Find the Right Expert for Every Case

President

Ken Karston, S.E., P.E. is a structural engineering expert specializing in construction defects and building envelope investigations for water infiltration. With a career spanning design, forensic investigations, and construction administration, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving structural integrity and compliance. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing building conditions, and evaluating whether structural designs meet industry standards. Mr. Karston has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving residential, commercial, and historic building cases. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago, along with his certifications as a Registered Structural Engineer in Illinois, Nevada, and Utah, and as a Registered Professional Engineer in multiple states, 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 construction practices.

Senior Consultant

David G. Shreve, P.E. is a mechanical and forensic engineering expert specializing in construction defects and engineering design disputes. With a career spanning forensic consulting, engineering design, design-build, and construction administration, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating design errors and omissions, assessing construction claims, and evaluating whether property damage or personal injury resulted from engineering failures. Mr. Shreve has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving commercial, higher education, hotel, and residential properties. His Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, along with CPD Certified in Plumbing Design (ASPE) and LEED Accredited Professional certifications, 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 HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Chartered Structural & Civil Engineer, Accredited Expert Witness

Mehrdad Bahari, MCIOB, CEng MICE, MIStructE is a Chartered Structural & Civil Engineer expert specializing in construction defects and flood and coastal defence litigation. With a career encompassing NHS healthcare design, flood defence consultancy, and advanced engineering projects, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether design deviations contributed to construction defects. Mr. Bahari has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving NHS healthcare facilities, flood defence systems, and civil engineering projects. His PhD in Civil Engineering, along with his Chartered Member status in both the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Institution of Civil Engineers, 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 integrity and engineering compliance.

Architect and Forensic Expert

David M. Diamond, Ph.D. is a neuroscience and psychology expert specializing in memory, stress, and PTSD litigation. With a career encompassing cognitive neuroscience, traumatic brain injury research, and human factors analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating memory failures, assessing stress impacts on cognitive function, and evaluating whether PTSD diagnostic measures meet scientific standards. Dr. Diamond has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to traumatic memory processing, PTSD, and cognitive treatment efficacy. His Ph.D. in Biology, along with his fellowship in the American Institute of Stress, 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 memory and stress-related conditions.

Expert Witness – Architecture & Construction Consulting

Marcus A. Marino, AIA, NCARB is an architecture and construction consulting expert specializing in forensic analysis and litigation support. With a career spanning architectural design, zoning disputes, and construction defect analysis, he brings a comprehensive framework to evaluating architectural standard of care and duty to warn in complex cases. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether professional practice standards were met. Mr. Marino has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving architectural design, zoning and property disputes, construction defects, and professional liability. His Master in Science of Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University, along with his Certificate Holder status with the National Council of Architectural Accreditation Boards, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving architectural design and construction practices.

Expert Witness

David A. Doddridge is a construction defects and safety expert specializing in litigation support for construction-related disputes. With a career encompassing diverse roles in construction management, building inspection, and safety compliance, he brings a practical, hands-on perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating construction site safety. Mr. Doddridge has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Northeastern United States, involving construction defects, slip and fall cases, and building code compliance. His Unrestricted Construction Supervisor’s License in Massachusetts, along with certifications such as Certified Walkway Auditor Safety Specialist and Certified Building Envelope Inspector, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction safety and standards.

Independent Expert Witness

Ross Mallioux is a banking operations and lending practices expert specializing in retail banking, mortgage, and consumer and commercial lending practices. With a career spanning executive leadership roles in financial institutions, he brings a strategic oversight framework to litigation work involving banking operations and regulatory practices. His work centers on investigating regulatory compliance, assessing lending practices, and evaluating whether standards of care were upheld. Mr. Mallioux has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements nationwide, involving cases related to retail banking operations, mortgage lending, and credit administration. His B.S.B.A. in Finance, Banking & Real Estate, along with his certifications as a Certified Real Estate Appraiser and Certified Real Estate Broker, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving generally accepted banking practices.

Structural Engineer

RAMESH S. SANT, Ph.D., P.E. is a structural engineering expert specializing in civil engineering project management and forensic investigations. With a career encompassing structural analysis, building code compliance, and expert witness testimony, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing engineering standard of care, and evaluating whether construction defects have occurred. Mr. Sant has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Tri-States and Pennsylvania, involving commercial and residential buildings, high-rise towers, and industrial facilities. His Doctor of Philosophy in Structural Engineering from the State University of New York, along with his Professional Engineer licenses in CT, NJ, NY, PA, and VA, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving structural integrity and engineering practices.

IACP Certified Auto Appraiser / Court Expert Witness / Appraisal Clause UMPIRE

Roy Theophilus Bent, Jr., IACP Certified Auto Appraiser, Court Expert Witness, Appraisal Clause UMPIRE is an auto appraisal and valuation expert specializing in diminished value, total loss claims, and defective products litigation. With a career encompassing diverse sectors such as classic cars, heavy trucks, and recreational vehicles, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating vehicle market values, assessing repair negligence, and evaluating compliance with federal lemon laws. Mr. Bent has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Texas, involving cases related to insurance disputes, vehicle fraud, and accident reconstruction. His certifications, including New & Used Passenger Car & Truck Valuation Expert from J.D. Power and Associates / NADA, 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 appraisals and accident reconstructions.

