111 Process Industry Expert Witnesses Found

Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling

...Dan Gottuk is the President of Gottuk Engineering after a 30 year career with Jensen Hughes, with which he still maintains a relationship with a team of over 100 experts providing expert witness and failure analysis services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions, mechanical, electrical, construction, codes and standards, materials, chemical, metallurgical, process safety and concrete. Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr....

Refrigeration, OSHA - Industrial process refrigeration, cold storage, ammonia, carbon dioxide, piping, insulation, design, design review, OSHA, EPA, mechanical code analysis.

I have 15 years' experience as a refrigeration contractor, followed by 18 years' experience as a graduate engineer in industrial refrigeration ammonia and CO2 applications up to 5,000 TR. My engineering experience includes design and project management positions with a D/B contractor, a large food processor, an A&E firm (Deputy Director of the Food & Beverage Group) and my current consulting business. I'm registered as a PE in 11 states and have an NCEES Record. Current committee service includes the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (Standards-CM and Government Relations-VM) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (Std 15, TC 10.1, TC 10.3 and TC 10.5; VM on all). I have revised portions of chapter 2 in the 2014 and 2018 editions of the ASHRAE Refrigeration Handbook and am completing calculations of CO2 piping capacities in chapter 3....

Risk Management, Premises Liability - Zip-line, Slip Trip & Fall, Roofing, Electrical, OSHA, Risk Management, Amusement Ride Safety & Governance, Premises Liability, Life Safety, NFPA, ASSP, Worker's Compensation.

...OSHA authorized outreach trainer for construction & general industry since 2000. General contractor safety director, 2014-2016; experience in construction from general contractors to all subs. ASSE 25-year member & former chapter president. Highly experienced, educated, trained practitioner. Completed estimated 7,500 surveys & assessments for insurers including AIG, AmRisc, AmTrust, Berkshire Hathaway, CNA, Liberty Mutual, Berkley & XL Catlin. Assesses for range of risk using NFPA & OSHA standards & interpretations. Uses insurer data & information such as loss runs, applications, supplements, underwriting reports & client servicing instructions in assessments. Communicates with insurer’s underwriters, claims staff & loss control managers, composing underwriting reports for risk selection & improvement and assisting with improvements. Assisted insurers & regulators with Worker Comp insurer audits four times....

Toxicology, Environmental - risk assessment, public health, air quality, NAAQS, risk-based corrective action, ozone (O3), nitrogen oxides (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), particulate matter (PM), chemicals

...Fraiser has conducted hundreds of exposure assessments for chemicals used in pharmaceutical laboratories and industrial processes, chemicals applied to control pests and unwanted vegetation, and chemicals released as unwanted by-products of chemical and product manufacturing, combustion of fossil and waste-derived fuels, generation of electricity, petroleum refining, smelting, rock crushing, and activities at military installations. Dr. Fraiser has been qualified as an expert, deposed, and has provided expert testimony in contested case hearings, criminal case hearings, Federal Civil suits, and toxic tort litigation on numerous occasions.

Mechanical Engineering, Safety - Guarding, plastics processing equipment, lockout-tagout (LOTO), Injection molding machines, thermoformers, blow molding machines, intellectual property, Industrial accidents, agricultural accidents, on product warnings, machine design, pumping-piping systems,

...Hamilton worked as a full-time consulting engineer assisting professionals in both industry and the legal community by serving as a consultant and as an expert witness. As an expert, Mr. Hamilton has evaluated hundreds of consumer, industrial and agricultural incidents related to safety, machine guarding and mechanical engineering. He has worked in industry as a manufacturing and plant engineer and has been responsible for the safety of an industrial plant with over 300 employees, where he designed guards and worked extensively with plastic injection molding machines amongst many other industrial safety responsibilities. Mr. Hamilton is devoted to educating the next generation of engineers. He has developed and teaches a senior level Mechanical Engineering course entitled “Designing for Safety.” In this class he teaches principles of safe design such as the hierarchy of design, warnings usage, machine guarding and various hazard analysis techniques....

Real Estate, Banking - Mortgage Lending, Standard of Care, Compliance, TILA/RESPA Regulation, Disclosure, HAMP/Modification, Foreclosure, Underwriting, Residential, Loan Servicing, Real Estate/Mortgage Fraud, Financial Elder Abuse, CA DRE/NMLS Licensing

I have been in the mortgage industry for over 30 years, serving as a loan officer, branch manager, and area vice president. During this time, I have developed a strong base of knowledge and experience in many areas of the mortgage industry. On the origination end, this includes application, disclosure, processing, underwriting, appraisal, & funding. On the servicing end, this includes payment servicing, escrow accounts, modification, HAMP, and foreclosure. I am able to study a case file quickly and thoroughly, and establish a defensible opinion. My writing skills yield a strong written report. And, my public speaking and discussion skills present well in deposition and trial.

Audiology, Noise - Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, Vertigo, Acoustic Trauma, 3M, Airbag, Head Injury, Whiplash, Malpractice, ADA, Fitness for Duty, OSHA, Noise Exposure, Hearing Aids, Product Liability, MVA, Airplane Crash, Central Auditory Processing.

...Industrial consultant for Chevron (13 years), San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (15 years), British Petroleum, Tesoro Petroleum, Conoco, Valero Petroleum, Amway, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, and the City of Santa Ana. Over 250 industrial audiology evaluations and worker's compensation determinations. More than 75 plaintiff or defendant forensic cases in federal and state courts, including US Department of Justice, United Airlines, 3M, Petco Park, Union Pacific Railroad, Southwest Airlines, Geico, JFK University, the City of Newport Beach, the La Puente School District, San Diego USD, and more. In 1997, he was an Expert Witness for the State of California Licensing Board, and from 2012 to the present, he authored 52 educational journal articles for The Hearing Journal in clinical and forensic audiology....

Construction, Construction Defects - General Construction, Framing, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Electrical, HVAC, Concrete, Residential Construction, Multi Family Dwelling, Single Family Dwelling, Commercial Construction, Finish , Contract Scope, Cost to Repair, Site development, Architectural Design, Utility , Gas, Solar, Fire

...Blackstone also offers post litigation reconstruction through a refined process of “litigation-to-construction” promoting a turn-key construction option. This includes post destructive testing, "put-back", specifically tailored to client requirements offering complete support throughout the entire process. Mr. Cotton contributes Plaintiff, as well as Defense, litigation support. As a qualified and hands-on general contractor who has excelled in the construction industry, Mr. Cotton understands the complexity of the construction business and is able to leverage his experience to support client and attorney concerns.

Intellectual Property, Medical Devices - Imaging, Patent, Ultrasound, Electronics, Transducer, ASIC, MEMS, FDA, Signal Processing, Neuro modulation, Regulatory, Integrated Circuit, Semiconductors, Biometric security, Ablation, Tomography, Parallel Computing, Surgical Guidance, Wearable Medical Device, Product Liability

Award winning, Oxford Educated scientist whose areas of expertise include medical imaging, electronics, semiconductors, medical devices, sensors, MEMS, signal processing and image processing. - Dr Daft has deposition and trial testimony experience including district court, ITC and PTAB matters. - Extensive Intellectual Property experience including patent development, analysis, licensing, and litigation. - Serial inventor holding 27 U.S. Patents with 16 pending. - Diverse industry experience including multi-nationals such as GE, Medtronic, Fujifilm, Samsung and Siemens as well as several start-ups. - Well published. - Winner of grants from National Institute of Health. - Extensive international consulting experience. - IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) Senior Member since 2004. - Three years’ experience teaching electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois....

Accounting, Business Operations - Financial, operational turnarounds, restructurings, mergers, acquisitions, CEO, CFO, CRO, governance, forensic, fraud, corporate investigations, certified, turnaround, insolvency, restructuring, CPA, chartered global management accountant, credentialed, fraud examiner, board, best practices

Industry, accounting, auditing, consulting. M&A, distressed, insolvency, bankruptcy, financial restructurings, operational turnarounds, performance/profitability. Forensics, fraud, dispute resolution, diligence, strategic planning, governance, quality of earnings. Board of Directors OC Forensic Expert Witness Association, Board Directors LA Chapter Association Certified Fraud Examiners. Consumer products, services; franchising; retail, wholesale distribution; food processing, packaging; restaurants; agribusiness; real estate; engineering, construction; industrial manufacturing, assembly; trucking, transportation; aerospace, defense; waste management; energy – oil & gas, shale, mining; chemicals; fertilizers; lending; dealerships, service, repair; education; telecom, media, technology....

Securities & Investments - FINRA Programs, FINRA Risk Hierarchy, FINRA Sales Practice Issues, FINRA and SEC Rules, Reg BI, Assessment of Internal Controls, Broker-Dealer Compliance and Supervision, Broker-Dealer Regulatory Issues, and Risk Monitoring and Mitigation.

President and Founding Principal of Diles Consulting, Colleen has 25 + years of experience in the securities industry. Colleen worked at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for 22 years supervising both Examination and Risk Monitoring teams. Most recently, at FINRA, Colleen served as Risk Monitoring Director and Los Angeles Office Senior Leader. Prior to joining FINRA, Colleen held the position of Mutual Fund Administration Supervisor at Chase Global Fund Service Company in Boston, Massachusetts. During her tenure at FINRA, Colleen developed and enhanced company programs and processes and successfully worked with technology partners to create solutions to advance Risk Monitoring business needs. Additionally, Colleen served as the Los Angeles Regulatory Point of Contact and established relationships with federal and state regulators through stakeholder forums....

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

Areas of Practice Legal Practice: Mortgage Lending, including business and consumer loan origination, licensing, compliance with California and federal lending laws, mortgage backed securities, and administrative defense Mortgage Broker Practice: Active mortgage broker since 2016, brokering tens of millions of dollars of mortgage loans per year, including conducting the application process, underwriting, loan disclosure, legal compliance, documentation, investment compliance and regulatory reporting. California Bar 1978 #81839 Department of Real Estate Broker 2016, Broker #02003304, NMLS #1600274 Professional Affiliations State Bar of California California Mortgage Association AV rated by Martindale.com Biography For the past 40+ years Dennis Doss has represented mortgaged lenders of all kinds as well as mortgage brokers who sell, fractionalize and market trust-deed secured investments to the public. Mr....

Electronics, Telecommunications - RF and Microwave Technology, Microwave Electronics, Radio Frequency Devices, RF and Analog Circuits, Integrated Circuits, Microelectronics, RF and microwave packaging, Electronic Instrumentation, Radio Frequency Signals, Electromagnetic Fields, Radio receivers, Wireless Communication.

