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Senior Consultant - Mechanical Engineer

Mr. Paul Wood, MEng (Hons) CEng MIMechE MIAM is a Mechanical Engineering expert specializing in asset management and failure investigation. With a career encompassing marine engineering, plant maintenance, and project management, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing asset management strategies, and evaluating whether maintenance protocols meet industry standards. Mr. Wood has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout the UK, involving cases in the mechanical engineering and asset management sectors. His MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, along with his Chartered Engineer status and membership in the Institute of Asset Management, 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 asset management practices.

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.

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.

Professional Forensic Engineer

Mr Paul Stephenson, B.Eng (Hons), GCert Mgt (Tech Mgt), MIEAust is a forensic engineering expert specializing in personal injury claims and commercial claims causation. With a career encompassing mechanical, structural, and electrical failure analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing structural integrity, and evaluating whether electrical systems contributed to incidents. Mr. Stephenson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various industries, involving personal injury and commercial claims. His B.Eng (Hons) in engineering, along with his GCert Mgt (Tech Mgt) and MIEAust membership, 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 engineering.

Director

TIMOTHY JOHN HETHERINGTON, MEng, Chartered Structural Engineer, MIStructE is a Structural Engineering Expert specializing in expert witness services for construction-related disputes. With a career spanning diverse roles from Graduate Engineer to Director, he brings a comprehensive understanding of both public and private sector construction projects to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry norms. Mr. Hetherington has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving major infrastructure works, tall mixed-use buildings, and public health facilities. His MEng in Structural Engineering, along with his Chartered Structural Engineer and MIStructE 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 structural engineering and construction practices.

Senior Consulting and Forensic Engineer

Gary L. Jackson, PE, CSP, CFEI is a forensic engineering expert specializing in fire and explosion investigations. With a career spanning engineering analysis, safety protocols, and accident reconstruction, he brings a multidisciplinary framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fire origins, assessing explosion causes, and evaluating whether safety standards were met. Mr. Jackson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Texas and Louisiana, involving industrial accidents, product safety, and construction defects. His Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, along with certifications such as Certified Safety Professional and Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator, 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 and explosion incidents.

Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Expert

Clark Stoner, PE, PLS is a civil engineering and land surveying expert specializing in stormwater management and wastewater systems litigation. With a career encompassing diverse aspects of stormwater drainage, sanitary sewer systems, and land use change detection, he brings a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure design and regulatory compliance to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating stormwater flooding origins, assessing watershed impacts, and evaluating whether civil engineering improvement plans meet industry standards. Mr. Stoner has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving stormwater and wastewater system disputes, land use changes, and FEMA floodplain issues. His BS in Civil Engineering from San Diego State University, along with his PE and PLS 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 stormwater and wastewater infrastructure.

Electrical and Software Engineer

Eric H Welch is an Electrical and Software Engineering expert specializing in patent infringement and intellectual property litigation. With a career spanning electrical engineering, software development, and systems engineering, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating patent claims, assessing technology standards, and evaluating whether engineering practices align with industry norms. Mr. Welch has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in consumer electronics, mobile devices, and data communication technologies. His BA in Mathematics from UC Berkeley, along with his membership in the IEEE as a Senior Member and participation in the Apple Made for iPhone (MFi) Developer program, 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 USB technologies, Bluetooth devices, and embedded systems.

Expert Witness

Scott Kelley, PE, PTOE is a traffic engineering expert specializing in traffic crash litigation. With a career spanning traffic safety, pedestrian safety, and bicyclist safety, he brings a comprehensive understanding of transportation systems and their impact on public safety to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating traffic incidents, assessing roadway and signal design, and evaluating whether transportation planning meets safety standards. Mr. Kelley has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving traffic safety, roadway design, and tort liability cases. His B.S. in Civil Engineering from Arizona State University, along with his Professional Engineer (PE) licenses in multiple states and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) 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 traffic control and roadway safety.

Associate Director, Structural

Alastair Low-Macrae, CEng is a structural defect investigation expert specializing in technical assessment and expert witness testimony. With a career encompassing structural engineering, remedial strengthening design, and construction defect analysis, he brings a comprehensive technical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural defects, assessing technical compliance, and evaluating whether design changes contributed to construction failures. Mr. Low-Macrae has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United Kingdom, involving cases related to structural defects in both historical and modern buildings. His MEng in Structural and Architectural Engineering, along with his Chartered Engineer (CEng) 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 responsibility in disputes involving defective welds, splice connections, and waterproofing failures.

