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Automobile Collisions

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Brian G. Pfeifer, Ph.D., P.E.

President and CEO

Tallahassee, FL27 years+ yrs★ 9.7

Brian G. Pfeifer, Ph.D., P.E. is an engineering expert specializing in accident reconstruction and roadside safety. With a career encompassing design, development, and implementation of safety hardware, he brings a technical and innovative framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing product failures, and evaluating whether safety standards were met. Mr. Pfeifer has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to automobile collisions, roadside safety, and patent litigation. His Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as the FAA Remote Pilot Certification and Florida Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control, 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 product failures.

Tractor-Trailer CollisionsGuardrails / Bridge RailsConstruction Zones+11

Real Estate

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Jeffery Potter

Expert Witness Real Estate, Construction and Finance

Newport Beach, CA42 years+ yrs★ 9.5

Jeffery Potter, MRED, CCIM is a real estate and construction expert specializing in complex legal disputes involving real estate development, construction processes, and financial structuring. With a career spanning over four decades in real estate, construction, and finance, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing financial structuring in real estate transactions, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Potter has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Western United States, involving commercial real estate, construction, and financial disputes. His Master of Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California, along with his Certified Commercial Investment Member 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 real estate development and construction processes.

ConstructionReal Estate DevelopmentConstruction Processes+1

Fire Protection Engineering

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Benjamin Darby Casey

Principal

New Orleans, LA23 years+ yrs★ 9.4

Benjamin Darby Casey, PE, CPP, PSP, DBIA, MBA is a fire protection and security engineering expert specializing in fire protection systems design and security integration. With a career spanning fire protection engineering, security systems, and building code analysis, he brings a comprehensive understanding of risk management and safety compliance to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fire origins and causes, assessing security vulnerabilities, and evaluating compliance with fire safety codes. Mr. Casey has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex risk-based engineered systems and unique solutions for industries such as data centers, hospitals, and cultural institutions. His BS in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, along with certifications such as Physical Security Professional (PSP) and Certified Protection Professional (CPP), 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 protection and security systems.

SecurityBuilding CodeArson+21

Banking

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Jay Hibert

Active Lender

Carlsbad, CA39 years+ yrs★ 9.4

Jay Hibert, Licensed California Real Estate Broker, is a banking and real estate finance expert specializing in commercial and real estate lending disputes. With a career spanning corporate banking, real estate brokerage, and financial consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating lending practices, assessing real estate valuations, and evaluating whether fiduciary responsibilities were upheld. Mr. Hibert has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across 25 states, involving commercial and real estate loans, house flipping, construction finance, and brokerage issues. His B.A. in Philosophy, Economics, and Accounting from Pomona College, along with his California Real Estate Broker 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 responsibility in disputes involving loan underwriting and credit administration.

Commercial Real EstateConstruction LendingEscrow/Title Insurance+8

Construction Defects

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Nicholas Raymond Garcia

Construction Defect and Compliance Expert Witness

Oakley, CA29 years+ yrs★ 9.3

Nicholas Raymond Garcia, MBA, PMP, DSA Class 1, ICC C8 is a construction defect and compliance expert specializing in forensic building inspection and contract compliance review. With a career encompassing hands-on involvement in inspection, quality assurance, and project oversight, he brings a practical and comprehensive framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Garcia has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving construction defects, compliance, and contract disputes in both residential and commercial settings. His MBA in Business Administration, along with certifications such as PMP and ICC Combination Inspector, 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 construction methodologies and compliance issues.

ConstructionConstruction Defect Analysis & Forensic Building InspectionStandard of Care Evaluation & Contract Compliance Review+8

Tree Appraisals

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Martin A. Shaw

Arboricultural Consultant

Franklin, TN30 years+ yrs★ 9.3

Martin A. Shaw, RCA #470, BCMA 1234B is an arboricultural consulting expert specializing in tree appraisals, tree failure reconstructions, and expert witness litigation. With a career encompassing leadership roles in landscape contracting, arboricultural consulting, and tree management, he brings a strategic and operational perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on conducting forensic investigations, evaluating tree safety policies, and assessing land use and tree management practices. Mr. Shaw has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving high-value tort, personal injury, civil trespass, and criminal trespass cases. His Registered Member status with the American Society of Consulting Arborists and Board Certified Master Arborist 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 arboricultural and landscape issues.

