Automotive Expert Witnesses
Automotive expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on automotive. The automotive expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accident Reconstruction, Appraisal & Valuation, Automotive, Automotive Engineering, Biomechanics, Chemical Engineering, Chiropractic, Construction Defects, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Financial, Fire, HVAC, Insurance, and Legal.
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Wesley D Hoy, PE
Hoy and Miller Consulting, LLC
Automotive, Accident Reconstruction
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Vehicle fire, Heavy-duty truck, rechargeable cells, Codes and standards, motorcycles, crash reconstruction, tires, brakes, motor home, vehicle preventative maintenance and inspection, vehicle recall, black box download, seat belts, HVAC, corrosion, wheel loss, Fasteners, vehicle component failure, Vehicle repair
Wesley D. Hoy, P.E. is a Principal of Hoy & Miller Consulting, LLC, an authorized engineering firm that provides expert services and opinion to the legal and insurance industries. Mr. Hoy's areas of court-qualified expertise include automotive maintenance, automotive systems, automotive system failure analysis, vehicle fires, crash reconstruction and automotive electronics and electronic control systems. As an ASE certified automobile and heavy-duty truck master technician, as well as a registered mechanical engineer, Mr. Hoy has an extensive practical background in automotive preventive maintenance and repair, tires, brakes, steering and suspension, vehicle electronics, seat belts, black box download and interpretation, and vehicle fires. Additionally, Mr. Hoy has an extensive background in vehicle crash reconstruction, including pedestrians, bicycles, trucks, motorcycles and automobiles, and has consulted on hundreds of cases.
A partial list of specific cases that Mr. Hoy ha...
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Ioannis Kanellakopoulos, PhD
Oraton Consulting
Automotive Engineering, Telecommunications
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Automotive Systems, ADAS, Autonomous Vehicles, Self-Driving Cars, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Keeping, Automotive Software, Automotive Electronics, Collision Avoidance, Telecommunications, Networking, Carrier Ethernet, DSL, Wi-Fi, 5G, Wireless Transceivers, Telecom Standards
Dr. Kanellakopoulos is a technology leader with 25+ years of experience in research, development, operations, and administration, in both academia and industry. He is the author or co-author of one book, 6 book chapters, 24 articles in refereed technical journals, 60 papers in refereed technical conferences, and multiple standards contributions. He was the plenary speaker at major technical conferences, and an invited speaker at more than 40 industrial and academic venues in 12 countries across 4 continents.
He has significant expert witness experience in patent infringement and product liability cases in the automotive and telecommunication areas; 100% of his cases resulted in a win or a very favorable settlement for his clients. In 2017, he was the lead expert witness in a case that resulted in a $25M jury award for his clients; this decision was later upheld on appeal. His deep technical expertise allows him to analyze patents and products in detail, and explain clearly (in expe...
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Frank S Will, PhD
Defects: Engine, Battery, Tire, Motorcycle, Brake
Ino8
Automotive, Motorcycle
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Engine Defects, Transmission Defects, Fuel Economy, Unintended Accelerations, Phantom Braking, Phantom Steering, Suspension Defects, Exhaust Emissions, Battery, Trade Secrets, Patent Infringement, Engine Control Unit, Defeat Device, Fire, Cooling Systems, Vehicle Defects, Tire Defects, Lemon Law, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
https://ino8.com/ Five courts have appointed Dr. Will as an impartial referee and expert witness because of his balance between plaintiff and defendant work and 36 years of experience in automotive product development and -research. Law firms from 4 continents have retained Dr. Will, often together with 10 of his associates who can support e-discovery in English, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, French, Hindi, and Marathi. Most of his cases have settled shortly after his reports have been handed down, often even just after revealing his proposed test plan. That minimised the expenses for discovery, depositions, and trials. He holds over 30 granted patents some of which have been implemented by over 10 vehicle manufacturers.
His expert witness experience includes disputes related to vehicle emission defeat devices, energy- / fuel efficiency & range, vehicle defects, including engine defects battery defects, tire defects, brake defects, suspension defects, transmission defects, l...
