as the Dean, School of Systems and Logistics, Air Force Institute of Technology, Dayton, Ohio. He is certified by SOLE, the International Society of Logistics as a Certified Professional Logistician. He is Defense Acquisition Worker Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 3 certified in Acquisition Logistics. He is a former board member of the Lone Star Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association. He is the chair of the Industrial Engineering Professional Engineering Examination Committee at the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES) He has testified before state and national legislative committees on a variety of matters....

Procurement/Purchasing, Business Operations - government contracts, federal contracts, subcontracts, Federal Acquisition Regulation, FAR clauses, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, DFARS, bids, quotes, offers, change orders, false claims, bid rigging, prime contractor, proposals, GSA, GAO, SBA, procurement, contracting officer

Specializing in GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS, Christoph Mlinarchik, JD, CFCM, PMP is an attorney, former federal contracting officer, professional instructor, top consultant, frequent public speaker, nationally recognized subject matter expert, and prolific author of 50+ publications, including the three bestselling books in The Government Contracts in Plain English Series. Christoph was honored with the “Top Professionals Under 40” and “Best Article of the Year” awards by National Contract Management Association (NCMA). Christoph is an experienced expert witness in GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS who has provided expert opinions and reports, deposition testimony, and research concerning damages, key findings, and case strategy for complex litigation....

Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate - plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, failures, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, standard of care, Blockchain, smart contract adjudication.

...Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to explain complex matters in simple and accessible terms. Knowledgable in recent technologies such as blockchain, digital twin, and digital twin applications for the engineering professions. Experienced in cross border and international engineering practices. Registered professional engineer in California and Washington. Began career working as a mechanical fabricator and design engineer. Recruited by The Northrop Corporation developing composite structures for military aircraft.  Joined Hughes Aircraft Space and Communication Systems, designing precision mechanisms for satellite ejection from an orbiting vehicle.  Employed at Rockwell International as level 3 Test Engineer for the US Space Shuttle modernization program. ...