45 Environmental Issues Expert Witnesses Found

Results Sorted Below by State

Lamar T. Hawkins, PE, JD PEG, Inc.

Birmingham, Alabama
Engineering, Premises Liability - Civil Engineering, Fall Protection, Construction, Analysis, Industrial Safety including OSHA and NFPA. See www.peginc.biz for Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geo technical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
PEG, Inc. offers consultation and expert testimony in many specialized areas, such as the following: Accident Reconstruction & Investigations Building Codes Concrete Failures Construction & Environmental Construction Equipment Accidents Construction Safety & Related Codes Cooling Towers & Hydraulics Electrical Engineering Excavation, Blasting & Trenching Exhibit Reconstruction & Investigations Fall Protection Highway & Transportation Problems Mechanical Engineering Metallurgy & Welding / Failure Studies OSHA Issues Paints, Coatings & Lead Abatement Premise Liability Product Failure & Liability Issues Safety Issues (Construction, Industrial & Product) Slips, Trips & Falls Software Engineering Studies Structural Steel & Building Failure Studies

Kevin Herzberg, MBA, BSEE, LSSBB Serpentine Partners, LLC

Los Angeles, California
Banking, Real Estate - Automated Valuation Models/AVMs, Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities/RMBS, Mortgage Lending/Originations, Lending Practices, Loan Underwriting, Mortgage Servicing, Mortgage Banking, Fraud, Valuation/Appraisal, foreclosures/Loan Modifications, Trade Secrets/Misappropriation, Mortgage Insurance/MI
...Disputes have argued the following issues: * The 2008 Financial Crisis Involving Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) * Misappropriation of Trade Secrets * Predatory Lending * Multiple County Tax Assessors * Environmental Contamination and Real Estate Valuation Stigma Topics covered included: * Real Estate Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) * Intellectual Property (IP) / Software Source Code Theft * Errant Lending Practices * Mortgage Fraud * Loan Servicing * Foreclosures * Loan Modifications * Loan Workouts * Real Estate Owned (REO) * Lending Due Diligence I can be a sounding board on these subjects for general guidance as well as direct complex data analytics and strategy teams to develop case specific themes and arguments rooted in data driven conclusions from large datasets....

Robert M Anderson, CPCU The Anderson Edge

Newport Beach, California
Insurance, Risk Management - Insurance Broker Standard of Care, Insurance Federal Cases, Rule 26, Insurance Pollution, Umbrella Insurance, Excess Insurance, Insurer Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Construction Defect Insurance, Insurance Manuscript Policies, Insurance Custom and Practice, Property Casualty Insurance
...Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to; • ADR (Arbitration/Mediation) Coverage Disputes • “Bermuda Form” Interpretation • Captive Insurer Issues • Construction Wrap Ups • Coverage Interpretation • Cyber Insurance • Errors and Omissions (E&O) • Health and Medical • Insurance agent/broker conflicts, ownership of expirations • Insurance agents and brokers duties / Standard of Care • Insurance Technology • Managed Care Liability • Management Liability-Crime, Fiduciary, D&O, EPL, E&O • Management Liability Package Policy • Managing General Agencies/Underwriters • Manuscript and Bespoke Policies • Mass Torts/Asbestos, Lead and Other Environmental • Master Insurance Program/Conflicts of Interest • Mortgagee Coverage • Multi-Insurer Coverage and Concurrency Analysis • Pollution Liability • Private Equity and Portfolio Coverage • Professional Liability • Public Entity Issues, (JPA) • Railroad Protective Liability • Self-Insurance • Umbrella and Excess Liability • Underwriting • Water...

Dennis Doss

Irvine, California
Real Estate, Financial - hard money lending, private money lending, mortgage broker, mortgage lender, usury, consumer credit, agency, foreclosure, mortgage securities, mortgage pool, Department of Real Estate, Department of Financial Protection, mortgage licensing, consumer mortgage, construction loans, mortgage loans
...He also regularly drafts core loan documents such as loan agreements, promissory notes, security instruments, guaranties, environmental indemnities, inter-creditor agreements, subordination agreements, corporate authorizations, business purpose certificates, declarations of non-owner occupancy and many others. Under Mr. Doss’ supervision the firm employs one full time mortgage licensing attorney assisting clients with obtaining and maintaining licenses from the Department of Real Estate and the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. He is conversant in all regulations of the DRE and DFPI. Mr. Doss has reviewed and analyzed hundreds of private money loan documents and disclosures during his career, into the billions of dollars of loan volume. In addition, he served on a Department of Real Estate Advisory Panel under Commissioner Clark Wallace who tasked him to write a primary DRE disclosure, the Mortgage Loan Disclosure Statement, RE 883....

Steven D. Epcar, CPM S.D. Epcar & Associates

GRANITE BAY, California
Real Estate, Property Management - Expert in real estate and property management issues, including residential, commercial, retail, HOA, hotel, mixed-use properties. Litigation support includes standard of care, partnership conflict, brokerage/leasing, landlord/tenant, valuation, premises, rent control, life/safety and environmental.
Mr. Epcar is experienced in real estate management organizational/profitability assessments. His extensive background includes the successful development and operation of "best in class" real estate management and consulting organizations. He has extensive experience in multi-family, commercial, retail, condominiums, hotels, mixed-use asset operations, renovations and marketing. In addition he has provided project management, investment feasibility and due diligence services as well as marketing/branding for business development and expansion. His background also includes significant real estate development services, commercial leasing and Tenants-In-Common/1031 exchange investments. Mr. Epcar is a Certified Property Manager (CPM), a licensed California real estate broker and a licensed Managing Broker in the State of Washington. He is also a member of the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA). His expert witness/litigation support activities over the past 18+ years includes...