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Stuart Landsverk, CMD
CMD Auto Dealer, Insurance, & Lending Expert
NorthStar Partners
Gilbert, Arizona
Automotive, Financial
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Automotive, Automotive Industry Standards, Auto Financing, Dealer Fraud Prevent, Auto Lending, Policy & Procedure, Compliance, Fair Lending, Improper Disclosure, New & Used Auto Transactions, Sales Finance Act, Risk Management, Diminished Value, Dealer Operations, F&I Practices, Wrongful Termination, Financial Statement, Lemon Law
Stuart Landsverk, CMD, is a nationally recognized automotive expert witness with 35+ years in dealership operations and auto finance, holding the prestigious NIADA Certified Master Dealer designation (achieved by <1% of U.S. dealers for ethical excellence and leadership). Since the 1990s, he has scaled multi-location platforms to $30M+ revenue, executed turnarounds, and maintained flawless compliance—providing impartial, data-backed testimony in federal/state cases for plaintiffs and defendants.
Key expertise includes automobile industry standards of care, dealership policies/procedures, auto financing/compliance (TILA, Fair Lending, Red Flags Rule), F&I practices, diminished value appraisals, employment disputes (e.g., wrongful termination), fraud/theft prevention, and P&L/financial analysis. He demystifies complex issues with clear, jury-friendly explanations, supported by real-world C-suite experience from salesperson to CEO/Dealer Principal.
Recent successes: Employee liabilit...
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Jack G Cohen
Westlake Village, California
Automotive, Transportation
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Automotive, Automobiles, Dealerships, Auto insurance claims, Auto evaluations, Auto appraisals, Automobile rentals & heavy equipment rentals, diminished values, Private money lending in the real estate industry, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards
Jack Cohen has been involved in the car business with 30 years experience, wholesaling and retailing, current dealer license, owner of an automobile finance company, treasurer of an HOA board, running several dealerships and franchises. Currently holds a dealer license.
Expert testimony regarding:
Plaintiff & Defense / Consulting with Attorneys, Dealers, Consumers, Insurance Companies /
Appraisals / Industry Standards / Dealer Fraud / Vehicles Sales and Leasing / Dealership Practices / New and Used Auto Transactions / Auto Warranty Issues / Finance Documentation and Analysis / Lender-Dealer Relationships / Wholesale & Retail / Diminished Value Cases.
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Mingxi Zheng, MS, PE
Mechanical/Materials Failure Analysis Expert
BEAR INC.
Berkeley, California
Products Liability, Mechanical Engineering
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Risk Assessment, Failure Analysis, FMEA, Material Characterization and Testing, Material Properties, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Aviation & Aerospace, 3D printing, Automotive, Welding, Warnings & Labels, Oil and Gas, Product Development, Laboratories & Testing, Candle Fires, Button Battery, Blenders, Heating pads
Mingxi is a Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in the state of California with expertise in materials development and mechanical engineering across a broad range of industries. She holds a Master's and a Bachelor's degree in Material Science and Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. With a specialty in materials science, metallurgy, fracture mechanics and failure analysis, she has hands-on industry experience in materials testing and process development in the aerospace and manufacturing industries. Her time as a working engineer in advanced manufacturing and startup environments has proven invaluable in providing evidence and practice-based expert opinions and testimony regarding engineering, manufacturing, risk assessment and warnings.
Prior to joining Berkeley Engineering And Research, Inc., she held engineering roles at SpaceX, Virgin Orbit, and Carbon 3D, where she worked on integrating Mil, ASTM, ISO, and NASA specifications into developing intel...
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Neil Thomas
Certified Automotive / Car Expert and Appraiser
West Coast Auto Appraisals
Beverly Hills , California
Automotive, Appraisal & Valuation
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diminished value, total loss settlement, car, auto, car dealership, automotive, car disputes, car appraiser, car expert
Master Appraiser member in good standing of the International Automobile
Appraisers Association member # 1006160097 since 1997. The International
Automotive Appraisers Association (I-A-A-A) was established in 1994 by a group of
automotive appraisers that saw a need for unification and recognition of fellow
automotive appraisers.
Certified in Uniform Standards of Automotive Appraisal Procedures 2026.
Certified in Diminished Value Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 11, Part 12
Certified in Loss of Use 1 and LOU 2. Total Loss Part 8, Part 9, Part 11, Part 12.
Undergone continuing education in 2026.
2025 Sunchaser Studios panel beating and metal finishing course.
2026 Petersen Auto Museum Detailing Workshop.
Petersen Auto Museum Checkered Flag Member CF200.
