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Forensic Engineer & Construction Expert

David McGuire is the Principal Engineer at Civil Concepts, PC. Civil Concepts is a global Engineering, Building Consulting and Litigation Support firm, with offices in North America. Concepts specialize in Forensic, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering as well as Construction Cost Estimating and Management, CPM Scheduling, 4D Modeling and Litigation Support. Mr. McGuire has over 25 years of experience in managing construction projects, Civil/Structural Engineering Design, Forensic Engineering and Expert Witness. Mr. McGuire is a registered Professional Engineer in 13 states and is registered with the NCEES. Mr. McGuire has served as an Expert Witness and is trained and registered to serve on Essential Emergency Duties through the Safety Assessment Program administered by the California Emergency Management Association.

Chip Darius, OHST, CIT, CSHO, CUSP is an OSHA Compliance and Safety Training expert specializing in accident investigation and construction safety. With a career encompassing industrial safety, traffic control, and machine safeguarding, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving safety standards and compliance. His work centers on investigating workplace incidents, assessing safety protocol adherence, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Darius has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction accidents, industrial safety, and traffic control cases. His Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician (OHST) certification, along with Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO), and Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) credentials, 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 occupational health and safety compliance.

Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Building Cost Consultant / Project Manager

Mr. Anthony Boylan, BSc(Surv), MSc, FSCS, FRICS, FCIOB, FA Cost E, ACIArb, Dip Con Econ, Dip Proj Man is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor expert specializing in construction legislation and alternative dispute resolution. With a career encompassing international construction projects, arbitration, and conciliation, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction compliance, assessing cost management practices, and evaluating whether contractual obligations have been met. Mr. Boylan has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across international construction projects, involving complex arbitration and conciliation cases. His MSc in Surveying, along with certifications such as FSCS, FRICS, and FCIOB, 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 project management.

Steven P. Viani is a construction dispute resolution expert specializing in building defects analysis and geotechnical engineering. With a career spanning construction safety evaluation, hazardous waste engineering, and geotechnical foundation engineering, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing geotechnical failures, and evaluating whether construction safety standards have been met. Mr. Viani has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various construction-related disputes, involving building defects, construction contract disputes, and hazardous waste engineering. His degree in engineering, along with his extensive experience in construction safety evaluation and geotechnical 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 responsibility in disputes involving construction defects and safety evaluations.

Expert Witness

Bradley Cuthbertson, Captain is a maritime and accident reconstruction expert specializing in cases involving boating safety and personal watercraft incidents. With a career spanning commercial shipping, personal watercraft manufacturer defect analysis, and vessel right of way determinations, he brings a comprehensive maritime framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing compliance with maritime safety standards, and evaluating whether proper training protocols were followed. Mr. Cuthbertson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the maritime industry, involving cases related to jet skis, excursion boats, and sailboats. His Masters Boat Captain 100 ton certification from the United States Coast Guard 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 boating safety and maritime operations.

Dan R. Werdowatz, S.E. is a structural engineering expert specializing in construction defects and professional liability claims. With a career spanning wood, masonry, steel, and concrete structures, he brings a nuanced understanding of structural integrity and compliance to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing code compliance, and evaluating whether professional standards of care were met. Mr. Werdowatz has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction defects, seismic design, and professional liability claims. His MSSE in Structural Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, along with his multiple state licenses as a Professional and 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 standard of care in disputes involving structural engineering and construction practices.

CSP

Patrick J Walsh, CSP is a safety and construction expert specializing in OSHA compliance and risk management litigation. With a foundation in environmental sciences and forestry, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causes, assessing compliance with safety regulations, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Walsh has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Texas, involving personal injury and property damage cases. His BS in Environmental Sciences and Forestry, along with his CSP 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 safety and construction.

Dr Carl J Abraham is a safety engineering expert specializing in products liability and recreational safety litigation. With a career encompassing industrial hygiene, OSHA compliance, and accident reconstruction, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing compliance with safety standards, and evaluating whether product designs meet regulatory requirements. Dr Abraham has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to industrial accidents, sports and recreation safety, and fire investigations. His Diplomate certification from the American Board of Forensic Examiners in Sports & Recreation Safety 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 engineering and safety compliance.