Lysander Jim Lysander Jim, M.D. Inc.

South Pasadena, California
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Sports Medicine - mold illness,chronic inflammatory response syndrome,immune disorder,toxic encephalopathy,environmental injury,water-damaged building ,sinusitis,allergy ,mast cell activation ,spine pain,low back pain ,disc injury,spinal stenosis ,spondylolisthesis,spinal instability ,autoimmune injury
...In my legal expert career, I have been admitted as an expert on the topics of mold injury, chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), toxic encephalopathy, neurological injury, and other medical issues. I have presented at national environmental conferences since 2018 and have served as a course instructor at the 2023 national conference for doctors and other clinicians. I published my first book SPECIFIC SPINE this year.

Stephen E. Roulac, PhD Roulac Global

San Francisco, California
Real Estate, Economics - RE finance/investment,Causation/liability,Damages,Consulting expert, Valuation/appraisal/analytics,Fiduciary/ ethics, Due process/diligence, Properties/markets, Cycles, Conservation easements,Housing, Financial economics, Development/building,Loans, Securitization/CMBS/RMBS, Proptech, Leases, Strate
...Some key areas of his litigation work include complex damages/causation/ attribution/liability; real estate company/property/ portfolio valuations, and damages; real estate financing; construction defects; development economics; antitrust, lender liability, fiduciary responsibility; environmental damages, appraisal fraud, and real estate securitization. As an expert who works with attorneys in consulting and testifying roles, his perspectives and qualifications are meaningfully different from those who concentrate primarily on litigation....

Jonathan S. Rutchik, MD, MPH

Mill Valley, California
Neurology, Occupational Medicine - Neurotoxicology, Metals, Aluminum, Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, Manganese, Thallium, Tin, Zinc, Solvents, Pesticides, gases/ asphyxiants, Carbon Monoxide, Electromyography, Environmental, Chemical Exposures, Toxic Neuropathy, Mold, Head trauma, concussion, CRPS, RSD, electricution, product liability
...Rutchik is one of very few physicians in the United States board certified both in Neurology and Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He is also an associate professor of Medicine at UCSF where he taught medical students, medical residents and nurses. He is also an experienced California State Qualified Medical Examiner. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). He provides clinical evaluations and treatment, including electromyography, of individuals and populations with suspected neurological illness secondary to workplace injuries or chemical exposure; neurological trauma, and neurological fitness for duty in safety sensitive populations. He has five office locations in Northern California; San Francisco, Richmond, Petaluma, Sacramento and Arcata, CA....

Barry Taheri California Consultants

Long Beach, California
Construction Defects, Construction Engineering - Waterproofing, Building Envelope, Windows and Doors, Leak Investigation, building Enclosure, Below Grade, Above Grade, Roof, Planters, Construction Standard Of Care, Water Damage
.... • Experience in Forensic Investigation and Analysis of Construction Defects: Site Inspections, Destructive Testing, Issues Analysis and Cost of Repair. • Litigation Case Review: Contracts, Codes, Standard of Care. • Exterior Envelope Failure Analysis: Water Intrusion at Roofing, Windows, Waterproof Decks, Exterior Finishes, Drainage Plane, Framing, Finish Carpentry and Below Grade Waterproofing. • ASTM & AAMA Window & Door Leak Analysis with respect to Product or Installation Failures. • Technical presenter to the Stucco Manufacturer’s Association (SMA) • Technical Advisor and Forensic Investigator to the leading environmental engineering firm: Terra Petra • ASTM Member & Official Voting Committee Member of E06, Performance of Buildings Education and Certification: Accredited Architectural School Waterproofing Consultant-(USC) State of California License, B 904491 DuPont Envelope Certification number; DWSRC 1082 Solving Mold Training Certificate Solving Moisture Training Certificate State...

Philip T Tringale, PhD, PE Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.

Oakland, California
Environmental - Site Assessment and Remediation, Sources and Extent of Contamination, Environmental Program Management, Responsibility and Cost Allocation, Regulatory Compliance, National Contingency Plan
...Tringale provides environmental consulting and expert witness services to a diverse group of public and private sector clients throughout the United States both directly and through legal counsel. His experience includes contaminated soil and groundwater issues; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) remedial investigations and feasibility studies; cost estimating and allocation; soil and groundwater remediation and redevelopment; and third-party review and strategic consulting. As a testifying expert and litigation consultant, Dr. Tringale has given testimony at trial in state and federal courts. His opinions have related to compliance with the National Contingency Plan, identification of contaminant sources, assessment of magnitude and extent of contamination, evaluation of remediation programs, review and development of remedial cost estimates, and allocation of cost and responsibility....

Paul Chandler The Property Sciences Group

Pleasant Hill, Colorado
Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate - Eminent Domain, Environmental Contamination, Structural Defects, Partnership Dissolution, Bankruptcy Proceedings, Market Resistance / Stigma Damages for: Landslides Fires Floods Contamination / External Detriments
...Areas of Expertise: Eminent Domain Environmental Contamination Structural Defects Partnership Dissolution Bankruptcy Proceedings Market Resistance / Stigma Damages for: Landslides Fires Floods Contamination / External Detriments Services: Advice and objective analyses leading to an improved understanding of the issues involved in a case and supply expert testimony about critical issues in the litigation Testimony concerning industry standards, customs and practices in order to evaluate the legal liability of the parties Forensics analysis to ascertain the facts and determine the historic context of the disputed issues Computation of economic effects to provide a court with an objective measure of value and damages, if any Advice to counsel including the evaluation of the arguments of opposing experts, assisting with the development of lines of questioning or specific questions for use in expert or percipient witness depositions and serving as real-time advisors to counsel to evaluate...