Licensed Department of Motor Vehicles VIN verifier for California.
Licensed Wholesale dealer California.
in 1993 Founded a fully independent appraisal service for appraising
motor vehicles for p...
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Stuart Landsverk, CMD
CMD Auto Dealer, Insurance, & Lending Expert
NorthStar Partners
California
Automotive, Financial
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Automotive, Automotive Industry Standards, Auto Financing, Dealer Fraud Prevent, Auto Lending, Policy & Procedure, Compliance, Fair Lending, Improper Disclosure, New & Used Auto Transactions, Sales Finance Act, Risk Management, Diminished Value, Dealer Operations, F&I Practices, Wrongful Termination, Financial Statement, Lemon Law
Stuart Landsverk, CMD, is a nationally recognized automotive expert witness with 35+ years in dealership operations and auto finance, holding the prestigious NIADA Certified Master Dealer designation (achieved by <1% of U.S. dealers for ethical excellence and leadership). Since the 1990s, he has scaled multi-location platforms to $30M+ revenue, executed turnarounds, and maintained flawless compliance—providing impartial, data-backed testimony in federal/state cases for plaintiffs and defendants.
Key expertise includes automobile industry standards of care, dealership policies/procedures, auto financing/compliance (TILA, Fair Lending, Red Flags Rule), F&I practices, diminished value appraisals, employment disputes (e.g., wrongful termination), fraud/theft prevention, and P&L/financial analysis. He demystifies complex issues with clear, jury-friendly explanations, supported by real-world C-suite experience from salesperson to CEO/Dealer Principal.
Recent successes: Employee liabilit...
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Kevin J Luck, DC, FIACA, CICE, FSBT(c)
Expert Opinion-Case Audits- Causation-Biomechanics
Auto Injury Management Group @Complete Care Health Services,
Denver, Colorado
Chiropractic, Biomechanics
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Automotive, Independent Medical Examinations, Accident reconstruction, Brain injury medicine, Diagnostic radiology, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical, Fraud, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, Neurophysiology, Legal Medicine, Massage, Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Chiropractic neurology, Insurance colossus, Biomechanics, Audits
Expert Case Review and Trial Representation
Expertise in case audits and reviews stems from knowledge of injury causation, demonstrative evidence, and functional losses. Expert medical opinions arise from an understanding of trauma care documentation and knowledge of the biomechanics of injury, gained through the completion of coursework programs such as Auto Accident Crash Dynamics/Biomechanics by Dr. Arthur Croft of the Spine Research Institute, Independent Chiropractic Examiner through the sponsorship of Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, and graduate studies in biomechanics from the University of Mississippi.
This includes Academic Fellowship in Spinal Biomechanics and Trauma from the joint sponsors of Cleveland University – Kansas City and the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, encompassing spinal trauma pathology, ligament anatomy and injury re...
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Kristopher J. Seluga, M.S., PE
Technology Associates, LLC
Stratford, Connecticut
Accident Reconstruction, Products Liability
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Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, Automotive, Construction, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Forensic Science, Golf Carts, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall
Our staff of experienced engineers are ready to apply established scientific and engineering knowledge and techniques to your case. Our staff has published hundreds of papers, served on national ANSI standards committees and assisted over 2,800 attorneys and insurance agents settle or try their cases.
Because the laws of physics and principles of engineering are universal, we are able to investigate and opine on a wide range of topics including motor vehicle crashes, heavy machinery, consumer products, construction sites, falls and biomechanical analyses. In each case, we assist our clients by determining, in as much detail as possible, how and why an accident occurred and communicating those finding in a clear and concise manner.
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David Bano
Insurance Claims, Agency, Underwriting, Operations
Enterprise Associates LLC
Sarasota, Florida
Insurance, Legal
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Customs Standards Practices, breach & bad faith, coverage & contracts, exclusions, Agency, extracontractual, automotive, Error and Omissions, UI & UIM, class actions, homeowner, secondary evidence, commercial, catastrophe, excess surplus, Claims Sales Underwriting, Special Investigations, fraud & arson, flood, insurance archaeology
Chief Claims Officer, State Operations Officer, Regional Vice President, Chief Operations Officer - Nationwide Insurance [retired]
I began my insurance career as an adjuster-trainee, and over the next 40 years, I worked through many Claims and General Management assignments to ultimately become Nationwide's first Chief Claims Officer. I was also cross- trained in Underwriting and Sales / Agency Operations and assigned to large business territories as both a Regional Manager and a State Officer, with full P/L responsibility for the Sales Agents, Underwriters and Claims associates. Initially, I led the Philadelphia market area and was subsequently promoted to manage the State of Michigan. As a hands-on leader with strong experience in both P/C general management and all aspects of Claims, I offer expertise across the entire Property & Casualty spectrum. Retiring from my role as Chief Claims Officer in 2019, I was responsible for all claims operations countrywide, across all lines o...
