Code Review Expert Witnesses

Arizona

Structural Engineering, Engineering - Wood, masonry, steel, concrete structures. Construction defect, insurance litigation, professional liability claims. Seismic/wind design, code review, standard of care analysis. Also foundations, underpinning, retaining walls, and tie-backs. Extensive graphics and animations capabilities

Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates (JWA), founded in 1988 and with licenses in thirty states, has provided structural design and construction defect investigations/evaluations across the United States and abroad. Structural evaluations included wood, masonry, steel, and concrete structures, with particular emphasis on seismic and wind design. JWA has experience working with specialty materials such as acrylic, aluminum, and glass as well. Evaluations also include code review and analysis, and standard of care analysis. JWA has extensive experience with geotechnical structures such as special foundations, underpinning, retaining walls, tie-backs, and soil nails, among others. JWA strives for a reasoned, accurate, and practical solution to structural engineering problems and deficiencies. Principal Structural Engineers Carl H. Josephson, PE, SE; Dan R. Werdowatz PE, SE; and Stephen P. Kerr, PE, SE have been retained as expert witnesses in over 1,500 cases for plaintiff and defense cli...

San Diego, California

Structural Engineering, Engineering - Wood, masonry, steel, concrete structures. Construction defect, insurance litigation, professional liability claims. Seismic/wind design, code review, standard of care analysis. Also foundations, underpinning, retaining walls, and tie-backs. Extensive graphics and animations capabilities

Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates (JWA), founded in 1988 and with licenses in thirty states, has provided structural design and construction defect investigations/evaluations across the United States and abroad. Structural evaluations included wood, masonry, steel, and concrete structures, with particular emphasis on seismic and wind design. JWA has experience working with specialty materials such as acrylic, aluminum, and glass as well. Evaluations also include code review and analysis, and standard of care analysis. JWA has extensive experience with geotechnical structures such as special foundations, underpinning, retaining walls, tie-backs, and soil nails, among others. JWA strives for a reasoned, accurate, and practical solution to structural engineering problems and deficiencies. Principal Structural Engineers Carl H. Josephson, PE, SE; Dan R. Werdowatz PE, SE; and Stephen P. Kerr, PE, SE have been retained as expert witnesses in over 1,500 cases for plaintiff and defense cli...

California

Software Engineering, Computers - Cybersecurity, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency / Blockchain, Speech & Face Recognition, ESI Protocol, Social Media Forensics, Biometric Identifiers, Code Review, Patent Infringement, Trade Secret, IPR, PTAB, Claim Analysis, Forensic Data Extraction, BIPA

“Mr. Winters was both helpful & enjoyable to work with in a class action about biometric information. He was prepared, thoughtful, & dedicated in providing feedback & expertise.” Randall K. Pulliam Sam Jackson Carney Bates & Pulliam, PLLC - 30+ years experience in the industry with a recent (2002) Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) - Expert in all facets of Software Engineering - AI Expert in knowledge base systems, chatGPT & other Large Language Models - Experienced AI prompt engineering - Holds AI patents in the US & abroad - Expert retained for numerous cases involving user privacy to include cases involving the Illinois Biometric Information Protection Act (BIPA) - Expert knowledge in speech / facial recognition, detection & other biometric identifiers - Experience challenging Viola-Jones facial detection argument - Expert in all privacy cases involving Speech / Facial Recognition, Biometric Identifiers, Voiceprints & the use & stora...

Illinois

Software Engineering, Computers - Cybersecurity, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency / Blockchain, Speech & Face Recognition, ESI Protocol, Social Media Forensics, Biometric Identifiers, Code Review, Patent Infringement, Trade Secret, IPR, PTAB, Claim Analysis, Forensic Data Extraction, BIPA

“Mr. Winters was both helpful & enjoyable to work with in a class action about biometric information. He was prepared, thoughtful, & dedicated in providing feedback & expertise.” Randall K. Pulliam Sam Jackson Carney Bates & Pulliam, PLLC - 30+ years experience in the industry with a recent (2002) Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) - Expert in all facets of Software Engineering - AI Expert in knowledge base systems, chatGPT & other Large Language Models - Experienced AI prompt engineering - Holds AI patents in the US & abroad - Expert retained for numerous cases involving user privacy to include cases involving the Illinois Biometric Information Protection Act (BIPA) - Expert knowledge in speech / facial recognition, detection & other biometric identifiers - Experience challenging Viola-Jones facial detection argument - Expert in all privacy cases involving Speech / Facial Recognition, Biometric Identifiers, Voiceprints & the use & stora...