Michael Wagner, MBA, CAFM, CSP, ASM, ASCA-C ExBet Advising, LLC

Parker, Colorado
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability - Snow and Ice Management, Snow Removal Operations, Snow Removal Contract, Property Management, Operations Management, Snowplow, ice control, slip and fall, slip and fall injury, contract performance, service performance, service communication, fleet management, fleet safety, management, duty of care.
...Part of what I feel I'm an expert in is determining slip and fall injuries or contractual performance issues in the snow and ice management industry as well as the relationship between property management and premises liability. I'm highly involved with the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) working on multiple stakeholder projects, presenting learning sessions to the members at annual conferences, volunteering for the magazine editorial committee, and being a regular contributing author for the magazine Snow Business. I've achieved certification through this association of Certified Snow Professional (CSP) and Advanced Snow Manager (ASM). I'm also a current member of the Accredited Snow Contractors Association and currently hold my ASCA-C certification for industry expertise as well....

Henry T French, JD Bifrost LLC

Farmington, Connecticut
Insurance - Bad Faith, Claims Handling, Bermuda Form, Casualty, Liability, Property, Directors and Officers, Errors and Omissions, reinsurance, Runoff, legacy, loss portfolio transfer, adverse development cover, Compliance
...Settlement Practices and Claims Fraud; guided claims managers in litigating bad faith and high-value cases • Managed international legal and regulatory compliance team • Facilitated U.S. regulatory approvals for the acquisition of a global insurance group of companies, helped integrate the business and implement the sale and purchase contract • Managed litigation arising from the acquisition • Supported negotiation and documentation of several financial transactions involving loss portfolio transfers and adverse development reinsurance coverages, including gaining state insurance department regulatory approval • Supported underwriters (excess liability, professional liability, and property), including review of exposures and drafting endorsements Chief Legal and Claims Officer for business unit of global insurance company; Member of Executive Team, assisted with strategy, reinsurance structure, training, and interaction with broader Insurance Group • Supported underwriters on policy issues...

Philip J. Cross, Ph.D. Kenyon Consulting LLC

Washington, District Of Columbia
Economics, Statistics - Lost wages, Antitrust, Class action, Lost profits, Breach of contract, Damages, Liability, Survey design, Conjoint analysis, Big data, Machine learning, Privileged consulting, Discrimination, Wrongful termination, Wrongful death, Industrial espionage, Fraud detection, Employment discrimination
...Working on litigation matters involving antitrust issues, class certification, statistical sampling, survey design, conjoint analysis, health-care reimbursement, wage and hour cases, product liability, economic damages, and environmental damages. Supporting economic and statistical analyses for various industries and government entities, including automotive parts suppliers, health insurers, regional hospital networks, skilled nursing-home facilities networks, financial services, trash haulers, gaming firms, telecommunications firms, energy suppliers, automakers, insurance companies, medical device manufacturers, airlines, universities, law firms, defense and military contractors, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.K. Department of Business, Innovation and Skills.

David Bano Enterprise Associates LLC

Sarasota, Florida
Insurance, Legal - Customs/Standards/Practices. Claims/Sales/Underwriting/Agency. P/C operations. 48-states. Bad faith, coverage, exclusions, denials, extracontractual, automotive, E & O, denials, UI & UIM, class actions, homeowner, commercial, catastrophe, excess surplus, fraud, SIU, investigation, flood, disaster.
...Throughout my career, I led Auto, Homeowners, Commercial, Agribusiness, Excess & Surplus [Scottsdale Insurance], Environmental, Pet & Veterinary, as well as the National Catastrophe group and the Special Investigations anti-fraud teams. I am deeply familiar with claims coverage interpretation, best claims practices, bad faith situations, limits, exclusions, claims procedures, automotive repair and building construction issues. As a general manager, I led the Agency Sales, Claims and Underwriting departments for the State of Michigan and earlier, the five-county Philadelphia market. I held full P & L responsibility for these profit centers. I worked very closely with our underwriting and product/contract development teams, corporate marketing, human resources and information technology teams. I am familiar with every operational component of the Property & Casualty business. Additionally, I was Nationwide's 30(b)[6] witness in several significant litigation events....

Richard W Carr, PhD, CDS R W Carr, Inc.

Jacksonville, Florida
Transportation, Safety - FMCSA, FMCSR, DOT, OSHA, Tank Truck, Loading, Unloading, Forklifts, Driver Qualifications, Drug & Alcohol, Hours of Service, Hazardous Materials, Training, Standard of Care, Vehicle Inspection, Fleet Safety, Commercial Drivers, CDL, Driver Hiring Standards, Record Retention, ELD, Cargo, Accidents
...DOT, Office of Motor Carrier Safety, Environmental Protection Agency, Penn State University, OSHA, Northwestern University, Purdue University, Georgia Tech, and University of South Florida to name a few. In April 1995, he was one of 200 North American Safety Experts invited to participate in President Clinton’s 1994 Tank & Bus Safety Summit held in Kansas City, Missouri, to develop and propose new safety legislation. In April of 1995, the National Tank Truck Association honored him for his achievements in safety. Forty plus (40+) years of motor carrier industry education, training and experience including as a driver, a Motor Carrier Safety Administration Special Agent, and holding motor carrier managerial positions up to and including Vice President of Safety, Risk Management & Driver Personnel for one of the top 10 motor carriers in the North America has made Richard W. Carr, Ph.D. a well-respected and sought after trucking litigation consultant and expert witness....

