Rico Ashley

Rico Ashley, P.E. is a power engineering expert specializing in National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) compliance, and power generation construction standards. With a career spanning electrical engineering, power generation commissioning, and protective relaying standards, he brings a comprehensive understanding of industry-specific compliance and safety protocols to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating NEC and NESC compliance, assessing power generation construction standards, and evaluating whether protective relaying standards and coordination have been properly implemented.

Mr. Ashley has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, Georgia, and Texas, involving cases related to electrical safety, power generation, and arc flash compliance. His Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Tuskegee University, along with his Professional Engineering Licenses in Florida, Nebraska, and Texas, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of compliance and safety standards in disputes involving electrical engineering and power systems.