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Kier Gregory Cotton

Construction Defect Expert Witness

Kier Gregory Cotton is a construction defect expert witness specializing in construction litigation. With a career spanning construction methodologies, project sequencing, and practical application, he brings a comprehensive understanding of construction processes to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Mr. Cotton has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving residential and commercial construction cases. His traditional trade apprenticeship, along with certifications in plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry, 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 compliance issues.

Jason Bondurant, PE, RRC

Senior Engineer and Principal

Jason Bondurant, PE, RRC is a construction defects expert specializing in forensic investigations of building envelope failures. With a career spanning civil engineering, construction management, and quality assurance, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex construction issues. His work centers on investigating building envelope failures, assessing repair plans and specifications, and evaluating whether construction management practices meet industry standards. Mr. Bondurant has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the southeastern United States, involving construction defects and civil engineering cases. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida, along with his Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) 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 building envelope failures and construction defects.

Rosa Loloee

Construction Claims and Forensic Analysis Expert

Rosa Loloee, Registered Professional Engineer is a construction claims and forensic analysis expert specializing in construction claims and contract disputes. With a career encompassing construction engineering, forensic scheduling, and public infrastructure projects, she brings a comprehensive analytical framework to litigation work. Her work centers on investigating delay analysis, assessing cost escalation, and evaluating whether design errors and omissions have occurred. Ms. Loloee has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving highway projects, design-build conflicts, and Caltrans claims. Her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, along with her Registered Professional Engineer certification, 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 unforeseen condition claims and utility coordination disputes.

Stephen C. Tarbox, PE

Stephen C. Tarbox, PE is a structural engineering expert specializing in construction management and forensic engineering. With a career spanning engineering, design, and construction consultation for diverse commercial and industrial projects, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether construction practices align with industry norms. Mr. Tarbox has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts, involving commercial and industrial building projects, bridge design, and offshore platform engineering. His MS in Civil Engineering (Structures) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, along with his professional engineering licenses in NH, VT, and MA, 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.

Steve Ditty

Software Expert Witness - ERP Litigation

Steve Ditty, PMP is an ERP litigation expert specializing in software failure analysis and expert testimony. With a career spanning software engineering, information technology, and project management, he brings a strategic framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating software implementation failures, assessing project management practices, and evaluating whether contractual obligations were met. Mr. Ditty has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America and internationally, involving complex ERP system implementations and disputes. His B.S. in Computer Science/Management Information Systems, along with certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) and SAP Core ABAP Programming, 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 enterprise software systems.

Robert Swotinsky

MD, MPH

With extensive expertise in occupational medicine, this expert specializes in medical surveillance and fitness for duty evaluations related to exposure to heavy metals, organic solvents, and other toxins. They have managed drug and alcohol testing programs and conducted independent medical evaluations for insurers and state agencies, focusing on cause of loss and damage assessment in work-related injuries and illnesses. Their experience spans multiple states, providing consulting services to corporations, attorneys, and federal agencies, ensuring compliance and safety in various industrial settings.

David J. Colombo, P.E.

Principal Engineer / Owner

David J. Colombo, P.E. is an electrical engineering expert specializing in forensic assessment of electrical equipment. With a career spanning electric utility operations, renewable energy systems, and power system design, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving electrical failures and injuries. His work centers on investigating equipment conditions, assessing maintenance intervals, and evaluating whether proper safety standards were met. Mr. Colombo has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Northeast and beyond, involving utility systems, renewable energy projects, and industrial facilities. His M.Eng. in Electric Power Engineering, along with his NCEES registration and multiple state licenses, 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 electrical equipment and system failures.

C. J. Abraham

PhD, JD, PE, DFE, CPC, FRSC, DEE, IH, FTI, BCFE, BCEE, CCHE, CCHEM

C. J. Abraham, PhD, JD, PE, DFE, CPC, FRSC, DEE, IH, FTI, BCFE, BCEE, CCHE, CCHEM is a forensic engineering and safety expert specializing in products liability and construction accidents. With a career spanning product development, manufacturing, packaging, and safety engineering, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating product safety, assessing hazard control measures, and evaluating compliance with safety standards. Mr. Abraham has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to product liability, slip and fall incidents, and construction safety. His PhD in engineering, along with certifications such as Board Certified Diplomat 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 safety engineering and hazard control.

Scott A. Vura, P.E.

Executive Vice President and Principal of the Infrastructure Group

Scott A. Vura, P.E. is a civil engineering expert specializing in storm drainage and site development litigation. With a career spanning civil and structural engineering management, design, and construction inspection, he brings a comprehensive understanding of utility improvements and stormwater management to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating stormwater flood claims, assessing construction compliance, and evaluating whether site development standards were met. Mr. Vura has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to storm drainage, site development, and construction claims. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University, along with his Professional Engineer registration in multiple states, reinforces 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 stormwater management and site development.

