Product Liability Expert Witnesses

Product liability 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 product liability. The product liability expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accident Reconstruction, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Audiology, Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Business Damages, Business Valuation, Cardiovascular Disease, Chemistry & Chemicals, Construction Defects, DNA, and Economics.

James M. Miller, PE, PhD
  • Mechanical-Human Factors
  • Accidents-Chemical Safety
  • Warning-Labeling-HazCom
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Roy E Masters, Jr. MSME, PE

Product Safety, Liability, & Failure to Perform

REM2 Enterprises

Engineering, Products Liability - burn, fire, shock, appliance, dryer, design, test, code, safety, failure, warning, analysis, literature, instruction, inspection, liability, expert, litigation, performance, warranty
Specialization in design for safety, failure investigation and testing, failure to perform, support for litigation, and product design and safety training for the consumer products industry. Qualifications: 1) Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering 2) Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan 3) Certified Six Sigma (statistics) Blackbelt by Whirlpool Corporation 4) Product Safety Tools Training and application at Whirlpool Corporation 5) 30+ years of product design, including automotive, household appliance, industrial product industries. I worked in the consumer goods industry for 19 of my 30+ years in engineering, with extensive experience in the design and testing of consumer products. Knowledge expert for all major clothes dryer and washer/dryer combo types (electric, gas, heat pump, and condensing), including airflow systems, centrifugal fan design, lint collection systems, lint deposit problems, household dryer exhaust venting systems, heater element design,...
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Victoria Ballard, PhD, MSE, PE, CSP, CHFP

Forensic Human Factors-Multidisciplined Engineer

Forensic Human Factors, LLC

Opelika, Alabama
Human Factors, Safety - Slips Trips Falls, Cognitive Engineering, Education Schools Youth Organizations, Manufacturing - Guarding Exposure Training Fall Protection OSHA, Ergonomics, ADA, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Warnings and Labels, Occupational Safety, Agriculture- Poultry Horses, Walkway Auditing, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), OSHA
Dr. Victoria Ballard, MSE, PE, CSP, CHFP, is an industrial and systems engineering expert specializing in human factors, occupational safety, and forensic analysis. With over sixteen years of experience as a consultant and educator. As a consultant, she provides investigations, reports, and expert analysis in legal cases involving workplace safety, human performance, product design, and environmental factors. She applies her expertise to analyze how individuals interact with products, environments, and occupational systems, offering clear and data-driven insights into accident causation and prevention. Dr. Ballard has held engineering roles in chemical manufacturing, civil engineering, construction, and industrial safety, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and system optimization. She has served in various roles such as Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Researcher, Graduate Teaching Assistant, and Fellow at seven universities (University of Washington, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universi...
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Phillip Beron, MD

Oncology Expert-Product Liability/Cancer Causation

Phoenix, Arizona
Radiation Oncology, Oncology - Radiation injury, quality assurance, radiation safety, delayed diagnosis, breast cancer, radiation induced cancer, product liability, malpractice, radiation causation, mesothelioma, prostate cancer, causation, toxic tort, hospital safety, secondary cancer, latency, head neck cancer, radiation exposure, environmental exposure, cancer
https://www.cancercausationexpert.com pberonmd@gmail.com 310-709-4604 Board-certified radiation oncologist with more than 20 years of active clinical experience and longstanding expert witness experience in medical malpractice, radiation oncology standard of care, product liability, toxic tort, environmental exposure, radiation exposure, and radiation-induced cancer matters. Retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel. Expertise includes general and specific causation, radiation dose assessment, exposure pathway analysis, latency, tumor biology, competing risk factors, epidemiology, radiobiology, and mechanistic cancer causation. Frequently evaluates whether an alleged malignancy is medically and biologically consistent with the type, magnitude, dose, timing, and pathway of an alleged ionizing radiation or environmental exposure. Served as Chair of a national Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance Committee for the American Society for Radiation Oncology. Form...
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Damon M DellAglio, MD, FACEP

Boarded in Toxicology & Emergency Medicine

Dell'Aglio Medical Consulting, PC

Phoenix, Arizona
Emergency Medicine, Toxicology - Pharmacology, family law, product liability, sepsis, trauma, overdose, poisoning, antidotes, personal injury, resuscitation, drug abuse, drug withdrawal, alcohol impairment, drug testing, medical director, dram shop, post-mortem, healthcare administration, personal injury, drug impairment
I am a clinically practicing medical doctor who is board certified in both emergency medicine and medical toxicology. I have been an expert witness for several years, with deposition and trial testimony experience, serving both as an emergency medicine and medical toxicology expert. My toxicology and emergency medicine expertise has been of service to clients within multiple areas of law, including medical malpractice, product liability (medication delivery systems, etc.), dram shop, personal injury, traffic incidents with drug/ alcohol impairment questions, criminal law (review of substance use/ toxicology testing), family law (custody cases whereby parties require toxicology expert review of urine drug tests, etc.), civil tort (questions of drug/ alcohol use being integral to the case), and wrongful death (individual who died in legal custody and drug use/ exposure is in question) to name a few. In many of the medical malpractice cases, my combination of dual specialty knowled...
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Michelle R Hoffman, MS

Forensic Injury Analysis, LLC

Chandler, Arizona
Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering - Injury Analysis, Injury Causation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Child Seat Related Injuries, Use of Force Incidents, Helmet/Restraint Issues, Domestic Altercations, Falls from Heights, Product Liability, Diving Accidents, Backover/Runover Accidents, Aircraft Accidents, Personal Watercraft Accidents
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David Paulus, PhD, PE

Mechanical Engineering & Human Factors Expert

Paulus Consulting, LLC

Fort Smith, Arkansas
Engineering, Intellectual Property - Mechanical Engineering Expert, Intellectual Property, Patent Validity, Human Factors Expert, Product Liability, Mechanical Design Expert Witness, Patent Litigation, Safety, Patent Infringement Expert, Industrial Engineering Expert
Dr. David C. Paulus is a nationally recognized expert in mechanical engineering, human factors, and product design, with over two decades of academic, research, and litigation consulting experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University, complemented by a Master’s in Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee. He currently serves as a Professor of Practice and Director of Graduate Programs in Engineering and Operations Management at the University of Arkansas, Dr. Paulus is a Professional Engineer (PE) and Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional (CHFEP). Dr. Paulus offers an exceptional blend of technical depth and legal acumen, having served as an expert witness in over 30 product liability and patent litigation matters, including high-profile cases involving Peloton, Big Ass Fans, ICON Health & Fitness, and Mad Dogg Athletics, among others. His expert testimony spans federal and ...
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Lyle D. Burgoon, PhD, ATS

Raptor Pharm & Tox, Ltd

California
Toxicology, Environmental - Dram shop, DNA, Product Liability, Statistics, Drug Impairment, Chemical Impairment, Family Law, Due Diligence, Criminal, Civil, Drug Testing, Toxic Tort
Dr. Burgoon is an award-winning and Board Certified (Fellow, Academy of Toxicological Sciences) toxicologist and biostatistician. Dr. Burgoon has 10+ years of experience as a US Government toxicologist employed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the US Army. Dr. Burgoon served as a senior leader in various roles from leading teams of biostatisticians and bioinformaticians in designing and analyzing toxicology studies, to supervising toxicologists and public health scientists in the development of toxicological and dose-response assessments in support of the US EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). At the US Army, Dr. Burgoon led classified and unclassified programs and projects with a focus on the effects of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) on human health, ecological and agriculture systems. Dr. Burgoon’s expertise is in pharmacology, toxicology, biostatistics, exposure modeling, causal analysis, risk asse...
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Michael Magallanes

Pharmacy & Medication Safety Expert Witness

Sacramento, California
Pharmacology- Clinical, Geriatric Psychiatry - Forensics, Polypharmacy, Fall Risk Review, Toxicology, Drug Interaction Analysis, Medication Variance Analysis, Product Liability, Opioid Prescribing Standards, Pharmacy Negligence, Medication Error Analysis, Benzodiazepine Management, Chemotherapy Dosing, Adverse Drug Event Causation, Controlled Substance Prescribing, LTC
Clinical Pharmacist with 10+ years of experience across psychiatric, geriatric, oncology, ambulatory, and community pharmacy settings. Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) and Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) with demonstrated expertise in medication safety, polypharmacy evaluation, drug interactions, adverse drug event analysis, and high-risk medication management. SEAK-trained expert witness providing evidence-based analysis grounded in clinical standards, regulatory expectations, and professional best practices. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Current position as Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist at Adventist Health (San Luis Obispo, CA) involves verifying and dispensing medication orders in compliance with Joint Commission and hospital regulatory standards, monitoring patient medication regimens for appropriate indication, dosing, route, interactions, and allergies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on formulary compliance, procurement, and quality assurance. Prior to thi...
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Eric P. Rose, NPDP, MBA

Product Design & Manufacturing Expert

Pinnacle Product Innovation, Inc.

