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JOSEPH A PERRY, PE, MCFLC

Expert Witness

JOSEPH A PERRY, PE, MCFLC is an Electrical Engineering expert specializing in forensic investigations related to electrical accidents and defects. With a career spanning electrical engineering, forensic analysis, and high voltage systems, he brings a comprehensive forensic framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical fire cause and origin, assessing compliance with electrical codes, and evaluating whether standard of care in electrical construction was met. Mr. Perry has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California and Hawaii, involving cases of electrical accidents, personal injury, and electrical fire investigations. His BSEE from Healds Engineering College, along with his licenses as a Professional Electrical Engineer in California and Hawaii and as an Electrical Contractor in 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 electrical systems and standards.

Melissa Lomax, PE, SI

Structural Engineer, Corrosion and Concrete Repair

Melissa Lomax, PE, SI is a structural engineering expert specializing in corrosion and concrete repair litigation. With a career spanning structural assessment, concrete restoration, and corrosion damage analysis, she brings a nuanced understanding of building integrity issues to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating structural condition, assessing concrete damage, and evaluating whether corrosion repairs meet industry standards. Ms. Lomax has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Florida, involving condominium associations and building repair cases. Her Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering, along with certifications as a Florida Professional Engineer and AMPP Cathodic Protection Tester, 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 condition and concrete damage.

Jeremy Urban, PE

Regional Director

Jeremy Urban, PE is a structural engineering expert specializing in building envelope design and cold-formed steel design. With a career encompassing structural engineering, insulation manufacturing, and project management, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing building envelope integrity, and evaluating compliance with building codes. Mr. Urban has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving commercial and residential structural assessments, hurricane and tornado damage evaluations, and fire damage investigations. His Bachelor of Architectural Engineering in Structural Option, along with his Professional Engineer licenses in AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, ME, MD, MI, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, and WV, 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 building envelope performance.

Matthew F. Baretich, Ph.D., P.Eng., CCE, P.E.

Matthew F. Baretich, Ph.D., P.Eng., CCE, P.E. is a clinical engineering expert specializing in healthcare technology management and medical device safety. With a career spanning biomedical engineering, risk management, and hospital administration, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating medical device incidents, assessing compliance with healthcare standards, and evaluating whether risk management protocols were appropriately followed. Mr. Baretich has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving healthcare technology management and medical device safety cases. His Ph.D. in Hospital and Health Administration, along with certifications as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and Professional Engineer (P.Eng., P.E.), 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 clinical engineering and healthcare technology management.

Frank Johnson, P.E., CSP

Expert Witness

Frank Johnson, P.E., CSP is an engineering and accident reconstruction expert specializing in safety, oil & gas, and personal watercraft incidents. With a career spanning safety engineering, forensic analysis, and failure testing, he brings a multifaceted investigative framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating safety compliance, assessing mechanical failures, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Johnson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving oil & gas, personal watercraft, and all-terrain vehicle cases. His M.Sc from Oklahoma State University and BSME from Arizona State University, along with certifications as a Professional Engineer and Certified Safety Professional, 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 compliance.

Mark R Webster, PE, MSME, MBA

Expert Witness

Mark R Webster, PE, MSME, MBA is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in equipment and machinery litigation. With a career spanning industrial controls, dynamic analysis, and forensic engineering, he brings a multifaceted technical perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating equipment failures, assessing compliance with ASME safety standards, and evaluating whether mechanical systems meet industry specifications. Mr. Webster has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to conveyors, elevators, and material handling systems. His MS in Mechanical Engineering, along with his Licensed Professional Engineer 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 systems and equipment failures.

Joshua Drake

Professional Engineer-Mechanical-Failure Analysis

Joshua Drake, Professional Engineer-Mechanical-Failure Analysis is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in failure analysis litigation. With a career encompassing HVAC systems, pipe and valve integrity, and material defect investigations, he brings a nuanced understanding of engineering failures to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating installation defects, assessing engineering and material failures, and evaluating whether mechanical systems meet industry standards. Mr. Drake has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various mechanical engineering disputes, involving HVAC systems, pipe failures, and installation defects. His Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University, along with his Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) 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 failures and defects.

Adam M. Olshove, PE, MSE

Automated Vehicle & Accident Reconstruction Expert

Adam M. Olshove, PE, MSE is an Automated Vehicle & Accident Reconstruction expert specializing in automotive engineering and failure analysis. With a career spanning systems engineering, crash development, and safety engineering, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating crash sensing calibrations, assessing collision avoidance systems, and evaluating whether safety standards were met in automated driving incidents. Mr. Olshove has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving automotive engineering, consumer products, and industrial accidents. His MSE in Systems Engineering & Engineering Management, along with his BSE and MSE in Mechanical 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 autonomous vehicles and crash development.

Ervin L Ritter, PE

Expert Witness

Ervin L Ritter, PE is an engineering and environmental expert specializing in building mechanical systems and HVAC systems design and installation litigation. With a career spanning nearly five decades, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work, incorporating insights from mechanical systems design, environmental quality, and fire protection standards. His work centers on investigating HVAC systems controls, assessing plumbing systems design and installation, and evaluating whether mechanical and plumbing codes have been adhered to. Mr. Ritter has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Southern United States, involving cases related to building mechanical systems and indoor environmental quality. His BSME from the University of Louisiana, along with his registration to practice in Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia, 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 HVAC systems and building fire protection systems.

