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Senior Consultant

Karol Silva, Ph.D., M.P.H. is a human factors expert specializing in child and adolescent safety litigation. With interdisciplinary training in developmental psychology and public health, she brings a comprehensive understanding of how cognitive and motor development, risk perception, and caregiver supervision impact safety outcomes. Her work centers on investigating risk behaviors, assessing product safety features, and evaluating whether caregiver practices align with safety standards. Dr. Silva has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to consumer product safety, playground equipment, and child supervision. Her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Temple University, along with certifications as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector and Child Passenger Safety Technician, 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 child safety and product design.

Global Labeling Strategist: Clinical, Regulatory, Risk, Safety

Debra M. Leibold, MD, PhD is a pharmaceutical regulation expert specializing in labeling strategy and compliance within the global pharmaceutical industry. With a career spanning clinical risk management, safety surveillance, and regulatory labeling, she brings a strategic framework to litigation work involving complex pharmaceutical labeling disputes. Her work centers on investigating labeling inconsistencies, assessing regulatory compliance, and evaluating whether safety standards have been met. Dr. Leibold has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the US, EU, and Japan, involving cases related to pharmaceutical labeling, regulatory compliance, and safety surveillance. Her MD and PhD in Medicine and Molecular Biology, along with her Medical Physician & Surgeon license in Pennsylvania, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of regulatory compliance in disputes involving pharmaceutical labeling and safety standards.

Correctional Nurse Expert Witness

Edith C. Wright, MBA, BSN, BHSA, LHRM, ASN, LPN is a correctional healthcare expert specializing in correctional nursing and standards of care litigation. With a career spanning correctional health systems, nursing leadership, and compliance oversight, she brings a comprehensive framework to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating correctional healthcare delivery, assessing adherence to professional standards, and evaluating whether negligence or deliberate indifference occurred. Ms. Wright has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving correctional facilities, healthcare compliance, and civil rights cases. Her Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management, along with certifications such as Certified Correctional Health Professional and American Correctional Association Auditor, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care and responsibility in disputes involving correctional healthcare and inmate treatment.

PE, PTOE, AICP

Charles W. Huffine, PE, PTOE, AICP is a traffic engineering and safety expert specializing in crash assessment and transportation planning litigation. With a career encompassing municipal and consulting roles, he brings a comprehensive framework for evaluating traffic safety and engineering standards in legal contexts. His work centers on investigating crash causation, assessing compliance with traffic control standards, and evaluating whether roadway design meets safety regulations. Mr. Huffine has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to highway safety, traffic engineering impacts, and construction zone safety. His Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University, along with his Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) 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 traffic engineering and roadway safety.

M.D., Ph.D., M.B.I.

David B. Ross, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.I. is a pharmaceutical regulation and infectious diseases expert specializing in drug safety, labeling, and post-marketing surveillance. With a career encompassing regulatory science, biomedical informatics, and infectious disease management, he brings a comprehensive regulatory framework to litigation involving pharmaceutical compliance and safety. His work centers on investigating regulatory adherence, assessing drug development processes, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Dr. Ross has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to FDA regulations, drug safety, and infectious diseases. His M.D. in Medicine, along with certifications as a Diplomate in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, 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 pharmaceutical regulation and infectious disease management.

Mechanical Engineer

Shane W. Niemann, P.E. is a mechanical system failure analysis expert specializing in accident reconstruction involving motor vehicles, cranes, forklifts, tractors, heavy equipment, and pedestrians. With a diverse background in engineering consulting, project management, and mechanical systems design, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating product defects. Mr. Niemann has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Florida, involving transportation engineering, traffic safety, and construction defect cases. His Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications such as Professional Engineer - Florida and sUAS Remote Pilot in Command, 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 system failures and accident reconstructions.

Principal Software & Technology Consultant

Iman Sadeghi, Ph.D. is a software and technology consulting expert specializing in software litigation. With a career enriched by experiences at prestigious organizations like Google, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Lucasfilm, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on analyzing complex software systems, evaluating software production quality, and elucidating software functionalities. Dr. Sadeghi has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and intellectual property violations. His Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego, along with his extensive experience in software engineering and system architecture, 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 software engineering and technology.

Human Resource Management, Expert Witness Consultation

Maureen Clark, SHRM-SCP, SPHR-CA is a Human Resource Management expert specializing in employment and management litigation. With a career spanning infrastructure development, problem-solving, and neutral fact-finding, she brings a comprehensive framework to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating workplace practices, assessing compliance with HR standards, and evaluating whether employment policies have been properly implemented. Ms. Clark has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving high tech, manufacturing, services, not-for-profit, education, and public sectors. Her M. Ed. in Counseling from San Jose State University, along with certifications such as SHRM-SCP and SPHR-CA, 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 employment practices, wrongful termination, and workplace discrimination.

Senior Engineer and President

Philip J. Isaak, PE, P.Eng., DCDC, RCDD, SMIEEE is an electrical and network infrastructure engineering expert specializing in data center design and operations. With a career encompassing data center facilities, network infrastructure, IT platforms, and enterprise and cloud data center services, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating data center design compliance, assessing network infrastructure integrity, and evaluating whether IT platform implementations meet industry standards. Mr. Isaak has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across 28 countries and territories, involving data center design, network infrastructure, and IT platform disputes. His Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical from the University of Manitoba, along with his Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) and Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC) 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 data center operations and network infrastructure.