Los Angeles , California
Products Liability, Engineering - Product Design, Plastic Product Design, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), N95 Mask, Earplug, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Medical Device, Dental Device, Toy, Consumer Product, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Furniture, ISO 9000, Product Development, Design For Manufacturing, Product Liability, Product Defects
◼ BACKGROUND: 40+ years' experience including in product design, product development, and manufacturing in consumer, medical, and industrial product markets. Product innovation part-time academic since 2009, public speaker since 1985. Certified New Product Development Professional (NPDP) since 2008 by the Product Development and Management Association. Member of: Society of Plastics Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, American Society for Quality. Expert witness services to Product Liability, Intellectual Property, and Commercial Dispute litigators. ◼ PRODUCT LIABILTY EXPERTISE Retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel. Specialize in personal injury cases involving product defects, manufacturing defects, product safety, engineering design, mechanical failures, material failures, product quality assurance, and foreseeable misuse. ◼ CASE EXAMPLES - Retained in cases involving 3M, Honeywell, Clorox, Ace Hardware, and others. - 3M Combat Arms earplug case, retained by...
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Amandip S Gill, MD

Board-Certified Neurosurgeon - Expert Witness

Simi Valley, California
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - neurosurgeon, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spine surgery, neurosurgery, surgical complications, standards of care, hospital peer review, product liability, cranial surgery, deep brain stimulation, skull base surgery, trauma neurosurgery, hospital quality, brain tumor, spinal instrumentation, functional neurosurgery, AVM, pain neuro
Dr. Amandip S. Gill is a board-certified neurosurgeon with over 15 years of clinical and leadership experience, specializing in complex cranial and spine surgery, brain and spinal trauma, and surgical complications. Dr. Gill has served as Chief of Staff and Director of Neurosurgery at Adventist Health Simi Valley, where he led multidisciplinary teams, peer review committees, and major quality improvement initiatives. He is recognized for both his technical skill in the operating room and his commitment to patient-centered care. Dr. Gill earned his undergraduate degree with Highest Honors in Neuroscience from UCLA and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He completed his medical degree at UC Irvine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Society and received multiple awards for both research and clinical excellence. He completed his neurosurgery residency at UC Irvine, serving as Chief Resident and earning distinctions for clinical teaching and humanism. Dr. Gill ...
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Peter Crosby

>45 years experience in medical devices & patents

Biomedical Business Resources, LLC

Aliso Viejo, California
Biomedical Engineering, Intellectual Property - Medical devices, commercially reasonable efforts, patent, intellectual property, product liability, corporate governance, licensing, strategy, inter partes review, misappropriation of trade secrets, ITC, IPR, ITC, fiduciary duty, pacemaker, defibrillator, neurostimulator, biomedical engineering
Peter Crosby is a biomedical engineer with over 45 years experience in the medical device industry, and has served as CEO of six medical device companies, public and private, in 4 countries. He has served as a member of the Board of 13 companies, and is currently serving as a member of the Board of three companies. He has brought many medical devices from concept to market release, through R&D, clinical trials, regulatory approval (FDA and CE Mark) and market launch. He is an inventor of over 50 issued US patents and applications and foreign equivalents. He has served as an expert in multiple patent cases - infringement, ownership, validity, IPR and ITC. His clinical domain and specialty experience includes otolaryngology, cardiology, cardiac surgery, anesthesia, pain management, radiology and diagnostic imaging, in vitro diagnostic devices, orthopedic surgery devices, and oncology. His product experience includes cochlear implants, diagnostic ultrasound, mammography, implantable...
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Nicole Liska, M.A. (Economics)

Economic damages expert witness

Fulcrum Financial Inquiry LLP

Los Angeles , California
Economics, Employment - economic damages, personal injury, wrongful death, wrongful termination, discrimination, medical malpractice, product liability, lost earnings, loss of income, life care plan present value, present value medical care costs, pension Loss, wage and hour, unpaid overtime, meal breaks, false advertising, breach of contract, class action
Ms. Liska specializes in applied economic and statistical modeling, with over 25 years of experience on a diversity of cases across industries. She has extensive experience addressing economic damages, most often in the areas of (i) personal injury/wrongful death, (ii) employment-related cases (e.g., wrongful termination, discrimination) (iii) analyses to address class action claims (e.g., wage and hour, false advertising, statistical sampling), and (iv) commercial claims (e.g., breach of contract). She has provided economic and financial analyses on these matters by combining sophisticated economic and statistical techniques. Ms. Liska has testified as an expert witness in federal and state courts, arbitration, and deposition. She also regularly collaborates with others at her firm, Fulcrum Financial Inquiry, in complex cases where expertise across different areas is required to address needs for forensic accounting, fraud investigation and business valuation. When appropri...
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

Los Angeles , California
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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Zal Phiroz, PhD, MBA

Product Liability | Supply Chain | Manufacturing

Harvard University, Michigan State University (Previously UCSD, USC)

Los Angeles, California
Products Liability, Manufacturing - Product Liability, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Defect, Product Defect, Product Recall, Mass Tort, Class Action, Quality Assurance, Labelling, Product Safety, Causation, Standard of Care, Supply Chain Disruption, Third-Party Logistics, Distribution, FDA Compliance, California Proposition 65, Inventory Loss, Warehousing, CPSC Compliance
Dr. Phiroz is a nationally recognized expert witness specializing in product liability, manufacturing defects, and supply chain failures. He provides expert testimony in cases ranging from individual product defect claims to mass tort and class action litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in matters involving product recalls, quality assurance failures, supply chain disruption, causation analysis, and regulatory compliance. At Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG), Dr. Phiroz held senior leadership roles driving transformative supply chain initiatives overseeing demand forecasting, supply chain infrastructure, and recall analysis. He currently holds faculty positions at Harvard University and Michigan State University, teaching undergrad/grad courses in supply chain and operations management. In 2023, he was appointed as a Fellow at Harvard University (Inclusive Practice Fellowship). As a retained testifying expert, Dr. Phiroz has provided expert testimony in federal and s...
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Douglas H L Chin, MD, CAQ, FACS

Harvard-MIT Plastic & Hand Surgeon

East Bay Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Oakland, California
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Peripheral Nerve, Burns, Scars, Dog bites, Lacerations abrasions avulsions, Motor vehicle injury, Hot coffee injury, Car Crash, Slip and Fall, Airline injuries, Product Liability, Workplace accident, Bike accident, Car accidents, torture, asylum, human rights
Dr. Douglas Chin is one of the leading Plastic & Reconstructive surgeons and Hand & Upper Extremity surgeons in Northern California. He received his medical education at the M.I.T.-Harvard Medical School Division of Health Science & Technology before completing surgical training at NYU, Bellevue Hospital, and UCLA. He is quadruply trained in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Hand Surgery, Microsurgery, and Cosmetic Surgery. He is a leading expert in peripheral nerve disorders and catastrophic hand injuries. He was formerly a research associate at the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases and completed a doctoral thesis on burn immunology at the Harvard Medical School and M.I.T. A graduate of Harvard College, M.I.T., and the Harvard Medical School, Dr. Chin completed surgical training in Plastic Surgery at the NYU Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and in Upper Extremity Surgery and Microsurgery in the Department of Orthopedics at the UCLA Ce...
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Franklin W. Lusby, Jr., M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

La Jolla, California
Ophthalmology, Laser Surgery - Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Disability, Product Liability, Vision Impariment, Surgical Complications, Vision Loss, Chemical Burns, Retinal Injury, Infections, Abrasions, Lacerations, Retinal Detachment, Hyphema, Blindness, UV Light Injury, Foreign Body Injury, Management of Systemic Illness
Dr. Franklin W. Lusby, Jr. is a distinguished ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon with a robust career spanning over four decades. Born and raised in Maryland, he completed his undergraduate education at Columbia Union College with a B.A. in Chemistry, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1974. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1978. Following an internship at Malden Hospital affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Lusby pursued pre-residency studies in Basic and Clinical Sciences for Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. He then completed his residency in Ophthalmology at White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, in 1983, and further specialized with a fellowship in extracapsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation at Glendale Eye Medical Group. Dr. Lusby is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and holds medical licenses in California...
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Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA

Mechanical Engineer - Expert Witness

Community Engineering Services, PLLC

California
Mechanical Engineering, Investigation - Plumbing, Test Engineering, Product Liability, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Accident Reconstruction, Water Damage, Feasibility Study, Corrosion, Construction, Airport, Aviation, Standard of Care, Litigation Support, Risk Assessment, Machinery, Insurance, Document Analysis, Design Engineering
Daniel Robles, PE, MBA is a licensed mechanical engineer with over 35 years of diverse experience in aerospace, building sciences, and advanced technology platforms. He has held leadership roles in design and test engineering for high-profile projects including the NASA Space Shuttle, commercial satellite deployment, stealth aircraft, and commercial aircraft commissioning and servicing, working for industry leaders such as Rockwell International, Hughes Aircraft, Northrop Aircraft, and The Boeing Company. Mr. Robles is the founder of Community Engineering Services PLLC, where he leverages his extensive aerospace and engineering expertise to provide expert witness services, condition assessments, inspections, and failure analysis for the legal, insurance, and financial industries, as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients. His specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic water supply, as well as water system failures, water int...
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Pamela J Hall, PhD

Post Traumatic Stress, Psychological Injury

Forensic MED Experts

Fontana, California
Forensic Psychology, Mental Health - PTSD, Forensic Psychology, Trauma, Sexual Assault, Discrimination, Warzone, Harassment, Standard of Care, Product Liability, Co-Occurring disorders, Defense Base Act
Dr. Pamela Hall is a licensed psychologist in the State of California with 40 years of clinical expertise and 15 years of forensic expertise regarding the impact of psychological injury on social and occupational functioning. Because consultees and examinees deserve to return to their highest abilities after a psychological injury, a restorative justice narrative infuses her forensic work. As a psychotherapist, Dr. Hall became trauma-informed from 1981 to 2013 through listening to people with lived experience and following trauma-related research. Dr. Hall has been committed to consultation in the workplace as a requested speaker and employee assistance provider to improve occupational mental health. While operating her own private practice from 1997-2013, Dr. Hall collaborated with community providers and law enforcement in family violence cases, conducting a diversion education program for convicted offenders. Dr. Hall was a member of the Domestic Violence Intervention Consorti...
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Christopher M Daft, PhD

