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MD, PhD, DABPath

Margaret M. Gedde, MD, PhD, DABPath is a forensic toxicology expert specializing in cannabinoid pharmacokinetics and marijuana driving impairment. With a career encompassing clinical pathology, cannabinoid medicine, and forensic toxicology, she brings a multifaceted perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating forensic toxicology test results, assessing cannabinoid pharmacokinetics, and evaluating whether marijuana impairment influenced driving capabilities. Dr. Gedde has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving criminal, civil, employment, parental, regulatory, and patent cases. Her MD from Stanford University School of Medicine and PhD in Biophysical Chemistry, along with her Board Certification in Clinical Pathology, 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 THC impairment and forensic toxicology testing.

Design or CAD/CAM Engineering, Technical Writer, Manufacturer, Builder, Machinist & Certified Welder

Michael Troy Richardson, BS, MA, MS is an aerial adventure and amusement attraction safety expert specializing in litigation involving zipline and trampoline park accidents. With a career spanning engineering, technical writing, and product development, he brings a multi-disciplinary perspective to analyzing safety standards and operational compliance in the amusement industry. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing compliance with safety standards, and evaluating whether operational negligence contributed to incidents. Mr. Richardson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in the aerial adventure, zipline, and amusement park industries. His MS in Engineering & Technology, along with certifications such as the National Board Certified Pressure Vessel Welder, 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 amusement ride safety and operational standards.

Ph.D, PMP

Jihye Kim (Hanson), Ph.D, PMP is a chemical engineering expert specializing in product liability and safety, patent disputes, and toxicology. With a career spanning product development, chemical safety, and intellectual property across the oil & gas, water treatment, and agriculture sectors, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating product failures, assessing chemical exposure risks, and evaluating whether regulatory compliance was met. Ms. Kim has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in the oil & gas, water treatment, and agriculture industries. Her Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech University, along with her Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, 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 safety and product liability.

Certified Forensic Identification Consultant

Kourosh Nikoui, Certified Forensic Identification Consultant is a forensic identification expert specializing in latent print analysis and crime scene investigation. With a career spanning forensic photography, crime lab management, and forensic consultation, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating latent print impressions, assessing crime scene evidence, and evaluating the authenticity of forensic documentation. Mr. Nikoui has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex forensic identification and crime scene reconstruction cases. His Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts in Photography, along with certifications as a Certified Latent Print Examiner, Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst, and Certified Forensic Photographer, 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 identification and crime scene evidence.

Security Consultant

Mark Harless, MS, PSP is a security consultant expert specializing in security negligence and premises liability litigation. With a career that spans federal law enforcement and corporate cybersecurity, he brings a unique blend of investigative and strategic insight to his litigation work. His work centers on conducting security assessments, developing risk mitigation strategies, and evaluating compliance with industry standards. Mr. Harless has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to security negligence, premises liability, and complex fraud analysis. His Master of Science in Criminology from Florida State University, along with his Physical Security Professional (PSP) 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 physical security and threat intelligence.

Managing Partner

Stephen T. (Troy) Newman, CPP is a premises liability and negligent security expert specializing in cases involving multi-family housing, retail, and commercial establishments. With a career encompassing military leadership, emergency management, and security consulting, he brings a strategic and operational framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating security program compliance, assessing foreseeability in violent crime incidents, and evaluating whether security deficiencies contributed to harm. Mr. Newman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases at apartments, gas stations, convenience stores, and other commercial properties. His Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from Mercer University, along with his Certified Protection Professional (CPP) 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 security standards and practices.

Managing Partner | Expert Witness – Physical Security

Shawn F. Wurtsmith, MBA, PSP is a physical security expert specializing in inadequate/negligent security and premises liability litigation. With a career spanning security program management, threat and vulnerability assessment, and emergency response planning, he brings a strategic framework to analyzing security failures and operational deviations. His work centers on investigating security negligence, assessing premises liability, and evaluating whether emergency response protocols meet industry standards. Mr. Wurtsmith has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements nationwide, involving cases across governmental, healthcare, cannabis, petrochemical, hospitality, defense, and themed entertainment sectors. His Master of Business Administration in Business Management, along with certifications such as Physical Security Professional (PSP), 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 physical security standards and negligence.

Digital Forensics Expert

David Greetham, Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant, Certified eDiscovery Specialist, Certified Computer Crime Investigator, Certified Computer Forensic Technician, Certified Information Governance Officer, Certified Fraud Examiner is a digital forensics expert specializing in eDiscovery methodologies and forensic analysis. With a career encompassing leadership roles in digital forensics and eDiscovery, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation involving complex data environments. His work centers on investigating digital evidence, assessing eDiscovery processes, and evaluating whether information governance standards have been met. Mr. Greetham has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements both nationally and internationally, involving cases such as theft of trade secrets and fraud investigations. His Master of Science in Forensic Computing from Cranfield University, along with certifications such as Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant and Certified eDiscovery 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 responsibility in disputes involving digital forensics and information governance.

Hospitality Industry Expert in Standard of Care and Operational Disputes

Kenneth C. Free, MBA, RRP, CMHS is a hospitality industry expert specializing in standard of care and operational disputes. With a career spanning hotel operations, asset management, development, and financial oversight, he brings a real-world operational framework to analyzing where deviations from industry standards may have occurred. His work centers on investigating hospitality standard of care, assessing business interruption damages, and evaluating whether hotel operations liability has been breached. Mr. Free has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and internationally, involving hospitality standard of care, business interruption damages, and hotel operations liability. His MBA in Finance, along with Registered Resort Professional (RRP) and Certified Master Hotel Supplier (CMHS) 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 standard of care in disputes involving hospitality operations.

