Michelle L Macauley

Michelle L Macauley, Professional Engineer (Civil) is a geotechnical engineering expert specializing in trenchless technology litigation. With a career spanning geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, and trenchless construction methods, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating trenchless construction failures, assessing geotechnical risks, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in complex engineering projects.

Ms. Macauley has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving trenchless technology, tunneling, and pipeline construction disputes. Her MS in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, along with her Professional Engineer certifications in California, Washington, and Alaska, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving trenchless construction and geotechnical engineering challenges.