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This expert is a former public-company executive who now consults as a forensic engineer for patents, accidents, and commercial matters. His 40 year career spans industrial, oilfield, and medical interests, both domestic and international. His expertise includes electrical and electronic engineering, industrial computers, and automated control systems. He has qualified several times as an expert witness in US Federal Court, most notably in the Deepwater Horizon / BP oil spill trial.He is specially trained in control systems in a number of industrial aspects, including NFPA 85/ ISA 77 Boiler Control Engineering. He is a licensed electrical engineer, licensed control systems engineer, and a licensed master electrician.
Engineering Consultant, Privately owned consulting firm
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of New Orleans
Metairie,
Louisiana
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What Can an Electrical Engineer Expert Witness Opine On?
Circuit Design
Creating schematics for electrical systems.
Power Analysis
Evaluating power flow and efficiency.
Signal Processing
Manipulating signals for communication systems.
System Testing
Verifying functionality of electrical systems.
PCB Fabrication
Designing and producing printed circuit boards.
Troubleshooting
Diagnosing and fixing electrical issues.
FAQs for Electrical Engineer Expert Witnesses
What is a electrical engineer expert witness?
An electrical engineer expert witness is a licensed engineer who provides specialized technical opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing electrical systems, and testifying to clarify complex engineering issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of an electrical engineering expert witness?
Electrical engineering expert witnesses support cases involving product defects, fires, shocks, code compliance, power systems, electronics, automation, and industrial equipment failures.
How can an electrical engineer expert witness strengthen technical causation analysis?
An electrical engineer expert witness strengthens technical causation analysis by linking electrical evidence to failure mechanisms, code compliance, and the incident’s root cause.
What qualifications should attorneys require from an electrical engineer expert witness?
Attorneys should require an electrical engineer expert witness to have a P.E. license, relevant forensic experience, strong testimony history, and expertise matching the case issues.
How does an electrical engineer expert witness evaluate compliance with electrical codes?
An electrical engineer expert witness evaluates compliance with electrical codes by reviewing designs, inspections, test data, and site conditions against NEC and local code requirements.
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