Steven S. Paul
Expert Independent Vehicle Inspection & Appraisal Professional
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Professional Summary
Steven S. Paul is a vehicle inspection and appraisal expert specializing in lemon law and warranty disputes, dealer fraud, and mechanical failure analysis. With a career spanning automotive service, heavy equipment maintenance, and vehicle appraisal, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving vehicle condition and valuation disputes. His work centers on investigating warranty and misrepresentation claims, assessing vehicle condition and value, and evaluating mechanical failures in high-stakes disputes.
Mr. Paul has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Illinois and Missouri, involving cases such as lemon law disputes, dealer fraud, and vehicle valuation. His Associates Degree in Marketing, along with certifications such as ASE Master Certified Automotive & HD Trucks and ASCAA Certified Vehicle Appraiser, 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 vehicle condition and appraisal.
Work Experience
Steven S. Paul is the Founder & Expert Witness at SSP Vehicle Litigation Services since 2024 and has been the Principal & Senior Consultant at TDT Vehicle Inspection Services, Inc. since 2009. With a career spanning over 35 years, he has held various roles including Tire Care & Maintenance Manager at Love's Travel Stops and Level III Bus Mechanic at First Student Transportation.
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Best Descriptor
Steven S. Paul is an expert in vehicle inspections and appraisals, specializing in heavy-duty trucks and mechanical failures.
Best Use Cases
- 1litigation support for vehicle condition disputes
- 2expert testimony in lemon law cases
- 3appraisals for collector and high-value vehicles
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Associates Degree in Marketing
Southwestern Illinois College · 2012
Associates in Marketing
Southwestern Illinois College · 2012
Licenses
- ASE Master Certification - Automotive
- ASE Master Certification - Medium / HD Trucks
- NRVIA Level II Certification