Tree Failure ReconstructionsExpert Witness and LitigationForensic Investigations+13

Medical Devices

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T. Kim Parnell, PhD, PE

Mechanical Engineering Leader | Failure Analysis Specialist | Expert Witness

Sunnyvale, CA50 years+ yrs★ 9.3

T. Kim Parnell, PhD, PE is a mechanical engineering and failure analysis expert specializing in litigation involving medical devices, heavy equipment, and intellectual property claims. With a career spanning litigation consulting, technical investigations, and product development across highly regulated industries, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing accident causation, and evaluating intellectual property disputes. Mr. Parnell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in medical devices, intellectual property, and product liability. His PhD in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications such as SEAK Expert Witness Training – Advanced, 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 product liability.

Intellectual PropertyMechanical failure analysisFatigue, fracture & stress analysis (FEA)+23

Safety and OSHA

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Kimberly Pierce

Safety Management Professional, Construction Health/Safety Technician

Port St. Lucie, Florida35 years+ yrs★ 9.3

Kimberly Pierce, SMP, CHST is a construction safety expert specializing in litigation involving construction safety, premises liability, and personal injury. With extensive practical and management experience across diverse industries such as military, power plants, and manufacturing, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating construction safety incidents, assessing compliance with safety regulations, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Ms. Pierce has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to construction safety, premises liability, and occupational safety. Her B.S. in Safety Management from Indiana University, along with certifications such as ASSP Global Safety Management Certification and Construction Health and 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 responsibility in disputes involving construction safety and OSHA compliance.

Construction SafetyPremises LiabilityConstruction Personal Injury+14

Construction and Civil Engineering

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Makarand (Mark) Hastak

Associate Dean of Engineering for Facilities and Planning

Indianapolis, IN35 years+ yrs★ 9.2

Makarand (Mark) Hastak, Ph.D., PE, MS(Law), CCP, CRIS, FASCE, NAC is a construction engineering and management expert specializing in profitability of construction companies, disaster risk reduction, and infrastructure management. With a career spanning consulting, research, and academia, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving complex construction and engineering disputes. His work centers on investigating cost control measures, assessing project management decision-making, and evaluating whether risk management protocols were adhered to. Dr. Hastak has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to construction safety, insurance disputes, and contractual breaches. His Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) and Certified Cost Professional (CCP), 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 engineering and management.

Construction EngineeringProject ManagementRisk Management+1

Construction and Civil Engineering

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Colonel (Ret.) Robert Carpenter

Professional Engineer | Construction & Federal Infrastructure Expert

LUTZ, Florida30+ years+ yrs★ 9.2

Colonel (Ret.) Robert Carpenter, P.E., CGC is a construction and federal infrastructure expert specializing in engineering quality control and program oversight. With a career spanning construction project management, federal procurement, and disaster recovery operations, he brings a strategic framework to litigation work involving complex infrastructure and regulatory compliance. His work centers on investigating construction standards of care, assessing compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, and evaluating whether FEMA Public Assistance program requirements have been met. Mr. Carpenter has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, Virginia, and Puerto Rico, involving federal construction standards, disaster recovery operations, and USACE infrastructure projects. His MS in Civil Engineering from Stanford University, along with certifications such as LEED and his licenses as a Professional Engineer in multiple jurisdictions, 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 federal procurement and infrastructure projects.

Construction project management and construction standards of careFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and federal procurementFEMA Public Assistance disaster recovery programs+5

OSHA and Safety

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Gregory G. Zigulis

Occupational Safety and Health Consultant

Rogers City, MI40 years+ yrs★ 9.2

Gregory G. Zigulis, MS, MBA, BSCE, CIH, CSP, B11 LMSS™ is an occupational safety and health expert specializing in OSHA compliance and risk assessment. With a career spanning military bioenvironmental engineering, industrial hygiene management, and environmental health and safety consulting, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating serious and fatal injury incidents, assessing compliance with OSHA standards, and evaluating whether safety management systems meet regulatory requirements. Mr. Zigulis has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction safety programs, multi-employer worksites, and industrial hygiene cases. His Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management, along with certifications such as Certified Safety Professional and Certified Industrial Hygienist, 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 toxic exposures, workplace falls, and equipment-machine accidents.

Multi-employer worksitesOSHA standardsSafety & health obligations+13

Construction Defects

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Matthew Furlong

Certified Forensic Consultant

Middleburg, VA25 years+ yrs★ 9.2

Matthew Furlong CBC, RBC, and ICC member is a construction defects expert specializing in forensic investigations and litigation support related to construction deficiencies. With a career spanning forensic engineering, scientific investigations, and failure analysis, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving construction claims. His work centers on investigating construction deficiencies, assessing building code compliance, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Mr. Furlong has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania, involving construction defect cases, building pathology, and structural capability assessments. His Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC) designation from the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute, along with his multiple ICC inspector 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 construction defects and building code compliance.