Expert Witness

Nikhil K Kar, Ph.D., P.E. is a metallurgy and mechanical engineering expert specializing in failure analysis and materials behavior. With a decade of experience in mechanical and materials science, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing contamination impacts, and evaluating whether equipment function meets industry standards. Mr. Kar has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in materials science and mechanical engineering. His Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California, along with his P.E. 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 mechanical and materials failures.

Expert Witness

Chris Scott, PhD is a Chemical Engineering and Failure Analysis expert specializing in polymer, plastic, rubber, and coating material disputes. With a career spanning chemical engineering, material science, and nondestructive testing, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating material failures, assessing design and manufacturing processes, and evaluating whether defects contributed to accidents. Mr. Scott has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving automotive, medical device, aerospace, and packaging industries. His PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, along with his MS in Polymer Science and BS in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, 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 material defects and failures.

Dr. Radhakrishnaiah Parachuru is a textile engineering expert specializing in product testing and patent analysis. With a career encompassing fiber-based products, polymer materials, and textile engineering technologies, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating product failures, assessing manufacturing processes, and evaluating whether standards compliance has been met. Dr. Parachuru has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the textile and polymer industries, involving fiber-based products, apparel systems, and industrial fabrics. His PhD in Textile Engineering, along with an MS in Applied Statistics, 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 textile engineering technologies.

Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Cost Engineer

Stephen Callaghan, BSc, MRICS, M.A.CostE, AAIQS, AI Arb A, LLM is a Construction Contract Consulting expert specializing in claims preparation and defence. With a career encompassing roles in cost engineering and contract administration, he brings a nuanced understanding of construction contract dynamics to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating contract compliance, assessing cost overruns, and evaluating whether contractual obligations have been met. Mr. Callaghan has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Australia, involving construction disputes and contract administration cases. His BSc in Quantity Surveying, along with MRICS, M.A.CostE, AAIQS, AI Arb A, and LLM 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 construction contract compliance.

Traffic Engineer

Mr Andrew Hulse is a traffic engineering expert specializing in transport planning and infrastructure design litigation. With a career encompassing diverse roles in transport planning and public infrastructure projects, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating traffic flow disruptions, assessing transport infrastructure compliance, and evaluating whether design standards were met. Mr. Hulse has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various transport infrastructure projects, involving traffic engineering and public transport systems. His Bachelor of Engineering in Civil 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 traffic engineering and transport planning.

Engineering and Ergonomics Expert

Mark Dohrmann, AM, FIEAust, BE(Mech), CPEng, CPE, MESA is an engineering and ergonomics expert specializing in safety engineering and personal injury analysis. With a career encompassing mechanical engineering and ergonomics, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating machinery incidents, assessing product failures, and evaluating whether workplace accidents align with industry standards. Mr. Dohrmann has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Australia, involving workplace accident analysis and machinery incident cases. His Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications as a Certified Professional Ergonomist and Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (Australia), 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 ergonomics.

Fire Protection Specialist

Mr Colin S. Todd, MBE, MSc, MIRM, MSFPE, FIFSM, CPhys, FInstP, C Build E, FCABE, CEng, FIET, FIFireE is a fire protection specialist expert specializing in fire risk assessment and fire safety legislation. With a career encompassing fire protection engineering, building design for fire safety, and fire detection and alarm systems, he brings a comprehensive framework for evaluating compliance with fire safety standards. His work centers on investigating fire protection of buildings, assessing means of escape, and evaluating whether automatic detection and alarm systems meet regulatory requirements. Mr. Todd has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving fire protection of buildings, means of escape, and fire safety legislation. His MSc in Fire Engineering, along with certifications such as MIRM, MSFPE, and CEng, 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 with fire safety standards in disputes involving fire risk assessment and fire safety legislation.

PE, CFI, CFEI, CVFI

JAMES W. LAIRD, PE, CFI, CFEI, CVFI is a forensic engineering expert specializing in mechanical failures and fire investigations. With a career encompassing diverse engineering disciplines, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical system failures, assessing fire origins and causes, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Laird has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to vehicle fires, heavy equipment failures, and product liability. His Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Fire Investigator and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, 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 fire-related incidents.