Paul D. Tucker
SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT
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Professional Summary
Paul D. Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT is a civil and structural engineering expert specializing in forensic evaluations of damaged or deficient structures. With a career spanning industry, academia, and forensic consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work, informed by hands-on experience in steel fabrication and general construction. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating compliance with building codes.
Mr. Tucker has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to pre-engineered metal buildings, construction-phase collapses, and storm-related losses. His Master of Science in Structural Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified XL Tribometrist and Diplomate in Forensic Engineering, 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 engineering and premises liability.
Work Experience
Paul D. Tucker is the Chief Executive Officer at Áreté Forensics, PLLC in Orlando, FL, a position he has held since 2006. His career spans over three decades, including roles such as Senior Engineer IV at J.S. Held, LLC and Project Manager at Forensic Engineering Technologies, LLC.
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Best Descriptor
Paul D. Tucker specializes in forensic engineering evaluations of structural failures and compliance issues.
Best Use Cases
- 1evaluating construction-phase failures
- 2assessing seawall damage from hurricanes
- 3providing expert testimony on building code compliance
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Doctoral Research and Studies in Biosystems Engineering
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville · 2017
Master of Science in Structural Engineering
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville · 2002
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville · 1999
Institutional Degree in Intermediate Arabic
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center · 1994
Licenses
- Licensed Professional Engineer (FL)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (TN)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (GA)
- Licensed Structural Engineer (GA)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (AL)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (VA)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (OH)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (NC)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (SC)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (KY)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (MO)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PA)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (MA)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (LA)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (ID)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (TX)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (NM)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (MI)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (IN)