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This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in aviation, as well as a practicing attorney. In addition to being a licensed attorney, he has a private pilot's license and a commercial pilot's license. He earned his BAS in biomedical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and his JD from Pennsylvania State University. He has worked for several law firms throughout his career and, during his time with the DOJ as both an assistant United States attorney and a special assistant United States attorney, this expert worked on numerous aviation-related prosecutions involving airlines and the FAA. He has about 5,000 hours of experience in all types of weather and is familiar with the practices, procedures, operations, issues, and challenges facing pilots. For the last 27 years, he has owned, maintained, and operated systems-based cabin-class piston and turbo-prop aircraft, including a 1977 Piper Turbo Arrow III (PA-28-201RT), a 1969 Beechcraft (Raytheon) Duke (BE60), and, most recently, a 1979 Piper Cheyenne I (PAY1). Currently, this expert is the managing partner of the Philadelphia office for a law firm in Pennsylvania.
Managing Partner, A Law Firm in PA
Juris Doctor (JD), Pennsylvania State University
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
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FAQs for Airplane Expert Witnesses
What is the role of an airplane expert witness in a legal case?
An airplane expert witness provides specialized knowledge about aviation, including aircraft operation, maintenance, and safety regulations. They can offer critical insights and testimony in aviation-related legal disputes.
What types of cases might require an airplane expert witness?
Cases involving airplane accidents, mechanical failures, pilot error, air traffic control issues, or violations of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations often require an airplane expert witness.
Can an airplane expert witness help with cases related to aircraft design and manufacturing defects?
Yes, an airplane expert witness can provide valuable insights into design flaws or manufacturing defects that may have contributed to an accident or incident.
Are there subspecialties within the field of airplane expert witnesses?
Yes, some experts specialize in specific areas such as commercial aviation, private piloting, aircraft engineering, air traffic control, or aviation safety standards and regulations.
How can an airplane expert witness assist in a case involving pilot negligence?
An airplane expert witness can analyze flight data, cockpit voice recordings, and other evidence to determine if a pilot's actions were consistent with standard procedures and training.
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