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This expert has over 24 years experience in the fire, water, and storm damage restoration industry and currently serves as President of a property restoration company. He holds various certifications and designations from the Restoration Industry Association, National Association of Homebuilders, and the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification such as Certified Restorer, Water Damage Restoration, and Graduate Master Remodeler. He specializes in assisting homeowners through each phase of the damage restoration process and has published a guide for homeowner insurance claims.
President, A Construction Company in GA
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Western Carolina University
Macon,
Georgia
This expert has more than 30 years experience investigating water heater, valving, piping, and injuries related to steam and water pressure. He earned his bachelors and masters degrees in Physics from Georgia Tech and is highly regarded in his field. He is currently the Principal of a mechanical engineering firm that investigates industrial steam accidents, provides consulting to operators of high pressure steam systems experiencing water hammer, and provides seminars to operators and engineers on understanding water hammer in steam systems.
Independent Consultant, A Mechanical Engineering Firm
Master of Science (MS), Georgia Institute of Technology
Marietta,
Georgia
This expert has 40+ years of experience in drinking water supply, treatment and distribution systems. From 1994 to 2013, he served as the director of one of the largest drinking water utilities in Virginia, supplying water to 400,000 residents. A civil and environmental engineer by training, he has maintained a particular focus on water treatment facilities, water supply systems, water distribution technologies, and water utility operations over the course of his career. He has directed raw water source selection studies, water distribution system analyses, water quality studies, rate studies, corrosion control investigations, treatment plant rehabilitation projects, and construction supervision of water treatment plants, pipelines, and other water supply projects. He was named Chairman of an EPA council for drinking water, and has testified before Congress on three occasions on water quality and chemical security issues.
Independent Water Utilities Consultant
Postgraduate (PG), Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, University of Virginia
Newport News,
Virginia
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What Can a Water Expert Witness Opine On?
Water Quality Testing
Assessing contamination levels in water.
Water Treatment
Removing impurities from water supplies.
Irrigation Management
Optimizing water use for agriculture.
Stormwater Management
Controlling runoff and drainage systems.
Desalination
Converting seawater to freshwater.
Water Conservation Planning
Strategies to reduce water usage.
FAQs for Water Expert Witnesses
What is a water expert witness?
A water expert witness is a qualified specialist who provides professional opinions on water quality, contamination, usage, or regulations in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, conducting analyses, preparing reports, testifying in court, and clarifying complex water issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of a water expert witness?
A water expert witness supports cases involving water contamination, groundwater disputes, flooding, drainage, stormwater management, irrigation, hydraulic failures, and water rights.
How should counsel evaluate the qualifications of a water expert witness?
Counsel should evaluate a water expert witness by reviewing their education, licenses, case experience, publications, and prior testimony specific to the water issues in dispute.
How can a water expert witness assist in interpreting complex hydrological data?
A water expert witness can interpret complex hydrological data by analyzing flow, quality, and modeling results to clearly explain water system behavior and impacts in court.
How does a water expert witness strengthen causation analysis in contested contamination matters?
A water expert witness strengthens causation analysis by scientifically linking contaminants to specific sources using hydrogeologic data, sampling, modeling, and regulatory standards.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting water expert witnesses?
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