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Shane W Niemann, PE, DFE
Mechanical Forensic and Design Engineering Expert
Arete Forensics
LEESBURG, Florida
Mechanical Engineering, HVAC
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Hydraulics, Air Conditioning, Machine Design, Construction Equipment, Automotive, Plumbing, Tractor, Lift, Crane, Accident Reconstruction, Ventilation, Fire, Cooling Tower, Welding, Generator, Pallet Jack, Drone, Failure Analysis, Energy Calculations, Pool
Mr. Niemann specializes in mechanical system failure analysis, vehicle systems analysis, construction defect investigations, product defects, firearms technology, unmanned aerial systems, and the reconstruction of accidents involving motor vehicles, cranes, forklifts, tractors, heavy equipment and pedestrians. He received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida in 2017 and is a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. Mr. Niemann has experience in engineering consulting, project management for construction projects, traffic accident reconstruction and mechanical systems design and failure analysis. Mr. Niemann employs leading edge technologies in the preservation of evidence and the reconstruction of accidents. In addition, Mr. Niemann has several years of experience in the electrical, construction and maintenance industries, and in the analysis of failures and design of structural, generators, remote radiators, engines, HVAC, plumbing, pump...
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Shane W Niemann, PE, DFE
Mechanical Forensic and Design Engineering Expert
Arete Forensics
Georgia
Mechanical Engineering, HVAC
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Hydraulics, Air Conditioning, Machine Design, Construction Equipment, Automotive, Plumbing, Tractor, Lift, Crane, Accident Reconstruction, Ventilation, Fire, Cooling Tower, Welding, Generator, Pallet Jack, Drone, Failure Analysis, Energy Calculations, Pool
Mr. Niemann specializes in mechanical system failure analysis, vehicle systems analysis, construction defect investigations, product defects, firearms technology, unmanned aerial systems, and the reconstruction of accidents involving motor vehicles, cranes, forklifts, tractors, heavy equipment and pedestrians. He received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida in 2017 and is a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. Mr. Niemann has experience in engineering consulting, project management for construction projects, traffic accident reconstruction and mechanical systems design and failure analysis. Mr. Niemann employs leading edge technologies in the preservation of evidence and the reconstruction of accidents. In addition, Mr. Niemann has several years of experience in the electrical, construction and maintenance industries, and in the analysis of failures and design of structural, generators, remote radiators, engines, HVAC, plumbing, pump...
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Chris Scott, PhD
Material Answers LLC
Weston, Massachusetts
Chemical Engineering, Failure Analysis
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polymer, plastic, rubber, coating, materials, material science, material engineering, thermoplastic, thermoset, composite, design, manufacturing, adhesive, ink, automotive, medical device, aerospace, packaging, accident, defect
Dr. Chris E. Scott is President of Material Answers LLC. He specializes in material structure, properties, and processing. His work emphasizes thermoplastics, thermosets, blends, composites, and multicomponent formulations. He has extensive experience with manufacturing, product development, product design, and failure analysis. Systems investigated include plastics, composites, coatings, paints, adhesives, rubbers, fibers, suspensions, emulsions, and pastes. In particular, Dr. Scott has published extensively on the topics of polymer processing and structure relationships, compounding and mixing in multiphase polymer systems, and structure and morphology development during polymer processing. He is the inventor on 11 U.S. patents, author of more than 30 articles in peer reviewed journals, author of 40 conference proceedings, and has presented more than 50 seminars to industry and government organizations.
Dr. Scott has conducted failure analysis investigations and developed p...