Patents, Trade Secrets and Medical Devices

River Sonic Solutions, LLC

San Francisco, California
Intellectual Property, Medical Devices - Imaging, Patent, Ultrasound, Electronics, Transducer, ASIC, MEMS, FDA, Signal Processing, Neuromodulation, Regulatory, Integrated Circuit, Semiconductors, Biometric Security, Wearable Biometrics, Tomography, Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, 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. - 5 trial testimonies and 15 depositions. - Litigation experience includes 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 20 applications 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 and DARPA. - 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. Holds BA and MA in Physics from...
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Dr. Kelly S. Harvey, MS, PT, DPT, TPS, CLCP, CFCE

Forensic Analyst, Damages Expert, Life Care Plans

Harvey Medical Legal Consulting

Los Angeles, California
Life Care Planning, Physical Therapy - Trauma, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, Burns, Pain Management, Defense Medical Exam, Functional Capacity Eval, Workman's Comp, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Life Care Planner, Catastrophic Case Management
Dr. Harvey is internationally respected as a pediatric, adult, and geriatric rehabilitation expert. She specializes in the treatment of complex orthopedic trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, and burns. She draws from her 30 years of evidenced based practice expertise, utilizing a clinically driven research approach, with the support of a dynamic network of multidisciplinary experts, to serve and deliver on each case. Harvey Medical Legal Consulting provides Life Care Planning, A Day in the Life Video Presentations, Expert Witness Reports and Testimony, Damage Assessment, Medical Record Review, and Life Expectancy Services. Dr. Harvey routinely provides expert opinions addressing the following diagnoses: Orthopedic Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Anoxic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, Burn Injury, Birth Injury, Neurologic Injury, Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Illness, Dental Injuries, Psychiatric, Psychological Tr...
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William B Stetson, MD

Associate Clinical Voluntary Professor USC

Stetson Lee Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Burbank, California
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Board certified in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, shoulder, knee, elbow, ankle, trauma, gunshot wounds to the extremities, Qualified Medical Examiner (QME), medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury
Dr. Stetson specializes in sports medicine with an expertise in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle. He has first-hand knowledge of athletic injuries and trauma related injuries with over 27 years of experience. Dr. Stetson is a full time practicing orthopaedic surgeon and he is a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the state of California. He has served as an expert witness for the last 17 years in over 75 cases involving complex personal injury, workers compensation, malpractice and product liability cases. He has over 25 years of teaching experience as a volunteer professor of orthopaedic surgery at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center where he teaches the residents orthopaedic surgery and arthroscopy. He has also served as the medical director and on the management committee of out-patient surgery centers. He is the author of over 45 peer reviewed publications and has over 100 national and international presentations. He has ...
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Dennis A Colucci, M.A., Au.D., ABAC, FAAA

Hearing, Tinnitus, and Balance Injury

Auditory Disorders and Balance Laboratory, Inc.

Dana Point, California
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
Dr. Colucci has extensive experience in clinical, industrial, military, and forensic audiology, serving patients of all ages, including those with multiple disabilities. He holds a B.A. from California State University, Fullerton (1972), an M.A. from Ohio University (1974), and an Au.D. from Central Michigan University (2004). He was certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licensed in 1976, and he became board-certified by the American Board of Audiology in 1999. In 1990, he was a guest speaker at the Fellows of the Howard House Foundation. In 1997, he served as an Expert Witness for the California Audiology and Speech Pathology Licensing Board. Part of Dr. Colucci's noise and trauma expertise comes from consulting in the petroleum, nuclear, and manufacturing industries. From 2007 to 2020, he served as the consulting audiologist for Chevron and other petroleum producers, including British Petroleum, Tesoro Petroleum, Conoco, and Valero Petroleum. In 2010...
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Maz Rostamian, PhD

Complex Loads and Acceleration Prediction

FEAD LLC

Mission Viejo, California
Accident Reconstruction, Aviation & Aerospace - Product Liability, Mechanical Failure, Custom Simulations, Custom Demonstratives, Human Interaction, Injury Causation, Industrial Incidents, Marine Incidents, Aviation Incidents, Accident Reconstruction, Coupled Loads Analysis, Separation Dynamics, Launch Vehicle, Release Mechanisms, Deployables, G-Force Quantification
Mechanical engineering expert with 12+ years of specialized experience in multiphysics analyses—including MBD, FEA and CFD simulations—across aerospace, defense, robotics, renewable energy, and forensics. Provides objective, technically sound evaluations of mechanical failures, safety systems, and accident scenarios. Skilled in developing and presenting complex analyses in clear, defensible terms for attorneys, courts, and juries. Experienced in creating custom simulations, physics-based animations, and technical reports to support litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Recognized for strong communication, detailed documentation, and credible testimony under oath.
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Russell C Carroll, PE, MSEE

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Expert Witness

EMI Sleuth

El Segundo, California
Electrical Engineering, Electronics - Lightning, Product Liability, EMI/EMC Consulting, Electrocutions, Code Compliance, Electrical Fires, Aerospace, Equipment Malfunctions, Electromagnetics
Russell Carroll is an expert in electrical engineering and electronic product design. He consults on electromagnetic compliance for product design with a focus on safety for electrical shock and fire following the National Electric Code and the IEC/UL product safety standards. He has performed forensic engineering investigations including electrocutions, automotive fires, industrial electrical fires, shipping damage to electronics, and product damage to lightning. He has over ten years of electrical engineering experience including electrical generation facility engineering, electronic design for products used in critical industrial and commercial facilities, nuclear and radiation effects testing of electronics, and advanced electromagnetic effects design for space satellites. He is a registered professional engineer in California, a senior member of the IEEE, an active member of the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility society, and a certified iNARTE electromagnetic compatibility eng...
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William G. Brandt

Brandt Forensic Economics

California
Economics - Income Loss Calculations, Life Care Valuations, Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Death Claims, Opposing Expert Analysis, Economic Analysis, National Association of Forensic Economics, Forensic Economist, Testimony, Adverse Tax calculation, product liability, employment law litigation
Brandt Forensic Economics delivers expert economic analysis tailored to the unique aspects of your case. We focus on claims for personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, product liability, wrongful termination, and employment law litigation, with adverse tax calculations upon request. Life care plan valuations are presented in a ground-breaking format. Bill provides testimony and trial exhibits that are clear and concise, as proven through more than 100 trial testimonies. Please call Bill for a no-cost discussion of your case and the role he would play in presenting your case to the Jury.
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Mark Kittel, PE, DFE

Motorcycle, ATV, UTV, Automobile, Failure Analysis

Veritech Consulting Engineering, LLC.

Castle Rock, Colorado
Accident Reconstruction, Motorcycle - Motorcycle, ATV, UTV, Forensic Engineering, Product Liability, Patent Infringement, Mechanical Engineering, OHV, Electric Bicycle, Dirt Bikes, PWC, Commercial Vehicle, Truck, Black Box, Airbag, Pedestrian, Skateboard, Snowmobile, Side by Side, Mountain Bikes
Mr. Kittel is a board certified Forensic Engineer, registered Professional Engineer, and accident reconstruction expert with extensive experience investigating motor vehicle crashes and product failures across a wide range of transportation modes. He specializes in the reconstruction of accidents, and analysis of mechanical failures, involving motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and other powersport vehicles, as well as passenger cars, commercial vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrian involved crashes. Mr. Kittel’s accident reconstruction expertise includes vehicle dynamics, vehicle performance, time-distance analysis, perception-response, and operator behavior. His investigations frequently involve the evaluation of vehicle system failures or malfunctions, including braking systems, tires, seat belts, airbags, steering systems, and other safety-critical components. He also regularly addresses occupant kinematics, human factors, visibility analysis, and roadway or environmental conditions. His an...
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Eric C Beppler, PE

Embedded Systems and Software Expert

Ringtail Labs

Broomfield, Colorado
Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering - Source Code Analysis, Firmware, Forensic Engineering, Product Liability, Trade Secret Misappropriation, Wireless Communications, Internet of Things (IoT), Medical Devices, Electronics, Software Development, Signal Processing, ​​Root Cause Analysis, Digital Health Devices, Life Sciences Instrumentation
Eric C. Beppler, PE is a Colorado-based electrical and software engineer with extensive hands-on experience in embedded systems development and firmware programming. A licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado, Mr. Beppler has led multi-disciplinary engineering teams and co-founded a biomedical device R&D firm, spearheading the creation of wearable health devices and IoT sensor systems for continuous data monitoring. He has served as Director of Software & Electrical Engineering for a life-sciences instrumentation startup (acquired by a Fortune 500 company), where he architected complex electronic control systems and oversaw product compliance under FDA and IEEE/IEC standards. Mr. Beppler’s technical expertise spans circuit design, wireless communications (Bluetooth Low Energy, LTE-M), and software development, enabling him to analyze and troubleshoot devices ranging from consumer electronics to medical devices. He is the co-inventor of a patented continuous methane monitoring devi...
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Jeffrey Brown, PhD

Device/biologic design and manufacturing failures

Compass Consulting Engineers

Westminster, Colorado
Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - Medical device, Biologics, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Design History File, FMEA, Stem Cells, Biomaterials, Product Liability, Intellectual Property, Implant, Collagen, Device testing, Design Controls, Product labeling, CDMO, Quality/Regulatory, Allograft, Forensic Science
10+ years in medical device/biologics design, development, and manufacture 15 years in design and operational engineering Inventor on two biomedical patents Qualified Nuclear Engineering Officer in the US Navy First author for 3 peer-reviewed original scientific research articles
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Janine McCartney, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, CHST, CSHO, CSHO

Oil & Gas, Manufac., & Construction Safety Expert

HHC Safety Engineering Services, Inc.//HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corp.

