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Director - Consulting Engineer

Paul Eslinger BEng(Hons) CEng CBuildE FCIBSE FIHEEM FRSPH FCABE CIWFM MAPM MInstR MIH MIAM MIoD AaPS FFB MASHRAE is a Building Services Engineering expert specializing in facility management and environmental engineering litigation. With a career spanning diverse roles in building services, facility management, and environmental engineering, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex engineering systems. His work centers on investigating building system failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether facility management practices meet industry benchmarks. Mr. Eslinger has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK and internationally, involving cases in healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and commercial properties. His Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Environmental Engineering, along with certifications such as Chartered Engineer and Chartered Building 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 building services engineering and facility management.

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.

PhD, PE, ASA, MBA, CFEI

JOHN A. WILLIAMS, PHD, PE, ASA, MBA, CFEI is an international engineering and energy technology expert specializing in engineering analysis and financial appraisals of renewable and conventional energy systems. With a career spanning intellectual property, economic damages, and regulatory analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating product contaminations, assessing economic damages, and evaluating whether regulatory compliance was met. Mr. Williams has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving renewable energy projects, conventional energy systems, and manufacturing technologies. His Ph.D. in Chemical and Fuels Engineering, along with certifications such as Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), 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 energy markets and technology assessments.

Construction, Engineering, Forensic Expert

John E. Poole III, P.E. is a construction and engineering expert specializing in forensic engineering and construction management litigation. With a career encompassing civil engineering, project management, and forensic analysis, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing project management practices, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Poole has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, involving commercial, residential, government, and institutional projects. His M.S. in Civil Engineering/Construction Management from the University of Colorado, Boulder, along with his Professional Engineer licenses in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and New Jersey, 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 management and forensic engineering.

Founder and Principal

Stephen T. Hopper, P.E. is a supply chain and logistics operations expert specializing in strategic planning, design, and optimization of logistics networks. With a career spanning warehousing, fulfillment, distribution, and logistics operations, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving supply chain solutions and risk mitigation. His work centers on investigating operational efficiencies, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether cost reduction strategies have been effectively implemented. Mr. Hopper has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the US, Canada, and Australia, involving cases in industries such as consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and high-tech electronics. His Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (BIE) from The Georgia Institute of Technology, along with his Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, 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 logistics network design and supply chain technology implementation.

Principal, Silvertip Integrated Engineering Consultants

Michael D. Haughey, P.E., CEM, HBDP, LEED AP is a mechanical systems design and energy conservation expert specializing in litigation support for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. With a career spanning mechanical systems design, energy studies, and sustainability consulting, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex engineering assessments. His work centers on investigating system failures, assessing compliance with energy conservation standards, and evaluating whether design deviations contributed to operational inefficiencies. Mr. Haughey has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Western United States, involving residential, commercial, and institutional projects. His Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara, along with certifications such as ASHRAE High Performance Building Design Professional and Certified Energy Manager, 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 energy efficiency compliance.

PE, PTOE

Jeffrey Sanchez, PE, PTOE is a traffic engineering expert specializing in forensic investigations related to traffic control and roadway design. With a career spanning traffic operations, highway construction project management, and forensic analysis, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating traffic signal timing, assessing roadway distress and failure, and evaluating whether ADA compliance standards have been met. Mr. Sanchez has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving traffic engineering, roadway design, and construction cases. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the United States Coast Guard Academy, along with his 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 responsibility in disputes involving traffic control and roadway design.

Mechanical Engineer

Brian Tenace, MSME, PE, FM PC® is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in products liability and industrial accident investigation. With a career encompassing mechanical design, safety analysis, and property loss assessment, he brings a multifaceted engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating equipment failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating whether safety standards were met in machinery-related incidents. Mr. Tenace has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to aerial lifts, construction defects, and fire and explosion analysis. His Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with the FenestrationMaster® 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 causation in disputes involving heavy machinery and equipment damage.

Electrical Engineer

R. Neal Rich, PE, MAE is an electrical engineering expert specializing in electrical power systems and equipment. With a career encompassing electric power system design, installation, operation, and maintenance, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex electrical systems. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether design deviations contributed to system malfunctions. Mr. Rich has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving utility-scale power projects, industrial plant distribution systems, and renewable energy installations. His B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mississippi, along with his status as a Licensed Professional Engineer in 30 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 electrical power systems and substation design.

