Bad Faith Claims Expert Witnesses

Santa Barbara, California

Fire - Fire origin and cause investigation, Arson, Explosion, Fire scene reconstruction, Bad faith claims, Fire prevention, Smoke alarm, Smoke detector, Fire alarm, Fire department procedures, Fire codes

I am an expert in fire origin and cause investigation, scene analysis, and reconstruction. My formal education includes a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California (USC). In addition, I completed post graduate work at the National Fire Academy in the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program. I hold certifications as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) with The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) as well as Chief Officer and Executive Chief Fire Officer through the California State Fire Marshal. I have attended numerous initial, advanced, and continuing education courses and seminars in various aspects of fire investigation. I have over 30 years of experience in the fire service, 23 years as a Fire Investigator, and have investigated more than 2,500 fires. I was previously a Task Force Officer with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) and am currently a California State Fire Marshal instructor for beginning and adv...

Cedar Park, Texas

Insurance - Surety, Claims, Fidelity, Bad Faith Claims, Standard of Care in the Insurance and Surety Industries, Extra-Contractual Damages, Punitive Damages, Financial Institution Bond

Licensed Property & Casualty Adjuster, Texas Never had testimony or expert reports stricken. Retained as a bad faith claims expert by attorneys for insurance companies, fidelity (including Crime Policies, Banker's Blanket Bonds, Financial Institution Bonds) and surety companies, owners or general contractors (obligees), contractors or subcontractors (principals); and indemnitors (those who guarantee the reimbursement of losses, costs, and expenses of surety companies, or to hold the surety harmless).