...Gupta Professor RF Communcation Systems Industry Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering Director of the Communication Systems and Signal Processing Institute Emeritus Chaired Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at San Diego State University, and Emeritus Adjunct Professor at UC San Diego; past faculty member at MIT, University of Illinois, and Head of the Department at Florida State University. Also experience of industrial work as Senior Engineer and Manager at Hughes Aircraft Company. Made significant contributions to the advancement of RF and microwave engineering field. Researcher and author of over hundred papers, and patent disclosures, patent holder. Past Editor of two journals and three books, and Past President of an IEEE Society in the field of expertise. Taught wireless communications and RF engineering courses to graduate students (at the university), and to professional engineers (in industry)....

Employment, Safety - ADA, Compensation, Discrimination, FMLA/CFRA, Harassment, Hiring, Human Resources Management, Investigation, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence, Wrongful Termination

...Kleiner has provided expert witness services beyond what have already been mentioned include the following: compliance of organization policies, procedures, and practices with standards of customary and appropriate human resources management; preventing and investigating complaints concerning sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination and harassment; analysis and evaluation of interactive process, reasonable accommodation, and other issues related to the ADA and FEHA; wage & hours, benefits, pensions, and ERISA; CFRA; negligent hiring, retention, and supervision; performance appraisals, promotion selections, progressive discipline, workplace reductions; OSHA, retail industry standards involving personal injury from slip and fall, trip and fall, falling merchandise, etc....

Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards

Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent Claim...

Maritime - Longshore Industry, Maritime Labor Consulting, Stevedore, Longshoremen, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Longshore Workers, Longshore Jobs, Labor Relations

Richard Marzano has spent over 25 years in the longshore/maritime industry, working in both marine terminal operations and labor management, becoming a West Coast longshore expert. With nearly 15 years in labor relations, bargaining with the ILWU and administering the ILWU-PMA Agreement(s), Mr. Marzano has in-depth knowledge of ILWU/West Coast longshore hiring and employment practices and processes, working and dispatch rules, benefits administration, the ILWU-PMA grievance procedure, the ILWU-PMA reasonable accommodation process (re. the Americans with Disabilities Act) and its application on US West Coast ports.

Employment, Marketing - Executive Search , Executive Recruiter, Recruiter , Headhunter, Job search, Salary negotiation, Career management , Employment trends , C Suite , Compensation, Recruitment for start-ups, Market Research & Data Analytics recruitment, Employee market value, MarTech , Fortune 500, mid sized co, Teams

...Personally completed 100s of searches for leading and growing companies across many industry sectors. Specialize in identifying and placing market research talent from early career to Executive level. Work directly with decision makers up to CEO and with Human Resource decision makers. Regularly attend Market Research industry conferences and have been invited to speak on employment & hiring trends, skills in a rapidly changing market and to provide advice and guidance to both Job Seekers and Hiring Managers. My firm specializes in placing marketing talent, in particular market research, which includes data analytics, qualitative & quantitative, marketing science & brand strategy experts. We also place talent in Sales Leadership & Customer Success roles. Global Executive Search experience in North America, Europe and Asia with recruitment partnerships in Europe & Asia. Experience dealing with candidates with visa issues and helping companies navigate the process....

Insurance - Claims, Claims Handling, Standards and Practice, Property, Casualty, Restoration, Fire, Water, Mold, IICRC

With extensive experience across a broad sector of the property and casualty insurance industry, Sandra has unique insight and perspective into the challenges that arise in the insurance claims process. She has successfully guided both plaintiffs and defendants through hundreds of complex claims; both first and third party, litigated and non- litigated. With her extensive background in the fire and water restoration industry, combined with her outstanding communication and negotiation skills, Sandra excels in helping her clients get their cases RESOLVED.

Firearms & Ballistics, Accident Reconstruction - firearm, ammunition, ammo, ballistic, gun, cartridge, bullet, projectile, manufacture, load, weapon, antique, reconstruction, training, design, engineering, forensic, shooting, crime, scene

...• Recognized in the firearms industry as an expert in antique and replica cartridge development and manufacturing, including the production of proof loads. “Official” ammunition benchmark for half a dozen firearm manufactures. • Provide educational opportunities on the ammunition manufacturing process and corresponding toolmarks for law enforcement agencies, specifically for their crime lab and firearm unit technical staff. I have provided this training for such agencies as the California Criminalistics Institute (CA-DOJ), Los Angeles Police Department Firearms Unit, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Lab, and Orange County Sheriff’s Department Crime Lab.

Failure Analysis, Metallurgy - Automobile, Aviation & Aerospace, Motorcycle,Appliance, Engineering, Construction, Construction Defects, Corrosion, Maritime, Equipment & Machinery, Mining, Bicycles, Transportation, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Plumbing, Products Liability, Fire, Electricity, Pipe, HVAC, CPVC, Oil & Gas, Welding

...He has received awards in the International Metallographic Contest and has conducted several presentations on metallurgical engineering and failure analysis subjects at universities, ASM meetings, and industry events. He is President of the National Society of Professional Engineers in California (NSPE-CA) and is active in several technical societies. He has taught metallurgical engineering course topics in Principals and Applications of Steel Alloy Design at the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering. He was awarded outstanding graduate, presidents’ list, graduate with distinction, and high honors; his education was focused in failure analysis, mechanical behavior of materials, corrosion and degradation, and physical metallurgy....

Construction Defects, Electrical Engineering - General Construction, Framing, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Electrical, HVAC, NFPA, Generators, Design, Solar, Fire, Gas, Hybrid Water Heaters, Contract Scope, Cost to Repair, Fire, Industrial Controls, Electrocutions, Shocks, Electrical Fires

...Scerbo has over 3 decades of experience in the construction industry, including 23 years as a licensed General, Electrical & HVAC Contractor in the state of CA. Mr. Scerbo's diverse background serves as a well-balanced platform with extensive expertise in Building Envelope, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) disciplines. He has dedicated his professional career to providing accurate, impartial and credible work, including testimony to support legal proceedings. He serves as a construction consultant and expert for construction defect litigation. Experiences include cost evaluations and coverage determination, project management, construction defect analysis, code and industry standards review and analysis, litigation support, along with consulting and peer review for single family, multifamily, hospitality and commercial construction. Mr. Scerbo serves as an expert witness in many construction-related matters....

Software Engineering, Electronics - audio, video, Digital Signal Processing (Dsp), source code review, patent, copyright, wireless, sensors, user interface, linux, operating systems, open source, electronics, hardware, embedded systems, firmware, computer graphics, computer vision, smart devices, network protocols, USB, C/C++, IoT

...* Academic researcher and teaching assistant at Leuven Catholic University (KUL) and Brussels Free University (VUB), writing and publishing papers on audio signal processing and human-computer interaction research topics, presenting papers at international conferences and teaching students. * Previously founded a consumer electronics company, Percussa, in the pro-audio industry. * Designed award-winning consumer electronics products, such as Percussa AudioCubes, a tangible user interface system (Qwartz Max Mathews Award). * Presented products at international pro-audio tradeshows to industry press, distributors and retailers (NAMM, MusikMesse, Superbooth, etc). * Fellow of the Belgian-American Educational Foundation (BAEF), a honorary Fullbright fellow, and a recipient of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) Educational Foundation Grant. * Fluent in English, Dutch and French. CV and career highlights available at http://www.bertschiettecatte.com/

Products Liability, Manufacturing - Fitness, Fitness Equipment, Gym, Treadmill, Bicycle, Group Cycle, Spinning, Strength Training, Weight Training, Product Quality, Asia Manufacturing, Human Factors, FMEA, DFMA, Design for Serviceability

Over 20 years in the bicycle and fitness equipment industries bringing to the table a well-rounded professional perspective. From Mechanical Engineer designing products to head of Product Development & Quality ensuring manufacturing process and sourcing excellence, my expertise covers a wide spectrum of technical disciplines. With experience in technical field service training and being an avid user of bicycle and fitness equipment, I can also relate well with the plaintiff’s side of a product liabilities claim. I have provided testimony and sat as the most knowledgeable defense party on over 35 depositions and mediations in 6 litigations in the states of California, New York, and Florida as well as well as internationally in Hong Kong. During college and after graduation, I was employed as a Mechanical Designer then Mechanical Engineer in the bike industry for Profile Design & Primo Products....

Computers, Information Technology - digital forensics, electronic discovery, digital evidence, electronic evidence, computer forensics, cell phone, mobile device, data collection, social media, cloud computing, IT forensics, information governance, cyber security, fake evidence, testimony, forensic investigation, cybersecurity.

...He serves his clients through the litigation or consulting lifecycle by assisting them with important issues like data scoping, preserving, gathering, processing, hosting, review and production, as well as deeper diving issues uncovered through the use of digital forensics. Mr. Vaughn’s matters have widely varied and span across diverse areas such as misappropriation of trade secrets, intellectual property issues, contract disputes, fraud investigations, alleged hacking, and employment disputes, among others. He has served clients on the plaintiff side, the defendant side, and has served as a third-party neutral on several occasions....

Automotive Engineering, Accident Reconstruction - Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Telematics, Navigation, Map, Vehicle Safety, Diagnostics, Crash Sensing, Transportation Systems, Vehicle Systems, Data Analytics, Intellectual Property, Fleet monitoring, Fleet management, Usage Based Insurance, Crash Reconstruction and causation.

...I have in-vehicle technology expertise in the area of sensors (including maps, positioning, vision, radar, diagnostics and braking systems) and data processing (communications, data fusion, data analytics). I combine this with expertise on connecting vehicles with the infrastructure (cellular communications, V2X, WiFi, security, cost models, probe data collection) and the transportation infrastructure itself (traffic models, traffic operations, ATIS, tolling, data analytics, GIS) to provide various transportation applications (navigation, Usage Based Insurance (UBI), roadway management, information services (ATIS, 511), collision notification and warning, remote diagnostics electronic horizons, stability control, mapping, situational awareness and Driver Assistance (ADAS)). I have been certified in software forensics, and Accident Reconstruction from the Society of Automotive Engineers and Accreditation Committee for Accident Reconstruction....

Products Liability, Mechanical Engineering - Accident Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, FMEA, Material Characterization and Testing, Material Properties, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Aviation & Aerospace, 3D printing, Automotive, Slip Trip & Fall, Warnings & Labels, Oil and Gas, Product Development, Laboratories & Testing

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. With a specialty in metallurgy, fracture mechanics and failure analysis, she has experience in materials testing and process development in the aerospace and manufacturing industries, 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 the product development process during transitions from R&D to production. In addition to knowledge of traditional materials and processing methods, she has developed characterization methods for additive manufacturing of metallic and polymeric materials. Her skills take a big picture approach, centering on the intersection of materials science and mechanical design, among other fields....

Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering - Electronics, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Robotics, Signal Processing, Drones, UAV, Software, Patents, Intellectual Property, Databases, Computers

...Direen has over 35 years of experience as an engineer designing and developing systems in the electronics and software industry. He has significant experience as an expert witness supporting counsel and testifying in complex patent infringement cases. His expertise includes electronic systems, control systems; embedded systems design and development; databases; control of UAVs/Drones; product reverse engineering; and intellectual property. Dr. Direen has a broad base of knowledge in electronic and software systems gained from a long career developing a wide range of products and systems. Dr. Direen has reversed engineered a variety of complex systems over the years, including: media players, modems, modem compression algorithms, coriolis mass flow meters, database systems, and a range of other products to support patent infringement cases generating detailed claim charts and writing expert reports to demonstrate infringement....

Oil and Gas, Engineering - Oilfield Operations, Well Control, Petroleum Engineering, Upstream Oil & Gas Industry, Drilling, Artificial Lift Design, HTHP, Reservoir Engineering, Hydraulic Fracturing, Intellectual Property, Rig Supervision, Chemical Production Optimization

...Foutz is a petroleum engineer with broad experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, particularly in oilfield operations, drilling, and well control. Tyson is a licensed professional engineer with a IWCV Supervisor (Level 4) Well Control Certification and a member of the Society of Professional Engineers, American Petroleum Institute, American Society of Safety Professionals, and the American Association of Drilling Engineers. He provides oilfield consulting focusing on operations and project execution in both office and field environments and expert witness services....

Business Damages, Accounting - Commercial Litigation Damages, Construction Damages, Construction Cost Audits, Lost Profits, Business Valuation, Construction Defect Damages, Forensic Accounting, Business Damages, Business Interruption, Insurance Claims, Surety Claims Analysis, Personal Injury Damages, Wrongful Death Damages

...Harris’ industry focus includes but is not limited to construction, mining, energy, real estate and land development, insurance, surety, and related industries. Other industry expertise includes but not limited to high technology, medical, retail, manufacturing, distribution, and professional services. Mr. Harris provides expert and consulting services on behalf of plaintiffs or defendants, and either owners or contractors. Mr. Harris has directed and performed numerous expert analyses and calculations involving issues of cost impact, cost reporting, claims damages assessment, lost profits, cost-to-complete estimates, home office costs, lost revenue, business interruption, operational costs, interest damages, foreign currency exchange, and others. He has provided expert witness testimony (at depositions and trial) and has experience with expert reporting, strategic case development, and the discovery process (including preparation, rebuttal and response to interrogatories). Mr....

Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications - electrocution, electronics, networks, wireless, cellular, 5G, GPS, radar, LTE, cell phones, cell towers, base stations, SMS, quality sciences, applied research, RF, interference, radio, satellite, Internet, control systems, instrumentation, appliances, RFID, mobile, software, geolocation, geofencing

...Over his career, Mark has worked in industry, government, research, and forensics. He is published in several national and international peer-reviewed journals, and he has been a speaker at national and international technical conferences. Mark is currently the CEO of Discovery Engineering, as well as a researcher at the US Department of Commerce in Boulder, CO. His practice areas include electrical engineering, cellular, telecommunications & wireless, GPS, electronics, and applied research. Mark investigates electrical, electronic, wireless, and telecom systems. Cases revolve around design, use, defects, and malfunctions for legal, insurance, commercial, research, and government matters. Mark is experienced in the design, analysis, and testing of satellite, cellular, 5G, Internet, wireless, Wi-Fi, RF, RADAR, emergency and public safety comm systems, networks, telecom standards and protocols, data communications, GPS, instrumentation, and control systems....

Engineering, Statistics - False Claims Act, Radar Systems, Antennas, Electromagnetic Interference/jamming, Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management, Quality, Reliability, Digital Engineering, Government Contracting

...Work experience includes Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electromechanical Control Systems. Provides consulting services to companies functioning as Chief Engineer overseeing two customer projects involving twenty engineers and $8 million of project funding. Expert in engineering project failure root cause analysis. He is frequently assigned to struggling projects to diagnose, correct and resolve technical and managerial deficiencies. Teaches four Graduate engineering courses at University of Colorado and provides professional training in Systems Engineering, Radar System Engineering and Product Development....

Elevators & Escalators, Elevators & Escalators - Elevator, Escalator, Dumbwaiter, Wind Turbine Lift, Construction Hoist

Russ Viciedo has 40 years of elevator industry experience in which he held many roles and responsibilities including managing an R&D team for a global manufacturer. Russ has been consulting since 2009 and is well prepared to analyze equipment subject to an injury event, review data/information, and report/present his expert observations/conclusions, impartially, clearly, and concisely. Russ' expert conclusions are professionally supported by detailed exhibits, photographs, drawings, and slides, providing consistency, reliability, and documentation throughout the litigation process. Russ has a great deal of experience working with both plaintiff and defendant teams and is comfortable working with either. ​Causal analysis is essential! The cause of an equipment failure is rarely clear. An expert assessment of the alleged incident can determine true liability....

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.

While working in the fleet and snow/ice management industries for over 13-years, Michael Wagner has held various roles such as fleet management, safety management, and snow and ice management. Throughout his career, he’s worked in both public and private sector roles, with most recent experience including private contracting for municipalities in landscaping, fleet, and snow/ice management. While working in the private sector, he has worked closely in managing snow and ice removal contracts for both residential and commercial clients, with a large variety of site requirements and service offerings. Some of the key focus areas in snow and ice management include contract development, route planning and mapping, site specification development, emergency management communications, and vehicle/equipment procurement and deployment....

Insurance, Business Operations - Life insurance, annuities, agent licensing, appointment, commissions, terminations, contracting, regulatory requirements, operations, customer service, call centers, home office administrative processes, technology, compliance, file review

...Dambier Accomplished retired senior executive with more than 20 years of experience leading life insurance operations across the life cycle of a policy from life insurance and annuity agent/broker/distribution sales authorization to the sales process, compensation, customer service and claims. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to life insurance and annuity agent licensing, appointments, terminations, commissions, contracting, technology, customer service, call center and claims. Please see Insurance Capital Consulting LLC below for further detail. Insurance Capital Consulting LLC Led by Laura A. Dambier, Insurance Capital Consulting LLC brings together a cross-functional team of seasoned insurance industry professionals with extensive experience in insurance company home office processes covering the lifespan of a life insurance policy or annuity. Hartford, Connecticut presence with nationwide reach and expertise....

Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards

Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent Claim...

Safety, Oil and Gas - Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Electrical, Safety Engineering, Arc Flash/NFPA 70E, OSHA, Accident Investigation, Falls, Equipment, Machinery, Accident Reconstruction, Construction, Industrial Plants, Worker's Compensation, Safety Inspection, Safety Management, Training, Employee, Workplace Safety, Toxic Tort.

...Janine McCartney is a Safety Engineer with designation as a Certified Safety Professional, Construction Safety and Health Technician, Registered Professional Industrial Hygienist, and Certified Safety Instructor (Master's Level). Dr. McCartney has held Management safety positions and a Safety Officer II position with OSHA Consultation. She worked for 11 years in the oil & gas industry and pipeline industry on large multi-state pipeline construction projects and as an exploration geologist (onshore and offshore). Dr. McCartney has taught for Texas A&M-Texas Engineering Extension as Adjunct Faculty and teaches the OSHA 10 and 30 hour General Industry and Construction courses for OTI. Her career spans 40 years. Please see her two podcasts on AM Best about Ghostwriting: What an Expert should never allow and Wrongful Expert Designations: What Claims Examiners should know-April 2022....

Investigation, Employment - Certified EEOC Investigator and HR Generalist expert. Including: compensation, discrimination, wrongful discharge, background checks, classifications, retaliation, harassment, benefits, handbooks, worker’s compensation, timekeeping, severance, overtime, payroll, auditing , risk assessments

...Prior to forming her own consulting firm, Mary worked in management level Human Resources roles, primarily in the technology industry for large and pre-ipo companies. SUMMARY OF CV – HUMAN RESOURCES AND BUSINESS ACUMEN TO BUSINESSES IN ALL INDUSTRIES HUMAN RESOURCES RISK DETECTION and MITIGATION – Apply employee and labor relations expertise to successfully identify trends and challenges, predict and mitigate risk, and develop and execute solution-focused strategies and programs. FINANCIAL ACUMEN – Competent in understanding financial statements and the overall financial, preparing and managing P/L across businesses. CRISIS MANAGEMENT – Work on crisis-oriented issues under extreme time limitations while exercising excellent judgment and risk assessments. WORKPLACE INVESTIGATOR – Conduct interviews, determine liability and claim validation, prepare reports for resolutions and processes that may need revising and/or employee termination....

Investigation, Security - Death, Murder, Suicide, Homicide, Drowning, Accidental Death, Crime Scene Reconstruction, Ballistics, Negligent Security, False Arrest, False Confession, Overdose, Medicolegal Investigations, Blood Spatter, Video Analysis, Scene Staging, Human Smuggling, Scene Management, Case Management, Testimony

...Involved in over five hundred death investigations related to Homicide, Infanticide, Suicide, Murdered of Law Enforcement Officers, Self-Defense, Police Involved Shootings, Drowning, Family Murders/Suicide, Dismemberment of Human Remains, Skeletal Remains, Hit and Run Traffic Fatalities, Human Smuggling, Negligent Security, Accidental Drug Overdoses, Drug Trafficking, Consumer and Mechanical Product Failure, Industrial Workplace Misfortunes, and Fatalities involving Public Transportation with Aircrafts, Trains, and Vessels. Participated in hundreds of postmortem examinations and collaborated with Medico-legal Professionals such as Medical Examiners, Forensics Odontologists, Entomologist, Toxicologist, Biologist, Archaeologist, and Forensic Anthropologist in determining the cause and manner of death and the unearthing and Identification of skeletal and dismembered human remains....

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

...., a Risk Management & Safety Consulting company based in Jacksonville, FL. which primarily serves the transportation industry, insurance industry and the legal profession. Mr. Carr has been Operations Manager – Transportation for Olin Chlor Alkali Products, Inc. in which he oversaw a private fleet of tractor trailers delivering hazardous materials throughout the western United States until June 2014. Prior to this he was Director of Risk Management, Safety & Health for Masco Contractors Services, Inc.; a nationwide company employing as many as 20,000 employees at 350 facilities and operating up to 10,000 motor vehicles. Prior to this he was Managing Director of Transurance Risk Retention Group, Inc. and Phoenix Risk Services, Inc., an Arizona licensed Risk Retention Group and a third-party claims administrator respectively whose specialty was commercial motor vehicle fleets....

Geotechnical Engineering, Geology - construction, construction engineering, engineer, foundations, sinkholes, piles, shoring, earthquake, ground, slope, slide, aggregate piers, stone columns, rigid inclusions, vibrations, subsidence, ground improvement, karst, liquefaction, differential, settlement, expansive, clay

...Ed Garbin worked as a contractor in NJ prior to becoming an engineer, and therefore understands the construction process thoroughly. First licensed as a Professional Engineer in Florida in 2003, he now holds PE licenses in 39 states in total (AL, AR, AZ, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, ID, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, ND, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, and WY). He primarily serves the commercial/heavy-civil construction industry. Dr. Garbin is an ASCE-AGP Board Certified Expert in Geotechnical Engineering. A former Adjunct Professor of Civil Engineering, he is an exceptional communicator, highly skilled at explaining complex construction and engineering topics in easy-to-understand language. He successfully defeated a Daubert motion (PA, 2021). At 53 years of age, he has amassed over 30 years of combined construction and engineering experience. Dr....