Ernest P Chiodo, MD, JD, MPH, MS, MBA, CIH South Florida Mold & Toxicology Center

West Palm Beach, Florida
Toxicology, Mold - Mold, Drug Toxicology, Alcohol Toxicology, Lead, Chinese Drywall, Hydrogen Sulfide, Industrial Hygiene, Benzene, Mercury, Formaldehyde, Sick Building Syndrome, Fracking, Nanoparticles, Nanotechnology.
...He is board certified in the medical specialties of internal medicine, occupational and environmental medicine, and public health and general preventive medicine. He is also certified in the public health discipline of industrial hygiene as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (C.I.H.). He is also a certified medical review officer which is the designation required by the United States Department of Transportation for a physician to review drug and alcohol test results. Due to his interest in building related disease including mold, he has maintained a residential builder’s license in the State of Michigan for many years. During his service as Medical Director and Manager of Medical and Public Health Services for the City of Detroit, Dr. Chiodo was the chief physician in charge of all public health and medical services provided by the City of Detroit to over one million persons then living and working in the City of Detroit....

John A Dalkowski, III, CRE, MAI National Real Estate Research, LLC

Florida
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - real estate valuation, specialized / complex valuations of major urban buildings, real estate diminution of value damages, environmental stigma, air rights/TDR's, hotels & resorts & timeshare valuations / allocation of tangible-intangible value, EB-5 feasibility studies, distressed asset appraisals
...My specific areas of expertise include litigation related to real estate diminution of value damages - due to environmental stigma or other external forces, air rights / TDR’s, full and partial interests' appraisals, real estate development / EB-5 market and feasibility studies, and acquisition / disposition due diligence. I am experienced in providing transactional counseling, litigation / arbitration support & expert witness testimony, forensic appraisals and valuation advisory services, particularly on specialized or complex urban transactions, and also, in Real Estate Broker Fiduciary Duties & Standards of Care, and Appraiser Malpractice / USPAP issues....

John A. Harris, MS, BS, AAS, MBA Landscape Economics Inc.

Hollywood, Florida
Agriculture, Environmental - Tree and landscape appraisals, damages or values; forest damages; Land Economist, landscape claims
...Harris is a Landscape Economist and has worked in the environmental, landscape, arboriculture, forestry, and horticultural fields for over 30 years. He is the Principal of LANDSCAPE ECONOMICS, LLC, a firm providing expertise in damage assessments, economic valuations, work audits, and expert testimony regarding landscapes and land improvements that is increasing the recognition of "Green Assets™" for properties....

David P. Kalin, MD, MPH The Healthplace Center for Disability & Independent Medical Evaluations

Oldsmar, Florida
Family Medicine, Disability Evaluation
Since 1992, with the establishment of THE HEALTHPLACE CENTER for Disability and Independent Evaluation those suffering from Medical/Legal confusion have been offered comprehensive medical evaluation with effective translation of medical problems for the swift resolution of legal, governmental and insurance issues dealing with long-term disability/life care planning, personal injury, medical malpractice, environmental exposure, Workers’ Compensation, PIP Social Security and Emergency Medical Condition. Masters in the Science of Public Health Fellow American Academy of Family Physicians Certified Independent Medical Examiner LlCENSE: Florida ME003624 North Carolina 58382 NPI 1821091406 DR. KALIN specializes in complex case apportionment, assists in blocking cases for anticipated litigation, evaluates for future medical expenses and is available for consultation. DR....

John P Daly Daly Marine Services LLC

Idaho Falls, Idaho
Maritime, Engineering - Marine Engineering, Loss of propulsion, Engine Failure, Bunker Fuels, Allisions, Fire Investigations, Equipment Failures, OWS
...He has conducted investigations and reported on issues including loss of propulsion, engine failures, fuel quality disputes and fuel related casualties, equipment failures, machinery space fires, structural damage, vessel sinkings, emission cases, personal injuries and other casualties on behalf of ship owners and underwriters. His background includes experience as an operating engineer responsible for a variety of steam and motor propulsion plants and electrical and auxiliary systems on board various types of merchant vessels including: Ro- Ro’s, Oil and Chemical Tankers, Bulk Carriers and Passenger and Container Vessels. He gained extensive managerial experience sailing as Chief Engineer from 1991 through 2010 on vessels of both steam and motor propulsion. During this period, he headed the operation, maintenance and repair, logistics and purchasing, safety, environmental, payroll and budgeting programs and assisted in formulating business plans of various merchant vessels....

Chris Scott, PhD Material Answers LLC

Weston, Massachusetts
Chemical Engineering, Failure Analysis - polymer, plastic, rubber, coating, materials, material science, material engineering, thermoplastic, thermoset, composite, design, manufacturing, adhesive, ink, automotive, medical device, aerospace, packaging, accident, defect
...Collaborative projects have encompassed evaluation of environmental and human health issues in addition to classical accident and defect analysis. Prior to founding Material Answers LLC, Dr. Scott has had both industrial and academic experience: Material Answers LLC, 2004 – present. President and Founder Bezin LLC, 2012 – present. President and Co-Founder Fusion Optix Inc., 2004 – 2006. Manager, Material Science Exponent Failure Analysis Associates, 2001 – 2004. Managing Engineer Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000 – 2001. Associate Professor, Department of Material Science and Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994 – 2000. Assistant Professor, Department of Material Science and Engineering Eastman Chemical Company, 1990 – 1994. Senior Engineer

James M. Miller, PE, PhD J.M. Miller Engineering, Inc.

