Georgia Expert Witnesses

This computer engineering expert earned his BS in computer engineering from the University of Florida. He has founded and served as the principal software engineer for several companies, including AutoNOC, TQ Leads, and Metacogna. He is proficient in over 30 programming languages and his company, AutoNOC was recognized as a Top 40 Technology Innovator by the Technology Association of Georgia. This expert currently serves as a consultant for a technology consulting company based in Georgia.

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in financial planning and advising. He received his BS from Virginia Tech. Currently, this expert is a certified financial planner and an accredited investment fiduciary. This expert has completed the series 65, series 7, and series 63 through the National Association of Securities Dealers. Previously, this expert served as a financial advisor for The Guardian, John Hancock, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill Lynch. Today, he is the CEO of a family financial planning office in Georgia. Additionally, this expert has authored a financial planning book.

This qualified orthopedic trauma surgery expert earned his BS in human physiology from Boston University, his MPH with a concentration in family & community health from Harvard University, and his MD from Boston University. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center and a fellowship in orthopaedic traumatology at Grant Medical Center in Ohio. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and is active in his field as a member of organizations such as the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This expert formerly served as an orthopedic trauma surgeon for the Mayo Clinic Health System and is currently an orthopedic trauma and reconstructive surgeon for a health system in Georgia.

This highly-qualified infectious diseases expert is a recognized expert in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria. He earned his BS in zoology from George Washington University and his MD from Georgetown University before completing an internship and residency in internal medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University and a fellowship in infectious diseases at Stanford University. This expert is board certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases, and is certified in travel health by the International Society of Travel Medicine. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the Infectious Disease Society of America, the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and the Emerging Infections Network. This expert spent nearly 25 years working for the CDC in a variety of roles, including as a medical epidemiologist in the global migration and quarantine and tuberculosis elimination divisions, the acting branch chief of the global migration and quarantine division. Most recently, he served as the CDC's domestic malaria unit chief, a position he held for 13 years before his retirement.

This board certified and fellowship trained ophthalmologist has additional certification in Corneal Disease and Surgery and LASIK Surgery. He has clinical ophthalmology practice experience spanning almost two decades.

30 years of employment in a community hospital advancing to the executive level as the organizations Chief Nursing Officer. Lead the organization to successful state and JCAHO surveys, knowledge of patient care and medical staff standards. Authored organizational policies and procedures in accordance with best practices. Oversight of 500 FTEs to include nursing and allied support staff for clinical care departments. Provided oversight administration for a long term nursing facility associated with the organization. Participated in CMS surveys. Actively worked with risk management and quality Improvement processes. Knowledge of HR policies and practices to include implementation and enforcement. Developed and implemented the entire operational process for a start up free medical community.

This highly qualified double board certified cardiothoracic surgeon performs > 250 open heart surgeries per year as well as many minimally invasive procedures. He is a member of multiple distinguished national and international societies including the The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and The Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education. He has received multiple awards and honors throughout his 15 year career such as Georgia Chapter of the American College of Surgeons award and the Joseph B. Whitehead Department of Surgery Research prize. He currently holds academic, administrative and clinical appointments at a major university medical school.

This expert has been in the accounting industry for nearly 30 years. A doctor of accounting, he regularly conducts continuing education seminars for organizations such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the American Accounting Association, law enforcement agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Widely published in the field, he was a member of the Editorial Board for the Certified Public Accountants Journal for 10 years and served as Associate Editor of the Journal of Forensic Accounting for 4 years. A former Associate Professor of Accounting at Brigham Young University and Senior Forensic Accountant at Eide Bailly, LLP, this expert is now an Associate Professor of Accounting at another major university and is also a Partner at a forensic accounting firm that specializes in fraud detection, investigation, and litigation support services.

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.

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience as an engineer. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a Registered Professional Engineer in 9 states. A member of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he has published several articles on various issues including cranes and plumbing failures. He previously worked for Georgia Power Company where he maintained different plant aspects and addressed deficiencies. He also worked at Cerny & Ivey Engineers, Inc. where he managed the engineering and technical staff as well as mechanical/electrical/structural engineering and testing responsibilities. He currently serves as President and Principal Engineer for an engineering company that consults in failure investigations, safety, design, and products and materials testing.

This qualified and board certified expert has over 25 years of experience in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery. He holds a M.D. from the Djuro Pucar Stari University in Bosnia and finished a residency in Plastic Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia. He also finished fellowship in Upper Extremity Surgery and Microsurgery at the Christine Kleinert Institute. His interests include Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Surgery. He currently serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Hand and Upper Extremity Service at a top tier university.

This highly qualified and quadruple board certified Psychiatry expert received his medical education at the prestigious Duke University. he completed a Fellowship in Advanced Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) at Duke University Medical Center. He is Fellow of both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He holds numerous memberships in professional organizations including The American College of Psychiatry and the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association. This expert has published 169 peer-reviewed journal articles and authored. He is frequently invited to lecture as a guest speaker both nationally and internationally.