Metallurgy, Failure Analysis - Metallurgy, Products Liability, Coatings Inspection, Welding Inspection, Slip and Falls, Material Science, Forensic Engineering, Corrosion, Fatigue, Fractures, Bolt Failures, Weld Failures, Construction Defects

...Extensive experience in the field of failure analysis involving a variety of products, components, and materials utilized in both industrial and consumer applications. Experience in inspection and failure analysis of building materials. Proficient in microscopic analysis techniques and digital imagery. Proficient in destructive and non-destructive testing techniques and procedures in accordance with the applicable American Society of Testing Materials Standards. Direct experience in the field of materials thermal processing and procedures. Expert in material science, forensic engineering, corrosion, fatigue, fractures, bolt failures, weld failures andconstruction defects. Professional Licenses  Registered Professional Engineer: P.E. #51375 Florida (1997- Present)  Certified Welding Inspector: C.W.I #07060051 (2007-Present)  Certified AMPP Coating Inspector Level 1: #104381 (2021-Present)

Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling

...Dan Gottuk is the President of Gottuk Engineering after a 30 year career with Jensen Hughes, with which he still maintains a relationship with a team of over 100 experts providing expert witness and failure analysis services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions, mechanical, electrical, construction, codes and standards, materials, chemical, metallurgical, process safety and concrete. Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr....

Construction Defects, Construction - Residential, commercial, leaks, tenant fit-outs, kitchens, baths, remodels, construction related slip-fall & personal injury, historic buildings, restaurants, roofs, siding, critical path, luxury construction, high-end construction, wine cellars, cabinetry, Schluter Systems, tile, stone, masonry

...I work to stay current on construction processes, materials, technique's, industry changes and codes through construction of investment properties. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: • Construction Defects • Personal Injury resulting from Construction Defects • Cabinetry/Trim Defects • Interior Finish Defects • Exterior Finish Defects • Water Intrusion Issues • Window & Door Defects • Framing Defects • Tile & Stone Defects • ADA, IRC and IBC Codes • Design/build Process • Critical Path Scheduling

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...Industrial Process Equipment Accidents. Amusement Park Ride Accidenst. Motor Vehicle Crash Reconstruction. School Bus Safety and Crash Reconstruction. Tractor Trailer Crash Reconstruction. Motorcycle Accident Crash Reconstruction. ATV/ROV/UTV Crash Reconstruction. Mobile Elevating Work Platform Accident Investigations. I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components....

Repossession - Repossession, Auto Repossession, Commercial Repossession, Equipment Repossession, Asset Management, Collateral Recovery, Recovery Agent, Repossessor, Repossession Agent, Breach of Peace, Wrongful Repossession

Considered the nations leading authority on the repossession process. Mark Lacek has conducted automobile and commercial vehicle repossessions for over 35 years. Lacek has been retained to testify on professional repossession industry standards, relevant repossession industry standards and applicable repossession industry standards. Lacek has testified in the courtroom on repossession industry standards. Lacek has provided training seminars and teaches on repossession certification and how to avoid litigation resulting in breaching the peace during the self help repossession process across the country. Lacek has written and taught seminars on when a repossessor should retreat during a repossession and how to avoid a confrontation with a debtor. Lacek has provided seminars on when a repossessor should discontinue the repossession and come back at a later time and when the repossessor must discontinue all recovery efforts when anyone objects to the repossession....

Construction Defects, Failure Analysis - Inspector/Consultant,Residential&Commercial,Interior&Exterior,Defects and Failure Analyses, All Flooring Products,Tile,Stone,Glass Tile, Shower Walls,Pans & Seats, Wood & Concrete Subfloor/Substrates, Moisture Intrusion, Expert Witness, Renovations, Property Damage Assessment

...In his experience work agreements made between parties to adhere to “Quality Workmanship” & “Industry Standards” requires constant monitoring for compliance, and unfortunately, the work produced often results in substandard and/or failures within projects. Given his expertise and attention to detail, Bill specializes in Construction Defects and Flooring Failure Analyses. He offer Clients/Commissioning Parties significant experience, expert knowledge, and a thorough understanding of the direct correlations between all the various interior and exterior Construction processes for both Residential & Commercial building. Trained as a Carpenter’s Apprentice at a young age in the Northeast, Bill started out in the Residential Home construction and renovation market....

Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards

Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent Claim...

Oil and Gas, Business Operations - Convenience Stores, Retail, Franchising, Mystery Shopping, Retail Gas/Motor Fuel Operations, Customer Service, Contracting, Merchandising, Category Management, Operations Management, Food Safety, Age-restricted

...Ritenour is a veteran of Convenience Store and Retail Petroleum Industry since 1973. Additionally, he is a testifying witness with experience drafting expert reports, research and providing testimony for c-store, franchise and retail petroleum motor fuel litigation. Russ’ knowledge and over forty years of experience effectively managing cross-functional domestic and global teams, programs, and processes at large corporations in both the retail petroleum and convenience retailing industry allow him to create expert reports and work with a litigation team. Russ’ expert experience, comprehensive knowledge and highly diversified career in the convenience store and retail petroleum industry includes corporate operations, management and leadership roles at many levels within the industries....

Engineering, Construction - Management, Causal Analysis, Quality, Reliability, Safety, Design, Project Execution, Commissioning

...Louis practices in the intersection of quality processes, design requirements, and management controls. Using a combination of awareness of system methodologies, human motivations, causal examination; a root cause for operational accidents, or product failures can be established. Louis’ broad and diverse experiences enable him to relate disparate information to establish the sequence of decisions, conditions, and actions which precipitate incidents. Louis’ experiences range from significant Federal government energy, military, and civil programs, industrial manufacturing, industrial processing, and large commercial projects. He has significant experience in the establishment and operations of business alliances, design management, project execution and operational readiness. Much of his career has involved projects associated with hazardous, toxic and radioactive waste (HTRW) materials....

Automotive, Products Liability - wiring, electrical, fire, defect, design, failure, electronics, battery, motor, module, engineering, connector, instrument, cluster, speedometer, HVAC, charging, alternator, starter, validation, vehicle, automotive, forensic,

...Taught Ford and Supplier engineers industry standard engineering development and failure analysis methods (Failure Mode Effects Analysis; 8D; Pareto; Statistics; etc.) and ISO 9001 quality compliance disciplines. Trusted by Ford Management (1977-2017) to provide peer reviews and independent risk assessments for deciding approval or revision of selected designs for production. As a Ford Quality Supervisor in Electrical, I guided electronic module, wiring, connector, battery, starter and alternator engineers in development of Failure Mode Avoidance & Design Validation to avoid defects. I audited Field Warranty Data, including NHTSA investigations and recalls, for signs of emerging issues on wiring, instrumentation and climate control electronics. Worked with engineers using scientific methodology to identify proper cause(s) and develop robust fixes and preventative actions. Attended Supplier manufacturing process reviews, identifying plant improvements....

Business Operations, Engineering - supply chain, warehouse, warehousing, distribution, logistics, material handling, productivity, automation, industrial engineering, warehouse management system, ecommerce fulfillment, capacity, WMS, TMS, warehouse accident, layout, material flow, labor, safety, software selection, inventory control

...Over more than three decades, Steve has helped hundreds of clients plan and streamline their warehousing, fulfillment, distribution, and logistics operations by driving down operating costs, boosting capacity, improving service levels, mitigating risk, implementing effective supply chain solutions, emphasizing safety, and enhancing the performance of their supply chain resources: people, processes, inventory, facilities, equipment, material handling systems, transportation assets, and supply chain information technology (IT). Steve has advised hundreds of clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 corporations. He has also served as an expert witness on dozens of cases involving supply chain operations in the US, Canada, and Australia and has advised private equity and venture capital investors....

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...Industrial Process Equipment Accidents. Amusement Park Ride Accidenst. Motor Vehicle Crash Reconstruction. School Bus Safety and Crash Reconstruction. Tractor Trailer Crash Reconstruction. Motorcycle Accident Crash Reconstruction. ATV/ROV/UTV Crash Reconstruction. Mobile Elevating Work Platform Accident Investigations. I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components....

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

...I provided human factors/industrial safety support to plaintiff’s counsel. The jury said when interviewed that the human factors testimony I provided helped to persuade their decision. A synopsis of the lawsuit is below: On Oct. 25, a Denver district court jury found in favor of CORE in its lawsuit against Public Service Company of Colorado, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc. (Xcel), regarding the mismanagement of the Comanche Unit 3 coal-fired power plant. CORE was awarded $26.45 million for lengthy outages on 2020 and 2022 caused by Xcel’s imprudent operations and negligence. 2022-Employee injury case. Two employees of a fish procession plant were repairing a conveyor system that was not properly locked out. The two employees entered a confined space called a fish dump with the knowledge of the supervisor. The employees contacted the actuator, and their legs were severely injured. I do not know the resolution to this case. 2022-Carpentar suing for his job back....

Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacist, Experienced, Overdose, Prescriptions, Drug-Food Interactions, Pharmacy Practice, Medication Misuse/Abuse, Medication, Error, Adverse Drug, Pharmacy,

With over 45 years in the pharmacy industry, Glenn Balas has honed his craft, excelling in various aspects of the industry, from retail pharmacy operations and compliance issues to inventory management and patient consultations. As a licensed pharmacist and former pharmacist owner, Balas has combined his clinical expertise and entrepreneurial business acumen to increase revenue, streamline operational processes, and improve the quality and level of patient care. His proven expertise has not only helped countless patients, but also pharmaceutical representatives, medical professionals, healthcare organizations, and insurance providers. From his long and distinguished career in the pharmacy industry, education and professional growth has always been at the forefront of Balas’ career. With a Doctorate of Pharmacy and as a member of the American Pharmacist Association and American Diabetic Association, Mr....

Transportation, Management - Accidents, Product Liability, Fleet Maintenance,Tractors, Trailers, Trucks, Cars, Airplanes, Sanitation Trucks, Procurement, DOT & FMCSR Regulations, Transportation Industry Best Practices.