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Safety, Agriculture Engineering - Accidents, Auto ADAS, Agriculture, Battery Fires, Cannabis Processing, Chemical Exposure, Child Safety, Construction, Electrocution, Ergonomics, Fitness Equip, Fires/Explosions, HazCom, Human Factors, HVAC, Mechatronics/Nano, Medical Devices, OSHA, Recalls, RV/ATV, Slip/Fall, Vapes, Warnings/Label
...We are known for our staff’s thorough, detailed documentation and portrayal of accident sequences and the surrounding environmental circumstances. Dr. James Miller, PE—Founder of Miller Engineering and Emeritus Professor at the University of Michigan – Engineering. He has directly served in Washington originating several Federal OSHA safety regulations, and interacts regularly with Consumer Products Safety Commission regarding safety and product recalls. He serves as a reviewer of ASTM consumer products safety standards, provides upper management guidance on product design, recall and liability issues, and serves as an expert witness when required by consultative involvements. In addition, Dr. Miller works often on projects relating to compliance with occupational safety and consumer safety standards (OSHA, MSDS, CPSC, ANSI, ASTM, UL, ASABE, etc.) along with accidents associated with agriculture, consumer products, machine guarding, fire/explosions, and slip and fall circumstances....

Lamar T. Hawkins, PE, JD PEG, Inc.

Mississippi
Engineering, Premises Liability - Civil Engineering, Fall Protection, Construction, Analysis, Industrial Safety including OSHA and NFPA. See www.peginc.biz for Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geo technical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
PEG, Inc. offers consultation and expert testimony in many specialized areas, such as the following: Accident Reconstruction & Investigations Building Codes Concrete Failures Construction & Environmental Construction Equipment Accidents Construction Safety & Related Codes Cooling Towers & Hydraulics Electrical Engineering Excavation, Blasting & Trenching Exhibit Reconstruction & Investigations Fall Protection Highway & Transportation Problems Mechanical Engineering Metallurgy & Welding / Failure Studies OSHA Issues Paints, Coatings & Lead Abatement Premise Liability Product Failure & Liability Issues Safety Issues (Construction, Industrial & Product) Slips, Trips & Falls Software Engineering Studies Structural Steel & Building Failure Studies

Rodger A. Ferguson, Jr., LSRP PennJersey Environmental Consulting

Milford, New Jersey
Environmental, Chemistry & Chemicals - LSRP, Assessment, Remediation, CERCLA, TSCA, UST, Vapor Intrusion, Soil, Groundwater, PCBs, PFAS, Hazardous Substances, Cost Recovery, NJDEP, USEPA, Licensed Site Remediation Professional, Phase I, Brownfields, RCRA, Chlorinated Solvents
As the President of PennJersey Environmental Consulting since 2012, Mr. Ferguson leverages his nearly 40 years of experience and his credentials as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) to help clients manage their environmental needs, especially site assessment and remediation. He combines regulatory knowledge, remediation experience, and strategic vision to handle complex and high-profile cases, applying the most current scientific principles in contaminant fate and transport. His background includes a bachelor of science in chemistry from Ursinus College, managing a NJDEP certified environmental laboratory, OSHA and USEPA required hazardous substances training, as well as environmental consulting. As an expert witness, Mr....

Michael A. Pollock, P.E. Cogent Experts, LLC

New Jersey
Engineering, Construction Defects - 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....

Marianne Santarelli Marianne Santarelli, Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Consulting Services LLC

Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Safety, Industrial Hygiene - Construction, Research and Development, Environmental, Occupational Health, Noise, Accident Investigations, Risk Management, Fatality Investigations, ISO Management Systems, Insurance, Emergency Management, Drug/Alcohol Use Management, Behavioral Management, Training, Contractor Safety, Owners Rep.
A highly experienced, Environmental, Health and Safety professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional, with applied comprehensive skills, a strong commitment to excellence and progressive functional managerial experience with a specialization in the arena of Global EH&S Management Systems. Technical proficiencies in industrial hygiene, safety and environmental disciplines, regulatory compliance analyses, product EH&S program development, permitting, training, ergonomics, EH&S audit and gap analysis, corrective action development, risk management analysis, workers compensation claims management and wellness programs and construction EH&S within a multitude of manufacturing, construction, research and development, governmental and administrative environments....

John A Dalkowski, III, CRE, MAI National Real Estate Research, LLC

New York, New York
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - real estate valuation, specialized / complex valuations of major urban buildings, real estate diminution of value damages, environmental stigma, air rights/TDR's, hotels & resorts & timeshare valuations / allocation of tangible-intangible value, EB-5 feasibility studies, distressed asset appraisals
...My specific areas of expertise include litigation related to real estate diminution of value damages - due to environmental stigma or other external forces, air rights / TDR’s, full and partial interests' appraisals, real estate development / EB-5 market and feasibility studies, and acquisition / disposition due diligence. I am experienced in providing transactional counseling, litigation / arbitration support & expert witness testimony, forensic appraisals and valuation advisory services, particularly on specialized or complex urban transactions, and also, in Real Estate Broker Fiduciary Duties & Standards of Care, and Appraiser Malpractice / USPAP issues....

