Find the Right Expert for Every Case

Owner, Lead Crash Reconstructionist

Brian J West, ACTAR #3065 is an accident reconstruction expert specializing in traffic crash investigations and event data recorder analysis. With a career spanning law enforcement, military police service, and private consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating crash dynamics, assessing vehicular data, and evaluating whether safety protocols were followed. Mr. West has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving traffic homicide cases, pedestrian and bicycle crashes, and complex vehicular accidents. His Associates in Science in Criminal Justice Technology, along with his ACTAR Accreditation, 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 traffic incidents and crash reconstructions.

President

Bridget R. Brandon, Senior Certified Appraiser, USPAP Certified is an equine appraisal and litigation support expert specializing in sport and performance horse valuations and related legal disputes. With a career encompassing equine breeding, management, and industry standards, she brings a comprehensive understanding of equine operations and market dynamics to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating equine valuation disputes, assessing industry compliance, and evaluating liability in equine-related incidents. Ms. Brandon has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as equine insurance claims, malpractice suits, and fraud analysis. Her BFA from Southern Methodist University, along with her Senior Certified Appraiser designation from the American Society of Equine Appraisers and USPAP compliance, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of value and industry standards in disputes involving equine transactions, care, and management.

Ammo, Firearm, & Shooting Reconstruction Expert

Richard K. Pumerantz, Ph.D. is an Ammo, Firearm, & Shooting Reconstruction Expert specializing in ammunition identification and classification, firearm design and manufacturing, and shooting incident reconstruction. With a career encompassing ammunition design, ballistic trajectory analysis, and toolmark examination, he brings a multifaceted forensic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating cartridge failure, assessing ballistic trajectories, and evaluating whether firearms meet safety and design standards. Mr. Pumerantz has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements both in the United States and internationally, involving civil and criminal matters related to firearms and ammunition. His Ph.D. in Higher Education, along with certifications such as Crime Scene Investigations and Glock Certified Law Enforcement Armorer, 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 firearm and ammunition failures.

Chartered Building Surveyor

Mark Ruddell, Chartered Building Surveyor is a building surveying expert specializing in construction disputes and professional negligence within the construction industry. With a career encompassing leadership roles in building surveying teams, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work involving complex construction issues. His work centers on investigating building defects, assessing boundary disputes, and evaluating whether professional negligence has occurred. Mr. Ruddell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving construction defects, boundary demarcation, and surveyor negligence cases. His BSc. (Hons) in Building Surveying, along with the Civil Expert Witness Certificate (2022) and membership in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (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 and surveying matters.

Expert Witness

Tracy Myers, AIA is an architecture and construction defects expert specializing in architectural standard of care and construction defect forensic analysis. With a career spanning building enclosure evaluation, code compliance review, and water intrusion investigation, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing building code compliance, and evaluating whether architectural standards have been met. Mr. Myers has been retained in hundreds of expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction defect and accident litigation. His BA in Architecture from UC Berkeley, along with certifications such as NCARB (#89725), LEED Accredited Professional, and Registered Roof Observer (RRO #1736), 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 and construction defects.

Chartered Architect

Simon Hay, DipArb, DipArch, RIBA, FCIArb, IFSM is a Chartered Architect and construction dispute expert specializing in façade and fire compliance issues, as well as cladding and roofing systems. With a career encompassing leadership roles in architectural design and industry associations, he brings a nuanced understanding of construction standards and regulatory compliance to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating façade compliance, assessing fire safety adherence, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry regulations. Mr. Hay has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK and internationally, involving disputes in residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. His DipArch in Architecture from the University of Westminster, along with his DipArb in Arbitration and ABBE Level 3 Passive Fire Protection certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of compliance and responsibility in disputes involving architectural design and construction practices.

Founding Partner

Mr. Jason Sharp, BSc, LLM, Dip Adj, FCIArb, AssocRICS is a construction and engineering dispute expert specializing in arbitration and adjudication. With a career encompassing quantity surveying, construction law, and dispute resolution, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating contractual breaches, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether project delays were justified. Mr. Sharp has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the construction, infrastructure, and oil and gas sectors. His BSc in Quantity Surveying and LLM in Construction Law, Arbitration and Adjudication, along with his RICS Certified Expert Witness certification, 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 complex engineering projects.

Partner, Quantity Surveying & Project Management

Mr. Joseph Blythe, MRICS, MCIArb, MSc (Construction Law), BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, Diploma in Arbitration is a Construction Law and Quantity Surveying expert specializing in quantum claims analysis and expert witness reports. With a career encompassing project management, cost management, and procurement management, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction disputes, assessing cost management practices, and evaluating whether procurement processes align with industry standards. Mr. Blythe has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving complex construction law cases and high-value residential developments. His MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, along with his Diploma in Arbitration — 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 quantity surveying and project management.

Director, Delay & Construction Management Expert Witness

Pierce Doyle, LL.M, BEng, MIEI, MCIArb is a delay and construction management expert specializing in contract and claims management with a focus on dispute avoidance. With a career spanning infrastructure and natural resources projects across Europe, Asia, and North America, he brings a nuanced understanding of construction contracts and delay analysis techniques to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating contract compliance, assessing delay impacts, and evaluating whether project timelines align with industry standards. Mr. Doyle has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Europe, Asia, and North America, involving infrastructure, energy, and oil and gas projects. His LL.M in Construction Law and Arbitration, along with his membership in the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, 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 delay clauses and programme management.

