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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.

Marine Expert and Surveyor

Captain Arlen Leiner is a Marine and Maritime expert specializing in accident inspections and investigations. With a career spanning marine surveying, vessel construction, and maritime litigation, he brings a comprehensive operational framework to analyzing marine-related incidents. His work centers on investigating vessel collisions, assessing diminished valuation claims, and evaluating accident reconstructions. Mr. Leiner has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements worldwide, involving cases such as vessel collisions, maritime injury and death, and cruise ship accidents. His BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering/engines, along with certifications such as Certified Master Marine Surveyor and Level 3 Internationally Certified INFRARED THERMOGRAPHER, 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 marine accidents and vessel failures.

Expert Witness

Louis Vanacore, PE, PMP, CxP, CMRP is an engineering and construction expert specializing in management, causal analysis, and quality. With a career encompassing diverse roles in reliability, safety, design, and project execution, he brings a comprehensive perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating management practices, assessing causal factors in construction failures, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Vanacore has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving complex engineering and construction cases. His Bachelor of Engineering Science in Mechanical from the University of South Florida, along with certifications such as Florida Registered Professional Engineer License 14569, Project Management Professional (PMP) 1360434, Building Commissioning Professional Certification (BCxP) 8257201, and Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) 151868, 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 construction projects.

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.

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.

Chartered Building Services Engineer

Stephen Walsh, Chartered Engineer, MSc, CMIOSH, MCIBSE, FCIWEM, FCIPHE, Safe Gas Forensic Engineer, CUEW (CUBS) is a forensic engineering expert specializing in building services, gas safety investigations, and public health engineering. With a career encompassing occupational safety, water engineering, and forensic analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating gas appliance failures, assessing building service compliance, and evaluating environmental engineering impacts. Mr. Walsh has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving cases of gas safety, building services engineering, and public health engineering. His MSc in Occupational Safety and Health, along with his Chartered Engineer and Chartered Occupational Safety and Health Practitioner 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 gas safety and building services compliance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Independent Technical Expert Witness, and Forensic Engineer

Mr. Gary Brooks, MSc, CEng, IntPE (UK), CSci is a forensic engineering expert specializing in welding engineering, non-destructive testing, and failure investigations. With a career encompassing quality assurance, corrosion analysis, and engineering dispute resolution, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating welding failures, assessing non-destructive testing results, and evaluating whether engineering standards have been met. Mr. Brooks has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving engineering disputes and construction failures. His MSc in Welding Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified International and European Welding Engineer (IWE / EWE) and 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 welding and engineering practices.

Associate

Mr. Gavin Dunn, MEng (Hons), CEng is a mechanical engineering and collision reconstruction expert specializing in video analysis, vehicle examinations, and insurance fraud. With a career encompassing forensic engineering and advanced mechanical design, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to litigation work. His work centers on investigating collision dynamics, assessing mechanical failures, and evaluating whether forensic evidence aligns with reported incidents. Mr. Dunn has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving road traffic collisions and mechanical failures. His MEng (Hons) in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, along with his UCPD Forensic Road Collision Investigation 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 and collision-related matters.

Senior Consultant

Tristan Pulford, CEng MEng (Hons) MIMechE is a Mechanical Engineering expert specializing in hazardous areas and pressure systems within the oil and gas industry. With a career encompassing roles in manufacturing and oil and gas sectors, he brings a pragmatic approach to engineering challenges, particularly in design verification and process safety. His work centers on investigating compliance with DSEAR regulations, assessing the integrity of pressure systems, and evaluating whether safety standards are met in workplace transport scenarios. Mr. Pulford has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United Kingdom, involving cases in oil and gas, manufacturing, and hazardous area compliance. His MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, along with his Chartered Engineer status and membership in the Institute of Mechanical 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 responsibility in disputes involving mechanical engineering and safety compliance.

Chartered Civil Engineer

Dave Herrod, CEng, MICE, MAPM is a Maritime Engineering expert specializing in dispute resolution and contract management within the ports and dredging sectors. With a career encompassing diverse roles in contractors, designers, and operators, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work, particularly in integrating construction works with port operations. His work centers on investigating contract compliance, assessing construction techniques, and evaluating whether operational standards were met. Mr. Herrod has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK and Europe, involving maritime civil engineering disputes and port operations. His BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as Qualified Project Manager — APM and Accredited NEC Project Manager — ICE, 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 maritime construction and port operations.

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.

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.

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.

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.