Lee E. Sale, P.E.

Lee E. Sale, P.E. is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in failure analysis of mechanical equipment and systems. With a career spanning commercial, heavy industrial, manufacturing, oil and gas, and shipbuilding sectors, he brings a multifaceted engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating equipment failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether mechanical systems met operational requirements.

Mr. Sale has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to cranes, rigging, heavy transport, and industrial facilities. His B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University, along with certifications such as Certified Overhead Crane/Hoist and Rigging Inspector and Certified Mobile Crane Operator, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving mechanical equipment failures and accidents.