Chartered Architect, Construction Industry Designer

Joanne Williams, MSc, BA(Hons), DipArch, ARB, RIBA, MCIArb is a Chartered Architect and construction dispute expert specializing in construction defects analysis, professional negligence evaluation, and contract dispute resolution. With a career encompassing design leadership, technical oversight, and project delivery management across diverse building sectors, she brings a comprehensive understanding of architectural and construction standards to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing professional negligence, and evaluating compliance with building regulations. Ms. Williams has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK and Europe, involving residential, commercial, and educational buildings, as well as insurance-related construction matters. Her MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, along with her Expert Witness Certificate from Cardiff University/Bond Solon, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction defects and professional negligence.

Consultant Breast & Oncoplastic Surgeon

Debashis B. Ghosh, MS, FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Intercollegiate), FEBS (Breast), FEBS (Surgical Oncology) is a Breast & Oncoplastic Surgery expert specializing in cosmetic and corrective breast surgery procedures. With a career encompassing leadership roles in audit and governance, as well as undergraduate education, he brings a comprehensive framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating surgical outcomes, assessing procedural adherence, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Ghosh has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving breast cancer surgery, oncoplastic procedures, and cosmetic breast surgery. His MBBS in Medicine from Grant Medical College, along with certifications in Excellence in Report Writing, Courtroom Skills, Cross Examination, and Civil Law & Procedure from Bond Solon, 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 breast disease and surgical procedures.

RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP

Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP is a construction defects and premises liability expert specializing in architecture and fire protection litigation. With a career spanning architecture, construction defect analysis, and fire-resistive assemblies, he brings a comprehensive understanding of building codes and safety standards to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing fire protection systems, and evaluating whether premises liability standards have been met. Mr. Fiebig has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to residential and commercial construction, fire protection, and building code compliance. His Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado at Denver, along with certifications such as Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) and Certified EIFS Industry Professional (CEP), 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 construction defects and premises liability.

Principal, Forensics

Joelle Nelson, PE is a forensic structural engineering expert specializing in construction defect analysis and catastrophic failure investigation. With a career spanning design, renovation, construction, and forensic investigations of complex structures, she brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. Her work centers on investigating structural collapses, assessing building code compliance, and evaluating whether construction defects contributed to failures. Ms. Nelson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction defect, insurance coverage, and adjacent construction disputes. Her MS in Civil Engineering from Columbia University, along with certifications such as OSHA 30 and NYC Qualified Parking Structure Inspector, 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 structural failures and code compliance.

Professional Engineer, Principal Engineer

Frank Allen Comer, PE is a forensic engineering expert specializing in civil, structural, geotechnical, and environmental engineering disputes. With a career spanning engineering design, construction oversight, and forensic investigations, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating whether building code violations have occurred. Mr. Comer has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Midwest, involving cases related to building inspections, construction defects, and failure analysis. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPR and ACI Concrete Testing, 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 construction practices.

Professional Engineer

V. "Larry" Tsimmerman, P.E. is a civil engineering expert specializing in the design, construction, and rehabilitation of bridges and marine structures. With a career encompassing diverse structural design and geotechnical evaluations, he brings a comprehensive understanding of complex engineering challenges to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating the adequacy of construction practices. Mr. Tsimmerman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and Eastern Europe, involving bridge design, marine structures, and earth support systems. His Five-Year Degree in Civil Engineering from Dnipro National University, along with his Professional Engineer licenses in MD, VA, DC, DE, and PA, 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 engineering and construction practices.

Delay & Programming Expert

Mr. Matthew Klinefelter, BSc (HONS) IEng, MICE, MCIArb is a Delay & Programming Expert specializing in delay analysis and forensic planning. With a career encompassing project controls and disruption claims, he brings a strategic approach to litigation work. His work centers on investigating project timelines, assessing construction delays, and evaluating whether contractor management practices align with industry standards. Mr. Klinefelter has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various construction sectors, involving complex delay and disruption claims. His BSc (HONS) in a relevant field, along with certifications such as the BTEC Level 7 – Advanced Professional Award Forensic Delay Analysis and the Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate, 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 delay analysis and forensic planning.

Construction Expert

L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta, BS Construction Engineering is a construction expert specializing in construction defects and claims. With a career spanning over 40 years in cast-in-place, pre-stressed precast, and post-tension concrete, he brings a comprehensive understanding of construction methodologies to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether construction delays have occurred. Mr. Nolta has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving construction defect cases, structural engineering disputes, and construction management issues. His BS in Construction Engineering from Arizona State University, along with his California State licensed contractor classifications in “A” Engineering, “B” Building, and “C-8” Concrete, 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 construction defects and delays.

Consultant & Investigator

Jonathan Cherney, California Licensed Private Investigator, California P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy Instructor, Remote Pilot is an accident reconstruction and traffic collision investigation expert specializing in vehicular murder and homicide cases. With a career spanning law enforcement, forensic analysis, and consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving complex traffic incidents. His work centers on investigating vehicular homicides, assessing traffic collision reconstructions, and evaluating whether police practices adhered to standard procedures. Mr. Cherney has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Southern California, involving cases such as vehicular manslaughter, police pursuit driving, and DUI investigations. His Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, along with certifications as a California Licensed Private Investigator and a California P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy Instructor, 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 traffic collision investigations.