Ryan D. Cook

Ryan D. Cook, MS, PE is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in firearms and ballistics litigation. With a career encompassing design engineering, failure analysis, and intellectual property, he brings a comprehensive understanding of product liability and safety standards to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating component failures, assessing product liability claims, and evaluating whether manufacturing standards have been met.

Mr. Cook has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving firearms, consumer electronics, and manufacturing hardware. His Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University, along with his Professional Engineer (PE) certification, 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 firearms and mechanical failures.