...To assist in litigation, MCB Consulting is prepared to accomplish the following: • Evaluate processes in respect to DOT, EPA, OSHA, State, and local regulations including proper documentation • Analyze maintenance processes and pertinent subsequent records for adherence to generally accepted industry practices. • Evaluate and respond to validity of given depositions, trial testimony and exhibits. • Appear in court as a subject matter expert to support your trial proceedings or be deposed on your behalf. • Determine if the incident/accident was caused by improper maintenance practices, part failure, operator error, or failure to adhere to regulatory compliance. Evaluate the competence of the Fleet maintenance and Fleet Safety programs. • Evaluate maintenance processes in respect to manufacturer recommendations. MCB Consulting would like to assist you with your Transportation Litigation.

Safety, OSHA - National, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, North Carolina, Commercial and Residential Construction, Manufacturing, Industrial, Multi-Employer Worksite, Machine Guarding, Metal Coil Processing Welding and Fabrication, Precast Concrete, Food Processing and Manufacturing

Over 24 years of experience as a workplace safety consultant, trainer, conference speaker and educator. Expert in applying the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) regulations and policies to worker safety, assisting over 450 companies nationally across most construction trades and heavy manufacturing. Services provided include regulatory compliance gap analysis, program and safety management system development, incident and injury investigation including slips, trips, falls, amputations, and fatality, OSHA inspection management, workplace inspection, and training. Also frequently providing strategy and coaching to top management regarding management systems and leadership. An experienced expert, retained to provide litigation support as expert or fact-based analysis.

Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards

Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent Claim...

Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Codes, Concrete Failures, Steel Failures, Masonry Failures, Wood Failures, Corrosion, Seismic Design, Wind Design, Partial/Full Collapse, Prestressed Concrete, Post-tensioned Concrete, Facade performance, Cladding Failures, Vibration, Timber Construction, Timber Decay, Wood Decay, Tall Buildings

...I love to talk about engineering and explaining engineering processes and principles to young engineers and lay persons is personal passion. Examining a structural failure brings out my inner researcher, and explaining the cause and physics to a jury or arbitration panel channels my teacher personality. I work as a forensic engineer with the intent of helping the legal industry understand engineering principles and to help citizens resolve their disputes justly. Though I have worked as a scientific programmer and chemical engineer, my primary expertise is in structural engineering. I began professional practice at kpff in Portland, OR in 1998. In 2001, I was hired by DCI Engineers. In 2003, I started my own consulting engineering firm which I continue to operate. I have designed concrete, steel, masonry and wood structures, generally commercial, government or schools. About half of my work has been design of building facades or cladding systems....

OSHA, Safety - OSHA, Industrial Accidents, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Loss Control, Risk Management, Slip Trip & Fall, Construction Accidents, Manufacturing Accidents, Insurance, Investigations

...Gray provides expert witness services in defense and plaintiff litigation matters, safety and health on-site audits, customized OSHA safety and health training, OSHA 10 and 30-hour construction and general industry training, and assistance for employers who have been issued citations that they need assistance with obtaining better citation settlement agreements and working in conjunction with legal counsel with litigation assistance contesting OSHA citations....

Environmental, Geology - RECAP, Chlorinated Solvents, Dry Cleaner, LDEQ, Site Investigation, Remediation, Phase I ESA, Corrective Action Plan, Groundwater Monitoring, Underground Storage Tank, Phase II ESA, Brownfield, VRAP, 29-B, Former Shooting Range, Gas Station

...Steve’s extensive experience includes agency interaction and planning, performing and managing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Statewide Order 29-B and Risk-Elevation/Corrective Action Program (RECAP) site investigations, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies, RCRA Facility Investigations, groundwater monitoring programs, soil, and groundwater remediation projects, and underground storage tank (UST) closures for governmental, commercial and industrial clients. Steve has worked on multiple brownfield sites where he prepared Work Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and was the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) during plan implementation. As an Authorized Project Reviewer (APR), he is responsible for assuring compliance with Terracon’s Project Quality Manual (PQM) requirements....

DNA, Laboratories & Testing - Forensic Science, Pharmaceutical Research, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bacteria, Infection, DNA, Biological Engineering, Testing and Laboratories, Infectious Disease research, Laboratory, Vaccine, Vaccine development

...He has held multiple scientific lead positions including Director of Biosciences at the Army Research Laboratory and Lead Scientific Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Army and has extensive expertise in biotechnology, chemistry, and life science research processes. . He has also worked as a professor of chemistry, biochemistry, and biology and has collaborated in research efforts with federal, academic, and industry partners such as DARPA, DHS, FBI, MIT, UCSB, and MedImmune, among others. His areas of expertise include: ➢ Bioengineering ➢ Biochemistry ➢ Forensic Science ➢ Microbiology ➢ DNA and Nucleic Acids ➢ Vaccine Development ➢ Research and Development ➢ Biotechnology ➢ Pharmaceutical Development ➢ Bacteria and infection ➢ Laboratory documentation and research review

Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling

...Dan Gottuk is the President of Gottuk Engineering after a 30 year career with Jensen Hughes, with which he still maintains a relationship with a team of over 100 experts providing expert witness and failure analysis services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions, mechanical, electrical, construction, codes and standards, materials, chemical, metallurgical, process safety and concrete. Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr....

Pharmaceutical Regulation, Infectious Diseases - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), drug/biologics safety/labeling/post-marketing surveillance, FDA drug/biologics regulations/procedures/applications (INDs/NDAs/BLAs), clinical trials, drug development, pharmacy compounding, HIV, MRSA, antibiotics, hepatitis, osteomyelitis, influenza, C. difficile

...He has extensive familiarity with FDA regulations, processes, and procedures, including drug/biologic labeling and compliance requirements. Dr. Ross was the recipient of CDER’s Excellence in Communication and Excellence in Leadership Awards. Dr. Ross has published extensively in book chapters and medical articles. He is a frequently invited presenter at medical conferences, industry meetings, medical societies, and hospital grand rounds. Dr. Ross is an experienced expert witness at the federal and state levels. Dr. Ross has been called upon to express opinions in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, negligence, standard of care, and product liability. He has also provided testifying and non-testifying expert witness services in cases involving drug safety, civil securities fraud, patent infringement, pharmacy compounding, and drug adulteration and contamination.

HVAC, Plumbing - Mechanical, HVAC, Heating, Plumbing, Building Systems, Freeze Losses, Pipe Failures, Water Heating, Appliance Failures, Water Leaks, Combustion Equipment, Building Assessments, Damage Assessments, Cost Estimates, Energy, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Cooling, Process Systems, Product Liability

...Provided Forensic Engineering Services on hundreds of cases with a specific focus in the areas of Building Systems and Equipment, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Failure Analysis of Mechanical Systems and Components, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, Energy Systems, Industrial Process Systems. Substantial experience in the Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems and Components. Design and Operation of Energy Systems and Power Plants, including Nuclear, Fossil and Renewable Energy. Also provide services in the areas of Project Management and Construction Administration for the entire duration of a project or on an interim basis, or for the purposes of Claim Damage Mitigation. Detailed knowledge of Construction Management Processes and Organizational Structure. U.S. Patent: 7,631,820 B2 Experienced Arbitrator for FINRA and Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.

Pharmaceutical Research, Chemistry & Chemicals - API process development, API manufacturing, Solid state and physicochemical characterization, enabled formulation development, drug product development, drug product manufacturing, stereochemistry, process impurity identification, control, synthetic route selection, preformulation, polymorphism

HIGHLIGHTS • Twenty-eight years of industrial experience in all aspects of chemical development • Twenty-four years of experience in oversight of external vendors performing chemical development, custom starting material production and API manufacturing, preformulation, formulation development, drug product manufacturing, and all associated CMC activities • Eighteen years of experience in devising and executing integrated CMC development programs • Hands-on, results-oriented leadership of CMC development and multidisciplinary teams • Innovation in the conception of practical synthetic routes to pharmaceuticals, development and implementation of chemical processes for the manufacture of APIs and chemical process troubleshooting....

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

...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....

Regenerative Medicine, Biomedical Engineering - Regenerative Medicine, Cellular Therapies, Stem Cells, Extracellular Matrix, Perinatal Tissues (Placenta, Amnion, Chorion, Umbilical Cord Blood/Tissue), Transplantation, Cellular & Tissue Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Medical Devices, Tissue Processing/Banking, HSCs, MSCs

...Taghizadeh has presented at various international scientific conferences and industrial forums. Prior to obtaining his doctorate, Dr. Taghizadeh obtained his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in 2000. At AuxoCell, Dr. Taghizadeh developed novel methods and technologies in order to establish the collection, processing, and banking of stem cells from the human umbilical cord for eventual utilization in cell based therapies, regenerative medicine, and other clinical applications. Most notably, Dr. Taghizadeh and his team developed the patented AuxoCell Processing System (AC:Px®) in order to allow for standardized, efficient collection of stem cells from solid tissue in a closed, single-use, disposable system. Fusing business savvy with a laser focus on the clinical utility of stem cell-based therapies, Dr....

OSHA, Construction - Construction Safety, OSHA, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), Underground Utilities, Damage Prevention, call before you dig, Multi-Employer worksite, General Duty Clause, OSHA 1926, Construction Safety Culture, One Call center

With more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry, as a practitioner and a professor, I have also had the privilege of speaking at conferences and authoring articles in respected national and international peer-reviewed journals. My work has been cited more than 700 times as of June 2023. My expertise lies in two areas: • Construction worker safety, specifically in multi-employer worksites & ANSI/ASSP A10.33-2020, OSHA 1926 regulations, the general duty clause, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Part 6 (temporary traffic control), the Hispanic construction workforce, Duty of Care, Common Work Area Doctrine, excavation safety, construction Safety culture, and Retained Control Doctrine. • Sub-surface utility management, where my focus is on damage prevention laws, the investigation process for utility strikes or damages, and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE). In 2021, I published a book in collaboration with Mr....

Engineering, Transportation - Failure Analysis, Automotive Design Analysis, Accident Reconstruction, Material Handling, Trailer Loading, Forensic Logistics Analysis, OSHA Compliance/Standards, Warning Labels, Machine Guarding, Stamping Presses, Injection Molding Presses, Backhoes, Loaders, Industrial Accidents, Appliance Leaks.

...In-plant Quality Manager, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Engineer of Manufacturing Process Analysis, including metal stamping presses, robotic welding equipment, injection molding presses. Member, National Society of Professional Engineers, Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, and National Academy of Forensic Engineers. 11 patents. 27 years Adjunct Professor in Manufacturing Engineering, Schoolcraft College. Forensic Engineering, investigation of mechanical design defects, product and design failure analysis, patent disputes, product liability, product defects. Vice President of Design and Manufacturing Engineering for 3 major corporations....

Engineering, Safety - fire, shock, burn, appliance, product, design, test, code, safety, failure, analysis, warning, instruction, literature, product safety, containment, inspection, litigation, product liability, expert

Specialize in design for safety, force failure testing, and product litigation support for the consumer goods industry. Knowledge source in the US on appliance fires, with specific detailed knowledge on dryer fires and their causes. Qualifications: Registered professional engineer in the state of Michigan Certified fire and explosion investigator (CFEI) Master certified in design for safety Master certified in force failure testing Certified in experimental statistics and statistical process control Member of the UL Standards Technical Panel for appliance codes related to clothes washers and dryers I worked in the consumer goods industry in appliances for over 28 years, which gave me the opportunity to serve on the dryer safety committee for the American Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), as well as work extensively with Underwriters Laboratory ( UL) and CSA....

