Find the Right Expert for Every Case

President and CEO

Brian G. Pfeifer, Ph.D., P.E. is an engineering expert specializing in accident reconstruction and roadside safety. With a career encompassing design, development, and implementation of safety hardware, he brings a technical and innovative framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing product failures, and evaluating whether safety standards were met. Mr. Pfeifer has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to automobile collisions, roadside safety, and patent litigation. His Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as the FAA Remote Pilot Certification and Florida Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control, 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 systems and product failures.

Expert Witness Real Estate, Construction and Finance

Jeffery Potter, MRED, CCIM is a real estate and construction expert specializing in complex legal disputes involving real estate development, construction processes, and financial structuring. With a career spanning over four decades in real estate, construction, and finance, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing financial structuring in real estate transactions, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Potter has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Western United States, involving commercial real estate, construction, and financial disputes. His Master of Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California, along with his Certified Commercial Investment Member designation, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving real estate development and construction processes.

Professor of Construction Engineering & Management

Makarand (Mark) Hastak, Ph.D., PE, CCP, CRIS, MASCE is a construction engineering and management expert specializing in profitability of construction companies, disaster risk reduction, and infrastructure management. With a career encompassing academic leadership, industry consulting, and extensive research, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating cost control measures, assessing project management decision-making, and evaluating whether risk management protocols were adhered to. Dr. Hastak has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction safety, contractual disputes, and modular construction cases. His PhD in Civil Engineering (CEM) from Purdue University, along with certifications such as Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) and Certified Cost Professional (CCP), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction safety, project risk management, and infrastructure planning.

Principal

Benjamin Darby Casey, PE, CPP, PSP, DBIA, MBA is a fire protection and security engineering expert specializing in fire protection systems design and security integration. With a career spanning fire protection engineering, security systems, and building code analysis, he brings a comprehensive understanding of risk management and safety compliance to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fire origins and causes, assessing security vulnerabilities, and evaluating compliance with fire safety codes. Mr. Casey has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex risk-based engineered systems and unique solutions for industries such as data centers, hospitals, and cultural institutions. His BS in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, along with certifications such as Physical Security Professional (PSP) and Certified Protection Professional (CPP), 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 fire protection and security systems.

Principal Architect

Randal Jay Ehm AIA, CDS, NCARB, ASID, ASCAP, MENSA, WSRCA is an architectural design and standards expert specializing in construction defect analysis and building code compliance. With a career spanning diverse architectural projects including entertainment facilities, waterfront resort hotels, and municipal developments, he brings a comprehensive understanding of sustainable design and ADA compliance to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing building code adherence, and evaluating whether architectural standards have been met. Mr. Ehm has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to architectural design disputes, construction defects, and ADA compliance. His education from the University of Oregon School of Architecture, along with certifications such as Certified Development Strategist and Construction Quality Control Manager from the US Army Corps of Engineers, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving architectural design and standards.

Mechanical Engineering Safety and Design Consultant

R. Kevin Smith, P.E., D.F.E. is a mechanical engineering safety and design expert specializing in accident reconstruction and product safety analysis. With a career encompassing mechanical design, human factors engineering, and industrial safety standards, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex safety and design issues. His work centers on investigating equipment failures, assessing safety compliance, and evaluating whether design standards were met in industrial and consumer product cases. Mr. Smith has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to forklift trucks, aerial work platform lifts, and construction equipment safety. His Master of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Design/Manufacturing, along with certifications such as Board Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering and IPAF certified powered access license, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving mechanical design and safety standards.

Active Lender

Jay Hibert, Licensed California Real Estate Broker is a banking and real estate lending expert specializing in commercial and real estate loans, brokerage, and valuation disputes. With a career spanning corporate banking, real estate brokerage, and financial consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating lending practices, assessing real estate valuations, and evaluating whether fiduciary responsibilities were upheld. Mr. Hibert has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across 24 states, involving commercial and real estate loans, house flipping, construction finance, and brokerage standards. His B.A. in Philosophy, Economics, and Accounting from Pomona College, along with his Licensed California Real Estate Broker designation, 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 and responsibility in disputes involving real estate and financial transactions.

Safety Management Professional, Construction Health/Safety Technician

Kimberly Pierce, SMP, CHST is a construction safety expert specializing in litigation involving construction safety, premises liability, and personal injury. With extensive practical and management experience across diverse industries such as military, power plants, and manufacturing, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating construction safety incidents, assessing compliance with safety regulations, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Ms. Pierce has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to construction safety, premises liability, and occupational safety. Her B.S. in Safety Management from Indiana University, along with certifications such as ASSP Global Safety Management Certification and Construction Health and Safety Technician, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction safety and OSHA compliance.

Arboricultural Consultant

Martin A. Shaw, RCA #470, BCMA 1234B is an arboricultural consulting expert specializing in tree appraisals, tree failure reconstructions, and expert witness litigation. With a career encompassing leadership roles in landscape contracting, arboricultural consulting, and tree management, he brings a strategic and operational perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on conducting forensic investigations, evaluating tree safety policies, and assessing land use and tree management practices. Mr. Shaw has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving high-value tort, personal injury, civil trespass, and criminal trespass cases. His Registered Member status with the American Society of Consulting Arborists and Board Certified Master Arborist 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 arboricultural and landscape issues.