José Luis Piña

Gear Consultant and Director

Dipl. Ing. José Luis Piña is a Gearing Drives Engineering expert specializing in mechanical transmissions and gear failure analysis. With a career spanning gear and bearing design, engineering analysis processes, and gear microgeometry, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving technical assessments of mechanical systems. His work centers on investigating gear failures, assessing transmission optimization, and evaluating whether manufacturing specifications meet industry standards. Mr. Piña has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Latin America and Spain, involving industries such as mining, cement, steel, and petrochemical. His Dipl. Mechanical Engineer from Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, along with his affiliations with AGMA and the Argentine Tribology Association, 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 gear and transmission systems.

Michelle L Macauley

Geotechnical Engineer and Trenchless Expert

Michelle L Macauley, Professional Engineer (Civil) is a geotechnical engineering expert specializing in trenchless technology litigation. With a career spanning geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, and trenchless construction methods, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating trenchless construction failures, assessing geotechnical risks, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in complex engineering projects. Ms. Macauley has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving trenchless technology, tunneling, and pipeline construction disputes. Her MS in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, along with her Professional Engineer certifications in California, Washington, and Alaska, 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 trenchless construction and geotechnical engineering challenges.

Daniel J Barshinger, PE

Expert Witness

Daniel J Barshinger, PE is an accident reconstruction and mechanical engineering expert specializing in forensic analysis of traffic incidents and mechanical failures. With a career encompassing multidisciplinary engineering and forensic investigation, he brings a comprehensive technical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing mechanical integrity, and evaluating human factors in complex vehicular incidents. Mr. Barshinger has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the southeastern United States, involving cases related to construction zones, heavy and commercial vehicles, and traffic control systems. His BSME from the University of Central Florida, along with certifications such as Professional Engineer Florida #80323 and Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist ACTAR #2457, 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 and accident reconstruction.

David Paulus, PhD, PE

Mechanical Engineering & Human Factors Expert

David Paulus, PhD, PE is a Mechanical Engineering & Human Factors expert specializing in patent litigation and product liability cases. With a career encompassing mechanical engineering, human factors, and product design, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating product design failures, assessing human factors in product use, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Paulus has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving patent litigation and product liability cases. His PhD in Mechanical Engineering, along with his Professional Engineer (PE) and Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional (CHFEP) 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 mechanical engineering and human factors.

Chad Ballard, PE, CFM

Surface Water and Flood Expert (Nationwide)

Chad Ballard, PE, CFM is a surface water and flood expert specializing in stormwater and drainage design, advanced numerical flood modeling, and flood warning systems. With a career encompassing hydrology, civil engineering, and floodplain management, he brings a comprehensive engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating hydrologic and hydraulic conditions, assessing floodplain management practices, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met in flood-related incidents. Mr. Ballard has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements nationwide, involving cases related to river hydraulics, levee breaches, and dam failures. His MS of Civil and Environmental Engineering from Brigham Young University, along with his Professional Engineer (P.E.) 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 causation in disputes involving flood forensics and water resource management.

Dax B. Wells

Mechanical Engineer

Dax B. Wells, MS, PE is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in machinery failure and incident root cause analyses. With a career spanning product design, development, and failure analysis, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving equipment safety and causation evaluations. His work centers on investigating equipment failures, assessing safety risks, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Wells has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to boom lifts, scissor lifts, medical devices, and agricultural equipment. His Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with his Professional Engineer (PE) 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 causation in disputes involving mechanical equipment and product liability.

Mark R. Cipolone, P.E.

Director

Mark R. Cipolone, P.E. specializes in civil and structural engineering with extensive experience in construction claims and disputes, including slip, trip, and fall incidents, building code issues, and construction defects. He has provided expert testimony and litigation support related to wind and flood damage, water infiltration, and defective design and drawings across various industries, including nuclear and fossil power plants. His expertise encompasses cause of loss analysis, damage assessment, and repair scope determination. Cipolone is a registered Professional Engineer with multi-state licensing.

Mr. Wesley J. Oliphant, PE (Texas), DFE, F.SEI, F.ASCE

Co-Founder, Chief Technical Officer

Mr. Wesley J. Oliphant, PE (Texas), DFE, F.SEI, F.ASCE is a forensic engineering expert specializing in structural failure analysis and litigation support for electrical transmission structures. With a career spanning specification, design, fabrication, and remediation of various pole and tower types, he brings a comprehensive understanding of structural integrity and failure causation to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether design or material deficiencies contributed to incidents. Mr. Oliphant has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to electrical transmission structures, telecommunication equipment supports, and lighting systems. His BSCE from Texas A&M University, along with his MBA from the University of Houston and certifications such as Diplomate of the National Academy of Forensic 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 pole and tower structural failures.

Jeff Lewandowski

D. Eng., P.E.

Jeff Lewandowski, D. Eng., P.E. is a hydraulic and coastal engineering expert specializing in water resources management and sedimentation and scour. With a career spanning civil engineering, water system modeling, and construction defect analyses, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex water-related issues. His work centers on investigating storm water drainage and flooding, assessing drinking water flow and pressure, and evaluating wastewater and sewer backup impacts. Mr. Lewandowski has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California and Hawaii, involving storm water drainage, tidal hydrodynamics, and groundwater management. His D. Eng. in Civil Engineering (Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering) from the University of California, Berkeley, along with his Professional Civil Engineer licenses in CA and HI, 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 hydraulic and hydrologic analyses.