Richard A Stripp, Ph.D. American Scientific Consultants Corp

Huntington, New York
Toxicology, Pharmacology - Forensic toxicology, alcohol, drugs of abuse, dui, dwi, dram shop, prescription pain drugs, cocaine, heroin, pcp, amphetamine, overdose, carbon monoxide, lead, heavy metals, opiates, marijuana, THC
...Stripp provides unbiased expert case reviews involving drug effect on human performance, toxicity of iatrogenic/ therapeutic agents, lead and other toxic metals, carbon monoxide and environmental/occupational hazards. These services include, impartial evaluations involving drug impairment, overdose, toxic chemical exposure, medical issues associated with drug therapy, poisoning, and the role of drugs, alcohol, or chemical exposure in civil and criminal litigation. This covers a full breath of forensic medical-legal cases

John A Dalkowski, III, CRE, MAI National Real Estate Research, LLC

North Carolina
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - real estate valuation, specialized / complex valuations of major urban buildings, real estate diminution of value damages, environmental stigma, air rights/TDR's, hotels & resorts & timeshare valuations / allocation of tangible-intangible value, EB-5 feasibility studies, distressed asset appraisals
...My specific areas of expertise include litigation related to real estate diminution of value damages - due to environmental stigma or other external forces, air rights / TDR’s, full and partial interests' appraisals, real estate development / EB-5 market and feasibility studies, and acquisition / disposition due diligence. I am experienced in providing transactional counseling, litigation / arbitration support & expert witness testimony, forensic appraisals and valuation advisory services, particularly on specialized or complex urban transactions, and also, in Real Estate Broker Fiduciary Duties & Standards of Care, and Appraiser Malpractice / USPAP issues....

Ken Wheatley, MA, CPP Royal Security Group LLC

Fairview, North Carolina
Premises Liability, Security - Security Procedures, Guard Force Management & Performance, Event Security, Malls, Hotels, Casinos, Apartment Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Parking, Foreseeability, Assaults, Battery, Rapes
...He also provides expert opinions and testifies in plaintiff and defense cases involving premises liability and negligence issues in a variety of settings. Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer (retired) for Sony Electronics' global operations. He and his department investigated over 800 civil and criminal cases per year, domestically and internationally. Former FBI Special Agent with experience leading investigations in a variety of areas including: white collar crime, drugs, kidnapping, bank robbery, espionage, and violent criminal apprehension. Current member of the Senior Advisory Group with the FBI's Domestic Security Alliance Council. Former member of the Board of Directors for the FBI affiliated InfraGard San Diego/Imperial Counties chapter. Sector Chief Co-Coordinator. Served on the Citizens' Review Board on Police Practices for the City of San Diego. Led one of seven evaluator teams. Appointed by the Mayor....

David Bano Enterprise Associates LLC

Ohio
Insurance, Legal - Customs/Standards/Practices. Claims/Sales/Underwriting/Agency. P/C operations. 48-states. Bad faith, coverage, exclusions, denials, extracontractual, automotive, E & O, denials, UI & UIM, class actions, homeowner, commercial, catastrophe, excess surplus, fraud, SIU, investigation, flood, disaster.
...Throughout my career, I led Auto, Homeowners, Commercial, Agribusiness, Excess & Surplus [Scottsdale Insurance], Environmental, Pet & Veterinary, as well as the National Catastrophe group and the Special Investigations anti-fraud teams. I am deeply familiar with claims coverage interpretation, best claims practices, bad faith situations, limits, exclusions, claims procedures, automotive repair and building construction issues. As a general manager, I led the Agency Sales, Claims and Underwriting departments for the State of Michigan and earlier, the five-county Philadelphia market. I held full P & L responsibility for these profit centers. I worked very closely with our underwriting and product/contract development teams, corporate marketing, human resources and information technology teams. I am familiar with every operational component of the Property & Casualty business. Additionally, I was Nationwide's 30(b)[6] witness in several significant litigation events....

David Bano Enterprise Associates LLC

Pennsylvania
Insurance, Legal - Customs/Standards/Practices. Claims/Sales/Underwriting/Agency. P/C operations. 48-states. Bad faith, coverage, exclusions, denials, extracontractual, automotive, E & O, denials, UI & UIM, class actions, homeowner, commercial, catastrophe, excess surplus, fraud, SIU, investigation, flood, disaster.
...Throughout my career, I led Auto, Homeowners, Commercial, Agribusiness, Excess & Surplus [Scottsdale Insurance], Environmental, Pet & Veterinary, as well as the National Catastrophe group and the Special Investigations anti-fraud teams. I am deeply familiar with claims coverage interpretation, best claims practices, bad faith situations, limits, exclusions, claims procedures, automotive repair and building construction issues. As a general manager, I led the Agency Sales, Claims and Underwriting departments for the State of Michigan and earlier, the five-county Philadelphia market. I held full P & L responsibility for these profit centers. I worked very closely with our underwriting and product/contract development teams, corporate marketing, human resources and information technology teams. I am familiar with every operational component of the Property & Casualty business. Additionally, I was Nationwide's 30(b)[6] witness in several significant litigation events....

Chuck Dutill, PE, DFE Heritage Technical Services, Inc.

West Chester, Pennsylvania
Environmental, Engineering - Hydrology, Sewer, Water, Flooding, Groundwater, Hydrogeology, Drainage, Wastewater Treatment, Septic Systems, Utility, Sewer Systems, Sanitary Sewage, Mold, Stormwater Management, Hydraulics, Hazardous Waste, Drinking Water, Waste Management, Erosion, Soils, Pumping, Water Quality, Air Quality
Nationwide experience as hydrologist, environmental engineer, and civil engineer, including for construction, operations, design, inspections, floodplains, contamination, toxicity, hazardous waste, spills, grading, remediation, pollution, sinkholes, health and safety, pumping, modeling, odors, soils, dams, regulations, combined sewers, overflows, aquifers, water distribution, water treatment, hydraulic fracturing, Standard of Care, sedimentation, hydroplaning, wetlands, landfills, monitoring, infiltration/inflow, and metering. Forensic cases for Mr. Dutill have comprised federal and state courts, and include damages from approximately $25,000 to approaching $1 billion, with most between $100,000 to $5M. As indicated in feedback from attorneys on expert witness cases, some of the strengths of Mr....