Senior / Executive Director

Christopher D. Breder, MD PhD is a pharmaceutical research and regulation expert specializing in neurology and psychiatry litigation. With a career encompassing leadership roles in clinical development and regulatory affairs, he brings a strategic framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating regulatory compliance, assessing clinical trial protocols, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in drug development processes. Dr. Breder has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. His Doctor of Philosophy in Neurobiology and Doctor of Medicine, along with his Certificate Program in Pharmacoepidemiology, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of regulatory compliance and standard of care in disputes involving drug development and clinical research.

Professional Land Surveyor, Forensic Animator

E. Steyn Visagie, Professional Land Surveyor, Forensic Animator, FAA Certified Drone Pilot is a forensic animation and scene reconstruction expert specializing in surveying, mapping, and spatial analysis for litigation. With a career spanning forensic animation, scene mapping, and spatial data visualization, he brings a comprehensive framework to analyzing complex accident and incident reconstructions. His work centers on investigating scene dynamics, assessing spatial data accuracy, and evaluating whether visual demonstratives align with factual evidence. Mr. Visagie has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California and Virginia, involving accident reconstructions, public sector surveying, and transportation incidents. His BSc. in Surveying from the University of Cape Town, along with his Professional Land Surveyor licenses in California 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 causation in disputes involving scene reconstruction and forensic animation.

Digital Evidence Expert Witness

Jeff Martin, CFCE, CCO, CCPA, Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner, X-Ways and Advanced X-Ways Certificate of Training, Hawk Analytics’ Cellular Technology, Mapping & Analysis Training is a Digital Forensics Expert specializing in digital evidence acquisition, preservation, and analysis. With a career encompassing roles in law enforcement, private investigation, and academia, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating digital evidence integrity, assessing data retrieval processes, and evaluating whether cybersecurity protocols were breached. Mr. Martin has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and the Cayman Islands, involving cases related to digital forensics, cybersecurity breaches, and telecommunications analysis. His MS in Cyber Security & Information Assurance, along with certifications such as Certified Forensic Computer Examiner and Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst, 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 forensics and cybersecurity issues.

MS PhD PE MLE

Bradley Edward Layton, MS PhD PE MLE is a Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering expert specializing in accident reconstruction and biomechanics. With a career spanning biomechanics, energy systems, and nanotechnology, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing mechanical failures, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Layton has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across states including CA, FL, GA, IA, KS, MA, MI, MT, NV, OK, and PA, involving cases related to personal injury, engineering failures, and patent disputes. His PhD in Biomedical Engineering, along with his status as a Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states, 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 biomechanics and mechanical engineering.

Forensic Psychiatrist

Barry H. Roth, MD is a forensic psychiatry expert specializing in civil and criminal litigation involving psychiatric evaluations. With a career spanning adult psychiatry, addiction medicine, and geriatric psychiatry, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his forensic work. His work centers on investigating psychiatric conditions, assessing testamentary capacity, and evaluating fitness for duty. Dr. Roth has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of medical liability defense, product liability, and fitness for duty evaluations. His M.D. from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, along with certifications in Addiction Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of mental state and competency in disputes involving psychiatric conditions.

Distinguished Employment Practices Expert

Laurie Chua, SHRM-SCP, SPHR-CA, SPHR, Certified Employee Retention Specialist, PHR, DDI Certified Training Facilitator is an Employment Practices Expert specializing in workplace discrimination and wrongful termination litigation. With a robust career spanning human resources management, compliance, and policy development, she brings a strategic and comprehensive framework to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating disability accommodations, assessing harassment claims, and evaluating whether wage and hour compliance standards have been met. Ms. Chua has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving cases of disability discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination. Her Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations, along with certifications such as SHRM-SCP and SPHR-CA, 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 employment practices and compliance issues.

Forensic Psychologist

Stephanie Susanne Wolf, J.D., Ph.D. is a forensic psychology expert specializing in child trauma evaluations and parenting capacity assessments. With a career encompassing clinical psychology, legal expertise, and academic instruction, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating patterns of child sexual abuse, assessing the impact of trauma on children, and evaluating the disclosure processes in abuse cases. Ms. Wolf has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC, involving child abuse, custody disputes, and trauma-related cases. Her Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, along with certifications such as Problematic Sexual Behavior - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT) Certified Trainer, 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 child trauma and abuse.

Board-Certified Forensic Engineer

Mark S. Densmore, P.E., S.I., DFE, FRSE, MLE is a forensic structural engineering expert specializing in forensic property damage investigations and evaluations. With a career spanning structural design, forensic investigations, and expert witness testimony, he brings a comprehensive forensic framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing structural damage, and evaluating whether building code violations have occurred. Mr. Densmore has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving cases related to construction defects, hurricane damage, and roofing system failures. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, along with certifications such as Board-Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering and Florida-Recognized Structural Engineer, 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 property damage.

Expert Witness

Michael Slattery is an Aviation & Aerospace expert specializing in program management, aircraft modification, and FAA certification. With a career spanning business operations, regulatory compliance, and risk management, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating regulatory adherence, assessing program management efficacy, and evaluating whether aircraft modifications meet industry standards. Mr. Slattery has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the aviation and aerospace industries, involving program management and regulatory compliance cases. His BS in Aerospace Engineering, along with his FAA Private Pilot, SEL 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 compliance and responsibility in disputes involving aircraft systems and modifications.