Construction Defect and Compliance Expert Witness

Nicholas Raymond Garcia, MBA, PMP, DSA Class 1, ICC C8 is a construction defect and compliance expert specializing in forensic building inspection and contract compliance review. With a career encompassing hands-on involvement in inspection, quality assurance, and project oversight, he brings a practical and comprehensive framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Garcia has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving construction defects, compliance, and contract disputes in both residential and commercial settings. His MBA in Business Administration, along with certifications such as PMP and ICC Combination Inspector, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving construction methodologies and compliance issues.

Mechanical Engineering Leader | Failure Analysis Specialist | Expert Witness

T. Kim Parnell, PhD, PE is a mechanical engineering and failure analysis expert specializing in litigation involving medical devices, heavy equipment, and intellectual property claims. With a career spanning litigation consulting, technical investigations, and product development across highly regulated industries, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing accident causation, and evaluating intellectual property disputes. Mr. Parnell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in medical devices, intellectual property, and product liability. His PhD in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications such as SEAK Expert Witness Training – Advanced, 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 failures and product liability.

Associate Dean of Engineering for Facilities and Planning

Makarand (Mark) Hastak, Ph.D., PE, MS(Law), CCP, CRIS, FASCE, NAC is a construction engineering and management expert specializing in profitability of construction companies, disaster risk reduction, and infrastructure management. With a career spanning consulting, research, and academia, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving complex construction and engineering disputes. His work centers on investigating cost control measures, assessing project management decision-making, and evaluating whether risk management protocols were adhered to. Dr. Hastak has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to construction safety, insurance disputes, and contractual breaches. His Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) and Certified Cost Professional (CCP), 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 construction engineering and management.

Principal Biomechanical Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist

Mohammad Atarod, Ph.D., P.E. is a biomechanical engineering and accident reconstruction expert specializing in the biomechanical analysis of injury and premises liability cases. With a career encompassing advanced biomechanical research, accident reconstruction, and premises liability assessments, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident dynamics, assessing injury causation, and evaluating compliance with safety standards. Mr. Atarod has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving cases such as vehicle collisions, slip/trip and fall incidents, and premises liability. His Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics), along with certifications such as the Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Analyst Certificate, 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 accident reconstruction and injury biomechanics.

Occupational Safety and Health Consultant

Gregory G. Zigulis, MS, MBA, BSCE, CIH, CSP, B11 LMSS™ is an occupational safety and health expert specializing in OSHA compliance and risk assessment. With a career spanning military bioenvironmental engineering, industrial hygiene management, and environmental health and safety consulting, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating serious and fatal injury incidents, assessing compliance with OSHA standards, and evaluating whether safety management systems meet regulatory requirements. Mr. Zigulis has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction safety programs, multi-employer worksites, and industrial hygiene cases. His Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management, along with certifications such as Certified Safety Professional and Certified Industrial Hygienist, 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 toxic exposures, workplace falls, and equipment-machine accidents.

Professional Engineer | Construction & Federal Infrastructure Expert

Colonel (Ret.) Robert Carpenter, P.E., CGC is a construction and federal infrastructure expert specializing in engineering quality control and program oversight. With a career spanning construction project management, federal procurement, and disaster recovery operations, he brings a strategic framework to litigation work involving complex infrastructure and regulatory compliance. His work centers on investigating construction standards of care, assessing compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, and evaluating whether FEMA Public Assistance program requirements have been met. Mr. Carpenter has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, Virginia, and Puerto Rico, involving federal construction standards, disaster recovery operations, and USACE infrastructure projects. His MS in Civil Engineering from Stanford University, along with certifications such as LEED and his licenses as a Professional Engineer in multiple jurisdictions, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving federal procurement and infrastructure projects.

Certified Forensic Consultant

Matthew Furlong CBC, RBC, and ICC member is a construction defects expert specializing in forensic investigations and litigation support related to construction deficiencies. With a career spanning forensic engineering, scientific investigations, and failure analysis, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving construction claims. His work centers on investigating construction deficiencies, assessing building code compliance, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Mr. Furlong has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania, involving construction defect cases, building pathology, and structural capability assessments. His Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC) designation from the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute, along with his multiple ICC inspector certifications, 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 construction defects and building code compliance.

MBA, MS, PE

Craig L. Moskowitz, MBA, MS, PE is a forensic engineering and construction management expert specializing in premises liability and construction defect litigation. With a career encompassing civil engineering, construction administration, and safety compliance, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether construction defects contributed to accidents. Mr. Moskowitz has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the northeastern United States, involving construction accidents, structural failures, and premises liability cases. His Master’s in Construction Administration from Columbia University, along with his Licensed Professional Engineer credentials in Connecticut and New Jersey, 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 construction defects and safety compliance.

Aviation Safety Consultant

Keith M. Cianfrani, MAS, CRSP is an aviation safety expert specializing in risk management and accident investigation. With a career encompassing military service, aviation safety consulting, and academic instruction, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating aviation accidents, assessing human factors in aviation operations, and evaluating compliance with safety standards. Mr. Cianfrani has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving aviation safety, risk management, and accident investigation. His Master of Aeronautical Science in Aerospace Safety, along with certifications such as Certified Registered Safety Professional, 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 aviation safety and human factors.