Wilmington, Delaware
Safety, Products Liability - Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Electrical, Safety Engineering, Arc Flash/NFPA 70E, OSHA/OSHRC Appeal, Accident Investigation, Falls, Rig Collapse, Machinery, Accident Reconstruction, Construction, Industrial Plants, Refinery, Contests to OSHA Citations, Product Liability, Safety Management, PHMSA Appeal cases, Fire and Explosion, Workplace Safety
Dr. Janine McCartney is a Safety Engineer with designation as a Certified Safety Professional, Construction Safety and Health Technician. 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 42 years. Please see her 13 AM Best podcasts and webinars on AM Best. AM Best Top 10 Best Webinars-August 2024 AM Best Magazine article How Litigation Funders are Affecting Settlements. Specialization in Product Liability suits. Specialization in Pipeline cases. Specialization in Fire and Explosion cases. Dr. McCartney also currently teaches for the OSHA Training Institute. ...
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Bradley T Cook, PE, MSE, CXLT

Kimley-Horn

Sarasota, Florida
Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical Engineering - Auto Accident, Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical, Biomechanical, Collision Analysis, Crash Data Retrieval, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Occupational Safety, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Slip Trip & Fall
Bradley is a Biomedical and Mechanical engineer with extensive experience in accident reconstruction. Bradley is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in Michigan and Florida. He specializes in vehicular accident reconstruction and has investigated hundreds of vehicle accidents involving cars, trucks, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, etc. The investigations have involved issues of nighttime visibility, downloading of crash data (black box data), reaction time, and blind spots. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Masters of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical from Purdue University. Bradley has co-authored a chapter in Forensic Human Factors and Ergonomics: Case Studies and Analysis and Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Handbook of Human Factors & Ergonomics. He is also currently a committee member of the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standards Technical Panel (STP) 2201: Engi...
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

Florida
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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James J Stark, MD

Failure to diagnose cancer and errors in treatment

StarkOncologyConsulting, LLC

Palm Beach, Florida
Oncology, Hematology - Medical Malpractice, Failure to diagnose cancer, Improper cancer treatment, Product liability, Toxic Torts, Cancer causing agents, Patent Infringement
Dr. Stark has a blue-ribbon top-tier Ivy League education: BA cum laude from Yale and MD cum laude from Harvard. He trained in Internal Medicine at Washington University/Barnes Hospital and returned to Harvard for a fellowship in Medical Oncology at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. He practiced Hematology and Medical Oncology for 34 years and is currently Full Professor of Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School and a visiting lecturer at the University of Miami. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology for life, is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He has extensive experience as a litigation expert serving plaintiffs and defendants in equal numbers throughout the United States. He is considered an expert testifying witness making a good impression with juries. He is an editor of Practical Reviews in Cancer Management, a publication of Oakstone Publications, which produces con...
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Daniel J. Hartwig, CSP, CIH

Safety, Human Factors, Industrial Hygiene

General Health & Safety Services LLC

Punta Gorda, Florida
Safety, Premises Liability - Slip & Fall, Personal Injury, Speed Bumps, Stairs, Chemical Exposure, Noise, Product Liability, Machine Safety, Human Factors, Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene, Mold, Warnings, Construction, Trip & Fall, Best Practice
Daniel Hartwig, CSP, CIH is President of General Health & Safety Services LLC. and has provided safety counsel and expert witness testimony throughout the United States for since 1978 from offices in Wisconsin and Florida. Because of the wide variety of clients served, he has experience in many environments including retail stores, hotels, homes, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, hospitals and nursing homes, auto dealerships and many more. Being a premises safety expert, Mr. Hartwig performs investigations related to construction, operation, and maintenance of commercial premises, residential structures, and industrial facilities. The investigations involve site inspections and review of applicable standards. Based on the above information and review of the discovery material, he performs a root cause analysis of the accident, enabling him to provide a strong basis for his opinions. For product liability cases, he provides analysis of possible defects, wa...
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

Georgia
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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Silvio S. Reyes, Ph.D

Vocational Expert|Life Care Planner|

MTBM Global Rehabilitation

Conyers, Georgia
Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning - Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Long Term Disability, ERISA, Matrimonial/ Divorce, Veterans Disability, TDIU, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Automobile Accidents, Soft Tissue Injuries, Medical Cost Projections, Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Incarceration, Catastrophic Injuries
Dr. Silvio S. Reyes is a nationally retained Vocational Expert, Life Care Planner, and Medical Cost Projection specialist with more than 20 years of professional experience evaluating employability, earning capacity, and future medical and rehabilitation costs in personal injury, employment, disability, and workers’ compensation matters. Dr. Reyes is the President and Founder of MTBM Global Vocational Experts, Life Care Planners & Adjusters, an ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) certified firm, as well as a HUBZone and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified organization. Through this practice, Dr. Reyes provides vocational evaluation, life care planning, medical cost projection analysis, and expert testimony services for attorneys, insurers, and government entities throughout the United States. Dr. Reyes’ expert work focuses on the evaluation of employability, vocational capacity, labor market access, lost earning capacity, ...
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Arun Chervu, MD, MBA, MHA, FACS, RVT

Ivy-League Educated Vascular Surgery Expert

AIC Medical Consultants LLC

Marietta, Georgia
Vascular Surgery, Wound Care - Wound Care, Dialysis Access, Deep Venous Thrombosis/DVT, Lower Extremity Ulcers, Peripheral Angioplasty/Stent, Vessel injury, Quality & Safety, Limb Ischemia, Amputation, Lower Extremity Prosthetics, Varicose Veins, Outpatient Based Lab, Central Line, Vascular Ultrasound, Product Liability
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon with more than three decades of clinical, academic, and leadership experience, providing evidence-based medico-legal opinions in vascular surgery malpractice, limb salvage, wound care, venous thromboembolism, dialysis access, and procedure-related complications. Independent, objective opinions for plaintiffs and defendants on standard of care, causation, and damages. Training & Academic Background. Earned a BSE in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University (Magna Cum Laude, 1980) and an MD from Cornell University Medical College. Completed General Surgery residency and Vascular Surgery fellowship training at UCLA (including dedicated research experience) and subsequently served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, teaching medical students and surgical residents. Clinical Career. Practiced with Vascular Surgical Associates in Marietta, Georgia (1995–June 2025), contributing to clinical prog...
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William G. Brandt

Brandt Forensic Economics

Hawaii
Economics - Income Loss Calculations, Life Care Valuations, Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Death Claims, Opposing Expert Analysis, Economic Analysis, National Association of Forensic Economics, Forensic Economist, Testimony, Adverse Tax calculation, product liability, employment law litigation
Brandt Forensic Economics delivers expert economic analysis tailored to the unique aspects of your case. We focus on claims for personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, product liability, wrongful termination, and employment law litigation, with adverse tax calculations upon request. Life care plan valuations are presented in a ground-breaking format. Bill provides testimony and trial exhibits that are clear and concise, as proven through more than 100 trial testimonies. Please call Bill for a no-cost discussion of your case and the role he would play in presenting your case to the Jury.
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Adam K Aleksander, PhD, PE, CSP

Aleksander & Associates P.A.

Boise, Idaho
Human Factors, Products Liability - Mechanical, Industrial, Safety Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Human Factors, Product Liability, Warnings, Labels, Defects, Visibility, Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, OSHA, Construction, Equipment Failures, Industrial Accidents, Power Utility Accidents, Insurance Claims, Photogrammetry
Dr. Aleksander has a diversified Engineering background with specific experience (50 years) in Manufacturing, Cost Analysis, Consulting Engineering, Engineering Sales, Project Management, Product Development, Research, Lecturing, and Technical / Litigation Forensic Engineering Investigations of accidents and equipment failures. He has worked extensively in heavy industry (conveyors, biomass boilers, electric utilities) as well as the Forensic Engineering practice. Dr. Aleksander was the founding chair of the ASTM committee E58 on Forensic Engineering. He worked overseas on some 40 occasions in multiple South East Asia locations, and was involved in innovative efforts in international plastics mitigation. His academic credentials (Ph.D. Human Factors and Safety Engineering) bring a solid foundation to issues regarding product liability, warnings, labels, and use, based on a decades of development and research, and standards. This training also compliments Dr. Aleksander's experience...
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Ali Djalilian, MD