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

There are four PhD and registered Professional Engineers at Miller Engineering who are celebrating 40 years of Professorships at three universities along with providing services to Government, Insurance, and Industry—through research, publications, presentations, and expert testimony. These co-founders and associates are James M. Miller, PE, PhD; Mark R. Lehto, PhD; David R. Clark, PE, PhD; Adam M. Olshove, PE, MSE; and Jeffrey D. Rupp, MSE. Miller Engineering has a dedicated office with a full-time staff of engineers, researchers, and technical writers. The span of our collective academic and experiential expertise includes the Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Agricultural, Industrial, Human Factors, Ergonomic and Safety fields of engineering....

Emergency Preparedness, Safety - Emergency Plans, OSHA, Workplace Safety, Incident Inv., Disaster, Incident Mgt, Crisis Mgt, Emergency Procedures, Special Event Emergency Response, Incident Command System, Failure to Plan, Evacuation, Hazard Analysis, Negligence, Emergency Services, Major Event Emergency Operations, Preparedness

I am a Certified Emergency Manager® (CEM), awarded and recognized by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and am able to translate “theory-to-practice”; while relying on my numerous years of experience and knowledge of complex industry standards to provide clear, understandable and practical assessment and advice. I am currently a certified Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, following 33 years as a certified Paramedic. Over 35 years experience in emergency services operations and management, (Fire/Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Management). Hundreds of emergency responses to fires, rescues, emergency medical, and critical incidents. Significant involvement in major disaster response, training and exercises. Broad experience in planning and preparedness for large-scale planned events and event operations coordination ranging from a multi-day State Fair with 1 million attendees, to civil unrest, and sporting events....

Fire, Safety - Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Spread Analysis, Fire Sprinkler, Fire System Failure, Fire Sprinkler Water Loss, Fire Codes, Life Safety Codes, Fire Investigation, Water Supply Evaluations

...The in-depth knowledge of these aspects of fire and life safety is critical to the specialized field of expert witness and loss consulting litigation because each step of the building process, starting with construction and installation to system performance and user error, may be subject to legal disputes as it pertains to fire protection cases. As an expert witness trained in fire protection, fire control, smoke control, and other life safety measures, Jim’s broad knowledge and varied experience in this field have made him sought after in high-stakes legal cases related to fire safety and protection. Jim can attest to destruction and damage control, provide insight into code compliance, affirm system installation, and render opinions based on known case facts and industry best practices to determine a case’s optimal course of action....

Business Valuation, Business Damages - Valuation, 409(a) Valuation, Business Appraisal, Economic Damages, Forensic Accounting, Fair Value Accounting, Personal Injury Damages, Fraud Investigation, Shareholder Disputes, Partnership Disputes, Wrongful Death Damages, Wrongful Termination Damages,

...., for use in both publicly traded and privately held audited financial statements Calculated the value of closely held companies in a wide variety of industries for a wide variety of purposes, including financial statement preparation, gift and estate tax planning, ESOP valuations, divorce settlements, shareholder disputes, and other litigation situations. Performed valuations of multiple early stage companies, including bio/med-tech, software-as-a-service, and technology companies, among others Experienced in performing appraisals in both contentious and cooperative environments. Lead valuation analyst for trucking company with sales in excess of $500M for shareholder buy-out purposes. Supervised and performed calculations of business interruption losses for myriad companies in a variety of industries. Supervised and performed reconstruction of accounting records as a result of theft, floods, fires, and other natural disasters....

Metallurgy, Failure Analysis - Design Defects, Material Selection, Engineering, Manufacturing Defects, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Mechanical Failure, Corrosion, Fitness for Use, Equipment Operation, Equipment Maintenance, Trade Secrets

...Cases have involved hand tools, recreational and exercise equipment, fire fighting apparatus, rotating machinery, construction hardware, fasteners, joints, piping, tubing, lighting fixtures. 40+ yrs designing, manufacturing and quality assurance of components for consumer & industrial products including safety and performance-critical applications for aircraft, automotive safety systems, medical products, construction machinery, defense arms and munitions. Mr. Caldwell has testified in patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation cases. He has lectured in the USA, Europe and India on manufacturing premium quality metal products. He has published in the areas of batteries, materials selection and materials processing. Licensed Professional Engineer, Ohio. US Patent holder.

Industrial Hygiene, Safety - Occupational health, emergency planning and response, job hazard assessment, personal protective equipment, fall protection, respiratory protection, chemical safety, air sampling, workplace surveys, disaster recovery, pandemic planning, hazard communication, confined space

OSHA safety and Industrial hygiene expert witness for more than twelve years. Director of Environment, Health, and Safety for Western Electric Company and AT&T with over 300,000 employees worldwide. Extensive experience in compliance management, training, and assessment in manufacturing, utility, and retail services. Co-ordinated joint hazmat training exercises with the Department of Homeland Security, EPA, and state and local emergency organizations. Mr. Collipi has more than 40 years of experience in industrial hygiene field, specializing in occupational health & safety, hazardous materials management, indoor air quality, chemical hygiene and hazardous waste management. He served as the designated company witness for AT&T in asbestos litigation since 2009 and designated by the company as a witness in investigations by regulatory agencies in a variety of matters related to environment, health and safety compliance....

Electrical Engineering, Energy - Electrical engineering & design, industrial automation & control systems, instrumentation, integration, process control, programmable logic controllers hardware & software, electrically hazardous areas, code evaluations, safety, electric power generation & distribution systems, power plants design

Electrical engineering, automation and process control systems design, instrumentation integration, process control, intrinsically safe (IS) circuits, surge protection, installation, programming & commissioning. Energy efficient systems, energy audits, prototype technologies design. Electrical design specifications & drawings, equipment and systems specifications including large machinery, for skids, containers, buildings, or entire campuses. Electrically hazardous areas. Code and/or safety evaluations. Electrical power generation & distribution, power plants, motors, motor control centers (MCC), variable frequency drives (VFD), transformers, switchgear, uninterruptible powers supplies (UPS). Commissioning and startup. Flammable gas facilities including natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquid nitrogen, propane and hydrogen.

Pharmaceutical Research, Chemistry & Chemicals - Analytical chemistry , Drug delivery systems , Natural products chemistry, Oral cavity health, Chemicals characterization, Hair care, Smoking cessation, Cosmetic products, innovation assessment, Organic chemistry, Dietary supplements, Intellectual property (IP) , Over the counter (OTC) medicines

...His clientele ranges from global corporations to startups in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and personal care industries. Established in 2007, his consultancy advises R&D clients on various topics, including R&D strategies, innovation assessment, product discovery, formulations, and commercialization. In his role as an interim executive, Dr. Abdel-Malik excels in leadership and change management, crucial for translating R&D challenges into viable business opportunities. He serves as a knowledgeable expert witness, offering diverse scientific and business insights within the life science industry, enabling evidence-based assessments, information gathering, and in-depth R&D research to establish the facts. Prior to founding his consultancy, Dr. Abdel-Malik held leadership roles in global prestigious global organizations and conducted research at renowned North American universities....

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

...Foster’s significant experience in the field of welding engineering in both academia and industry, Dr. Foster possesses a BS, MS, and PhD in Welding Engineering. Strongly dedicated to his craft, Dr. Foster has earned multiple certifications related to fields of welding engineering and inspection. These certifications include Certified Welder (CW), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS), Certified NDT Level III Inspector (NDT III) and Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), all of which have prepared Dr. Foster exceptionally well to properly analyze failures and other welding problems that are the subject of litigation. Dr. Foster is a former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) faculty fellow and former tenure track university professor with extensive experience teaching undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in materials science, welding processes, and the design of welded structures....

Appraisal & Valuation, Insurance - Insurance, Auto Insurance, Auto Claims, Claims, Auto Claims Process, Estimating, Auto Estimating, Salvage, Auto Damage Adjuster, Physical Damage Appraiser, Auto Appraisal, Total Loss Appraiser, Independent Adjusting, Total Loss Dispute Resolution, Independent Appraisal, Damage Analysis

With over 16 years of professional experience in the automotive and insurance industries, my expertise lies in auto damage claims management, procedure, estimation, appraisal, and auto body repair. Throughout my career, I have held various roles including Internal Auto Damage Manager, Auto Damage Field Supervisor, Senior Auto Damage Adjuster, Collision Repair Estimator/Production Manager, Independent Adjusting Firm Owner/Manager, Independent Appraiser, and Independent Valuation Expert. I have managed and trained adjusters, supervisors, vendors, repair technicians, and providers at 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. Additionally, I hold an inactive NYS property and casualty agent's license....

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...Industrial Process Equipment Accidents. Amusement Park Ride Accidenst. Motor Vehicle Crash Reconstruction. School Bus Safety and Crash Reconstruction. Tractor Trailer Crash Reconstruction. Motorcycle Accident Crash Reconstruction. ATV/ROV/UTV Crash Reconstruction. Mobile Elevating Work Platform Accident Investigations. I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components....

Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards

Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent Claim...

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...Industrial Process Equipment Accidents. Amusement Park Ride Accidenst. Motor Vehicle Crash Reconstruction. School Bus Safety and Crash Reconstruction. Tractor Trailer Crash Reconstruction. Motorcycle Accident Crash Reconstruction. ATV/ROV/UTV Crash Reconstruction. Mobile Elevating Work Platform Accident Investigations. I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components....

Building Inspection, Construction Defects - Roofing, EIFS, Waterproofing, Flashing, AAMA, Water Testing, Building Envelope, Wall defects, Water Intrusion, RRC, Roofing Defects, Roofing Failures, Infrared Thermography, Tramex, EIFS Inspector, Adhered Stone, Plaza Deck, Balcony, Sheet Metal, Curtain Wall.

Registered Roof Consultant (International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants) Registered Roof Observer (International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants) Registered Exterior Wall Observer (International Institute of Building Consultants) Construction Document Technologist (Construction Specification Institute) Level One Infrared Thermographer Certified EIFS Inspector (Association of Walls and Ceilings) Certified EIFS Inspector and Level I and II Inspector (Exterior Design Institute) Adhered Stone Certification (Exterior Design Institute) After growing up in a family run commercial roofing business (3rd generation), I have over 35 years experience in the roofing, sheet metal, and construction industry. My knowledge includes all phases of roofing (Single ply, TPO, EPDM, Modified Bitumen, Built-up Coal Tar, PVC, Shingles, Metal Roofing, Clay Tile, and Slate) as well as related sheet metal work....