Steven D High, MPH, MS, CIH, CSP, ARM, CHST, CXLT High Environmental Health & Safety Consulting Ltd.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Slip Trip & Fall, OSHA - Certified Industrial Hygienist, Safety, Occupational Safety, Chemical Exposure, Public Health, Trenching, Construction Safety, Cranes, Rigging, Accident Investigation, Coefficient of Friction, Slip Resistance, Lockout, Electrical Safety, NFPA 70E, Health Exposure, Noise, Safety Culture, OSHA
...Post-baccalaureate Certificates in Environmental Health & Industrial Hygiene (Johns Hopkins) / Epidemiology & Bio-statistics (Drexel). Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) Emergency Medical Technician - PA (EMT) Certified XL Tribometrist(CXLT)(slip-resistance) Frequent Public Speaker on Safety and Health Issues. Creative approaches and perspectives to cases. Defense and Plaintiff work. Organization Participation and Memberships: Lancaster County Industrial Safety Council (officer positions) American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Member: Consultants’ Division American Industrial Hygiene Association (AHIA): Full Member; Member of the Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology Committee American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)....

Hernando R Perez, PhD, MPH, CIH, CSP Perez IH Consulting LLC

Cheltenham, Pennsylvania
Industrial Hygiene, Mold - Certified Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Hygiene, Exposure Assessment, Exposure, Occupational Exposure, Exposure Reconstruction, Historical Exposure, FELA, Railroad, COVID-19, Bioaerosols, Indoor Air Quality, Diesel Exhaust, Chemical, Sick Building,
...He also lectured on airborne contaminant exposure and environmental health to graduate engineering and medical students. He has conducted research in the fields of industrial hygiene and environmental health, published his results in the peer reviewed literature and presented his findings at various national and international environmental and occupational health conferences. He has been involved in international industrial hygiene work, lecturing and consulting in India and serving as an advisor to the government of Sri Lanka on issues of occupational health and worker exposure control. Based on his qualifications and expertise, he was invited to serve several state and national committees including the Roundtable on Environmental Health Sciences, Research and Medicine; the Committee on Respiratory Protection Curriculum for Occupation Health Nurses; and the Committee on Personal Protective Equipment for Workplace Safety and Health, all of the National Academy of Sciences....

Michael A. Pollock, P.E. Cogent Experts, LLC

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Engineering, Construction Defects - 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....

Michael A. Sulzinski, Ph.D., L.L.C. Michael A. Sulzinski, Ph.D., L.L.C.

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Infectious Diseases, Allergy & Immunology - COVID-19, Vaccines, Vaccine Injury, SARS-CoV-2, Coronavirus, mRNA, Virology, Virus, Immunology, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Food Poisoning, Patent Law, Workplace Infections, HIV, AIDS, Bacteria, Vaccine Mandate
Academic Appointments: Professor of Microbiology & Immunology, Department of Medical Education, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, PA; Professor Emeritus, Program in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Scranton (PA) SINCE 2003, APPLYING MY EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN INFECTIOUS DISEASE, I PROVIDE EXPERT WITNESS AND LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES BY INVESTIGATING SCIENTIFIC ISSUES RELEVANT TO COVID-19 AND ALL ASPECTS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE: COVID-19 VACCINE INJURY COVID -19 VACCINE HESITANCY COVID-19 WORKPLACE INFECTIONS OTHER PATHOGENS: MEDICAL DEVICE INFECTIONS INFECTIONS SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY MILITARY & CIVIL LAW PATENT LAW ​ALL ASPECTS OF ​​​MICROBIOLOGY VIROLOGY, INCLUDING COVID-19, SARS-COV-2 BACTERIOLOGY MYCOLOGY COVID-19 Case evaluation and technical opinion....

John A Dalkowski, III, CRE, MAI National Real Estate Research, LLC

South Carolina
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser - real estate valuation, specialized / complex valuations of major urban buildings, real estate diminution of value damages, environmental stigma, air rights/TDR's, hotels & resorts & timeshare valuations / allocation of tangible-intangible value, EB-5 feasibility studies, distressed asset appraisals
...My specific areas of expertise include litigation related to real estate diminution of value damages - due to environmental stigma or other external forces, air rights / TDR’s, full and partial interests' appraisals, real estate development / EB-5 market and feasibility studies, and acquisition / disposition due diligence. I am experienced in providing transactional counseling, litigation / arbitration support & expert witness testimony, forensic appraisals and valuation advisory services, particularly on specialized or complex urban transactions, and also, in Real Estate Broker Fiduciary Duties & Standards of Care, and Appraiser Malpractice / USPAP issues....

Scott Bennett, CPM ExpertMulti-Family Expert Witness Group

Keller, Texas
Property Management, Real Estate - Real estate and property management issues, residential, mixed-use. Leasing, landlord/tenant, rent control, life/safety and environmental, manufactured home communities. Risk and Safety at Apt buildings, Multi-Family injuries,
...Experience in Manufactured Homes and Mobile Home Parks/Subdivisions and Manufactured Home Development Additional expertise includes Property management, premises liability, operational procedures, resident relations, employee policies, vendor policies, risk assessments, slip and fall issues, access gates/ fences, security assessments, patrols, lighting, corporate policies, leases, maintenance policies, hiring policies, background checks, supervision, on site/ off site management.

