K9 operations and best practices
Adam Bercovici
Results-Centric, Solutions-Focused Police Practices and Security Expert
Bend, OR40 years+ yrs★ 9.4
Use of Deadly ForceMajor Scene ManagementCrowd Management+16
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ME
Mike Evans
Founder, Expert Witness, Consultant, Mediator
NYC Metropolitan Area, NJ30 years+ yrs★ 9.4
Mike Evans, MBA, CFE is a securities & investments expert specializing in banking, securities, and commodities litigation. With a career spanning compliance, risk management, and financial markets oversight, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating regulatory compliance, assessing financial controls, and evaluating whether industry standards were upheld. Mr. Evans has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the NYC Metropolitan Area, involving banking, securities, and commodities cases. His MBA in Management and Finance, along with his Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 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 compliance and regulatory responsibility in disputes involving financial institutions and market practices.
Banking
Fire Protection Engineering
BD
Benjamin Darby Casey
Principal
New Orleans, LA23 years+ yrs★ 9.4
Benjamin Darby Casey, PE, CPP, PSP, DBIA, MBA is a fire protection and security engineering expert specializing in fire protection systems design and security integration. With a career spanning fire protection engineering, security systems, and building code analysis, he brings a comprehensive understanding of risk management and safety compliance to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fire origins and causes, assessing security vulnerabilities, and evaluating compliance with fire safety codes. Mr. Casey has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex risk-based engineered systems and unique solutions for industries such as data centers, hospitals, and cultural institutions. His BS in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, along with certifications such as Physical Security Professional (PSP) and Certified Protection Professional (CPP), 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 fire protection and security systems.
SecurityBuilding CodeArson+21
Chronic pain
SE
Stephen E. Francis, Ph.D. ABN, FACPN
Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist
Oakland, CA40 years+ yrs★ 9.4
Stephen E. Francis, Ph.D. ABN, FACPN is a Clinical Neuropsychology expert specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation cases. With a career encompassing chronic pain, anxiety, stress-related disorders, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries, he brings a nuanced understanding of neuropsychological impacts to litigation work. His work centers on investigating symptom validity, assessing neuropsychological functioning, and evaluating the presence of malingering in complex cases. Mr. Francis has been retained in extensive expert witness and consulting engagements across California and Nevada, involving personal injury, workers' compensation, and forensic neuropsychology cases. His Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, along with his Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist designation by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABN), 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 traumatic brain injuries and psychological disorders.
AnxietyStress-related disordersPTSD+3
Maritime
WH
William H. D. Ostara
Incident Investigation – Risk Assessment – Expert Opinion
Gig Harbor, WA1 years+ yrs★ 9.3
William H. D. Ostara is a maritime engineering and risk assessment expert specializing in incident investigation and root-cause failure analysis of shipboard equipment. With a diverse background in marine propulsion, electrical systems, and refrigeration systems, he brings a comprehensive understanding of shipboard culture and organizational psychology to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating engineering failures, assessing vessel operations, and evaluating onboard management best practices. Mr. Ostara has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and the United Kingdom, involving marine engineering casualties, personal negligence, and vessel systems. His Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior University, along with certifications such as the Certificate in Incident Investigation from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, 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 propulsion and electrical systems.
EngineeringIncident InvestigationRisk Assessment+5
Security
MD
Michael D. (Mike) Reiner
Senior Consultant
Omaha, NE25 years+ yrs★ 9.3
Michael D. Reiner, CPP is a security and risk management expert specializing in premises liability and security risk assessments. With a career spanning military security operations, higher education campus safety, and strategic intelligence, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex security challenges. His work centers on investigating security breaches, assessing threat management protocols, and evaluating whether security measures meet industry standards. Mr. Reiner has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving educational campuses, military installations, multi-family dwellings, and commercial establishments. His Master’s in Criminal Justice, along with certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and DoD Security Program Integration Professional 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 security negligence and risk management.
Premises LiabilitySecurity Risk ManagementPhysical Security+6
Engineering
RF
Richard Fincher
Executive Engineering Consultant, Expert Witness
Dallas, TX48 years+ yrs★ 9.3
Richard Fincher, Executive Engineering Consultant, Expert Witness is an engineering and software engineering expert specializing in IP & patent litigation and strategic development. With a career spanning engineering management, R&D, product development, and industrial automation, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating intellectual property disputes, assessing engineering management practices, and evaluating whether product development processes meet industry standards. Mr. Fincher has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in the manufacturing, software, electronics, telecom, automotive, medical, energy, and high technology industries. His Master of Business Administration in Management, Finance, International Entrepreneurship, along with Project Management Professional Certification and Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt & Master Black Belt 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 engineering management and software engineering.