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Roger D Berry
Automotive Powertrain Systems Engineering Expert
Pilot Systems International, LLC
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Automotive Engineering, Software Engineering
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Control, Systems, Engineering, Automotive, Powertrain, EV, Emissions, Safety, Business, Software, Technology, compliance, regulatory, patent, deposition, expert, report, contracts, OEM, Supplier
Roger D. Berry
Automotive Powertrain SME
Mr. Berry owns a company that is managing the powertrain engineering, safety system development and the certification portion of several industry leading vehicle programs. Pilot is also working with technologies including Embedded Controls, EV (Electric Vehicle) Powertrain Engineering including ICE optimization, ADAS (Autonomous Vehicle) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) for automotive and military programs. Pilot has extensive international experience and provides business, legal (e.g., patent law) and technical consulting services.
Mr. Berry has acted as an Expert Witness in 6 cases. Those cases required expertise in powertrain engineering, IP protection, Automotive System integration, Patent Law, OEM v Supplier contractual obligations and System Simulation/Validation. His clients included Tesla, Arctic Cat, ZF, Siemens and Brose.
Mr. Berry’s previous company employed 300 people and specialized in automotive powertrain tec...
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John D. Zeirke, P.E., ACTAR, CFEI, CVFI
Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness
JZ Engineering, LLC
Blaine, Minnesota
Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction
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Mechanical, Automotive, Powersports, Equipment, Fire, EDR, Drone, Design, Forensic, Powertrain, Caterpillar, Gears, Driveline, Gearbox, Agriculture, Failure, Bearing, Liability, Recall, Defect
Licensed professional engineer in Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota & Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and over 20 years of experience in product and system design & development and forensic investigation.
Specialties:
• Mechanical inspections, accident reconstruction and vehicle fire analysis.
• Damage assessments of heavy machinery and agricultural equipment.
• EDR downloads of passenger vehicles and commercial trucks and pre-crash data analysis.
• Mechanical related property failure analysis, including boilers, water heaters, and pipe freezes.
• Aerial drone photography and videography of vehicle accident scenes and tall structures.
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David M Hallman, MS, PE
Hallman Engineering LLC
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction
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Automotive, Vehicle Fires, Crash Data, Failure Analysis, Origin and Cause, Vehicle Mechanical, Farm Equipment, CDR, EDR, Heavy Truck Data, Motorcycle Crash, Infotainment
I am a Licensed Professional Engineer in nine states with over thirty years combined experience in materials research, mechanical engineering and design, crash testing research and crash investigation and reconstruction, vehicle fire research and investigation, automotive mechanics and forensic mechanical and materials investigation. I hold degrees in mechanical engineering (BS) and materials science and engineering (MS).
I work on a wide variety of forensic mechanical metallurgical investigations. These investigations have included but are not limited to an elevator failure involving materials and design issues, a personal injury involving a paper shredder, multiple cases involving farm equipment and personal injuries and / or fatalities, machine guarding cases, chair collapse cases, bolted joint failures, patient lifter failures, vehicle hand control issues, and tipped telehandler and boom crane cases.
My automotive background coupled with my two degrees, extensive testing and r...
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Parker A Blomeyer
Automotive Expert | Pittsburg State Auto Tech BS
kcmo, Missouri
Automotive, Accident Reconstruction
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Automotive Expert Witness, Automotive Expert | Pittsburg State Auto Tech BS, Improper or negligent repairs, Repair Shop Negligence, mechanical failure, Mechanical failures after service, Improper Vehicle Repair, Automotive Standard of Care, Diesel Engine Failure, Failure Analysis, Improper Vehicle Repair, brakes, airbag
Automotive Expert Witness focused on identifying negligent repair, mechanical failure, and diesel engine damage—clearly establishing what went wrong and why. specializing in mechanical failure analysis, engine failure, and negligent or improper vehicle repair. I assist attorneys in determining whether repair facilities, dealerships, technicians, or fleet operators met the accepted automotive standard of care when diagnosing and repairing vehicles. My work focuses on identifying the technical cause of vehicle failures and demonstrating when improper repair practices, diagnostic errors, or repair shop negligence contributed to mechanical damage.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology from Pittsburg State University, home to one of the most nationally recognized Automotive Technology programs in the United States. The Pittsburg State automotive program has built a strong reputation throughout the industry for producing highly trained professionals who go on to leadersh...
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Michael A. Pollock, P.E.