Crane and Rigging Management, Training, Development and Delivery, Expert Witness/Litigation Support

David R. Decker is a crane and rigging management expert specializing in litigation support for crane and rigging accidents. With a career spanning crane operations, training development, and policy implementation, he brings a strategic framework to analyzing compliance and safety in crane-related incidents. His work centers on investigating crane and rigging failures, assessing training program efficacy, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Decker has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction accidents, industrial incidents, and military crane operations. His Basic Electronics education from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, along with certifications such as NCCCO Certified Rigger and NCCCO Accredited Rigger Practical Examiner, 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 crane and rigging operations.

Sanford C. Loy, CCM, BArch, MSCE is a construction management and claims analysis expert specializing in construction defect analysis and dispute resolution. With a career spanning structural engineering, project management, and construction oversight, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction inadequacies, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether contractual obligations were met. Mr. Loy has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction defect cases, owner/contractor disputes, and claims analysis. His Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Science in Civil Engineering, along with his Certified Construction Manager 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 responsibility in disputes involving construction management and defect claims.

Consulting Engineer

MARTIN M BALABAN, PhD, PE is a consulting engineer expert specializing in vehicular accident reconstruction and occupant biomechanics. With a career spanning vehicular system analysis, premises liability, and industrial safety, he brings a multidisciplinary engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating vehicular collisions, assessing occupant biomechanics, and evaluating whether vehicular system defects contributed to incidents. Mr. Balaban has been retained in over 2000 expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving vehicular accident reconstruction, premises liability, and product liability cases. His PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley, along with his Licensed Safety Engineer certification by the State of California, 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 vehicular accidents and safety engineering.

Mechanical and Structural Engineering Leader

Tarek A. Omar, D.Sc. is a Mechanical and Structural Engineering expert specializing in accident reconstruction and forensic engineering. With a career encompassing mechanical design, structural analysis, and transportation safety, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to complex litigation matters. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing vehicle crashworthiness, and evaluating whether safety standards were met. Dr. Omar has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to mechanical engineering, transportation safety, and physical security. His Doctorate of Science in Mechanical Engineering from George Washington University, along with his extensive experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and 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 vehicle dynamics, crashworthiness, and structural integrity.

Chartered Surveyor | Construction & Engineering Survey Specialist | Expert Witness

MICHAEL BUTTERS MRICS MCInstCES is a Chartered Surveyor and Construction & Engineering Survey Specialist expert specializing in boundary disputes and construction verification. With extensive experience across civil engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear, petrochemical, infrastructure, and land surveying projects, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating boundary encroachments, assessing land ownership disputes, and evaluating whether construction setting out discrepancies have occurred. Mr. Butters has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, involving residential and commercial boundary disputes, land encroachment investigations, and private road construction issues. His BSc in Surveying & Mapping Sciences, along with his memberships in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving technical surveying investigations and construction verification.

Head of Architecture EMEA, Technical Expert

Jason Bagge, BSc, B Arch, LLM is a forensic architecture expert specializing in construction design evaluation and professional negligence. With a career spanning architectural leadership on award-winning projects across diverse sectors, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating fire safety compliance, assessing water ingress issues, and evaluating professional negligence in architectural design. Mr. Bagge has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United Kingdom, involving mixed-use developments, residential projects, and commercial properties. His LLM in Construction Law and Arbitration, along with his Chartered Membership in the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction defects and design compliance.

Quantity Surveying Expert Witness

David Emin BSc (Hons) MSc FRICS FCIArb MAE MEWI is a construction dispute resolution expert specializing in contentious matters within the construction industry. With a career encompassing quantity surveying, contract administration, and expert witness testimony, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating valuation of variations, assessing professional negligence, and evaluating whether defects and financial impacts have occurred. Mr. Emin has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. His MSc in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution, along with his Expert Witness Certificate from RICS, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction defects and contract terminations.

Project Engineer

Bransford Pickett, PE is a material handling and shipboard systems engineering expert specializing in accident investigation and reconstruction. With a career spanning engineering design, regulatory compliance, and project management, he brings a multi-dimensional approach to litigation work. His work centers on investigating equipment failures, assessing regulatory compliance, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Pickett has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to material handling equipment, shipboard systems, and regulatory compliance. His BScE in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Air Barrier Specialist (CABS) and OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training, 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 engineering and safety standards.

Expert Witness

Bradley T Cook, PE, MSE, CXLT is an accident reconstruction and biomedical engineering expert specializing in auto accident and collision analysis litigation. With a career encompassing accident reconstruction, crash data retrieval, and human factors analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing human factors in crash scenarios, and evaluating whether safety standards were met in product liability cases. Mr. Cook has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Michigan and Florida, involving auto accidents, premises liability, and product liability cases. His Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, along with his Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) credentials in Michigan and Florida, 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 accident reconstruction and safety compliance.