Software EngineeringEngineering ManagementR&D, Product development+7
Toxicology
DH
David Harris Schaffer, MD, MRO
Toxicology Director, Experienced Witness, Dual BC
Greenville, SC★ 9.3
David Harris Schaffer, MD, MRO is a medical toxicology expert specializing in toxicological assessments and emergency medicine. With a career spanning toxicology, emergency medicine, and public health strategy, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating toxic exposures, assessing drug interactions, and evaluating whether medical protocols were followed in cases of poisoning. Dr. Schaffer has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to chemical exposure, drug overdose, and toxic torts. His Doctor of Medicine from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with certifications as a Certified Medical Review Officer and board certifications in Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology, 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 toxicological and medical issues.
Emergency Medicine
Premises Liability
MW
Mark Withrow
Forensic Expert Witness
Pleasanton, CA30+ years+ yrs★ 9.3
Mark Withrow, Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC), Certified Medical Investigator (CMI), Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC), Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP) is a security and risk management expert specializing in premises liability and crime foreseeability litigation. With a career spanning law enforcement, security management, and forensic consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating security negligence, assessing use of force and over-escalation, and evaluating whether security standards and best practices were upheld. Mr. Withrow has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Northern California, involving premises liability, wrongful death, and personal injury cases. His B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Rhetoric, along with certifications such as Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC) and Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP), 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 security negligence and risk mitigation.
Hotel & RestaurantCrime ForeseeabilityUse of Force & Over-escalation+5
Construction Defects
NR
Nicholas Raymond Garcia
Construction Defect and Compliance Expert Witness
Oakley, CA29 years+ yrs★ 9.3
Nicholas Raymond Garcia, MBA, PMP, DSA Class 1, ICC C8 is a construction defect and compliance expert specializing in forensic building inspection and contract compliance review. With a career encompassing hands-on involvement in inspection, quality assurance, and project oversight, he brings a practical and comprehensive framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Garcia has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving construction defects, compliance, and contract disputes in both residential and commercial settings. His MBA in Business Administration, along with certifications such as PMP and ICC Combination 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 standard of care in disputes involving construction methodologies and compliance issues.
ConstructionConstruction Defect Analysis & Forensic Building InspectionStandard of Care Evaluation & Contract Compliance Review+8
Tree Appraisals
MA
Martin A. Shaw
Arboricultural Consultant
Franklin, TN30 years+ yrs★ 9.3
Martin A. Shaw, RCA #470, BCMA 1234B is an arboricultural consulting expert specializing in tree appraisals, tree failure reconstructions, and expert witness litigation. With a career encompassing leadership roles in landscape contracting, arboricultural consulting, and tree management, he brings a strategic and operational perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on conducting forensic investigations, evaluating tree safety policies, and assessing land use and tree management practices. Mr. Shaw has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving high-value tort, personal injury, civil trespass, and criminal trespass cases. His Registered Member status with the American Society of Consulting Arborists and Board Certified Master Arborist 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 arboricultural and landscape issues.
Tree Failure ReconstructionsExpert Witness and LitigationForensic Investigations+13
Structural Engineering
SP
Scott Phelan, Ph.D., P.E., P.Eng., S.E.
President | Chief Bridge Engineer
Seattle, WA30+ years+ yrs★ 9.3
Scott Phelan, Ph.D., P.E., P.Eng., S.E. is a structural bridge engineering expert specializing in concrete segmental bridge design and design-build project delivery. With a career encompassing leadership in major bridge projects and advanced research in bridge dynamics, he brings a comprehensive understanding of structural integrity and innovative design solutions to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether design deviations contributed to project disputes. Mr. Phelan has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving complex infrastructure projects and design-build contracts. His Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, along with his Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Structural Engineer (S.E.) 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 bridge engineering and structural design compliance.