Cogent Experts, LLC
New Jersey
Engineering, Construction Defects
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Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care
Registrations
• Professional Engineer: PA (PE075410)
• American Bar Association (ABA) – Construction Forum
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Act Certification – Universal (includes Chillers,
HVAC & Refrigeration)
• United States Patent & Trademark Office Registered (USPTO)
Professional Affiliations
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE)
• American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Product Developers and the Manufacturers Association PDMA
Supermarket Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Matter – Florida - Provided expert witness field inspection and investigation of relevant HVACR and mechanical systems causing wet conditions via condensation. Guided counsel in deposition questions and developed the case strengths and weaknesses yielding a negotiated settlement favorable to our client.
Warehouse Distribut...
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Kristopher J. Seluga, M.S., PE
Technology Associates, LLC
New York
Accident Reconstruction, Products Liability
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Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, Automotive, Construction, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Forensic Science, Golf Carts, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall
Our staff of experienced engineers are ready to apply established scientific and engineering knowledge and techniques to your case. Our staff has published hundreds of papers, served on national ANSI standards committees and assisted over 2,800 attorneys and insurance agents settle or try their cases.
Because the laws of physics and principles of engineering are universal, we are able to investigate and opine on a wide range of topics including motor vehicle crashes, heavy machinery, consumer products, construction sites, falls and biomechanical analyses. In each case, we assist our clients by determining, in as much detail as possible, how and why an accident occurred and communicating those finding in a clear and concise manner.
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Gregory J. Hill
Auto Claims, Valuations and Auto Estimating
Value Adjust LLC
Dix Hills, New York
Appraisal & Valuation, Insurance
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Automotive , Auto Body Estimator, Vehicle Value Appraiser, Collision Repair Estimator, Loss of Use Expert, Total Loss Values, Auto Insurance Claims Expert, Forensic Vehicle Appraiser, Insurance Valuation Expert, Auto and Truck Appraiser, Auto Damage, Certified Appraiser
With over 18 years of experience in the automotive and insurance industries, I specialize in auto damage claims management, estimation, appraisal, and collision repair procedures. Throughout my career, I have held key roles, including Internal Auto Damage Manager, Field Supervisor, Senior Adjuster, Collision Repair Estimator, Independent Appraiser, and Valuation Expert. I have trained and managed adjusters, supervisors, vendors, and repair technicians at both individual and divisional levels.
I hold a B.A. in Business Management and am a certified adjuster/appraiser through IAAA, I-CAR, ASE, and New York State, along with an inactive NYS Property & Casualty Agent’s License. I am also a licensed independent appraiser in New York and Connecticut and a certified catastrophe adjuster.
Areas of Expertise:
✔ Auto Damage Adjuster Training & Oversight
✔ Insurance Claims Handling & Management
✔ Independent Adjusting & Appraisals
✔ Vehicle Valuation & Forensic Appraisals
✔ Total Loss & Dim...
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Brian Davis, MS, P.E., President
Auto/Medical Device/Products Liability Expert
Central State Forensic
Cincinnati, Ohio
Mechanical Engineering, Products Liability
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accident reconstruction, failure analysis, crash data, automotive, truck, medical device, hoverboard, consumer product, zipline, dialysis, plumbing, log splitter, products liability, EDR, industrial, root cause, manufacturing, intellectual property, marine, engine
Experienced testifying expert witness mechanical engineer with 35+ years in product design and forensic engineering. Experience leading complex investigations in automotive, industrial, consumer products and medical device cases. Serving both plaintiff and defense with Rule 26 compliant reports. Holder of six patents. Subrogation experience. Deposition experience. AM Best-certified service provider.
He has opined in cases including auto accidents with EDR imaging, automotive product failures, large/semi truck (class 8) failures, dialysis machines, medical devices and med mal, consumer products liability with personal injury (zipline brakes & hoverboards), plumbing failures and property damage, automotive mechanic's lifts, go kart accidents and construction disputes.
Member of eight engineering societies including an associate of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE)
News item: $10.3M gained for plaintiff client against Ethicon/J&J: https://www.daytondailynews.com/lo...