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
Ophthalmology, Optometry - Cataract, surgery, Pterygium, keratoconus, Cornea Ophthalmology, Optometry, Retina, eye burn, dry eye, chemical, product liability, patent, ocular injury, non lethal projectile injury, paint or pepper ball, MDL
Renowned expert in ophthalmology and corneal surgery. University of Illinois at Chicago professor with expertise in severe corneal injuries (e.g., chemical, burns, flash grenade, ammonia, chlorine, pepper spray, bear spray, paint balls, etc). He is an expert in corneal wound healing disorders, corneal surgery and transplantation. He is an internationally recognized leader and instructor in the management of complex corneal diseases with more than 150 papers and book chapters published. He is also editor-in-chief of the most respected journal related in ocular surface disease. He has interacted with the FDA on clinical studies and has run international clinical trials for treatment of ophthalmologic diseases. He understands the complexity of intellectual property, device, and medication litigation as well as MDL and class action cases. He has been involved in personal injury, medical malpractice, etc. cases on both plaintiff and defense sides. He performs independent medical exam...
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

Illinois
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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Kenneth H Brown, PhD

Experienced Chemical Expert Witness - PhD

KHB CONSULTING SERVICES

Evanston, Illinois
Chemistry & Chemicals, Warnings & Labels - chemistry, household chemicals, industrial chemicals, chemical exposure, chemical accidents, labels & warnings, paint & coatings, hazardous materials, patent infringement, product liability, premises liability, wrongful death, accident reconstruction, laboratory testing & analysis, failure analysis, cosmetic chemistry, aerosols
I am an experienced expert witness who has written hundreds of reports of opinion, testified at deposition over 5o times, and has testified at trial 6 times. I have over 25 years in the paint and coatings industry, followed by 3 years academic appointment at Eastern Michigan University, followed by 25 years as Chemical Expert Witness. I also have numerous scientific publications, and have taught chemistry at local universities. I will be your translator of highly technical jargon into easy-to-understand language.
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David H West, Certified Peace Officer CFEI EI KLEC

Arson and Electrical Fire Analysis Expert

Retired Kentucky State Police

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky
Police Practices & Procedures, Fire - Product Liability, File Review Case Preparation, Review for Standards Compliance, Electrical Failures Analysis, Special type Occupancy Analysis, Hazardous locations wiring analysis, Marina Wiring Analysis, Fire Scene Analysis
David West is a retired Kentucky State Police detective with over 31 years' experience in Arson investigations and electrical fire analysis. His career began as an electrician and then evolved into an electrical Inspector and finally electrical fire causation analysis expert. He kept his electrical credentials current throughout his entire career. He obtained an Undergraduate in Criminal Law along with a KLEC Police Instructors Certification from Eastern Kentucky University. He taught classes at the Kentucky State Police Academy specializing in arson and electrical fire analysis, and fire related deaths. He is a Nationally Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator and a Member of the International Association of Arson Investigators and the National Association of Fire Investigators. He has assisted state and federal agencies in the Commonwealth of Kentucky for decades with scene examinations, involving specialized electrical skills and knowledge assessment, and testified in state an...
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Thomas Bowman, PE

Building Systems Specialist (HVAC, Plumbing, etc.)

Bowman Engineering, Inc.

Greenfield, Massachusetts
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
Licensed Professional Engineer: MA, CT, RI, ME, NH, VT, PA. 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), Plumbing Systems, Water Losses, Freeze-ups, CO Poisoning, Heating Appliance Blowback and more. 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 Ar...
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

Michigan
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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Robert (Rob) C Hoffman Jr, PE, CFEI

Expert in Design, Product Safety, Risk, and Fire

Creative Product Solutions, LLC

Coloma, Michigan
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. Recognized as a significant knowledge source in the US on dryer fires and their causes, I was instrumental in the deve...
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Brian C. Grieser, P.E., C.P.S.M., CSP, CPE

Human Factors and Marine Engineering Expert

Rimkus

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Human Factors, Premises Liability - Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Product Liability, Slip Resistance, Slip Trip and Fall, Recreational Boat Design, Watercraft Occupant Safety, Towed Watersports Safety, Time and Motion, Work Sampling, Human Vibration & Acceleration Exposure, Sound Measurement and Analysis
Mr. Brian Grieser holds a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and a master’s degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. Mr. Grieser has extensive experience in conducting evaluations in a wide range of product, occupational, and premises projects involving litigation as well as proactive consulting. His assessments have included walkway slip resistance; recreational boat design; watercraft occupant safety; towed watersports safety; time and motion studies; work sampling; human vibration and acceleration exposure; sound measurement and analysis; and human movement, climbing, and stability analysis. Mr. Grieser is a member of several professional societies including the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, ASTM International, the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, the American Boat and Yacht Council, and USA Water Ski & Wake Sports. Mr. Grieser has authored publications addressing recreational boat de...
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Stephen A. Batzer, PhD, PE

Batzer Engineering

Fife Lake, Michigan
Intellectual Property, Failure Analysis - Intellectual property, patent infringement, forensic engineering, material failure analysis, crossbows, firearms, manufacturing, product liability, expert witness standard of care
Retired Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, Ordnance Corps. 70+ Peer reviewed publications. Two patents. Reading/writing German fluency. Dr. Batzer has given short courses and invited lectures at universities, private companies and internationally.
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Robert H Alexander, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA

Commercial Damages Expert - 25+ Years in Southeast

Alexander CPA LLC

Oxford, Mississippi
Business Damages, Business Valuation - Economic Damages, Business Interruption, Lost profits, Trade dress & trademark infringement, Economic impact on localities from specific events, Fin. Misrepresentations in Business sales, Software failure damages, Contractual disputes, Breach, Valuation, Product liability, Dispersal of class actions awards
• Shareholder at Alexander CPA LLC, an accounting firm specializing in litigation support, expert witness testimony, and business valuation. Thirty years of experience as an expert witness and business appraiser. • Former partner, member of the governing Board of Directors, and firm-wide director of Fraud, Forensic, and Litigation services for HORNE LLP, a super-regional CPA and consulting firm. HORNE joined BDO in 2025. • Qualified as an expert in financial matters, economic damages, business valuation, and accounting in federal and state courts in Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana. Testimony has included jury and bench trials. Engagements include expert testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. • Appraised hundreds of businesses for non-litigation purposes from a broad scope of industries, including shareholder buyouts, mergers & acquisitions, corporate planning, estate and gift, and others. • Representative engagements include accounting malpractice, economic da...
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

Mississippi
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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Frank Breve, PharmD, MBA, CCP

Mid Atlantic PharmaTech Consultants, LLC

Ventnor City, New Jersey
Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Regulation - Geriatrics, Addiction, Opioids, Hospitals, Dialysis, Behavioral Health, Drug Distributors, Drug Companies, Long Term Care, Assisted Living, Pharmacies, Professional Practice, Regulatory Compliance, Duty of Care, Duty to Warn, Product Liability, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Abuse, Overdose
Dr. Frank Breve is an independent contractor consultant pharmacist. He is President and CEO of Mid Atlantic PharmaTech Consultants, LLC, a for profit company. Dr. Breve is also President and CEO of Opioid Consulting Educational Solutions, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. He is adjunct faculty at Temple University School of Pharmacy in Philadelphia, and at University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy in Denver. Dr. Breve has authored over sixty scientific publications in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Breve is past president of the New Jersey Pharmacists Association, and a member of various professional societies and committees. He has been the recipient of many awards in his field of practice. Dr. Breve has served as an expert witness for roughly twenty years, and has worked on numerous cases, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
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Michael A. Pollock, P.E.

Cogent Experts, LLC

New Jersey
Engineering, Construction Defects - 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...
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

New Jersey
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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Ivana Page

Robotics Safety & Autonomous Systems Expert

ClearX LLC

New York , New York
Aviation & Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence - UAS, unmanned aircraft, autonomous systems, eVTOL, airworthiness, FAA certification, Surgical Robotics, Industrial Robotics, Safety Case Analysis, FMEA, flight test, Airfield Safety, hazard analysis, drone, Medical Device Safety, Product Liability, aviation safety, software safety, ADAS Failure Analysis, Insurance Coverage Disputes
When a case turns on whether an autonomous or safety-critical system was properly designed, verified, or certified, I provide the independent technical judgment attorneys need to establish or challenge that standard. I evaluate whether systems were reasonably built and validated for their intended environment : reviewing hazard analyses, safety cases, certification evidence, and the engineering decisions that determined whether a system was ready for real-world deployment. My opinions are grounded in direct program accountability across Lockheed Martin F-35 flight test, Northrop Grumman systems engineering, Boeing engineering, and Anduril autonomous UAS operations - programs where getting these decisions wrong had real consequences. Available for litigation support, expert report preparation, deposition, and trial testimony in matters involving: Aviation and aerospace system failures, certification disputes, airfield safety, and airline operational negligence. Autonomous vehicle...
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

New York
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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Elliott H Rose, MD

The Aesthetic Surgery Center

New York, New York
Plastic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - Burn Injuries, Catastrophic Burns, Explosions, Dog Bites, Facial Trauma, Burns of the Hand, Scars, Facial Paralysis, Bell’s Palsy, Auto Accidents, Product Liability, Premise Liability, Industrial accidents, Independent Medical Examinations, Scar Assessment and Permanency, Future Medical Costs
Dr. Elliott Rose, a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon is currently Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical School and an attending surgeon at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr Rose’s international reputation in burn reconstruction, dog bite injuries and re-animation of the paralyzed face attracts patient from all over the world. He was voted by his peers as the Best Plastic Surgeon in New York City for "Corrective Facial Surgery” and is listed in the "New York Magazine Best Doctors" and "Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctors.”. Dr. Rose has also appeared on ABC’s “20/20” and “Good Morning America”, NBC’s “Today Show”, “Entertainment Tonight”, Fox News Network, as well as numerous local news segments in NYC. Dr Rose is a member of numerous professional societies including the Aesthetic Society, the American Burn Association, and both the American and World Reconstructive Microsurgery Socie...
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Jerry Birnbach, F.I.S.P., Assoc A.I.A.