Fire, Oil and Gas - Mechanical Engineering, Boilers, Natural Gas, Furnaces, Carbon Monoxide, NFPA Codes, gas piping, steam, explosions, fires, ovens, OSHA, heaters, flue piping, NFPA 54, NFPA 85, ASME CSD-1, NFPA 86, NFPA 59A, NFPA 820, Methane, NFPA 56, Purging, Boiler Safety, Steam piping, Gas piping

...His firm provides strategic safety solutions related to flammable gas safety and the prevention of fires and explosions related to piping systems and combustion equipment in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Puskar is a licensed professional engineer in Ohio and 6 other states. Mr. Puskar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Youngstown State University and an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Puskar is the 2015 National American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Uzgiris Barnett medal winner for a lifetime of safety contributions to the industry. Mr....

Aviation & Aerospace, Safety - Air Carrier Access Act, Flight Attendant Emergency Procedures, Training and Program Development, Investigation of Inflight Cabin Emergencies; medical incidents, turbulence, evacuations, fire, etc., Passenger/Cabin Crew Illness/Injury, Threat Error Management, Safety Management Systems, Human Factors

...More than 40 years of experience in the commercial aviation industry; holding such positions as: Manager of Health, Safety and Security for Inflight Division, Senior Inflight Safety Investigator, Emergency Procedures Instructor for pilots and flight attendants, Station Manager, flight attendant and customer service supervisor. Other aviation roles included Chairperson of an FAA supported Aviation Safety Action Program for flight attendants, member of the Air Transport Association (A4A)Cabin Operations Committee and co-developer of Passenger Incident Review Committee process for a major global airline. Has provided expert witness, consultation services, reports and testimony for both plaintiff and defense cases and spoken at several Annual World Aviation Training Symposiums, The Department of Justice JPATS Annual Training, FAA Safety Conferences and the Southern California Safety Institute Aircraft Cabin Safety Symposiums....

Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment - Vocational Evaluation, Disability Evaluation, Earning Capacity, Wage Loss Analysis, Testing, Personal Injury, Employment Law, Wrongful Death, Divorce, ADA, Long Term Disability, Labor Market Research, Transferable Skills Analysis, Job Analysis, Vocational Opinions, Vocational Expert Testimony

...Babinetz is presently a doctoral candidate at Grand Canyon University where she is pursuing a PhD in General Psychology with an emphasis in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology. Ms. Babinetz has completed all her doctoral level coursework and is in the process of completing the last two chapters of her dissertation. Ms. Babinetz is a Board-Certified Vocational Expert (ABVE / D), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, and a Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor (LRC) in New Jersey. Ms. Babinetz hold other national certifications in areas to include Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), Certified Case Manager (CCM), and International Psychometric Evaluation Certification (IPEC). She has over 34 years of forensic experience working with plaintiff attorneys and defense attorneys in civil litigation matters, has vast testimony experience in various state jurisdictions, as well as at the Federal level....

Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, R&D, Product Development, Clinical diagnostics, Blood collection, Biospecimens, Point of care testing, Microfluidics, Spectroscopy, Cell therapy, Intellectual Property, Microscopy, Physics, Biomedical sensing, Optics, Imaging, Mathematics, Laboratories & Testing, Lasers

...Fletcher is Founder and Principal Consultant at RnDDx Solutions LLC, a consulting firm focused on industrial biomedical and mechanical engineering, and research and product development, in medical devices, diagnostics, optical devices, point-of-care blood sample testing, and on expert witness patent litigation, including subject matter expertise in medical device mechanical engineering, and subject matter expertise in medical devices for blood collection and blood sample processing for diagnostics and therapeutics. He has particular expertise in mechanical engineering design and development of non-invasive and minimally invasive biomedical diagnostics systems, blood collection and stabilization, blood separation, and blood and cell preparation for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including the development of sample collection devices, needles, and lancets. He is co-inventor on 23 patents for devices and methods in blood collection and processing....

Geotechnical Engineering, Geology - construction, construction engineering, engineer, foundations, sinkholes, piles, shoring, earthquake, ground, slope, slide, aggregate piers, stone columns, rigid inclusions, vibrations, subsidence, ground improvement, karst, liquefaction, differential, settlement, expansive, clay

...Ed Garbin worked as a contractor in NJ prior to becoming an engineer, and therefore understands the construction process thoroughly. First licensed as a Professional Engineer in Florida in 2003, he now holds PE licenses in 39 states in total (AL, AR, AZ, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, ID, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, ND, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, and WY). He primarily serves the commercial/heavy-civil construction industry. Dr. Garbin is an ASCE-AGP Board Certified Expert in Geotechnical Engineering. A former Adjunct Professor of Civil Engineering, he is an exceptional communicator, highly skilled at explaining complex construction and engineering topics in easy-to-understand language. He successfully defeated a Daubert motion (PA, 2021). At 53 years of age, he has amassed over 30 years of combined construction and engineering experience. Dr....

Engineering, Manufacturing - Engineering Design, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Costs, Industrial Construction, Heavy Machinery, Project Management, Capital Cost Estimating, Quality Assurance, Industrial Safety, Process Scale-up, Pilot Plant, Biomass, Supercritical Fluids, and Slurry Pumping.

Expertise in engineering design, manufacturing processes, manufacturing costs, industrial construction, heavy machinery, project management, capital cost estimating, quality assurance, and industrial safety. Specific technical skills in industrial plant construction, pilot plants, process scale-up, commissioning & testing, and troubleshooting. Specific technical skills in biomass handling, slurry pumping, supercritical fluids, mixing systems, liquid/solid separation, control valves, compressed-air systems, material handling, and mechanical systems. Experienced expert witness in testimony and report writing, retained by both plaintiff and defense counsels, in cases involving manufacturing process design, facility decontamination/relocation, and industrial accidents. Over 30 years of experience in process design and manufacturing for start-ups to Fortune 100 companies in power generation, biomass conversion, and building material industries. Education includes BSME, MSME, and MBA....

Fire, Forensic Science - Fire Sprinkler Systems, Fire Protection Engineer, CFEI, Commercial Kitchen Fires, Dust Explosions, Fires & Explosions Analysis: Origin & Cause, Fire Suppression Systems, Industrial Process Hazards, Property Damage Claims, deflagration,

Senior Consulting Engineer Amy Anderson has over 20 years of property loss prevention engineering and experience specializing in fire protection. Amy graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Chemical Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Fire Protection, as well as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator. Amy has an extensive engineering background with experience evaluating a variety of buildings and occupancies, and advising clients on the prevention of property and business loss. While specialized in the evaluation of diverse chemical facilities, Amy is equally confident in textile plants, plastic production plants, warehouses, metal working facilities, commercial kitchens, offices and hospitals. Amy regularly investigates property damage claims involving fire protection systems and their potential failures. She consults with representatives of property owners, fire protection system installers, and fire protection inspection and service companies...

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...Industrial Process Equipment Accidents. Amusement Park Ride Accidenst. Motor Vehicle Crash Reconstruction. School Bus Safety and Crash Reconstruction. Tractor Trailer Crash Reconstruction. Motorcycle Accident Crash Reconstruction. ATV/ROV/UTV Crash Reconstruction. Mobile Elevating Work Platform Accident Investigations. I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components....

Chemical Engineering, Fire - Process Safety Management, Chemical Release & Exposure, Chemical Fires & Explosions, Boiler Fires & Explosions, Energy Management, Refrigeration, Cooling Towers, Chillers, Ammonia Based Refrigeration Systems, Saturated Steam and Super-heated Steam for Cogeneration

...Her emphasis includes chemical release & exposure, OSHA compliance, boiler systems, industrial accident investigation, fires & explosions, product liability and scope of damage/cost to repair. She has provided deposition and trial testimony in both state and federal court. She spent 16 years working at a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) manufacturer where she gained experience with distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC). She is an OSHA-trained Process Hazard Analysis study leader and completed Root Cause Failure Analysis training to become an Incident Investigator. Jennifer authored procedures for lockout/tagout and confined space entry. She also managed capital expansion projects in excess of $1M. Jennifer then spent 3 years as an energy management consultant in a variety of industries including mineral extraction, pulp & paper, animal harvesting & packaging (including rendering) and grain milling....

Postal, Police Practices & Procedures - Certificates of Mailing, Postal automation, Postal contracting procedures, Last mile delivery operations, Money laundering via postal money orders, Postal Inspection Service investigative methods

...Wade has performed pre-trial litigation support in postal related criminal and civil matters, consulted with private industry and government entities re mail receipt, processing, and distribution procedures, mail, personnel and facility security Prior to this, Mr. Wade had a 32 year career with the U.S. Postal Service retiring in 1993 as Assistant Regional Chief Postal Inspector, Northeast Region, with responsibility for implementation of the criminal investigative and security programs of the Postal Inspection Service in the Northeastern United States, Europe, and the Caribbean. He also served as General Manager/Postmaster Caribbean Division, USPS, supervising 3500 postal employees in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In that capacity, he was responsible for all postal operations in the U.S. Caribbean from 1989 through 1991. Expert Witness Experience Mr. Wade has provided expert opinions concerning U.S....

Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - Medical Device Mfg./Design Defects, Surgical Instruments, Spinal Instrumentation, Medical Implants, Medical Device Patents, Pedicle Screws, Bone Screws, Spinal Cages, Knee Replacement, Patents Medical Devices, Hip Replacement, Spinal Rods

With 25+ years of design and development experience, Troy Drewry provides forensic engineering, litigation consulting and expert witness testimony regarding medical devices, including biomechanical devices and orthopedic implants and instrumentation, in cases involving FDA and regulatory processes, failure analysis, product liability, medical malpractice, and intellectual property, including trade secrets. He has hands-on experience in medical device companies, from startups to large corporations and knows their environments, constraints, issues, and concerns. He is ranked 17th out of the Top 100 Spinal Device Inventors (1971-2003). 62 US Issued Patents to date 27 US Patent Applications pending 17 Foreign Issued Patents to date 33 Foreign Patent Applications pending His company, Ragin Cajun Consulting LLC, is a product development consulting firm helping innovators and inventors take their ideas from concept to commercialization....

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...Industrial Process Equipment Accidents. Amusement Park Ride Accidenst. Motor Vehicle Crash Reconstruction. School Bus Safety and Crash Reconstruction. Tractor Trailer Crash Reconstruction. Motorcycle Accident Crash Reconstruction. ATV/ROV/UTV Crash Reconstruction. Mobile Elevating Work Platform Accident Investigations. I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components....

Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Failure Analyis, Forensic Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Warnings - Marketing Defect, Oil & Gas, Metallurgy, Stress, Root Cause, Safety Hierarchy Application, Laboratory Analysis, Inspection, Firearms, Electronics, Field Investigations, Fracture Surface

...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 20+yr. academic career he has 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). He is a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) in Texas and has an active NCEES record to facilitate licensing in other states. Dr....

