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CAPS, GMB, CGP

Colby J. Walter, CAPS, GMB, CGP is a construction expert specializing in construction defects and management litigation. With a career spanning residential development, commercial construction, and expert witness consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing project management practices, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Walter has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Utah and Idaho, involving residential and commercial construction cases. His Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, along with certifications such as Certified Green Professional (CGP), Graduate Master Builder (GMB), and Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS), 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 management and defects.

P.E., S.E., S.I.

Richard S. Barrow, P.E., S.E., S.I. is a structural and forensic engineering expert specializing in forensic engineering, structural repairs, and claim investigations. With a career spanning structural design, forensic investigations, and special inspections, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving structural failures and design deficiencies. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing design errors, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Mr. Barrow has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the southeastern United States, involving structural failures, design deficiencies, and faulty construction cases. His Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, along with certifications such as Board Certified in Forensic Engineering and Urban Search & Rescue Structures Specialist, 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 engineering and building codes.

MBA, CMF, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CFLC

Bradford H. Taft, MBA, CMF, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CFLC is an employment and vocational rehabilitation expert specializing in employment matters litigation. With a career spanning executive recruiting, outplacement, and career transition, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating wrongful termination, assessing employability and earning capacity, and evaluating whether employment policies and procedures were adhered to. Mr. Taft has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving wrongful termination, divorce, and workers' compensation cases. His Master of Business Administration in Communication, along with certifications such as Career Management Fellow (CMF) and Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC), 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 vocational evaluation and labor market analysis.

Ken Starr, M.D. ABEM FASAM ABPH is an Addiction Medicine expert specializing in substance abuse treatment and medication-assisted therapy. With a career encompassing roles in both emergency and addiction medicine, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving complex addiction cases. His work centers on investigating medication-assisted treatment protocols, assessing detoxification program efficacy, and evaluating whether addiction treatment standards have been met. Dr. Starr has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving addiction medicine, emergency medicine, and substance abuse treatment programs. His MD from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, along with board certifications in Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine, 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 addiction medication and treatment protocols.

Richard F. Beaubien, PE, PTOE is a Traffic Engineering and Road Safety expert specializing in litigation involving traffic crashes and road safety audits. With a career spanning municipal traffic engineering, transportation planning, highway design, and intelligent transportation systems, he brings a comprehensive framework for evaluating compliance with traffic control standards and assessing safety measures. His work centers on investigating traffic incident causation, assessing compliance with traffic control device guidelines, and evaluating whether road safety measures meet industry standards. Mr. Beaubien has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to traffic crashes, municipal traffic systems, and intelligent transportation projects. His M.S. in Transportation and Traffic Engineering, along with certifications as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer and Road 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 traffic engineering and road safety compliance.

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.

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.

Associate Professor of Finance

Randall Valentine, PhD is a Finance and FinTech expert specializing in quantitative analysis and financial damages. With a career spanning academia and quantitative financial analysis, he brings a robust analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial misconduct, assessing credit damages, and evaluating whether financial standards were met. Mr. Valentine has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in cryptocurrency, personal injury, and wrongful death. His Ph.D. in Finance, along with Graduate Certificates in AI and FinTech, 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 complex financial instruments.

Audiologist

Dennis A. Colucci, M.A., Au.D., ABAC, FAAA is a forensic audiology expert specializing in noise-induced hearing loss and auditory disorders. With a career encompassing clinical, industrial, and rehabilitative audiology, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation involving auditory injuries and compliance with industry standards. His work centers on investigating noise exposure impacts, assessing auditory processing disorders, and evaluating whether hearing conservation measures meet regulatory requirements. Mr. Colucci has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to industrial noise exposure, veterans' auditory disabilities, and workplace safety compliance. His Doctor of Audiology in Audiology, along with certifications such as Board Certified in Audiology by the American Board of Audiology, 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 auditory injuries and compliance with OSHA regulations.