Greg Coulson is an equestrian incident investigation expert specializing in accident reconstruction and horse behavior analysis. With a career encompassing equestrian training, animal welfare consulting, and accident analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating equestrian incidents, assessing horse behavior, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Coulson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving equestrian-related accidents and animal welfare cases. His BS in Animal Science and BA in Anthropology from UC Davis, along with his California Community College Instructor's Credential Horsemanship, 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 equestrian incidents and horse behavior.

Accident Investigation Expert

Nik Ellis is an accident investigation expert specializing in vehicle damage assessment and accident reconstruction. With a career encompassing automotive expertise, vehicle valuation disputes, and personal injury photography, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating vehicle damage reports, assessing low velocity impacts, and evaluating whether diminution in value has occurred. Mr. Ellis has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the automotive industry, involving vehicle damage reports, accident reconstruction, and vehicle valuation disputes. His role as Managing Director at Laird Assessors 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 vehicle damage and valuation.

Senior Vice President, Technical Services

Peter Townsend, P.E. is a forensic consulting expert specializing in construction dispute resolution. With a career encompassing structural engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, and fire and explosion science, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether safety protocols were adhered to. Mr. Townsend has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex construction disputes and transportation-related cases. His degree in engineering, along with his 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 structural and mechanical systems.

Expert Witness

Cris C. Vaughan, Esq., CASp, ADAC, PA is a disability evaluation and construction expert specializing in Americans with Disabilities Act compliance litigation. With a career spanning legal services, ADA compliance, and accessibility evaluations, he brings a comprehensive legal framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating ADA violations, assessing compliance with accessibility standards, and evaluating whether construction practices meet legal requirements. Mr. Vaughan has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving ADA compliance and accessibility disputes. His Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, along with certifications as a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) and ADA Coordinator (ADAC), 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 accessibility and disability law.

Rimkus is a forensic consulting expert specializing in construction dispute resolution and product development support. With a diverse background in arbitration, litigation, and mediation, Rimkus brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether contractual obligations have been met. Mr. Rimkus has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving complex construction and engineering disputes. His affiliations with professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 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 and engineering projects.

Expert Witness

Ivo Foldyna is an Accident Reconstruction and Electrical Engineering expert specializing in electrocution injuries and fatalities. With a career spanning accident analysis and electrical systems, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrocution incidents, assessing accident causation, and evaluating whether electrical standards were met. Mr. Foldyna has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving cases of electrocution injuries and fatalities. His degree in Electrical Engineering from the Czech Republic 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 electrical incidents.

ExpertOZ880 is a quantity surveying and cost management expert specializing in construction estimation and building studies. With a career encompassing arbitration and mediation, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating MWF microbe exposure, assessing surveyor practices, and evaluating whether construction costs align with industry standards. Mr. ExpertOZ880 has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Australia and the UK, involving construction disputes and cost management cases. His Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying, along with his Graduate Diploma in Building Studies, 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 surveyors and construction estimation.

David W. Dyson LL.B is a firearms identification and ballistics expert specializing in shooting reconstruction and forensic analysis. With a career encompassing crime scene investigation, forensic examinations, and ballistic evaluations, he brings a comprehensive forensic framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating firearms-related incidents, assessing ballistic trajectories, and evaluating whether forensic evidence aligns with case narratives. Mr. Dyson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving cases related to firearms, ballistics, and crime scene reconstructions. His LL.B degree, along with his extensive expertise in forensic analysis, 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 firearms and ballistic evidence.

John Minor is a construction consulting expert specializing in construction defect analysis. With extensive experience in thermal integrity analysis and structural failure investigation, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving building code compliance. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing thermal integrity, and evaluating whether structural failures align with industry standards. Mr. Minor has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various construction-related disputes, involving both residential and commercial properties. His background in construction, along with his expertise in thermal integrity, 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 defects and compliance issues.

Charles A. Gabriels is a construction consulting expert specializing in construction disputes. With a career spanning construction management, real estate development, and consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction practices, assessing project compliance, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Gabriels has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving construction disputes and real estate development cases. His background in construction and real estate 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 construction practices.