Bryan A. Finley, CPA, CFF, CFE Janik Forensics PC

Dallas, Texas
Accounting, Fraud - Forensic Accounting, Accounting Expert Witness, Damages Expert, Certified Fraud Examiner, CFE, Certified in Financial Forensics, CFF, Certified Public Accountant, CPA
...• Advises on matters related to damages, loss claims, fraud, financial reporting, internal controls and accounting issues, among others. • Subject matters commonly addressed include partnership and investor disputes, breach of contract, fee disputes, tort, professional negligence, misappropriation, bribery, conflicts of interest, whistleblower allegations, probate/trust matters, vendor fraud, M&A post-transaction accounting disputes, antifraud programs, internal controls, loss of value, intellectual property, theft of trade secrets, lost profits, royalties, business interruption, environmental disasters and construction defects. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) ACCREDITATION • Certified Public Accountant, Texas, since 1992 • Certified in Financial Forensics (by the AICPA), since 2009 • Certified Fraud Examiner (by the ACFE), since 2011 PRESENTATIONS Mr....

Captain Kurt M. Hallier Maritime Perspective Inc.

Montgomery, Texas
Maritime, Safety - Vessel Management, Oil Tankers, Chemical Tankers, Gas Carriers, Bulk Carriers, Ferries, Marine Terminals, Incident Response, Accident Investigations, Personal Injury, Fires, Collisions, Allisions, Groundings, Loss Control, Vessel Salvage, Offshore Operations, Marine Pilots, Navigation and Waterways.
...Successfully resolved complex issues by collaborating with international, federal, state, and local agencies. Recognized as an industry expert in terminal operations, incident management, safety, quality, and environmental affairs. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting port, terminal, and offshore assessments to optimize operations and improve safety. Known for utilizing a robust network of global marine experts to effectively manage risk and enhance the performance of marine assets. Responded to the Exxon Valdez oil spill and Deputy Incident Commander for the salvage of the OMI Charger in Galveston Bay. 30+ years as a member of a major oil company Tier One Incident Response Team responding to actual oil spills, salvage operations, fires, vessel collisions, groundings and allisions. Participated in Face to Face, Hybrid and Virtual responses and drills. Response roles included Incident Commander, Deputy IC, Operations Section Chief, Deputy OSC and Qualified Individual....

EJ Janik, CPA, CFF, CFE, CFLC, MS Janik Forensics PC

Dallas, Texas
Business Damages, Accounting - Damages Lost Profits, Forensic Accounting, Construction Claims, Business Interruption , Insurance Claims, Product liability claims , Theft of Trade Secrets , Whistle blower cases, Antitrust/Pricing issues, Business valuations, Contract disputes, Dispute Resolution, Energy, Oli & Gas , M & A
EXPERIENCE • Over 58 trial/hearing testimonies in 8 states: 11 Federal, 23 State, 25 Arbitration • Over 88 total expert testimony matters • Over 765 business dispute and consulting matters • 150 financial audits (Public Accounting – 7 years) • Significant engineering & construction experience EJ JANIK, CPA, CFF, CFE, CFLC, MS CPA = Certified Public Accountant CFF = Certified in Financial Forensics CFE = Certified Fraud Examiner CFLC = Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant FIRM SERVICES Business and Dispute Consulting Construction and Contract Claims Damage Analysis / Critiques Fact Finding / Graphic Analytics Opinions / Reports Accounting / Financial / Economic Modeling Contract Accounting Projections and Trend Analysis Color Graphic Damage Modeling Trial Exhibits and Expert Testimony OVERALL EXPERIENCE Antitrust/Pricing Issues Audits Bankruptcy Analyses Business Interruption Business Valuations Construction Claims Contract Disputes Cost Determinations Criminal...

Rudy R Robinson, III, MAI Austin Valuation Consultants, Ltd.

Georgetown, Texas
Appraisal & Valuation, Real Estate Appraiser - environmental concerns, air, ground water and soil contamination, construction and foundation defects, fire and flood damage, eminent domain, proximity/nuisance issues.
...Specializes in real estate damage and value diminution caused by environmental contamination. Experienced in a wide variety of property types - industrial, retail, office multi-family, single-family residential, vacant land, and special purpose properties such as landfills, hazardous waste incernerators, livestock ranches, religious facilities, etc. Litigation support and expert witness testimony in state and federal courts. Experienced mediator/arbitrator.

Harry H Kelso, Esq. Harry H. Kelso, Esq., PLLC

Henrico, Virginia
Legal, Environmental - energy, utilities, drinking water, groundwater, redevelopment, contaminated industrial plants & military bases, airports, arsenals, shipyards, superfund, hazardous waste cleanup, PFAS, toxic substances, climate change, flooding, military accidents, investigations, mediation, enforcement, litigation
...Kelso, through alternating private and government law and consulting practice, is an expert on the range of complex, federal and state regulatory issues and enforcement related to current and former (dating to World War I) private and public industrial facilities. These encompass military bases, airfields, shipyards, arsenals, and training ranges, as well as private sector, Defense contractor-managed industrial plants; toxic chemicals, e.g. PFAS; and investigations conducted by Congress, DoD Inspectors General, and military accident investigators.. Served as the Department of Defense’s award-winning head lawyer (with a TS-SCI security clearance) for issues concerning domestic and foreign military installations, their complicated infrastructure and host communities, often including other government agencies and Defense contractors; toxic chemicals; and military accident investigations....