Industry Recognized Retail Expert Witness

Retail Expert Witness Corp

New York, New York
Slip Trip & Fall, Safety - retail accidents, store standard of care, slip and fall, trip and fall, display safety, merchandising, retail liability, ada regulations, product liability, design standard, customer accidents, retail safety, product safety
Over 400 cases offering opinion reports , 47 States Top 40 Retail Industry Leader per VMSD magazine Top 50 Retail Design Firm per VMSD Design awards for Store Design, Display Design, Marketing Licensing and Branding expertise (Target and Walmart Brands) Former Contributing Editor Display Design Ideas Former Juror Design Contest Store of the Future Design Firm Globalshop Industry Show Guest Speaker Trade Shows, Industry Conferences CV available www.retail-expert-witness com
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John D Agogliati III, CFA, ASA

Marshall & Stevens, Incorporated

New York, New York
Business Valuation, Business Damages - business interruption, lost profits, lost value shareholder oppression, shareholder dissention, appraisal rights, product liability, legal malpractice, accountant malpractice, financial analysis
Mr. Agogliati began his valuation career in 1998 as a consultant in the valuation group of a ‘Big-4’ accounting firm. Prior to joining Marshall & Stevens, Mr. Agogliati was a member of the business valuation and litigation group of a New York based regional accounting firm for over 13 years; he co-led the group for the last six years of his tenure. Mr. Agogliati is a senior managing director and currently the National Practice leader for the Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support Practice and National Lead for the Transaction Advisory Practice at Marshall & Stevens.
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Steven Pietropaolo, MS, P.E., CFEI, DFE

Forensic Engineering Expert/Forensic Science

LGI Forensic Engineering, PC

North White Plains, New York
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering - Forensic Engineering, Explosions, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Liability, Fires, Fire Protection, Appliances, Construction, Building Defects, Failure Analysis, Laboratories & Testing, Plumbing, MEP
Steven Pietropaolo has a Bachelor Degree of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College. Mr. Pietropaolo is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of New York, amongst many others. He is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, a Certified Fire Investigator Instructor, a Certified Forensic Consultant and Certified Forensic Professional Engineer. He is a Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute. He is Board Certified in Forensic Engineering by the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) and is a former President of NAFE. He has 35+ years of hands on engineering experience including electrical, mechanical, materials, safety, human factors, fire protection, and construction. He has knowledge of codes and standards used in construction and industry including building codes and safety codes. He is an expert in investigating and opining on New York State Labor Law c...
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Peter J Glismann, PE

Personal Injury, Premises Liability, CDL

GLISWORKS ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, PLLC

NEW YORK, New York
Construction Defects, Products Liability - Building Codes, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Construction Defects, Fire, Explosion, Premises Liability
Licensed Professional Engineer (CT, DE, FL, MA, MD, NH, NY, NJ, PA, VT) with over 38 years of experience in construction, safety and code enforcement. Board Certified Diplomate General Member, National Academy of Forensic Engineers. Published author as a safety engineer. BS in Aeronautical and MS in Systems Engineering. Certified Safety Professional. Certified Fire Protection Specialist & Certified Fire Inspector Level 1 (NFPA). Certified Welding Inspector, AWS. Master of Special Inspection, ICC. FAA-Certified Drone Pilot. Licensed as an engineer for over 19 years and over a decade as a Forensic Engineer/Expert Witness.
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Dr. Ediuska Laurens, M.S, EngD.

Medical Device FDA Regulation & Quality Expert

Genius Shield LLC

New York City , New York
Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Regulation - Medical Device FDA Regulation, Biologics FDA Regulation, FDA Compliance, FDA Warning & Labels, Product Liability, FDA Regulations, Medical Device Product Liability, Clinical Trials FDA Regulation, Medical Device FDA Approvals-Clearance, Medical Device Recalls, Medical Device Complaints, Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Ediuska Laurens is a highly credentialed biomedical engineer and expert in FDA regulation, compliance, and product liability for medical devices and biologics. She provides expert witness services to both plaintiff and defense counsel in litigation involving medical device and biologics FDA approval and clearance, labeling and warnings, quality systems, adverse event reporting, clinical trials, and post-market surveillance. Dr. Laurens brings over 20 years of combined industry, research, and regulatory experience. She has led regulatory and quality efforts across the entire medical device lifecycle, from concept through commercialization, supporting product development, regulatory submissions, and quality compliance for a wide range of technologies, including cranial and orthopedic implants, spinal and neural devices, tissue engineered-biologics and combination products, hydrogel biomaterials, as well as pediatric and women’s health innovations, among others. Attorneys rely on...
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Lyle D. Burgoon, PhD, ATS

Raptor Pharm & Tox, Ltd

New Hill, North Carolina
Toxicology, Environmental - Dram shop, DNA, Product Liability, Statistics, Drug Impairment, Chemical Impairment, Family Law, Due Diligence, Criminal, Civil, Drug Testing, Toxic Tort
Dr. Burgoon is an award-winning and Board Certified (Fellow, Academy of Toxicological Sciences) toxicologist and biostatistician. Dr. Burgoon has 10+ years of experience as a US Government toxicologist employed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the US Army. Dr. Burgoon served as a senior leader in various roles from leading teams of biostatisticians and bioinformaticians in designing and analyzing toxicology studies, to supervising toxicologists and public health scientists in the development of toxicological and dose-response assessments in support of the US EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). At the US Army, Dr. Burgoon led classified and unclassified programs and projects with a focus on the effects of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) on human health, ecological and agriculture systems. Dr. Burgoon’s expertise is in pharmacology, toxicology, biostatistics, exposure modeling, causal analysis, risk asse...
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

North Carolina
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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Suraj Prakash, MD, MBA

Interventional & Diagnostic Radiology Expert

SP Medical Consulting LLC

Cincinnati, Ohio
Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Radiology - Product liability, IVC filters, Pulmonary embolism, Deep vein thrombosis, Stenting, Angioplasty, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, Varicose veins, Drainage catheters, Biopsies, Ports/ Mediports, Dialysis Access, Vein ablation and sclerotherapy, Embolization, Hemorrhage/ Bleeds, Nephrostomy tube, X-ray, CT scans, Ultrasound
Board-certified interventional and diagnostic radiologist with active medical licenses in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Summa cum laude graduate of The Ohio State University. Completed an integrated interventional radiology residency at the prestigious Medical College of Wisconsin. Trained by nationally recognized leaders in the field, including past presidents of the Society of Interventional Radiology and the Society of Interventional Oncology. Published author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Areas of expertise include, but not limited to: Biopsies, IVC filters, Embolization, Stents, Angioplasty, Deep vein thrombosis/ DVT, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombectomy, Thrombolysis, Drainage catheter placement, Chest tubes, Gastrostomy tubes, Nephrostomy tubes, Biliary drains, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, Varicose veins, Vein ablation, Sclerotherapy, Bleeds/ Hemorrhage, Interventional Oncology, Y-90, Chemoembolization/ TACE, Tumor Ablation, Portal hypertension, TI...
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Andrew T Clark, CPA, CFE, CFF

Meaden & Moore, LLP

Cleveland, Ohio
Accounting, Business Damages - Litigation Support, Loss of Profits, Economic Damages, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Interruption, Inventory & Contents Claims, Employee Dishonesty, Construction Contract Analysis, Financial Motive, Subrogation, Extra Expenses, Product Liability, Fraud
With over twenty-five years of public accounting experience, Mr. Clark specializes in forensic accounting services for the legal and insurance profession. He has been designated as an expert and testified in Federal and State courts on a variety of matters including commercial insurance claim evaluations, contract disputes, loss of profits, personal injury, wrongful death, professional liability, and white-collar crime. Mr. Clark has also been appointed as an Appraiser on a variety of commercial property insurance disputes. Mr. Clark’s experience spans a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, energy, hospitals, retail, hotel and hospitality, construction, agriculture, transportation, colleges and universities, restaurants, stadiums and theatres. He evaluates damages related to loss of profits, economic damages, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, financial motive, business interruption claims, inventory and contents claims, extra expense claims, employee dish...
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

Ohio
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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William G. Brandt

Brandt Forensic Economics

Oregon
Economics - Income Loss Calculations, Life Care Valuations, Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Death Claims, Opposing Expert Analysis, Economic Analysis, National Association of Forensic Economics, Forensic Economist, Testimony, Adverse Tax calculation, product liability, employment law litigation
Brandt Forensic Economics delivers expert economic analysis tailored to the unique aspects of your case. We focus on claims for personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, product liability, wrongful termination, and employment law litigation, with adverse tax calculations upon request. Life care plan valuations are presented in a ground-breaking format. Bill provides testimony and trial exhibits that are clear and concise, as proven through more than 100 trial testimonies. Please call Bill for a no-cost discussion of your case and the role he would play in presenting your case to the Jury.
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

Pennsylvania
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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Michael A. Pollock, P.E.

Cogent Experts, LLC

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Engineering, Construction Defects - 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...
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Bob Hickman, P.E., CMSE

The Warren Group, Inc.