Max Valerio

Roadway Design and Traffic Engineering Expert

Max Valerio is a roadway design and traffic engineering expert specializing in highway design and roadway safety litigation. With a career spanning traffic control devices, construction work zones, and defective pavements, he brings a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in roadway safety and design disputes. His work centers on investigating roadway defects, assessing construction claims, and evaluating whether traffic signals and devices meet industry standards. Mr. Valerio has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to highway maintenance, construction delays, and pedestrian walkways. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from New Mexico State 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 responsibility in disputes involving roadway lighting and property right of way.

Mats Herrstromer

AGV and AMR System Expert Witness

Mats Herrstromer is an AGV and AMR System Expert specializing in Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) litigation. With a career spanning engineering and mechanical engineering, he brings a robust technical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating system design failures, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether operational protocols were adhered to. Mr. Herrstromer has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to automated guided vehicle systems and autonomous mobile robots. His degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sweden, along with his OPM Business education from Harvard Business School, 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 AGV and AMR systems.

Ashu Guru, PhD

Software & IT Expert - Former Faculty

Ashu Guru, PhD is a Software & IT expert specializing in litigation involving software engineering and information technology. With a career spanning cloud computing, 3D modeling, and virtual reality, he brings a multidisciplinary framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating software architecture, assessing information systems, and evaluating whether industry standards in IT have been met. Mr. Guru has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in cloud computing, ERP systems, and high-performance computing. His Ph.D. in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, along with certifications in software architecture from Carnegie Mellon's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and Java programming from Sun Microsystems, 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 software systems.

Gerard Cadet

Traffic Expert & Work Zone Safety

Gerard Cadet, MS is a Safety and Traffic Engineering expert specializing in work zone safety and traffic control plans. With a career spanning traffic engineering safety, maintenance of traffic, and ADA compliance, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving roadway safety and traffic operations. His work centers on investigating accident/conflict analysis, assessing signal timing and signage, and evaluating whether traffic control measures meet industry standards. Mr. Cadet has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving cases related to traffic engineering safety and work zone safety. His Master in Engineering from Florida International University, along with his extensive experience in traffic control and safety, 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 operation and safety compliance.

Eric C Beppler, PE

Embedded Systems and Software Expert

Eric C Beppler, PE is an embedded systems and software expert specializing in electronics and software engineering litigation. With a career encompassing diverse domains such as source code analysis, firmware, and forensic engineering, he brings a technical and analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating product liability, assessing trade secret misappropriation, and evaluating whether root cause analysis aligns with industry standards. Mr. Beppler has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to wireless communications, Internet of Things (IoT), and medical devices. His MS in Computer Engineering, along with his Licensed Professional Engineer designation in Colorado, 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 digital health devices and life sciences instrumentation.

Gary L. Trotter, PE

Expert Witness

Gary L. Trotter, PE is an energy and engineering expert specializing in complex litigation involving petroleum operations and safety standards. With a career spanning drilling, completion, production, and project management, he brings a nuanced understanding of the technical and operational challenges in the energy sector. His work centers on investigating safety compliance, assessing engineering practices, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Trotter has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across onshore, inland waters, and offshore environments, involving oil/gas facilities and acid gas injection wells. His BS in Mechanical Engineering from Lamar 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 responsibility in disputes involving hydrogen sulfide effects and secondary and tertiary recovery processes.

DOUGLAS R STRANG, P.E.

Expert Witness

DOUGLAS R STRANG, P.E. is an electrical engineering and safety expert specializing in arc flash, shock, and electrical accident litigation. With a career spanning power system studies, utility distribution, and adherence to NFPA 70E standards, he brings a technical and regulatory framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical accidents, assessing compliance with electrical codes, and evaluating whether safety standards were met. Mr. Strang has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving cases related to electrical accidents, utility distribution, and stray voltage. His BTEE from SUNY Buffalo State and MEng from SUNY Buffalo 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.

Martin Lee Timm, PE, CSP, B11 LMSS

Mechanical Engineer - Refrigeration & Indust.Gases

Martin Lee Timm, PE, CSP, B11 LMSS is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in refrigeration and industrial gases litigation. With a career spanning mechanical engineering, refrigeration systems, and industrial gas applications, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating ammonia and cryogenic systems, assessing industrial refrigeration safety, and evaluating whether machinery complies with industry standards. Mr. Timm has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving industrial refrigeration, machinery safety, and compressed gas systems. His MS in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications as a Professional Engineer and Certified Safety Professional, 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 industrial gases and refrigeration systems.

Hal K. Cain, PE

Expert Witness

Hal K. Cain, PE is a construction and engineering expert specializing in construction delay and forensic engineering litigation. With a career spanning structural engineering, construction management, and forensic analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing construction claims, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Cain has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction defects, delay claims, and structural engineering disputes. His BS in Civil Engineering from The Citadel and MS in Civil Engineering (Construction Management) from The University of Illinois 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 and engineering matters.