ConstructionBuilding pathologyStructural capability+11

Premises Liability

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Craig L. Moskowitz

MBA, MS, PE

Stamford, CT20+ years+ yrs★ 9.2

Craig L. Moskowitz, MBA, MS, PE is a forensic engineering expert specializing in construction defects and premises liability litigation. With a career spanning construction management, civil engineering, and forensic investigations, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Mr. Moskowitz has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the northeastern United States, involving construction accidents, structural engineering, and property condition assessments. His Master’s in Construction Administration from Columbia University, along with his certifications as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Connecticut 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 defects and premises liability.

Construction DefectsOSHAconstruction+16

Biomechanics

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Mohammad Atarod, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Biomechanical Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist

Laguna Niguel, CA13 years+ yrs★ 9.2

Mohammad Atarod, Ph.D., P.E. is a biomechanical engineering and accident reconstruction expert specializing in the biomechanical analysis of injury and premises liability cases. With a career encompassing advanced biomechanical research, accident reconstruction, and premises liability assessments, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident dynamics, assessing injury causation, and evaluating compliance with safety standards. Mr. Atarod has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving cases such as vehicle collisions, slip/trip and fall incidents, and premises liability. His Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics), along with certifications such as the Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Analyst Certificate, 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 accident reconstruction and injury biomechanics.

Accident ReconstructionBiomechanical Analysis of InjuryPremises Liability+3

Mechanical Engineering

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John Thomazin

MSME, P.E., DFE

Orlando, FL38 years+ yrs★ 9.2

John Thomazin, MSME, P.E., DFE is a mechanical and electrical systems expert specializing in forensic engineering and accident reconstruction. With a career spanning software development, manufacturing, consulting, and academia, he brings a multifaceted engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating vehicle accident reconstructions, assessing product and premises liability, and evaluating whether mechanical failures have occurred. Mr. Thomazin has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving vehicle accidents, farm equipment incidents, and structural assessments. His Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified XL Tribometrist and ACTAR Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist, 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 electrical systems.

Accident ReconstructionManufacturingSafety Engineering+12

Engineering

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Jaton N. Wince, Ph.D.

Forensics Engineer | Continuum Mechanics Expert | National Security Technologist

The Woodlands, TX25+ years+ yrs★ 9.1

Jaton N. Wince, Ph.D. is a forensic engineering expert specializing in mechanical failure analysis and biomechanics of traumatic injury. With a career spanning aerospace, defense, and computational science, he brings a multidisciplinary engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical and materials failures, assessing blast-structure interactions, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met in complex technical disputes. Dr. Wince has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving gas explosions, structural damage, and mechanical system failures in residential, commercial, and industrial contexts. His Ph.D. in Engineering, along with certifications such as Level III DAWIA in Systems Planning and ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 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 forensic engineering and mechanical failures.

Failure AnalysisMechanical Failure AnalysisBiomechanics of Traumatic Injury+6

Construction Defects

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David L. Mefford

Experienced Contractor/Consultant

American Fork, Utah52 years+ yrs★ 9.1

David L. Mefford is a construction and remediation expert specializing in construction defects, water damage, fire, sewage, and mold litigation. With a career spanning over five decades in building, restoration, and remediation, he brings a practical and comprehensive framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing water and fire damage, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in remediation efforts. Mr. Mefford has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of construction defects, mold remediation, and water intrusion. His Certified Restorer designation from the Restoration Industry Association (RIA), along with his Certified Mold Professional certification from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), 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 remediation issues.

MoldConstructionFloods+2

Accounting

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Dr. Barbara C. Luna

Forensic Accounting and Valuation Expert

Sherman Oaks, CAOver 30 years+ yrs★ 9.1

Dr. Barbara C. Luna, PhD, MS, BA, CPA, ASA, CVA, ABV, CGREA, CCREA, CREA, CFE, CFFA, CFF, CMC is a forensic accounting and valuation expert specializing in damages, valuation, and fraud litigation. With a career encompassing diverse sectors such as breach of contract, intellectual property, and business dissolution, she brings a multifaceted analytical framework to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating fraud, assessing lost profits, and evaluating liability issues. Dr. Luna has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as construction defects, securities fraud, and marital dissolution. Her PhD in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University, along with certifications such as Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner, 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 financial analysis and business valuation.

Breach of ContractBusiness InterruptionBusiness Dissolutions+22

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