President-Senior Engineer

Hesham Ali, Ph.D., PE, CPM is a civil engineering expert specializing in infrastructure design, construction management, and geotechnical engineering litigation. With a career spanning artificial intelligence, robotics, and pavement engineering, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether proper construction management protocols were followed. Mr. Ali has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving cases related to infrastructure design, construction management, and geotechnical engineering. His Ph.D. in Engineering from The City University of New York, along with certifications such as Certified Public Manager (CPM) and Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida, 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 road construction, pavement engineering, and construction quality assurance.

Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor

Peter D. Zwick, PE, PS, MS Eng. is a civil engineering and land surveying expert specializing in stormwater management, infrastructure development, and site planning litigation. With a career spanning public and private sector engineering, he brings a comprehensive understanding of municipal and industrial project execution to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating stormwater management practices, assessing infrastructure compliance, and evaluating whether construction standards have been met. Mr. Zwick has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Ohio, involving cases related to stormwater management, underground infrastructure, and highway accidents. His Master of Science in Systems Engineering, along with his licenses as a Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor, 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 complex engineering and surveying issues.

PE, CEFI

Robert C Hoffman Jr, PE, CEFI is a product safety and engineering expert specializing in consumer goods litigation. With a career spanning product development, safety testing, and failure analysis, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving product safety and compliance. His work centers on investigating product failures, assessing safety compliance, and evaluating whether design standards were met. Mr. Hoffman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving major appliance safety and product liability cases. His BSME in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications in Product Safety Tools, Experimental Statistics & SPC, UL standards, and as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), 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 product safety and engineering standards.

PE, PMP, CEP

Mike Simard, PE, PMP, CEP is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in equipment failure, design defects, and industrial safety matters. With a career spanning industrial machinery, process design, and manufacturing systems, he brings a technical leadership framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing design defects, and evaluating whether industrial safety standards were met. Mr. Simard has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving industrial machinery performance, manufacturing systems, and process design disputes. His Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications as a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), 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 industrial safety.

Forensic Litigation Expert

Meyer R. Rosen, CPC, CChE, E-FAIC, FRSC, DABFET is a forensic litigation expert specializing in products liability, personal injury, and intellectual property cases. With a career encompassing chemical engineering, forensic analysis, and intellectual property, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fires and explosions, assessing hazardous chemical exposures, and evaluating whether safety standards in product design and formulation were met. Mr. Rosen has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across both Federal and State jurisdictions, involving cases related to consumer and industrial products, chemical burns, and toxic exposures. His M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, along with certifications such as Certified Professional Chemist and Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (Emeritus), 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 technology and safety compliance.

Chemical Engineer

Jennifer Morningstar, B.S.Ch.E., P.E., CFEI is a chemical engineering expert specializing in fires and explosion analysis, chemical release, and exposure incidents. With a career encompassing industrial accident investigation, environmental regulatory compliance, and codes and standards analysis, she brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex chemical and safety issues. Her work centers on investigating chemical release incidents, assessing compliance with safety standards, and evaluating whether proper procedures were followed in industrial settings. Ms. Morningstar has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving industrial accidents, chemical exposure cases, and fire investigations. Her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, along with certifications such as Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, 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 chemical engineering and fire safety.

Global leader and serial entrepreneur in the medical device industry

Peter A. Crosby, Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Engineering Science, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors is a medical device industry expert specializing in intellectual property, biomedical engineering, and product liability litigation. With a career spanning executive leadership, strategic development, and regulatory navigation, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating intellectual property disputes, assessing product liability claims, and evaluating corporate governance practices. Mr. Crosby has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and Europe, involving cases in the medical device and healthcare industries. His Master of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering, along with his Fellowship at the Australian Institute of Company Directors, 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 devices and corporate governance.

Tenured Full-Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Professor Jahan Rasty, Ph.D., PE, MBA is a forensic engineering expert specializing in failure analysis and accident reconstruction. With a career spanning mechanical design, stress analysis, and materials characterization, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to litigation work. His work centers on investigating root-cause failures, assessing mechanical design integrity, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in dynamic events. Mr. Rasty has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to forensic engineering, product liability, and premises safety. His Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University, along with certifications such as Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) System Operator, 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 accident reconstructions.

Expert Witness

Tarannom Parhizkar, Ph.D., P.E. is an Energy Systems Engineering expert specializing in fault detection, diagnosis, and prognostic health monitoring of complex systems. With a career encompassing advanced research in risk assessment and system optimization, she brings a robust analytical framework to litigation work. Her work centers on investigating fault detection methodologies, assessing risk management strategies, and evaluating system optimization techniques. Ms. Parhizkar has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving energy infrastructure and complex system failures. Her Ph.D. in Energy Systems Engineering, along with her Licensed Professional Engineer designation, 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 energy systems and infrastructure resilience.