EngineeringConcrete segmental bridgesDesign-Build pursuit and delivery+5
Pharmacist
DS
Dominic Saladino
PharmD, MS, CPPS, CPHQ
Springfield, OR30 years+ yrs★ 9.3
Dominic Saladino, PharmD, MS, CPPS, CPHQ is a medication safety expert specializing in process improvement and regulatory compliance within healthcare systems. With a career spanning pharmacy operations, strategic planning, and quality management, he brings a comprehensive framework for analyzing medication safety practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His work centers on investigating medication errors, assessing regulatory compliance, and evaluating whether safety protocols align with best practices. Mr. Saladino has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving healthcare systems, hospitals, and regulatory compliance cases. His Master of Science in Pharmacy Outcomes and Policy, along with certifications such as Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), 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 medication safety and regulatory compliance.
Pharmacology- ClinicalMedication SafetyJust Culture+7
Defamation
FL
FRANK L BROWN, JR, MD, MBA, FACP
Physician Executive
Bluffton, South Carolina44 years+ yrs★ 9.3
Frank L Brown, Jr, MD, MBA, FACP is a health insurance and credentialing expert specializing in case management, fraud and abuse, and physician credentialing. With a career encompassing leadership roles in national insurance companies and extensive involvement in healthcare quality assurance, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fraud and abuse, assessing credentialing processes, and evaluating whether industry standards in patient safety have been met. Dr. Brown has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving health insurance disputes, credentialing issues, and managed care litigation. His Medical Doctor degree from Yale University School of Medicine, along with certifications as a Certified Health Insurance Executive, 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 healthcare fraud, credentialing, and patient safety.
CredentialingPharmacologyHealth Equity+12
Safety and OSHA
BS
Bryan S. Netherland
MS, MBA, CSP, CSHO, ARM
Austin, TX15+ years+ yrs★ 9.3
Bryan S. Netherland, MS, MBA, CSP, CSHO, ARM is a Safety and OSHA expert specializing in OSHA compliance, accident investigation, and litigation support. With a career encompassing leadership roles in high-hazard program management and policy creation, he brings a strategic perspective to risk management and organizational safety culture. His work centers on investigating workplace incidents, assessing regulatory compliance, and evaluating whether safety management systems meet industry standards. Mr. Netherland has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements nationwide, involving complex operational environments and high-risk industries. His MS in Occupational Safety & Health, along with certifications as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO), 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 workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
OSHA complianceAccident investigationLitigation support+2
Medical Devices
TK
T. Kim Parnell, PhD, PE
Mechanical Engineering Leader | Failure Analysis Specialist | Expert Witness
Sunnyvale, CA50 years+ yrs★ 9.3
T. Kim Parnell, PhD, PE is a mechanical engineering and failure analysis expert specializing in litigation involving medical devices, heavy equipment, and intellectual property claims. With a career spanning litigation consulting, technical investigations, and product development across highly regulated industries, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing accident causation, and evaluating intellectual property disputes. Mr. Parnell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in medical devices, intellectual property, and product liability. His PhD in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications such as SEAK Expert Witness Training – Advanced, 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 product liability.
Intellectual PropertyMechanical failure analysisFatigue, fracture & stress analysis (FEA)+23
Pain Management
EL
Eugene Lipov, MD
Pain Medicine Thought-Leader
Westmont, IL34 years+ yrs★ 9.3
Eugene Lipov, MD is a pain medicine expert specializing in the treatment of PTSD and innovative pain management techniques. With a career that encompasses pioneering work in stellate ganglion block applications and medical device innovation, he brings a unique perspective to litigation involving complex pain syndromes and PTSD-related conditions. His work centers on investigating the efficacy of novel pain treatments, assessing the impact of PTSD on medical conditions, and evaluating the role of medical devices in pain management. Dr. Lipov has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to PTSD treatment, pain management, and medical device efficacy. His Medical Doctorate from Northwestern University, along with certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS), 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 pain medicine and PTSD treatment.
Medicine and Medical DevicesPain MedicineStellate Ganglion Block+1
Accounting
DK
David K. Golbahar
Managing Director – Forensic Accounting, Fraud Investigations, and Litigation Consulting
Los Angeles, California19 years+ yrs★ 9.3
David K. Golbahar, CPA/CFF, CGMA is a forensic accounting expert specializing in fraud investigations and litigation consulting. With a career spanning roles in financial fraud investigations, damage determination in complex disputes, and bankruptcy analysis, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing economic damages, and evaluating whether accounting standards have been met. Mr. Golbahar has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving cases in industries such as real estate, entertainment, and financial institutions. His MS in Accounting from the McIntire School of Commerce, along with certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), 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 forensic accounting and fraud investigations.
Business DamagesForensic AccountingFraud Investigations+1
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