Peter Townsend, P.E.

Peter Townsend, P.E. is a forensic consulting expert specializing in construction dispute resolution. With a career encompassing structural engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, and fire and explosion science, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether safety protocols were adhered to.

Mr. Townsend has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex construction disputes and transportation-related cases. His degree in engineering, along with his P.E. certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving structural and mechanical systems.