Massachusetts

Software Engineering, Computers - Cybersecurity, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency / Blockchain, Speech & Face Recognition, ESI Protocol, Social Media Forensics, Biometric Identifiers, Code Review, Patent Infringement, Trade Secret, IPR, PTAB, Claim Analysis, Forensic Data Extraction, BIPA

“Mr. Winters was both helpful & enjoyable to work with in a class action about biometric information. He was prepared, thoughtful, & dedicated in providing feedback & expertise.” Randall K. Pulliam Sam Jackson Carney Bates & Pulliam, PLLC - 30+ years experience in the industry with a recent (2002) Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) - Expert in all facets of Software Engineering - AI Expert in knowledge base systems, chatGPT & other Large Language Models - Experienced AI prompt engineering - Holds AI patents in the US & abroad - Expert retained for numerous cases involving user privacy to include cases involving the Illinois Biometric Information Protection Act (BIPA) - Expert knowledge in speech / facial recognition, detection & other biometric identifiers - Experience challenging Viola-Jones facial detection argument - Expert in all privacy cases involving Speech / Facial Recognition, Biometric Identifiers, Voiceprints & the use & stora...

New York

Software Engineering, Computers - Cybersecurity, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency / Blockchain, Speech & Face Recognition, ESI Protocol, Social Media Forensics, Biometric Identifiers, Code Review, Patent Infringement, Trade Secret, IPR, PTAB, Claim Analysis, Forensic Data Extraction, BIPA

“Mr. Winters was both helpful & enjoyable to work with in a class action about biometric information. He was prepared, thoughtful, & dedicated in providing feedback & expertise.” Randall K. Pulliam Sam Jackson Carney Bates & Pulliam, PLLC - 30+ years experience in the industry with a recent (2002) Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) - Expert in all facets of Software Engineering - AI Expert in knowledge base systems, chatGPT & other Large Language Models - Experienced AI prompt engineering - Holds AI patents in the US & abroad - Expert retained for numerous cases involving user privacy to include cases involving the Illinois Biometric Information Protection Act (BIPA) - Expert knowledge in speech / facial recognition, detection & other biometric identifiers - Experience challenging Viola-Jones facial detection argument - Expert in all privacy cases involving Speech / Facial Recognition, Biometric Identifiers, Voiceprints & the use & stora...

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering - Personal injuries, slip & fall, Construction Defects, Code review, structural assessments for conservatorship cases, Property condition assessments, Floor collapse, Building envelope assessments & consulting, panels failures, Structural distress, Fire damage structural assessment, Foundation defects

An accomplished and award winning structural engineer and experienced expert witness, I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Engineering and a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from FAU. As a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with active licensure in Pennsylvania and several other states, my professional credentials are further reinforced by a current NCEES record. Drawing from a wealth of experience, my expertise lies in the evaluation, repair, and rehabilitation of existing structures. This encompasses a spectrum of tasks, including load-bearing wall removals, addressing floor sags, and managing foundation movements and failures. Additionally, I possess the capability to accurately pinpoint the cause and origin of structural deficiencies and damages resulting from accidents. My proficiency extends to the design, calculations, fabrication, and installation of facade panels, equipping me with the skills needed to assess defects, failures, and damages in both...

Saint George, Utah

Software Engineering, Computers - Cybersecurity, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency / Blockchain, Speech & Face Recognition, ESI Protocol, Social Media Forensics, Biometric Identifiers, Code Review, Patent Infringement, Trade Secret, IPR, PTAB, Claim Analysis, Forensic Data Extraction, BIPA

“Mr. Winters was both helpful & enjoyable to work with in a class action about biometric information. He was prepared, thoughtful, & dedicated in providing feedback & expertise.” Randall K. Pulliam Sam Jackson Carney Bates & Pulliam, PLLC - 30+ years experience in the industry with a recent (2002) Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) - Expert in all facets of Software Engineering - AI Expert in knowledge base systems, chatGPT & other Large Language Models - Experienced AI prompt engineering - Holds AI patents in the US & abroad - Expert retained for numerous cases involving user privacy to include cases involving the Illinois Biometric Information Protection Act (BIPA) - Expert knowledge in speech / facial recognition, detection & other biometric identifiers - Experience challenging Viola-Jones facial detection argument - Expert in all privacy cases involving Speech / Facial Recognition, Biometric Identifiers, Voiceprints & the use & stora...