Thomas R. Piazza
Certified Consulting Meteorologist
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Professional Summary
Thomas R. Piazza, CCM is a meteorology expert specializing in weather-related litigation. With a career spanning over four decades in meteorological consulting, he brings a robust analytical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating past weather conditions, assessing weather-related accidents, and evaluating certified weather records and reports.
Mr. Piazza has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to slip and fall incidents, utility outages, and weather-related accidents. His Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, along with his Certified Consulting Meteorologist designation, 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 meteorological conditions.
Work Experience
Thomas R. Piazza has over 52 years of experience in meteorology and leadership roles. He is currently the President / CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Murray and Trettel, Inc., and has held various positions there since 1975. Additionally, he serves as a Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Chief Meteorologist, and has been the President of Operational Forecast Group since 1987.
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Best Descriptor
Thomas R. Piazza is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist specializing in weather-related litigation and forecasting for utilities.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert testimony in weather-related litigation
- 2consultation for utility weather forecasting
- 3analysis of weather impacts on insured events
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View full reportEducation
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology in Meteorology
Parks College of Aeronautical Technology of St. Louis University · 1971
Management Supplemental Training
U.S. Air Force · 1975
Computer Programming
College of Lake County, IL · 1980
Graduate School of Business, Management Information Systems in Management Information Systems
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL · 1983
Dale Carnegie's Course on Effective Speaking and Human Relations
Midwest Renewable Energy Association Wind Certification Program
Licenses
- American Meteorological Society (AMS) Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) #661