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Joseph Manges

Expert Witness

Joseph Manges is an accident reconstruction and trucking expert specializing in commercial vehicle collisions and crash data retrieval. With a career spanning accident investigation, rapid response, and human factors analysis, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing damage consistency, and evaluating nighttime visibility conditions. Mr. Manges has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving commercial vehicle collisions and accident reconstruction. His education in Collision Reconstruction from Northwestern University 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 commercial vehicle accidents and related incidents.

Joseph C Plano

Expert Witness

Joseph C Plano is an aquatics safety and accident reconstruction expert specializing in scuba diving accidents and equipment failures. With a career spanning over two decades in diving safety and equipment service, he brings a technical and safety-focused framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating scuba equipment failures, assessing diving safety protocols, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in drowning accidents. Mr. Plano has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving scuba diving accidents and aquatics safety cases. His AAS in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology 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 diving safety and equipment failures.

Gilberto Ramos, PE, M. ASCE, LEED AP

President/Chief Engineer/Neutral Evaluator/Neutral WIND Umpire

Gilberto Ramos, PE, M. ASCE, LEED AP is a civil engineering expert specializing in sinkhole assessment and remediation. With a career spanning property condition assessments, geotechnical engineering, and structural design, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex engineering disputes. His work centers on investigating structural integrity, assessing geotechnical risks, and evaluating whether engineering standards have been met. Mr. Ramos has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Florida, involving sinkhole assessments, structural evaluations, and environmental site assessments. His BS in Civil Engineering – Geotechnical & Structural Design, along with certifications such as ACI-Certified Concrete Inspector and LEED AP, 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 failures and sinkhole activity.

Mark J Lawless, CSMI

Expert Witness

Mark J Lawless, CSMI is a construction and safety expert specializing in construction defects and premises liability litigation. With a career spanning engineering, risk management, and alternate dispute resolution, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing premises liability, and evaluating whether standard practices were followed. Mr. Lawless has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction defects, premises liability, and insurance coverage cases. His MS and BS degrees from the University of Washington, along with his BS from Oregon State University, 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 safety.

Brian O’Connor Hart

Technical Authority

Brian O’Connor Hart, Technical Authority is a pipeline integrity and welding expert specializing in failure analysis and inspection in the energy sector. With a career encompassing roles in technical oversight, field management, and risk assessment, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex pipeline and construction disputes. His work centers on investigating welding and inspection processes, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether operational failures contributed to structural issues. Mr. Hart has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America and the Caribbean, involving pipeline construction, energy infrastructure, and metallurgical failure analysis. His BS in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, along with certifications such as ASNT Level III: M.T., P.T., AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), and API 653 Authorized 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 welding integrity and pipeline safety.

Gary P. Clemente

Expert Witness

Gary P. Clemente is a Slip Trip & Fall and Construction expert specializing in trip and fall litigation. With a career spanning property management, safety inspection, and ADA compliance, he brings a comprehensive perspective to analyzing premises liability cases. His work centers on investigating trip and fall hazards, assessing sidewalk safety, and evaluating whether ADA compliance standards have been met. Mr. Clemente has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving sidewalk accidents, property management, and personal injury cases. His Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida reinforces 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 trip and fall injuries.

Carter Chapman, P.E., CSP

Expert Witness

Carter Chapman, P.E., CSP is a Slip Trip & Fall and Accident Reconstruction expert specializing in premise liability and accident analysis. With a decade of experience in civil engineering and safety protocols, he brings a technical and safety-focused framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing premise safety, and evaluating whether safety standards were met. Mr. Chapman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Southeast, involving slip and fall incidents, accident reconstructions, and premise liability cases. His Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Florida State University, along with certifications as a Professional Engineer (P.E.), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder (WACH), and Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certified, 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 premise safety.

Michael J Maxwell

Award-Winning Real Estate Expert - Fmr RE Prof.

Michael J Maxwell is a real estate expert specializing in land use and development rights litigation. With a career spanning real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and historic preservation, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating due diligence processes, assessing valuation modeling and feasibility, and evaluating whether commercial investment standards were met. Mr. Maxwell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving real estate development, construction, and historic preservation cases. His Master of Planning from The University of Virginia, along with his extensive experience, 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 real estate development and construction.

Daniel P. Connolly

Expert Witness

Daniel P. Connolly, ACTAR is an accident reconstruction expert specializing in commercial vehicle accidents and truck ECM imaging. With nearly three decades of experience in accident analysis and transportation safety, he brings a comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics and crash data retrieval to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating collision causation, assessing vehicle and occupant kinematics, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in transportation incidents. Mr. Connolly has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving commercial vehicle, bus, and passenger vehicle accidents. His ACTAR accreditation (# 2286) 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 complex accident scenarios.