President

Homer R. Peterson II, P.E., CSP is a construction and safety consulting expert specializing in occupational health & safety management systems, standards of care, and OSHA matters. With a career encompassing diverse roles in construction management, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving safety and risk management. His work centers on investigating safety compliance, assessing construction practices, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Peterson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction disputes, wrongful death, and personal injury cases. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Honors from Southern Methodist University, along with certifications such as Certified Safety Professional and Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant, 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 and responsibility in disputes involving construction safety and OSHA compliance.

Emergency Medicine Physician and Medical Toxicology Consultant

Jonathan De Olano, MD, MAT is an emergency medicine and medical toxicology expert specializing in acute care, poisonings, overdoses, medication errors, and environmental exposures. With a career encompassing emergency management of traumatic injuries and toxicology consultation, he brings a nuanced perspective to litigation involving toxicologic and emergency medical issues. His work centers on investigating toxicologic exposures, assessing medication errors, and evaluating whether standard of care was met in emergency medical situations. Dr. De Olano has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Georgia, involving cases related to toxicologic exposures, overdoses, and poisoning-related injuries. His MD in Medicine from Emory University School of Medicine, along with board certifications from the American Board of Emergency Medicine in both 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 toxicology and emergency medical care.

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.

Award winning chemist and materials scientist

Randal Hill, Ph.D. is a materials science and chemistry expert specializing in chemical product development and intellectual property disputes. With a career spanning diverse sectors such as nanotechnology, surfactants, and agricultural chemicals, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating chemical formulations, assessing patent validity, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met in complex chemical processes. Mr. Hill has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in the oil and gas, personal care, and agricultural industries. His Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, along with his extensive patent portfolio and industry accolades, 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 chemical engineering and materials science.

MSME, PE

Karl R. Leinsing, MSME, PE is a medical device engineering expert specializing in full life cycle medical device product development and consulting. With a career encompassing mechanical engineering, regulatory compliance, and innovative design, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex product development and patent disputes. His work centers on investigating patent infringement, assessing product liability, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in medical device development. Mr. Leinsing has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, Canada, EPO, USPTO, ITC, and Australia, involving patent and liability cases in the medical device industry. His M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University, along with his Professional Engineer license in NH, 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 medical device design and functionality.

Board Certified in General Surgery, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

JEFFREY DURHAM DURGIN, MD, FACS is a General Surgery and Emergency Medicine expert specializing in trauma surgery and emergency medical care. With a diverse career encompassing military service, academic roles, and clinical leadership, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating surgical outcomes, assessing emergency medical interventions, and evaluating whether standard of care deviations occurred. Dr. Durgin has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Texas and New Mexico, involving cases in trauma surgery, emergency medicine, and bariatric procedures. His MD in Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School, along with certifications such as Board Certified in General Surgery and Emergency Medicine, 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 surgical and emergency medical practices.

Education standard of care, school liability, child/youth-serving agency consultant and expert witness.

JOHN F. DOHERTY, Ed.D is an education standard of care and school liability expert specializing in child and youth-serving agency consulting and expert witness services. With a career spanning roles as a school superintendent, principal, and human resources administrator, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving school safety and liability issues. His work centers on investigating school safety protocols, assessing compliance with educational standards, and evaluating whether negligent supervision occurred. Mr. Doherty has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, involving cases related to school liability, special education, and student safety. His Doctorate in Education Leadership from Seton Hall University, along with certifications as a Superintendent and Principal in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 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 education law, negligent supervision, and school administration.

Certified Safety Professional

Bart J. Leist, CSP is a safety and health management expert specializing in OSHA compliance and accident investigation. With a career spanning safety program development, construction site safety management, and comprehensive safety audits, he brings a strategic framework to litigation work. His work centers on identifying safety program failures, conducting root-cause analyses, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Leist has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving general industry, manufacturing, and construction cases. His Master of Business Administration in Business Administration, along with his Certified Safety Professional 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 safety program compliance and accident investigations.

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.