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Jon Washington, BSME, MBA, PMP
Engineering, Design, Manufacturing & Patent Expert
The Innovation Garage, LLC
Clinton, Ohio
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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Automotive, Aerospace, Gaming, Casinos, Financial Self Service, Manufacturing, Design, Systems, Polymers, Project Managment, Contracts, Security, Software, Metal Forming Processes, Patent Process, Business Process, Operations, Medical Devices, Supply Chain, Consumer Products
Jon Washington is the Founder and Proprietor of The Innovation Garage, a business consulting firm he has operated since 2012. The Innovation Garage focuses on providing education, tools, technology, and expert consulting in change management related to Strategy, Innovation, and Supply Chain.
The Innovation Garage provides organizational leadership teams with resources, education, and consulting services to design strategies, develop internal capabilities, and implement systems, processes and solutions. Its diverse client base includes startups, nonprofits, mid market privately held and recognized publicly traded organizations such as Fortune 500 companies and large international entities, including DoD-based support organizations.
Since its inception, The Innovation Garage has collaborated with over 100 organizations, with Mr. Washington personally training more than 2,000 organizational leaders and their extended teams.
His expertise spans various sectors, including medical, ...
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Christopher Kluse, PhD
Specialist in Mfg. Quality & Quality Systems
Sylvania, Ohio
Manufacturing
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Quality, QA, Automotive, Manufacturing, TQM, FMEA, PPAP, Lean, QC, Audting, Certification, QMS, IATF, ISO9000, APQP, CAPA, Compliance, SPC, Six Sigma, RCA
Christopher Kluse is an Associate Professor of Quality Systems & Engineering Technology and the Assistant Director for the School of Engineering at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Prior to his full time appointment in Academia in 2015, Kluse was a lecturer of Quality Management at Eastern Michigan University, adjunct instructor at SNU where Kluse taught graduate courses in Quantitative Studies and Operations Management. Furthermore, Kluse and was employed, full time for 25 years, in the automotive industry holding various quality management related positions. Kluse holds a PhD in Technology Management, with a concentration in Quality Systems, a MS in Industrial Technology with with a concentration in Quality Systems, and is an ASQ Certified Manger of Quality & Organizational Excellence.
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Michael A. Pollock, P.E.
Cogent Experts, LLC
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Engineering, Construction Defects
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Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care
Registrations
• Professional Engineer: PA (PE075410)
• American Bar Association (ABA) – Construction Forum
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Act Certification – Universal (includes Chillers,
HVAC & Refrigeration)
• United States Patent & Trademark Office Registered (USPTO)
Professional Affiliations
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE)
• American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Product Developers and the Manufacturers Association PDMA
Supermarket Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Matter – Florida - Provided expert witness field inspection and investigation of relevant HVACR and mechanical systems causing wet conditions via condensation. Guided counsel in deposition questions and developed the case strengths and weaknesses yielding a negotiated settlement favorable to our client.
Warehouse Distribut...
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Dan Poor
Automotive and Heavy Truck Repair Expert
Carsleuths.com
Spring, Texas
Automotive, Trucking
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tire, automotive, truck, diesel, shop, ASE, workplace safety, Jacking, Roadside, ADAS, repair shop, shop safety, Off road equipment, open pit, Airbrake, oil change, engine, air bag, lift, wheel
With over 35 years of hands-on experience in the automotive industry, Dan Poor serves as a leading Automotive Expert, offering deep technical knowledge and courtroom-ready insight as an automotive expert witness. His expertise in automotive consulting spans a wide range of areas critical to litigation, including mechanical failure analysis, shop safety, proper repair procedural standards, and post-accident vehicle investigations, as well as shop accidents involving customer slips and falls.
Dan has worked extensively with passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, specialty equipment, and vehicle warranty procedures, providing detailed evaluations that uncover the root causes of mechanical issues, system malfunctions, or shop accidents. His fact-based reports and expert witness services support attorneys in building strong cases—whether involving product liability, service-related negligence, or disputed vehicle conditions. One of Dan's greatest strengths is his ability to break down c...
