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Mark D. McGinnis

Certified Consulting Meteorologist

Waukesha, WIOver 25 years+ years experience
Meteorology and Weather Hazard Planning Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Mark D. McGinnis, CCM, CBM is a meteorology expert specializing in weather-related litigation. With a career spanning broadcast meteorology, forensic weather analysis, and weather hazard planning, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating meteorological conditions, assessing weather impacts on safety, and evaluating whether weather events contributed to incidents.

Mr. McGinnis has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Midwest, involving cases related to weather forecasting, broadcasting, and slip and fall incidents. His Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences, along with certifications as a Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, 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 meteorological conditions.

Work Experience

Mark D. McGinnis is the Owner and Meteorologist at Fair Skies Consulting, LLC in Waukesha, WI since 2013 and a Meteorologist at WLS-TV ABC7 in Chicago, IL since 2016. He has held positions as Chief Meteorologist and Morning Meteorologist at multiple WDJT-TV (CBS) locations in Milwaukee, WI, and at WWAY-TV (ABC) in Wilmington, NC, with a career spanning over 27 years.

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Mark D. McGinnis specializes in forensic meteorology and weather hazard planning for businesses.

Best Use Cases

  • 1forensic analysis of weather-related incidents
  • 2business continuity planning related to weather
  • 3expert testimony in weather-related litigation

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Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences

    University of North Carolina at Asheville · 1995

  • Expert Witness and Litigation Support Training and Seminars

    SEAK, Inc. · 2016

Licenses

  • Certified Consulting Meteorologist
  • Certified Broadcast Meteorologist
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