Irmo, South Carolina
Mechanical Engineering, Safety - Machine Safety, Machine Guarding, Pneumatic Systems, Hydraulics, Forklifts, Product Liability, Property Damage, Codes and Standards, Machine Design, Machine Performance Assessment, Workplace Safety
Senior Consulting Engineer Bob Hickman is a Licensed Professional Engineer in South Carolina, and a Certified Machinery Safety Expert. He has over 30 years of manufacturing and machine design experience in production and quality-driven environments. Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. As a design engineer, Bob consulted with an international paper manufacturer. He worked closely with their research and development staff to improve throughput and safety of their custom paper core-winding machines and processes. He also designed several custom machines to improve quality, productivity, reliability, and safety for a specialty producer of attic stairs. He completed the mechanical design of several machines that automated manual processes that replaced inefficient/unreliable manual equipment, as well as assisting with the plant layout/production line planning. In addition, Bob helped analyze and correct problems w...
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

South Carolina
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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Eric S Heinz, MBA, MEM

MedTech Expert - 23 Years of Experience

Heinz Ventures, LLC

Memphis, Tennessee
Medical Devices, Marketing - M&A, Product Liability, Intellectual Property, Commercial Disputes, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Robotic Surgery, Spine, MedTech, Branding, Trademarks, Biomedical Engineering, Trade Secrets, da Vinci Surgery, Securities, Shareholder Litigation, Governance
With 23+ years of broad and deep functional experience in the MedTech/medical device industry, Eric Heinz provides litigation consulting and expert witness testimony related to commercial disputes, marketing, mergers & acquisitions, product liability, and intellectual property. Over his career, he has become a expert in the development and commercialization of surgical robotics, most notably through his past position as product manager for the da Vinci Surgical System at Intuitive Surgical. He is a registered patent agent, and is named as an inventor on 19 Issued US patents. His knowledge across product development engineering, marketing and M&A provide a unique perspective when understanding complex situations in this highly regulated industry. His extensive network in the industry (Top 1% LinkedIn Social Selling Index) facilitates warm introductions between engaged counsel and hard to source subject matter experts. He is known for his expertise in translating complex techn...
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Dipan J Shah, MD, FACC

Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging Expert - Professor

Bellaire, Texas
Cardiovascular Disease, Radiology - Cardiac MRI, MRI Safety, Valvular Heart Diease, Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Chest Pain, Valve Prosthesis, Aortic Aneurysm, Cardiac Imaging, Medical Device Failure, Coronary artery disease, Peripheral vascular disease, Aortic Dissection, Myocardial Infarction, Product Liability, Cardiomyopathy, Sudden Cardiac Death
Dipan J. Shah, MD, FACC Professor of Medicine and Expert in Cardiovascular Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Aortic Diseases, Cardiovascular Imaging, and MRI Safety Dipan J. Shah, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist, Professor of Medicine, serving as Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Imaging and Director of the Cardiovascular MRI (CMR) Laboratory, Houston, Texas. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Shah is a globally recognized leader in cardiovascular imaging, specializing in CMR, MRI safety, and the evaluation of valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, myocardial viability, and aortic syndromes. His clinical expertise includes interpreting complex imaging for conditions such as coronary artery disease, mitral valve prolapse, aortic dissection, and myocardial infarction, making him a sought-after consultant for high-stakes cases. As an active researcher, Dr. Shah has secured grants from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation, leading gro...
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Nao Takada, Ph.D., Esq.

Genetics legal consultant

Takada Legal PC

Celina, Texas
Legal, DNA - Product Liability, Genetics, Genomics, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biotech, Mass Tort, Molecular Biology
I am a genetic legal expert with over a decade of experience at the intersection of cutting-edge biological research and complex litigation. With a Ph.D. in Genetics and Development from Columbia University and a legal career built on life sciences matters, I bring a uniquely integrated perspective that few attorneys can offer — the ability to deeply understand the science and translate it into effective legal strategy. My scientific background spans molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, DNA sequence analysis, and stem cell research. I conducted graduate research at Columbia University in collaboration with the New York Stem Cell Foundation and performed research on bacterial remediation of radioactive materials at Japan's National Institute of Radiological Sciences. I am further deepening my data-driven expertise through a Biomedical Informatics Certification from the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston. As both a scientist and a licensed attorney...
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Jaton Wince, Ph.D.

Forensic Mechanical & Materials Engineer

SCIENALYSIS INC.

The Woodlands, Texas
Engineering, Failure Analysis - Failure Analysis, Structural Failure, FEA Modeling, Composite Failure, Impact Analysis, Materials Failure, Gas Explosion, Multiphysics, Metallurgy, Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics, Thermal Failure, Product Liability, Machinery Failure, Forensic Engineering, Mechanical Failure, Heat Transfer, High-Rate Loading, Blast Mechanics
Dr. Jaton N. Wince is a Ph.D.-level forensic mechanical engineer, inventor, and founder/President of SCIENALYSIS, Inc. He specializes in pre-litigation technical consulting, failure mechanism identification, and engineering causation analysis for high-consequence incidents where liability turns on physics, standards, and disciplined discrimination among competing theories. He is routinely engaged early—before filing or early in discovery—to assess case viability, causation strength, and technical risk, and to determine whether a matter should proceed, settle, or be re-scoped. When appropriate, he also serves as a testifying expert. Primary forensic domains include gas and fuel explosions, fire-related mechanical and thermal failures, structural and component collapses, industrial and consumer product failures, heavy equipment and machinery incidents, transportation and occupational accidents, catastrophic personal-injury biomechanics, and aerospace/defense system events. His core...
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Janine McCartney, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, CHST, CSHO, CSHO

Oil & Gas, Manufac., & Construction Safety Expert

HHC Safety Engineering Services, Inc.//HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corp.

Texas
Safety, Products Liability - Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Electrical, Safety Engineering, Arc Flash/NFPA 70E, OSHA/OSHRC Appeal, Accident Investigation, Falls, Rig Collapse, Machinery, Accident Reconstruction, Construction, Industrial Plants, Refinery, Contests to OSHA Citations, Product Liability, Safety Management, PHMSA Appeal cases, Fire and Explosion, Workplace Safety
Dr. Janine McCartney is a Safety Engineer with designation as a Certified Safety Professional, Construction Safety and Health Technician. 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 42 years. Please see her 13 AM Best podcasts and webinars on AM Best. AM Best Top 10 Best Webinars-August 2024 AM Best Magazine article How Litigation Funders are Affecting Settlements. Specialization in Product Liability suits. Specialization in Pipeline cases. Specialization in Fire and Explosion cases. Dr. McCartney also currently teaches for the OSHA Training Institute. ...
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Bradley N Plank, PE

MME Forensic Consulting, Inc.

Dallas, Texas
Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy - Product Liability, Failure Analysis, HVAC, Oilfield, Heavy Equipment, Cranes, Cables, Medical Devices, Plastics, Boilers, Water Heaters, Plumbing
Using his combination of mechanical and metallurgical (including plastics) experience and education, Mr. Plank provides forensic and consulting engineering services to attorneys, insurance professionals, and manufacturing companies. 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.
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David Sinai

Gas Station-Car Wash-Food Mart - Liquor Store

Senior Lead Consultant

Texas
Automotive, Oil and Gas - Gas station, Slip and Fall, Car wash, Gas Pump, Truck Stops, Industry Standards, Food Mart, Gasoline, Liquor store, Diesel, Fuel station, Environmental, Product Liability, Management and Operational , Negligence, Service Station, Duty of Care, Personal injury , Foreseeability, Gasoline burn
Mr. Sinai – President, Petroleum & C-Store Management Group® Los Angeles, CA Mr. Sinai is the President of Petroleum & C-Store Management Group®, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the design, construction, management, consulting, and operation of gas stations, truck stops, convenience stores, liquor stores, and car washes across the United States, Mr. Sinai serves as an expert witness and provides testimony in a broad range of legal matters, including: Liability & Safety • Product Liability • Premises Liability • Negligence & Duty of Care • Foreseeability • Industry Standards Compliance • Fire & Explosion Incidents • Vehicle Collisions on Business Premises • Assault & Security-Related Claims Operational & Equipment Issues • Faulty Nozzle Triggers • Gasoline & Diesel Burn Injuries • Slip & Fall Accidents • Gas Pump Malfunctions • Management & Operational Disputes • Truck Stop Operations & Compliance • Car Wash Safet...
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Ryan D. Cook, MS, PE

Licensed Engineer: Firearm Design, Analysis & IP

Genesis Design Engineering LLC

Morgan, Utah
Mechanical Engineering, Firearms & Ballistics - Failure Analysis, Intellectual Property, Ammunition Reloading, Manufacturing, Product Liability, Unintentional Discharge, Shooting Reconstruction, Drop Testing, Trigger Pull Testing, Root Causes, Shooting Accident, Inspection, Ballistics, Forensic Analysis, Stress Calculation, Material Properties, Tolerance Analysis, GD&T, Kinematics
Ryan D. Cook has been licensed for over 20 years as a Professional Engineer (PE) in mechanical engineering, with more than 25 years of design and analysis experience. He has designed over 1500 parts, including 5 firearm product families and has been issued 10 patents. He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University. Mr. Cook has been designing Browning and Winchester rifles, shotguns, and handguns since 1999, including the Winchester Model 9410 – winner of the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence 2001 Shotgun of the Year award. This work includes concept generation, computer models, stress analyses, material specifications, and manufacturing process selections, which may include plastic or metal injection molding (MIM), machining, stamping, spring winding, additive manufacturing, casting, and powdered metal. His experience also comes from hands-on assembly, testing, diagnosis, and debugging. He analyzes failu...
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Michael Troy Richardson, BS, MA, *MS