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Bryan L Dodson
Quality & Reliability Engineering Expert
THE WOODLANDS, Texas
Risk Management, Statistics
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Reliability, Quality, Automotive, Chemicals, Lean, Manufacturing, Warranty, Aluminum, Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Inventory, Product Development, Data Analysis, Design Verification, FRACAS, FMEA, Product Design, Database, Six Sigma, Optimization
Employment
SKF - Senior Director Quality Systems and Transformation
Collins & Aikman - Senior Director Corporate Quality & Continuous Improvement
Visteon - Associate Director Quality & Reliability Engineering and Senior Technical Fellow
Continental Teves - Manager Reliability Engineering & Quality Information Systems
Alcoa - Reliability Leader & Technical Quality Consultant
Morton Thiokol – Industrial Engineer
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Engineer – Michigan
Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Design for Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Awards
Distinguished Alumni Louisiana Tech University
Society of Automotive Engineers Forest R. McFarland Award for Technical Leadership
Fellow – American Society for Quality
Fellow – Society of Automotive Engineers
Publications
Developer of NASA’s standard reliability life data software
Dodson, Bryan, Pat. Hammett and Rene, Klerx, Probabilistic Design for Optimization and Robustness for Engineers, John Wiley & Sons,...
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Larry W. Busby, ACTAR #2885
Primary Investigations
Austin, Texas
Accident Reconstruction
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ACTAR, Automotive, Pedestrian, Commercial Vehicle, Motorcycle, Event Data Recorder Retrieval/Analysis, 3D Animation, Bicycle, Crush Analysis, Speed Determination, Time/Distance Analysis, Accident Site Mapping
Larry W. Busby is the owner and manager of Primary Investigations, a private investigation firm (TX #A17699), established in 2012. Larry was certified by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction in 2015 and has extensive training, from the Northwestern Center for Public Safety, the Institute of Police Technology and Management, the University of Tulsa in the reconstruction of automobile, pedestrian, bicycle and commercial vehicle accidents. Larry is a member of several professional organizations including TAARS, IATAI, NAPARS, TALI, CALI, and FALI and is certified in Bosch event data recorder retrieval and analysis. Primary Investigations can produce high quality 3D animations based on laser scan data from the accident scene depicting the accident, sight obstructions and other features unique to the accident.
Additionally, as the owner of Delta Land Surveying and as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor licensed in NM, TX, CO and OK Larry is uniquely qu...
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James Laird
Mechanical Forensic Engineering Expert
Clear Analysis Engineering, PLLC
Bellingham, Washington
Mechanical Engineering, Fire
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Plumbing, Appliances, Automotive, Agricultural Equipment, HVAC, Fire Protection, Natural Gas, Propane, EDR / Event Data Recorder, Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, Hydraulic Systems, Product Liability, Explosions, Sprinkler Systems, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Evidence Preservation, Pacific Northwest, Guarding
James Laird, PE, is the founder of CAE Forensic (Clear Analysis Engineering, PLLC), a forensic mechanical engineering firm based in Bellingham, Washington. He has conducted over 2,000 forensic investigations across residential, commercial, industrial, and vehicle cases throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationally.
Mr. Laird's practice focuses exclusively on mechanical engineering — failure analysis, fire and explosion investigation, and automotive forensics. He investigates failures in plumbing and appliances, HVAC and boiler systems, forklifts, scissor lifts, hydraulic machinery, agricultural equipment, and a broad range of consumer and industrial products. He is EDR-equipped for crash data retrieval and interpretation in automotive cases.
All fire and explosion investigations follow NFPA 921 methodology. Mr. Laird holds three fire investigation certifications: IAAI-CFI (International Association of Arson Investigators), CFEI, and CVFI (National Association of Fire Investigato...
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Erik Roeder
Auto, RV, Boat, Mechanical and Electrical Expert
EJR Consulting
Seattle, Washington
Transportation, Automotive
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Automotive, Truck, RV, Motorhome, Mechanic, Electrical, Engine, Chassis, Boat, Marine, Diminished value, Loss of use, Inspection, Transmission, Trailer, Mechanical, Water damage, Vessel, Industry Standard, Best Business Practice
Erik has over 30-years of troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining cars, light trucks, marine craft and all types of recreational vehicles. His broad education and hands-on experience make him an outstanding expert with the ability to provide reasonable, fact based and pertinent opinions.
As a mechanic Erik has repaired or serviced every component and system on cars, light trucks, RVs, and boats; Erik has a thorough knowledge of how and why this equipment works. The combination of automotive and construction experience make Erik uniquely qualified for motorhome and trailer cases.
Recent case subject matters include RV flood damage, high performance engine failure, repair shop negligence, RV recall, mechanical repair on a comercial fishing boat, traffic accident caused by mechanical failure, and a car fire. These have been in state and federal court in various states.
Erik has provided document review, research, inspections, reports and testimony to plaintiff and defense at...