Design Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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Design expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including product development, industrial design, architecture, engineering, and user experience. Some of the most common specialties include human factors, safety design, packaging, instructions, and visual communication. They can opine on the effects of design choices on usability, safety, compliance, consumer perception, and alleged defects.

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  1. Structural Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $125/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $250/hr

    This expert has been a practicing engineer for nearly 25 years. A registered Professional Engineer in good standing in 45 states (including Florida), he is a member of several professional engineering societies, as well as the International Sign Association and the Mid-South Sign Association. He has worked for a number of large engineering firms and industrial manufactures, and he currently serves as an Engineering Manager at an engineering firm that is a leader in the sign industry.

    Engineering Manager, Sign Engineering Firm

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Tennessee Technological University

    Smyrna,

    Tennessee

  1. Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $250/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $350/hr

    This highly qualified engineer has over 15 years of consumer products engineering experience. He has held many prestigious positions at such companies as Electrolux and General Electric and currently owns and is a lead engineer of a highly successful electronics design firm.

    Owner and Design Engineer, A Major Consumer Electronics Company

    Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), University of Louisville

    Smithfield,

    Kentucky

  2. Architecture Expert Witness

    This expert is a registered professional architect, earning his degree from the University of Florida. He has worked in various architectural capacities, including design and safety. He is a former president of a corporation involved in both the design and construction of projects in the commercial and residential markets, and is currently the head of an architectural firms specializing in a similar space. His chief areas of expertise include forensic reconstruction of on-premise injury, construction/architecture defects, ADA compliance, building code compliance, construction disputes, premises liability, professional standard of care, document review, coefficient of friction testing, and water intrusion in structures.

    Architect, Private Architectural Firm

    Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), University of Florida

    Georgia

  3. Civil Engineering & Structural Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $125/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $250/hr

    This expert has over 30 years of experience with civil and structural engineering. He gained his BSc in civil engineering from the University of New Mexico, his MSc in structural engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is a registered professional engineer in California, New Mexico, Texas, and Georgia, and the past president of the Georgia section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He was honored as Georgia's Engineer of the Year in 2015. Awards include Boy Scouts of America Beaver Award for Youth Exploring Engineer Academy at Georgia Tech. Currently he is the director of engineering of a construction company in Georgia.

    Director of Engineering, A Construction Company

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Thunderbird School of Global Management

    Cumming,

    Georgia

  4. Industrial Flare Design & Operation Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $175/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $250/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in the chemical and petrochemical industries. He earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University. The expert has worked in academic roles throughout his career, including adjunct professor roles at the University of Michigan and the University of Utah. He has also been very active in industrial positions and held research roles with Dow Chemical Company and John Zink Company, among others. The expert has published 45+ papers, has authored 5+ book chapters, and holds 8 patents. He is an active industry consultant and currently serves as a Professor of Chemical & Nuclear Engineering for a university in Missouri.

    Professor, A University in MO

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Brigham Young University

    Rolla,

    Missouri

  5. Product Design Engineering Vehicle Design Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr

    This expert earned his BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and his MS in product design engineering from Stanford University. He has seven years of industry experience working as a product designer for Ford Motor Company and Volkswagon of America. He has over fifteen years of experience designing products for automotive and home electronics clients. This expert is currently a professor of industrial design at a university in Georgia and the principal of a design and engineering consultancy.

    Principal and Design Consultant, An Automotive Design Consultancy in GA

    Master of Science (MS), Stanford University

    Decatur,

    Georgia

What Can a Design Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Design Expert Witnesses

What is a design expert witness?

A design expert witness is a qualified professional who explains design standards and practices in legal cases. They assist by reviewing plans, analyzing defects, and testifying to clarify complex design issues.

In what types of cases might the assistance of a design expert witness be beneficial?

A design expert witness is beneficial in product liability, patent and IP disputes, design defect claims, consumer safety cases, and industrial or UX design litigation.

How can a design expert witness strengthen liability arguments?

A design expert witness strengthens liability arguments by explaining design flaws, safety standards, and causation in clear, credible terms that support your legal claims.

What qualifications should counsel seek in a design expert witness?

Counsel should seek a design expert witness with advanced design education, industry experience, prior testimony, strong communication skills, and case-specific technical expertise.

How does a design expert witness evaluate product safety compliance?

A design expert witness evaluates product safety compliance by reviewing designs, testing data, standards, and warnings to confirm they meet relevant safety regulations and industry norms.

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