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Safety Professional

Kurt M. Stetzer, CSP, CHST, OHST, CRIS is a Safety and Risk Management expert specializing in construction safety and OSHA compliance. With a career spanning safety management, risk assessment, and high-risk activity oversight, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex construction environments. His work centers on investigating compliance failures, assessing risk management practices, and evaluating whether safety protocols were adequately implemented. Mr. Stetzer has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction safety, multiemployer construction sites, and public safety in retail environments. His B.S. in Administration (Special Fields) from the University of Pittsburgh, along with certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), 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 risk management.

Expert Witness/Expert Medicinal Chemist

Dr. David J. Augeri, PhD is a medicinal chemistry expert specializing in pharmaceutical patent IP litigation. With a career spanning oncology research, diabetes drug development, and synthetic organic chemistry, he brings a nuanced understanding of drug discovery and patent law to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating patent infringement, assessing drug enablement, and evaluating whether obviousness claims hold in ANDA disputes. Dr. Augeri has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving cases related to diabetes drugs, oncology treatments, and pharmaceutical patent disputes. His PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from the University of California-Irvine, along with his extensive experience in pharmaceutical research, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of infringement and enablement in disputes involving diabetes and oncology drug patents.

Forensic Toxicology Consultant

Dr. Curt E. Harper, Ph.D., MSFS, F-ABFT is a forensic toxicology expert specializing in drug recognition and roadside enforcement training. With a career encompassing leadership roles in toxicology departments and extensive involvement in forensic science committees, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating drug-related impairment, assessing toxicological evidence, and evaluating whether forensic procedures meet legal standards. Dr. Harper has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving DUI and DUID cases, workplace drug testing, and postmortem toxicology. His Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology and Toxicology, along with certifications such as Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (F-ABFT) and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), 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 drug and alcohol impairment.

Expert Witness

Douglas B. Baumgarten, M.S. is a fitness and exercise equipment expert specializing in sports and fitness-related litigation. With a career spanning health club management, personal training, and exercise science, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating gym accidents, assessing personal training liability, and evaluating whether equipment malfunctions contributed to injuries. Mr. Baumgarten has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as gym accidents, personal training liability, and equipment-related injuries. His M.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, along with certifications such as ACSM Health/Fitness Director and Certified Medical Exercise Specialist, 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 fitness and exercise equipment.

Construction Expert Witness

Mark “Jake” Jacobson is a construction expert witness specializing in construction defects and analysis. With a career spanning construction management, facilities oversight, and business management, he brings a comprehensive perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing building code compliance, and evaluating workmanship quality. Mr. Jacobson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Colorado, involving residential and light commercial construction cases. His Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, along with certifications as a Certified Building Inspector and Registered Building Official, 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 standards of care.

P.E., DFE

Anthony G. Sasso, P.E., DFE is an accident reconstruction and forensic engineering expert specializing in accident causation and product failure analysis. With a career spanning mechanical engineering design, forensic analysis, and consulting, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to evaluating complex engineering failures and accident scenarios. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing injury mechanisms, and evaluating whether product failures contributed to incidents. Mr. Sasso has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the southeastern United States, involving vehicular accidents, industrial machine failures, and consumer product liability cases. His Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with his Professional Engineer licenses in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi, 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 failures and accident reconstructions.

President, Electrical Expert, Inc.

B. Michael Aucoin, D.Engr., P.E. is an electrical engineering expert specializing in electrical contact injuries, arc flash injuries, and fires of electrical origin. With a career spanning electric power systems, safety improvements, and intellectual property, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing safety compliance, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Aucoin has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to electric power, electric vehicles, and utility-related incidents. His Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Management from Texas A&M University, along with his Project Management Professional (PMP Retired) 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 electrical engineering and safety compliance.

Superintendent of Schools

Anthony Mann, D.Ed. is an Education & Schools expert specializing in evaluating professional standards of care in K-12 settings. With a career spanning roles from teacher to superintendent, he brings a comprehensive framework for assessing school operations and educator conduct. His work centers on investigating educator misconduct, assessing school safety and student well-being, and evaluating whether human resources practices align with educational standards. Mr. Mann has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to school safety, educator misconduct, and student success initiatives. His Doctor of Educational Leadership from the University of Oregon, along with certifications such as the Certified Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) District Director, 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 educator conduct and school administration.

Special Education Teacher and Administrator

Vanessa C. Beauchaine, Ed.D. is an Education & Schools expert specializing in student safety and school administration litigation. With a career encompassing roles as a special education teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent, she brings a multifaceted perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating incidents of child abuse and neglect, assessing compliance with Title IX and school safety protocols, and evaluating whether negligent supervision or hiring practices contributed to student harm. Ms. Beauchaine has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Massachusetts, involving cases of child safety, wrongful death, and negligent supervision in educational settings. Her Doctor of Education in Educational Administration from Boston College, along with certifications such as Special Education Administrator and Principal/Assistant Principal, 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 student safety and school administration.

