Gary E. Kilpatrick
President and Chief Engineering Officer
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Professional Summary
Gary E. Kilpatrick, P.E., DFE, PENC Fellow is a forensic engineering expert specializing in accident reconstruction and industrial accident investigation. With a career spanning mechanical design engineering, product defect analysis, and safety compliance, he brings a multifaceted engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing compliance with safety standards, and evaluating whether engineering practices meet industry norms.
Mr. Kilpatrick has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving traffic accident reconstruction, industrial accidents, and product liability cases. His Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Diplomate Forensics Engineer, 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 mechanical systems and safety compliance.
Work Experience
Gary E. Kilpatrick has over 29 years of experience in engineering roles, currently serving as the President and Chief Engineering Officer at The Kilpatrick Group, PA since 2002. His previous positions include roles at K&S Tool and Manufacturing Company, Spherion, Erico Incorporated, GKN Automotive, Copeland Corporation, Koyo Bearings, DML Industrial Products, Controls Southeast Incorporated, and B&W Nuclear Technologies.
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Best Descriptor
Gary E. Kilpatrick provides expert forensic engineering services, specializing in accident investigations and product failure analysis.
Best Use Cases
- 1forensic engineering in legal cases
- 2accident investigation for insurance claims
- 3expert testimony in product liability cases
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View full reportEducation
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering
North Carolina State University · 1990
Associate in Science Degree in College Transfer Courses
Mitchell College · 1985
Licenses
- Professional EngineerNorth Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NC)
- Professional EngineerFlorida Board of Professional Engineers (FL)
- Professional EngineerSouth Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (SC)
- Professional EngineerGeorgia State Board of Registration for Engineers and Surveyors (GA)
- Professional EngineerLouisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LA)
- Professional EngineerTennessee Architect and Engineering Board (TN)
- Professional EngineerVirginia Board For Architects, Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (VA)
- Professional EngineerNew Jersey Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NJ)
- Professional EngineerWashington DC Board of Professional Engineers (DC)
- Professional EngineerWest Virginia State Board of Professional Engineers (WV)
- Professional EngineerMississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (MS)
- Professional EngineerMaryland State Board of Professional Engineers (MD)
- Professional EngineerWisconsin State Board of Professional Engineers (WI)
- Professional EngineerIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IL)
- Professional EngineerThe University of the State of New York, Education Department Office of the Professions (NY)
- Professional EngineerKentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (KY)
- Professional EngineerAlabama State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (AL)