Principal Scientist

Wayne B. Norris, Principal Scientist is a Computers and Technology expert specializing in digital forensics, software development, and technology business valuation. With a career spanning management, scientific research, and engineering, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating digital forensics, assessing software compliance, and evaluating technology valuations. Mr. Norris has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving digital forensics, software copyright infringement, and aircraft crash investigations. His Bachelor of Arts in Physics, along with certifications such as Microsoft Certified Professional, Project Management Professional, and Certified SCRUM Master, 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 technology and software development.

Board-certified Neurosurgeon

Jeffrey H. Oppenheimer, MD, MS, FABNS, CIME is a Neurosurgery expert specializing in medical malpractice and wrongful death litigation. With a career encompassing diverse roles in neurosurgery, spine surgery, and brain injury treatment, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating surgical outcomes, assessing standard of care deviations, and evaluating causation in complex medical cases. Dr. Oppenheimer has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of medical malpractice, brain injury, and spine surgery. His MD in Medicine from Georgetown University School of Medicine, along with certifications such as Board Certified Neurosurgeon and Certified Independent Medical Examiner, 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 neurosurgical procedures.

PharmD, BCPS, FASHP

Zlatan Coralic, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP is a clinical pharmacology expert specializing in emergency medicine pharmacotherapy. With a career spanning pharmacy operations, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, he brings a nuanced understanding of drug interactions and patient safety to litigation work. His work centers on investigating adverse drug events, assessing pharmacy standards of care, and evaluating whether causality in drug administration aligns with established protocols. Mr. Coralic has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to anticoagulation, opioid misuse, and critical care pharmacology. His Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Southern Nevada, along with certifications such as Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacy, 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 drug labeling and adverse drug events.

Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Technology

Theodore J. Hogan, PhD, CIH is an Industrial Hygiene and Safety expert specializing in workplace safety and health litigation. With a career spanning environmental health, safety management, and sustainability, he brings a comprehensive framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating workplace safety incidents, assessing compliance with health standards, and evaluating whether safety protocols were effectively implemented. Mr. Hogan has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as electrical injuries, chemical exposures, and occupational lung diseases. His Ph.D. in Public Health (Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences), along with his Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) 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 industrial hygiene and safety matters.

Civil Engineering Expert Witness

Jason Bennecke, PE, MBA, PMP is a civil engineering expert specializing in transportation, infrastructure, and construction litigation. With a career spanning civil engineering, transportation design, and construction management, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating roadway design and safety, assessing construction defects, and evaluating whether engineering standards of care have been met. Mr. Bennecke has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Southern California, involving transportation engineering, roadway design, and construction defect cases. His MBA in Corporate Management, along with his California Civil PE, PMP, and General Building Contractor licenses, 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 transportation engineering and construction practices.

Managing Partner

Michael F. Arrigo is a healthcare data and regulatory compliance expert specializing in electronic health records, HIPAA privacy, and Medicare fraud litigation. With a career encompassing healthcare data management, regulatory frameworks, and economic consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating electronic health record compliance, assessing HIPAA privacy adherence, and evaluating whether Medicare billing practices align with regulatory standards. Mr. Arrigo has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to healthcare data, regulatory compliance, and medical billing fraud. His Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Southern California, along with certifications in Clinical Bioethics and Risk Management, Biomedical Informatics, and HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, 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 electronic health records and regulatory compliance.

Certified Hydrogeologist

Eros Bilyeu, PG, CHG, CGWP, QSD/QSP is a Certified Hydrogeologist expert specializing in well design and construction oversight, aquifer characterization, and groundwater-flow modeling. With a career encompassing diverse hydrogeologic projects and collaborations with federal, state, municipal, and defense clients, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex groundwater systems. His work centers on investigating aquifer properties, assessing groundwater contamination, and evaluating compliance with regulatory standards. Mr. Bilyeu has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Southern California and nationally, involving municipal water supply projects, groundwater contamination cases, and regulatory compliance disputes. His BS in Geology from the University of South Alabama, along with certifications such as Professional Geologist, Certified Hydrogeologist, and Certified Groundwater 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 and responsibility in disputes involving groundwater management and contamination.

Police Expert Witness & Consultant

David T. Sweeney is a police procedures expert specializing in use of force, pursuits, and police training litigation. With a career encompassing diverse roles in law enforcement, he brings a comprehensive understanding of police operations and policy development to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating use of force incidents, assessing police pursuit protocols, and evaluating whether training standards were met. Mr. Sweeney has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to law enforcement practices, police misconduct, and civil rights violations. His Master of Public Policy from Oregon State University, along with his Certificate from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern 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 standard of care in disputes involving police procedures and practices.

President of Blue Silk Consulting

Rosemary Coates, MBA is a Supply Chain Management expert specializing in litigation involving global manufacturing operations and Chinese sourcing. With a career spanning manufacturing, procurement, and ERP systems implementation, she brings a strategic perspective to evaluating complex supply chain disputes. Her work centers on investigating sourcing practices, assessing compliance with import/export regulations, and evaluating whether ERP implementation failures contributed to operational disruptions. Ms. Coates has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and internationally, involving cases related to Chinese manufacturing, import/export compliance, and ERP system failures. Her MBA in Finance and Operations Management, along with her credentials as a Licensed United States Customs Broker and Credentialed Adjunct Professor of Business, 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 supply chain operations and contract manufacturing.