Products Liability, Manufacturing - Testing, Failure Analysis, Ergonomics, Product Design, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Premises Liability, Structural Engineering, Warnings and Labels, Slip, Trip & Fall, Metallurgy, Machinery/Equipment

I have 37 years of engineering design experience in multiple industries. I have developed designs for aerospace, consumer products, industrial machinery and products for use in retail environments. Strong manufacturing background and familiarity with all types of manufacturing equipment and processes. These include CNC cutting equipment, roll forming, stamping and progressive dies, Mig, Tig, and high frequency welding, robotics and automated manufacturing processes, assembly, finishing and packaging systems. I have the ability and resources to do physical testing of products, materials, including destructive and non-destructive testing. Strong analytical skills to assess product design and performance empirically and theoretically relative to specific industry standards. I am well versed in safety warnings and labels, and the responsibilities these requirements place on manufacturers of products and equipment.

Toxicology, Environmental - risk assessment, public health, air quality, NAAQS, risk-based corrective action, ozone (O3), nitrogen oxides (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), particulate matter (PM), chemicals

...Fraiser has conducted hundreds of exposure assessments for chemicals used in pharmaceutical laboratories and industrial processes, chemicals applied to control pests and unwanted vegetation, and chemicals released as unwanted by-products of chemical and product manufacturing, combustion of fossil and waste-derived fuels, generation of electricity, petroleum refining, smelting, rock crushing, and activities at military installations. Dr. Fraiser has been qualified as an expert, deposed, and has provided expert testimony in contested case hearings, criminal case hearings, Federal Civil suits, and toxic tort litigation on numerous occasions.

Geotechnical Engineering, Geology - construction, construction engineering, engineer, foundations, sinkholes, piles, shoring, earthquake, ground, slope, slide, aggregate piers, stone columns, rigid inclusions, vibrations, subsidence, ground improvement, karst, liquefaction, differential, settlement, expansive, clay

...Ed Garbin worked as a contractor in NJ prior to becoming an engineer, and therefore understands the construction process thoroughly. First licensed as a Professional Engineer in Florida in 2003, he now holds PE licenses in 39 states in total (AL, AR, AZ, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, ID, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, ND, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, and WY). He primarily serves the commercial/heavy-civil construction industry. Dr. Garbin is an ASCE-AGP Board Certified Expert in Geotechnical Engineering. A former Adjunct Professor of Civil Engineering, he is an exceptional communicator, highly skilled at explaining complex construction and engineering topics in easy-to-understand language. He successfully defeated a Daubert motion (PA, 2021). At 53 years of age, he has amassed over 30 years of combined construction and engineering experience. Dr....

Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling

...Dan Gottuk is the President of Gottuk Engineering after a 30 year career with Jensen Hughes, with which he still maintains a relationship with a team of over 100 experts providing expert witness and failure analysis services for a range of specialties associated with fires and explosions, mechanical, electrical, construction, codes and standards, materials, chemical, metallurgical, process safety and concrete. Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr....

Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards

Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent Claim...

Agriculture, Management - Poultry, Chicken, Turkey, Commodity Markets, Protein Markets, Sales, Market Prices, Management, Accounting, Marketing, Trading, Food Processing, Meat Processing, Agri-business, Further Processed Foods, Food Manufacturing, Live Production, Animal Agriculture, Contract Farming, Rendering - By Products

I have over 45 years of experience in all aspects the meat/poultry and food processing industry, including serving in every level of management from production line worker to supervisor, to general manager, Vice President, Senior Vice President, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, President, Chief Executive Officer, Board Member, Board Vice Chairman, Board Chairman and owner. My direct functional experience is exceptionally broad spanning live operations, grain purchasing, feed milling, basic and further processing operations, facility maintenance, packaging, sales, marketing, distribution, transportation, logistics, advertising, accounting, and finance. I have overseen production operations and sales feeding into virtually every marketing channel including wholesale clubs, retail grocery chains, institutional distributors, foodservice for casual dining and fast food restaurants, export markets and commodity trading....

Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy - Product Liability, Failure Analysis, HVAC, Oilfield, Heavy Equipment, Cranes, Cables, Medical Devices, Plastics, Boilers, Water Heaters, Plumbing

...A registered engineer in Texas and 23 other states, his experience includes 32 years in manufacturing in the metals processing industries, 29 years performing failure analyses, and 26 years investigating claims. Mr. Plank has testified in a wide variety of matters including personal injury and property damage, in both state and federal court, and his testimony has never been excluded. Assignments have involved mechanical equipment, appliances, oil and gas transmission equipment, plumbing, HVAC, heavy equipment, machine tools, cranes and wire cables, manufacturing processes, and thermal processes, among many others.

Mining, Construction - Asphalt, Paving, Limestone Mining, MSHA, Environmental, Seal Coating, Chip Seal, Edward's Aquifer, Sand and Gravel, Construction Claims, Aggregates, Asphalt design, Asphalt employment, Asphalt and Aggregate Trucking

Jill Shackelford founded Industrial Asphalt, Inc. in 1995. She has taken her experience from owning and operating an asphalt and mining company, and is passionate about consulting in all realms of the industry to substantiate her belief that the industry and the environment are not mutually exclusive endeavors. Jill is an expert in developing strategy to facilitate transparency and communication for operators often in a hostile environment. Jill also provides expert testimony for both aggregate and asphalt litigation, and often speaks at HOA’s on variety of topics. Her role at Industrial Asphalt included developing the asphalt plant operations and the internal structure of the organization. She also worked with multiple European firms to develop and blend European and American asphalt specifications for the SH 130 toll road, successfully negotiating the largest asphalt contract in Texas history....

Business Valuation, Business Damages - Valuation, 409(a) Valuation, Business Appraisal, Economic Damages, Forensic Accounting, Fair Value Accounting, Personal Injury Damages, Fraud Investigation, Shareholder Disputes, Partnership Disputes, Wrongful Death Damages, Wrongful Termination Damages,

...., for use in both publicly traded and privately held audited financial statements Calculated the value of closely held companies in a wide variety of industries for a wide variety of purposes, including financial statement preparation, gift and estate tax planning, ESOP valuations, divorce settlements, shareholder disputes, and other litigation situations. Performed valuations of multiple early stage companies, including bio/med-tech, software-as-a-service, and technology companies, among others Experienced in performing appraisals in both contentious and cooperative environments. Lead valuation analyst for trucking company with sales in excess of $500M for shareholder buy-out purposes. Supervised and performed calculations of business interruption losses for myriad companies in a variety of industries. Supervised and performed reconstruction of accounting records as a result of theft, floods, fires, and other natural disasters....

Engineering, Electrical Engineering - Signal Processing, Image Processing, Video Processing, Optics, Imaging Systems, Cameras, Medical Imaging, Image and Video Compression, Image Quality, Image Reconstruction, Image and Video Analytics, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

— More than 20 years of R&D expertise in Imaging Science: Optical Systems, Sensors, Image and Video Processing and, Data Analysis Algorithms....

Security, Premises Liability - Premises liability, security, inadequate, negligence, training, supervision, use of force, bar, nightclub, casino, apartment, foreseeability, investigation, voyeurism, employment, screening, background, assault, rape, robbery, hiring, pre-employment, surveillance, violence, shooting, stabbing

...That extensive BACKGROUND AND TRAINING has allowed me to become familiar with professional security industry standards and best practices. BOARD CERTIFIED IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT by the American Society for Industrial Security, International. This credential is the security profession's highest recognition of practitioners. ASIS is the world's largest membership of security management professionals, with 35,000 members, and is the premier source for learning, board certification, networking, and standards. HONORABLY SERVED in the United States Marine Corps, supporting the Presidential Helicopter Mission as security aboard Marine One, the Presidential helicopter. Also served as a Military Police Watch Commander and Patrol Supervisor, Military Working Dog Handler, Kennel Master, and Canine Trainer for the Third Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan....

Mechanical Engineering, Intellectual Property - Automation, Robotics, Machine, Design, Mechatronics, Dynamics, Motion Control, Vibration, Segway, Product Liability, Machine Vision, Sensors, Traction, Tire Mechanics, Cranes, Warnings, ASRS

...Founder of a motion-control technology company where the industry-recognized motion-control technologies were key drivers in the acquisition of his company 5 years after inception by a global leader in automation. Served as CTO at a world-class supplier of large-scale automation, advanced manufacturing, and nuclear handling solutions. Responsibilities include providing technical oversight of critical projects; identifying and mitigating areas of high technical risk; leading in the creation of cutting-edge control, automation, and robotic technologies; directing R&D efforts; managing the business’ technology portfolio; and disseminating and facilitating the use of best-practice engineering methodologies. Adjunct Associate Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology where he lectures on various engineering topics. These include: Dynamics, Advanced Controls, Vibrations, Mechatronics, The Design Process, Intellectual Property, and Product Liability....

Mechanical Engineering, Equipment & Machinery - Mechanical engineering, industrial process, industrial design, energy modeling, energy control, steam production, fluid transfer, process analysis, heat exchange, piping, pumps

Alan Werner’s skills and background include forensic analysis in the areas of industrial process systems, industrial process equipment including pumps, fans, heat exchangers, mixers, specialty equipment, piping include safety devices, and pipe support systems. Specific experience has been gained in chemical process plants, pulp and paper mills, wood processing plants, boiler plants, chiller plants, and co-gen systems. Using a proprietary thermodynamic model, I am able to replicate boiler and chiller systems to duplicate normal and off-spec operations. I have designed mechanical parts and machinery, some using unusual materials and/or features. I have experience in worker sound exposure investigation and remediation, as well as "fence line" acoustical research. Trained for patent litigation. My professional licenses are in Washington, California, Florida (Ret), and British Columbia (former).

Mechanical Engineering, OSHA - Crash Reconstruction, ATV, ROV, UTV, Automotive, Motorcycle, School Bus, Tractor Trailers, Industrial Process Equipment, Product Defect, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Crane, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Aeral Lift, Personel Lift, Amusement Park Rides, OSHA, Industrial Accidents

...Industrial Process Equipment Accidents. Amusement Park Ride Accidenst. Motor Vehicle Crash Reconstruction. School Bus Safety and Crash Reconstruction. Tractor Trailer Crash Reconstruction. Motorcycle Accident Crash Reconstruction. ATV/ROV/UTV Crash Reconstruction. Mobile Elevating Work Platform Accident Investigations. I Earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Machine Design Engineering and Automotive Design Engineering. I have over 20 years of industrial work experience five years of which I spent with The Clark Equipment Company who invented the Forklift and Frontend Loader where Clark Equipment was the main competitor to Caterpillar. I setup and operated muti-axis CNC machining centers to machine gears, axle housings and all of the associated components for these drive train units namely drive steer axles and differential carriers for forklifts and cranes. I also assembled these components....