Forensics Expert Witnesses
Forensics expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on forensics. The forensics expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical Engineering, Computers, Construction Defects, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Forensic Science, Laboratories & Testing, and Safety.
John Horst, CISSP®-ISSAP®
Xanesti Technology Services, LLC
San Diego, California
Computers, Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity, Forensics, HIPAA, Privacy Act, NIST, Discovery, Breach, AI
John Horst, CISSP®-ISSAP®, is the owner and Chief Technology Officer for Xanesti Technology Services, LLC.
John has provided expert information technology consulting across several lines of business such as pharmaceutical development, medical billing, general liability insurance, clinical laboratory systems, mortgage financing, and automotive aftermarket products.
John has provided cybersecurity engineering, software development, installation and training, and troubleshooting for 11 years in support of multiple U.S. Navy programs of record, including programs operating at both unclassified and secret levels.
John maintains an active national security clearance at the TOP SECRET level.
John has taught information technology courses for the University of Phoenix (San Diego and Online campuses) and Coleman University (San Diego) where John pioneered the development of computer game software development instruction, now a core part of the Coleman curriculum.
John has also taught ph...
Bradley E Layton, PhD PE MLE
Biomechanics and Biomedicine Expert - 30+ cases
Human Powered Future PLLC
Missoula, Montana
Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical Engineering
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accidents, biomechanics, diabetes, dynamics, energy, engineering, failure, forensics, imaging, injury, materials, mechanics, nanotechnology, neurology, neuropathy, patents, personal injury, physics, proteins, slip trip & fall
American Concrete Institute Member
ASME member
IEEE-EMBS Editor
Author - Molecular and Cellular Biomechanics
Associate Teaching Professor - Drexel University
Associate Professor - University of Montana
Elite Athlete - United States Rowing Team 1995 & 1997
Fire Protection Engineer - US Department of Energy - Savannah River Site
Founding Member - Insurance Engineering Blockchain Consortium
International Code Council Member
Inventor - AFM Nanomanipulation & Surgical Patents
Licensed Professional Engineer - CO, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MI, MT, NV, PA, UT
Lunar Scientist - US Department of Energy - Office of Space
Machinist - Merlin Metalworks - titanium bicycle design & Stillwater - Kevlar boat design
Model Law Engineer
Oath of the Engineer - Engineer's equivalent of Hippocratic Oath
National Society of Professional Engineers
Post-doctoral Fellow - University of Michigan MRI laboratory
Recipient - Montana Governor's Innovator Award
Scientist - 100+ papers and abstracts
D.R. Foster, PhD, PE
Expert Welding Engineering and Inspection
Swedesboro, New Jersey
Failure Analysis, Safety
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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
Dr. D.R. Foster is the Principal Engineer at Expert Welding Engineering and Inspection, where he focuses on welding engineering consulting, inspection, and the training of engineers and technicians.
Dr. Foster is an expert in regard to the design, manufacture, testing, and safety associated with welded structures. In addition to Dr. 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. F...
Michael A. Pollock, P.E.
Cogent Experts, LLC
New Jersey
Engineering, Construction Defects
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Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care
Registrations
• Professional Engineer: PA (PE075410)
• American Bar Association (ABA) – Construction Forum
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Act Certification – Universal (includes Chillers,
HVAC & Refrigeration)
• United States Patent & Trademark Office Registered (USPTO)
Professional Affiliations
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE)
• American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Product Developers and the Manufacturers Association PDMA
Supermarket Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Matter – Florida - Provided expert witness field inspection and investigation of relevant HVACR and mechanical systems causing wet conditions via condensation. Guided counsel in deposition questions and developed the case strengths and weaknesses yielding a negotiated settlement favorable to our client.
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Samuel L Kleinman, PhD F-ABFT TC-NRCC
Cincinnati, Ohio
Forensic Science, Laboratories & Testing
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impaired driving, sexual assault, drugs, alcohol, prescription medicine, overdose, DUI, DWI, OWI, accident, crash, toxicology, forensics, dram shop, testing, insurance, injury, workplace drug testing, retrograde extrapolation
Dr Samuel Kleinman is a double board certified forensic toxicologist; he is a Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology and a Toxicological Chemist certified by the National Registry of Certified Chemists. Dr Kleinman served as both the Deputy Bureau Chief and the Bureau Chief for the central forensic toxicology lab for the state of New Mexico. In this role he participated in more than 40 trials including state district court as well as federal court in New Mexico. He is an expert in laboratory accreditation and piloted the transition of the New Mexico lab towards ISO 17025 compliance.
Dr Kleinman has expertise in pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, impaired driving, sexual assault and blood alcohol interpretation. He offers consultation and education on interpreting laboratory results, chain of custody, workplace drug testing; and if appropriate, participates in depositions and trials. Dr Kleinman is based in Cincinnati, Ohio but consults nationwide.
Michael A. Pollock, P.E.
Cogent Experts, LLC
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Engineering, Construction Defects
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Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care
Registrations
• Professional Engineer: PA (PE075410)
• American Bar Association (ABA) – Construction Forum
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Act Certification – Universal (includes Chillers,
HVAC & Refrigeration)
• United States Patent & Trademark Office Registered (USPTO)
Professional Affiliations
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE)
• American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Product Developers and the Manufacturers Association PDMA
Supermarket Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Matter – Florida - Provided expert witness field inspection and investigation of relevant HVACR and mechanical systems causing wet conditions via condensation. Guided counsel in deposition questions and developed the case strengths and weaknesses yielding a negotiated settlement favorable to our client.
Warehouse Distribut...