110 Trampoline Park & Zipline - Expert Witness

MIT Experts

Santaquin, Utah
Risk Management, Structural Engineering - Zip line, Trampoline Park, Amusement Park, Design Engineering, Mech. Engineering, Risk Management, Aerial Adventure, Challenge Courses, Aerial Attractions, Ziplines, Trampoline Courts, Zipline accident, Trampoline Injury, Training, Product Liability, Amusement Rides, Certified Trainer, Challenge Course, Manufacturing, Products
CORE COMPETENCIES • Design analysis, engineering analysis, and failure analysis • Manufacturing, welding, machining, fabrication, and construction oversight • Third-party audits, inspections, and operational assessments • Inspection protocols, maintenance review, and documentation review • Manufacturer-guideline analysis, standards interpretation, and regulatory compliance • Staff training review, supervision analysis, and risk-management evaluation • Technical writing, expert reports, discovery support, and standards rationales PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE M.I.T. Experts (Momentum Innovation Technologies), Founder and Principal — 2026 to Present • Provides subject-matter expert witness services involving amusement rides, attractions, and related safety systems. • Applies experience in design, fabrication, operation, inspection, and risk management to plaintiff and defense engagements. • Performs design review, failure analysis, standards review, documentation analysis, and litigation s...
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Peter Jay

Amusement Industry Safety & Operations Expert

MIT Experts

Cedar Hills, Utah
Premises Liability, Slip Trip & Fall - Playground Incidents, Amusement Parks, Trampoline Courts, Ziplines, Ropes Course, Indoor Playgrounds, Play Spaces, Trampoline Parks, Zip Line, Trampoline Injury, Product Liability, Standards Compliance, Certified Trainer, Challenge Course, Soft Contained Play Equipment, Playground Injury, Soft Contained, Children's Playground
Peter Jay, JD, MBA is an amusement industry expert witness and licensed attorney who spent nearly a decade as the owner-operator of Coconut Cove Indoor Playgrounds, serving approximately 275,000 visitors across two locations and a franchise. His hands-on experience implementing ASTM and soft-contained play standards in daily operations — combined with his legal background and active ASTM F24 voting membership — gives him a perspective no career inspector or engineer can offer. Mr. Jay is a Certified Instructor, Member, and Contributor in the PRCA (Professional Ropes Course Association) and a Participate in the ACCT (International Association of Challenge Course Technology). He has assisted as an expert in trampoline park, zipline, and indoor playground matters, providing standard-of-care analysis, site inspections, discovery support, and expert reports. At MIT Experts, he also has a team of engineers to assist in matters, if needed. Available for plaintiff and defense engagements na...
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Ethan Alden-Danforth, PhD

Cosmetic & OTC Expert Witness | PhD Chemist

Shelburne, Vermont
Chemistry & Chemicals, Manufacturing - Cosmetics, Microbiological Testing, PFAS / Heavy Metals, Adulteration & Misbranded, Contamination, Contract manufacturing, OTC Drug, Product Liability, False Advertising, MoCRA Compliance, Formulation, Claims Substantiation, Cosmetic Labeling, Personal Care Product, Cosmetic Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Adverse Event, Defect, FDA, GMP
My name is Ethan Alden-Danforth and I am a senior executive in the cosmetic and OTC personal care industry with over 15 years of experience in R&D and manufacturing. I hold a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University and currently serve as Vice President of R&D for a cosmetic contract manufacturer, where I oversee formulation development, raw material sourcing, product safety and testing, regulatory compliance, and process engineering across cosmetic and OTC drug product lines. I provide expert witness services for plaintiff and defense counsel in state and federal litigation involving cosmetic and OTC personal care products. My litigation work encompasses product liability and class action matters, false advertising and labeling disputes, FDA and MoCRA compliance failures, PFAS and heavy metals contamination, microbial and chemical adulteration, GMP violations, contract manufacturing disputes, recalls, and adverse event investigations. I have experience reviewing tech...
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Deborah E Dickerson, PhD CIH CSP

Product warnings, labels, instructions

Dickerson Consulting LLC

Blacksburg, Virginia
Products Liability, Warnings & Labels - Injury, Illness, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Industrial Accidents, Warnings and Labels, OSHA, Worker's Compensation, Human Factors, Safe Equipment Design, Respiratory Protection, Respiratory Illness, Chemical Exposures, Dust, Asbestos, Silica, Lead, Temperature Extremes, Laboratory Safety
Expertise in: product design and safety; design of product warnings and labels; chemical exposure risks, analysis, and health outcomes; industrial system design, safety, and training. I am an associate professor of safety engineering and human factors engineering and the Director of the Product and System Safety Laboratory in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. I hold MS and PhD degrees in safety engineering and the certified safety professional (CSP), certified industrial hygienist (CIH), and certified hazardous materials manager (CHMM) credentials. I have over 30 years of experience in the fields of industrial hygiene and safety engineering: conducting investigations and designing safe work systems. I led a compliance organization responsible for conducting investigations and ensuring compliance with safety and health standards (OSHA and EPA). I have 21 years of university teaching experience and have taugh...
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Scott D. Sevart, M.A., CRP, CRC, ABVE/D, CLCP

Vocational Expert

Sevart Vocational and Forensic Services

Merrifield, Virginia
Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning - Earning capacity, loss of earning capacity, employability in spousal/child support, employment law, personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, worker's compensation cases, life care plans, catastrophic injuries, chronic health care needs
Scott Sevart has over 27 years of experience as a vocational rehabilitation consultant in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. He is a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a nationally Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP), a member of the American Board of Vocational Experts/Diplomate (ABVE), the International Association of Life Care Planners (IALCP) and a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). He has provided testimony in over 40 hearings, depositions, and trials. He is bilingual in English/Spanish. Earning capacity/loss of earning capacity and employability in spousal/child support, employment law, personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, worker's compensation cases, and life care plans for those who have experienced catastrophic injury or who have chronic health care needs.
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Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA

Mechanical Engineer - Expert Witness

Community Engineering Services, PLLC

EDMONDS, Washington
Mechanical Engineering, Investigation - Plumbing, Test Engineering, Product Liability, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Accident Reconstruction, Water Damage, Feasibility Study, Corrosion, Construction, Airport, Aviation, Standard of Care, Litigation Support, Risk Assessment, Machinery, Insurance, Document Analysis, Design Engineering
Daniel Robles, PE, MBA is a licensed mechanical engineer with over 35 years of diverse experience in aerospace, building sciences, and advanced technology platforms. He has held leadership roles in design and test engineering for high-profile projects including the NASA Space Shuttle, commercial satellite deployment, stealth aircraft, and commercial aircraft commissioning and servicing, working for industry leaders such as Rockwell International, Hughes Aircraft, Northrop Aircraft, and The Boeing Company. Mr. Robles is the founder of Community Engineering Services PLLC, where he leverages his extensive aerospace and engineering expertise to provide expert witness services, condition assessments, inspections, and failure analysis for the legal, insurance, and financial industries, as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients. His specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic water supply, as well as water system failures, water int...
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Khalid Sorensen, PhD

Robotics & Automation Technology Founder

Finity Engineering LLC.

College Place, Washington
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, Aviation, Palletizing, Depalletizing
Twenty years of experience developing and implementing mechatronic, motion control, and automation technologies. 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, control, 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 Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology where he lectures on various engineering topics. These include: Dynamics, Advanced Controls, Vibration...
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James Laird

Mechanical Forensic Engineering Expert

Clear Analysis Engineering, PLLC

Bellingham, Washington
Mechanical Engineering, Fire - Plumbing, Appliances, Automotive, Agricultural Equipment, HVAC, Fire Protection, Natural Gas, Propane, EDR / Event Data Recorder, Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, Hydraulic Systems, Product Liability, Explosions, Sprinkler Systems, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Evidence Preservation, Pacific Northwest, Fire Origin and Cause
James Laird, PE, is the founder of CAE Forensic (Clear Analysis Engineering, PLLC), a forensic mechanical engineering firm based in Bellingham, Washington. He has conducted over 2,000 forensic investigations across residential, commercial, industrial, and vehicle cases throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationally. Mr. Laird's practice focuses exclusively on mechanical engineering — failure analysis, fire and explosion investigation, and automotive forensics. He investigates failures in plumbing and appliances, HVAC and boiler systems, forklifts, scissor lifts, hydraulic machinery, agricultural equipment, and a broad range of consumer and industrial products. He is EDR-equipped for crash data retrieval and interpretation in automotive cases. All fire and explosion investigations follow NFPA 921 methodology. Mr. Laird holds three fire investigation certifications: IAAI-CFI (International Association of Arson Investigators), CFEI, and CVFI (National Association of Fire Investigato...
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William G. Brandt

Brandt Forensic Economics

Bainbridge Island, Washington
Economics - Income Loss Calculations, Life Care Valuations, Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Death Claims, Opposing Expert Analysis, Economic Analysis, National Association of Forensic Economics, Forensic Economist, Testimony, Adverse Tax calculation, product liability, employment law litigation
Brandt Forensic Economics delivers expert economic analysis tailored to the unique aspects of your case. We focus on claims for personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, product liability, wrongful termination, and employment law litigation, with adverse tax calculations upon request. Life care plan valuations are presented in a ground-breaking format. Bill provides testimony and trial exhibits that are clear and concise, as proven through more than 100 trial testimonies. Please call Bill for a no-cost discussion of your case and the role he would play in presenting your case to the Jury.