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This expert is a registered professional engineer and certified journeyman electrician, belonging to such societies as the Association of Electrical Inspectors and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He has served as an electrician and electrical engineer on various projects over his 35+ year career, and is currently the president of a Forensic engineering consulting firm including Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural Engineers.
President, An electrical engineering consultancy in AZ
Bachelor of Science (BS), Arizona State University
Mesa,
Arizona
This highly qualified expert oversees research on the wind resistance of asphalt shingles. He received a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of Florida. He is a member of the American Association for Wind Engineering. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles on the subject of asphalt shingles including the effects of wind and other environmental factors on the material. He is currently a forensic engineering specialist. Their analysis of construction and design practice is based on Code and industry standards and they have provided over $220 million worth of repair and rehabilitation correcting deficient construction and design issues. This rehabilitation includes single family homes, high rise condominiums, etc.
Forensic Specialist, SBSA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Florida
Golden,
Colorado
This board certified forensic engineer earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering and PhD in Technical Science. He is also a fellow of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers and a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. This expert has published an extensive body of literature in his field, and has given nationally invited lectures and presentations at such prestigious institutions as Johns Hopkins. He has qualified as an expert witness before several state and federal courts. Currently, this expert is the President and CEO at a major engineering research laboratory.
President and CEO, Major Engineering Research Laboratory
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Mining and Metallurgy, Poland
Centennial,
Colorado
This expert earned a doctorate in Economics from the University of Arizona. His career in forensic economics, litigation support, economic analysis and consulting spans more than 15 years. In that time, he has produced hundreds of economic reports, has evaluated opposing experts' reports, and has provided expert testimony in both Federal and state courts. This expert also co-authored the book about trucking industry forensic econmics. Additionally, this expert develops econometric models, with applications in business analysis and forecasting and statistical analysis using SAS software.
Principal and Economist, A Forensic Economic Firm in OR
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Arizona
Bend,
Arizona
This expert holds a bachelor degree in Environmental Design and a masters in Architecture from the University of Colorado, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects. As a forensic architect, he performs standard of care analysis in design and construction projects, with special emphasis on multi-family residential projects; performs cause and origin analysis of building system installations and failures, including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing, and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems; performs premises liability analysis including slip/trip and fall, and maintenance procedure analysis, with an emphasis on accessibility code compliance; and performs damage assessments on existing facilities related to storms, accidents, fire, and natural disasters.
Owner, An Architectural Firm in CO
Master of Science (MS), University of Colorado at Denver
Highlands Ranch,
Colorado
This expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of digital forensics. She attended the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy, and served the Phoenix Police Department as a Digital Mobile Forensic Detective. While working there, she worked in several different units, including the Home Invasion Kidnapping Enforcement Unit, the Intelligence Action Center, and the Digital Forensic Investigation Unit. She has participated in many trainings and classes, earning her several certifications on different areas of digital forensics. She currently serves as a Cell Phone & Cell Tower Forensic Investigator at a Private Forensics Firm in Arizona.
Investigator, A public defender's office in WI
Markesan,
Arizona
This expert earned in psychiatry earned his BS from the University of Arizona and his MD from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He then completed a residency in general psychiatry at Mayo Clinic as well as a prestigious fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Cleveland Medical Center of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. This expert is board certified in psychiatry and is an active member of the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, and the Arizona Psychiatric Society. He is currently an instructor of psychiatry and psychology at an academic medical center and an attending psychiatrist at an integrated health system in Arizona, where he treats civilly committed patients and medically ill patients with comorbid psychiatric illnesses.
Attending Psychiatrist, An Integrated Health System in AZ
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Arizona College of Medicine
Scottsdale,
Arizona
This highly-qualified expert is a certified audio video forensic analyst with nearly 20 years of experience in evidence collection, video and still image conversion, restoration, clarification, enhancement, authentication, photogrammetry, content analysis, and comparison. He received both his BA and MA in organizational leadership at Woodbury University, his PhD in higher education leadership at Trident University, and his MEd in instructional design at Western Governors University. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the Organization of Scientific Area Committees on Forensic Science and ASTM International, and as an author of several books on the topic of forensic multimedia analysis. He formerly served as a police surveillance specialist and a senior forensic multimedia analyst for the Los Angeles Police Department and as the director of support and training at Amped Software, Inc. He currently works as the director of instruction and IRB supervisor for an autistic services company in California, as well as a senior consultant at a consulting agency in Nevada. For nearly 20 years, this expert has also worked as a forensic analyst, photographer, and an adjunct instructor.
Senior Consultant, A consulting agency in NV
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Trident University
Nevada
This expert has over 25 years of experience in architecture. He received his BA and MS in architecture from Tulane University and is a licensed architect in eight states. He is also a Haag certified inspector in residential and commercial roofing as well as wind damage. He is active in his field as a member of the American Institute of Architects, a past president of AIA Idaho, and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. Throughout his career, he has performed over 300 commercial and residential roof inspections for weather-caused damage including single-ply, metal, built-up, asphalt shingle and cedar shake roofs. Currently, he is a forensic architect with an architecture firm in Idaho.
Principal Architect, An architecture & planning firm in ID
Master of Science (MS), Tulane University
Boise,
Idaho
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What Can a Forensic Expert Witness Opine On?
Crime Scene Investigation
Collecting and analyzing physical evidence.
Fingerprint Analysis
Identifying individuals through fingerprint patterns.
DNA Profiling
Analyzing genetic material for identification.
Ballistics Analysis
Examining firearms and ammunition evidence.
Toxicology Testing
Detecting drugs and poisons in samples.
Digital Forensics
Recovering data from electronic devices.
FAQs for Forensic Expert Witnesses
What is a forensic expert witness?
A forensic expert witness is a qualified specialist who analyzes scientific or technical evidence for legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex forensic issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of a forensic expert witness?
A forensic expert witness supports criminal defense, civil litigation, fraud investigations, accident reconstruction, digital forensics, wrongful death, and personal injury cases.
How can a forensic expert witness strengthen evidentiary reliability at trial?
A forensic expert witness strengthens evidentiary reliability at trial by using validated methods, clear documentation, and unbiased, well-explained scientific testimony.
What specific training qualifies a forensic expert witness for complex litigation?
A forensic expert witness is qualified for complex litigation through advanced degrees, specialized forensic training, certifications, and extensive casework in their specific field.
How should counsel prepare a forensic expert witness for deposition testimony?
Counsel should prepare a forensic expert witness for deposition testimony by reviewing case facts, reports, methods, and opinions, and rehearsing clear, defensible forensic explanations.
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