M.S.E.E., P.E., CFEI

Jimmy H. Beard, M.S.E.E., P.E., CFEI is an electrical engineering and fire investigation expert specializing in forensic analysis of electrical system failures and fire origins. With a career spanning electrical engineering, telecommunications, and fire investigation, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing fire origins, and evaluating compliance with electrical codes. Mr. Beard has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the southeastern United States, involving residential, commercial, and industrial systems. His Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering, along with his Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator 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 electrical system failures and fire investigations.

Principal

John M. Keeling, CRE, MAI, CHIA is a hotel and real estate appraisal expert specializing in asset management, franchise and management agreement negotiations, and economic impact assessments. With a career spanning hotel management, consulting, and development, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving complex real estate projects. His work centers on investigating hotel valuation, assessing financial structuring of real estate projects, and evaluating whether management agreements align with industry standards. Mr. Keeling has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving hotel appraisals, workouts of troubled hospitality assets, and hotel acquisition and financing. His MBA in Hotel Restaurant & Institutional Management, along with certifications such as Certified Hotel Industry Analyst and Texas Certified General Real Estate 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 hotel asset management and financial structuring.

OSHA Safety Expert Witness and Consultant

Joseph Green, CHST is an OSHA safety expert specializing in construction safety and regulatory compliance litigation. With a career encompassing roles such as OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist and Assistant Area Director, he brings a nuanced understanding of regulatory enforcement and accident investigation to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction site accidents, assessing OSHA compliance, and evaluating whether safety management systems meet industry standards. Mr. Green has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction safety and OSHA compliance cases. His Technical Diploma in Welding & Metal Fabrication, along with certifications such as Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST), 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 safety standards in disputes involving construction site safety and OSHA regulations.

Expert Witness

Curtis E. Falany, P.E. is an electrical engineering expert specializing in forensic investigation and construction defects. With a career spanning electrical failures, complex electrical systems, and the National Electrical Code, he brings a comprehensive forensic framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating whether compliance with industry standards was maintained. Mr. Falany has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving electrical contracting disputes, workers compensation claims, and process control computer systems. His Bachelors in Engineering Science from Florida State University, along with his Board Certified Diplomat in Forensic Engineering — NAFE, a Council of Engineering & Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) Member Board, 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 contact, shock, and electrocution.

President, Forensic Traffic Specialists, PLLC

Daren E. Marceau, P.E. is a traffic crash reconstruction expert specializing in traffic control devices, roadway design, and crashes involving pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles. With a career encompassing law enforcement, engineering design, and forensic analysis, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating traffic crashes, assessing roadway safety, and evaluating whether traffic control devices contributed to incidents. Mr. Marceau has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving traffic crash reconstruction and roadway safety cases. His Master of Science in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Traffic Signal Technician (II) and Traffic Signal 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 causation in disputes involving traffic control devices and roadway design.

Consultant Neurosurgeon

John Robert Goodden, MB BS (Lond), FRCS (Neuro.Surg) is a neurosurgery expert specializing in paediatric and adult neuro-oncology, hydrocephalus management, and spasticity management. With a career encompassing leadership roles in paediatric neurosciences and extensive clinical practice, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating neurosurgical outcomes, assessing treatment protocols, and evaluating whether standard of care was met in complex neurosurgical cases. Mr. Goodden has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving paediatric neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and trauma surgery cases. His MB BS in Medicine from St. George’s Hospital Medical School, along with his FRCS (Neuro.Surg) and Bond Solon Cardiff University 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 neurosurgical interventions and outcomes.

Forensic Psychiatrist, ABPN

Monica M. Argumedo, M.D. is a forensic psychiatry expert specializing in forensic assessments and expert witness testimony. With a career integrating clinical practice and academic roles, she brings a nuanced understanding of psychiatric evaluations to her litigation work. Her work centers on conducting forensic evaluations, assessing fitness for duty, and evaluating competency in legal contexts. Dr. Argumedo has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Illinois, involving cases of psychiatric disability, wrongful termination, and competency evaluations. Her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign, along with Board Certifications in General Adult Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of competency and responsibility in disputes involving psychiatric evaluations and medico-legal consultations.

Expert Independent Vehicle Inspection & Appraisal Professional

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.

Construction Safety Expert

Michael P. Lawler, MS, CSP, ASP, CHST is a construction safety expert specializing in liability assessment and contractor duty of care. With a career encompassing safety management, OSHA compliance, and incident investigation, he brings a comprehensive understanding of safety protocols and regulatory frameworks to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing contractor safety responsibilities, and evaluating compliance with OSHA standards. Mr. Lawler has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving heavy civil construction, industrial operations, and transportation safety. His MS in Safety, Health, Environmental Management, along with certifications such as CSP, ASP, and CHST, 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 safety and OSHA compliance.