Field Investigation Expert Witnesses

Harleton (Longview), Texas

Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Warnings - Marketing Defect, Oil & Gas, Metallurgy, Stress, Root Cause, Safety Hierarchy Application, Lab Analysis, Inspection, Firearms, Electronics, Field Investigation, Fracture, Golf Cart, ATVs/UTVs

Dr. Scott Anson has been practicing and teaching engineering for over 30 years. The first 8 years were in industry engineering roles involving process development and tooling design, as well as extensive laboratory failure analysis. During his over 22+ yr. academic career he held multiple industry appointments simultaneous with his academic role, in addition to his independent consulting work. He provides forensic engineering services involving product design, manufacturing defects, and warnings/instructions (marketing defects) and workplace injuries. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in TX, GA, LA, OK and has an active NCEES record to facilitate efficient licensing in additional states. Dr. Anson has complementary skills in four key dualities that uniquely enhance his effectiveness in forensic engineering and expert witness services. 1) He is formally trained and experienced in both Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering, which enables him to assess bot...

Pflugerville, Texas

Electrical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Transformer, motor, generator, UPS, circuit breaker, switchboard, electrical fire, electrical insulation failure, VFDs, short circuit, fault current, arch flash hazard analysis, fire alarm, electrocution, field investigation, electrical demand analysis, electrical needs assessments, project management, electrical fire analysis, solar PV

Professional Summary – Electrical Engineering Expert Witness Highly experienced, licensed Professional Electrical Engineer in the States of California and Texas, currently serving as Senior Engineer for the Travis County Sheriff’s Office in Austin, Texas. Provides advanced engineering leadership and technical oversight for a 130-acre correctional complex, including the Travis County Jail, with responsibilities encompassing electrical infrastructure reliability, safety compliance, and system optimization. Core competencies include electrical equipment failure analysis, forensic investigation, preparation of defensible technical reports, development of business cases, capital project budgeting, and end-to-end project management. Regularly provides independent engineering judgment, evaluates complex technical issues, and recommends practical, code-compliant solutions. Demonstrated expertise in electrical safety, energy efficiency, and implementation of clean energy and sustainable sy...