Harry S George

Expert Witness

40 years of GRADING, PAVING, C12 (Earthwork and Paving) highly experienced in the field and owner of Allied Grading & Paving Inc. Longstanding customers include: CBRE, Regency Centers, Sudberry Properties, WestMar Properties, Brixton Property Management. Expert witness in multiple depositions. Kirk Paving (2 cases), including court trial in which the judge remarked to client I was the most impressive expert witness in the winning case. Other depositions include trip and falls for Regency Centers, and one other involving a parking lot trip and fall in Orange County.

Andrew Rich, BSME, ACTAR, ASE

Expert Witness

Andrew Rich, BSME, ACTAR, ASE is an accident reconstruction expert specializing in mechanical engineering litigation. With a career encompassing accident analysis and mechanical systems evaluation, he brings a technical and analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating collision dynamics, assessing mechanical failures, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Rich has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving vehicular accidents and mechanical system failures. His degree in Mechanical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of 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 accident reconstruction.

Paul Overton

Construction Defects Expert

Paul Overton is a construction defects expert specializing in construction engineering litigation. With a career spanning three decades in construction defect analysis and engineering, he brings a robust technical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Mr. Overton has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving residential and commercial construction defect cases. His Florida-licensed Certified General Contractor and licensed roofing contractor 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 responsibility in disputes involving construction defects.

CHRISTIAN C. HUNTRESS

CHRISTIAN C. HUNTRESS is a landscape architecture and site development expert specializing in the planning, design, and engineering of complex site development projects. With a career spanning project management, site analysis, and master planning, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving construction detailing and public and private sector development. His work centers on investigating site conditions, assessing compliance with design specifications, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Mr. Huntress has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving sports facilities, educational institutions, and municipal projects. His Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts reinforces 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 landscape architecture and site development.

Paul M Vanni

Construction Defects Expert Witness

Paul M Vanni, A.S. is a construction defects expert specializing in building-envelope and waterproofing consulting. With a career spanning investigation, evaluation, and remediation of water intrusion and waterproofing failures, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving multi-family, commercial, and institutional buildings. His work centers on investigating moisture intrusion, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether installation deficiencies or material incompatibilities exist. Mr. Vanni has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout California, involving cases related to construction defects, waterproofing systems, and building-envelope failures. His A.S. degree from LATTC, along with his California contractor’s license, 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 waterproofing and building-envelope systems.

Stephen George

Landscape Design and Construction Defects Expert

Stephen George is a Landscape Design and Construction Defects Expert specializing in construction defects and landscape design litigation. With a career spanning landscape standards, irrigation, and water intrusion, he brings a comprehensive understanding of industry practices to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing landscape standard of care, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. George has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving cases related to landscape design, construction defects, and property line disputes. His Associate of Science from Mesa College, along with certifications such as California Landscape Contractor Lic. #389976 and Certified Segmented Retaining Wall Installer - CSRW1, 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 landscape construction and maintenance practices.

Mr. Dennis P Gemberling

Mr. Dennis P Gemberling is a hotel and hospitality expert specializing in management and operations, safety and security, and economic, financial, and lost income areas. With a career encompassing diverse aspects of the hospitality industry, he brings a comprehensive perspective to litigation involving complex operational and financial disputes. His work centers on investigating management practices, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether operational deviations contributed to financial losses. Mr. Gemberling has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to hotel security, business interruption, and franchise disputes. His Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA), Certified Food & Beverage Executive (CFBE), and Certified Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) credentials 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 hospitality management and operations.

James E Wendle

Seasoned Engineering and Construction Professional

40-year experience as CEO President Project Manager, Construction Manager and Estimator. Experience in rebutting experts in construction related cases. AAS and BS in Architectural Engineering Technology an BS in Construction Management. Certified Project Manager from Xavier University. Leader in Engineering and Constriction organizations both private and public entities. OSHA 30 hour Certified. Practical Engineering and Construction experience.

Lance L Luke

National Building Expert – Construction & Safety

Lance L Luke is a construction and safety expert specializing in construction defects litigation. With a career spanning four decades in construction management and safety oversight, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex building issues. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing spalling conditions, and evaluating whether safety standards have been met. Mr. Luke has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to construction defects, spalling, and cast iron drain piping. His extensive experience in construction, along with his publications such as 'How Safe is Your Building' and 'Concrete Spalling Repair Guide', 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 defect issues.