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Patent Licensing - Strategic Patent Portfolio Management

Donald M. Boles, JD, BSEE, CLP is an Intellectual Property expert specializing in patent licensing and strategic patent portfolio management. With a career encompassing roles in patent strategy, licensing negotiations, and international intellectual property law, he brings a comprehensive legal and technical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating licensing agreements, assessing patent portfolio strategies, and evaluating whether licensing terms meet Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) obligations. Mr. Boles has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex patent licensing and strategic portfolio management cases in industries such as telecommunications and consumer electronics. His Juris Doctor in Law, along with his certification as a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP), 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 patent licensing and strategic intellectual property management.

Highly Experienced Nationwide Trucking Expert

Donald L. Hess is a trucking and transportation expert specializing in crash analysis and transportation industry standards of care. With a career spanning driver training, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and driver qualifications, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving transportation safety and compliance. His work centers on investigating crash causation, assessing driver hiring practices, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in transportation operations. Mr. Hess has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements nationwide, involving cases related to commercial driver hiring, training requirements, and dock safety. His Bachelor of Arts in Oral and Written Communication, along with his Class A Commercial Driver License fully endorsed for Doubles-Triples, Tankers, Bus, Motorcycle, and Hazardous Materials, 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 trucking and transportation safety.

Background Screening Expert

Robert Capwell, RIMS-CRMP is a background screening expert specializing in employment screening and negligent hiring litigation. With a career encompassing leadership roles in risk management and compliance, he brings a strategic perspective to evaluating legal responsibilities in employment practices. His work centers on investigating negligent hiring claims, assessing compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and evaluating whether background check procedures meet industry standards. Mr. Capwell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving employment screening, negligent hiring, and workplace violence litigation. His Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration Management, along with certifications such as the Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) and Fair Credit Reporting Act - Core 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 responsibility in disputes involving employment screening and negligent hiring practices.

CIC

Scott S. Margraves, CIC is an insurance industry expert specializing in property and casualty insurance interpretation and litigation. With a career encompassing diverse roles in insurance brokerage, claims supervision, and risk management, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating policy compliance, assessing contractual obligations, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Margraves has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas, involving cases of Bad Faith, Agency E&O, and Marine insurance, among others. His Bachelor of Science in Economics, along with his Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) 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 standard of care in disputes involving complex insurance matters.

Audiologist

Dennis A. Colucci, M.A., Au.D., ABAC, FAAA is a forensic audiology expert specializing in noise-induced hearing loss and auditory disorders. With a career encompassing clinical, industrial, and rehabilitative audiology, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation involving auditory injuries and compliance with industry standards. His work centers on investigating noise exposure impacts, assessing auditory processing disorders, and evaluating whether hearing conservation measures meet regulatory requirements. Mr. Colucci has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to industrial noise exposure, veterans' auditory disabilities, and workplace safety compliance. His Doctor of Audiology in Audiology, along with certifications such as Board Certified in Audiology by the American Board of Audiology, 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 auditory injuries and compliance with OSHA regulations.

President & CEO

Joshua Weiner, NABCEP is an energy and construction engineering expert specializing in solar PV, energy storage, and microgrid design. With a career spanning solar project development, energy technologies, and policy frameworks, he brings a comprehensive understanding of the technical and regulatory aspects critical to litigation work. His work centers on investigating compliance with industry standards, assessing the viability of energy solutions, and evaluating whether project implementations meet contractual obligations. Mr. Weiner has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and residential solar and energy storage projects. His BA in Astrophysics/Astronomy, along with NABCEP 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 responsibility in disputes involving energy technologies and project execution.

Insurance Executive

Robert M. Anderson, CPCU is an insurance program development expert specializing in insurance litigation consulting and expert witness testimony. With a career spanning executive leadership in regional and international brokerage firms, as well as insurtech ventures, he brings a strategic and innovative perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating agents and brokers' errors and omissions, assessing underwriting and coverage issues, and evaluating whether industry customs and practices were adhered to. Mr. Anderson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to property and casualty insurance, fidelity, life and accident, and health insurance. His Business degree from Claremont Men's College, along with his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) 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 standard of care in disputes involving insurance agent/broker conflicts, underwriting practices, and coverage interpretation.

Traffic Collision Reconstructionist

Daniel McLain, ACTAR, FAA sUAV Pilot is a traffic collision reconstruction expert specializing in accident causation and analysis. With a career spanning law enforcement, accident investigation, and drone technology, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating collision dynamics, assessing crash data retrieval, and evaluating whether traffic enforcement standards were met. Mr. McLain has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Southern California, involving vehicular manslaughter, insurance fraud, and multi-fatal collisions. His BS in Criminal Justice, along with certifications from the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction and the FAA, 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 traffic accidents and enforcement.

Economic Damages Expert Witness & Royalty Auditor

Sidney P. Blum, CPA, CFE, CPEA (E)(H&S), CFF is an economic damages and royalty audit expert specializing in intellectual property and financial litigation. With a career spanning business damages, fraud examination, and royalty audits, he brings a multifaceted analytical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing royalty compliance, and evaluating whether contractual obligations have been met. Mr. Blum has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving intellectual property disputes, breach of contract cases, and royalty audits. His BS in Business Administration, Accounting Theory & Practice, along with certifications such as Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner, 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 economic damages and intellectual property.

Real Estate Expert

Steven J. Kitnick, CNE, CFAC, CSP, GRI, RRG is a real estate expert specializing in standard of care, fiduciary duties, and seller disclosure obligations. With a career spanning real estate brokerage, education, and regulatory compliance, he brings a comprehensive understanding of real estate practices and standards to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating fiduciary breaches, assessing compliance with real estate contracts, and evaluating whether proper disclosure obligations were met. Mr. Kitnick has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Nevada and California, involving real estate transactions, brokerage agreements, and property management disputes. His Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, along with certifications such as Certified Foreclosure Alternatives Consultant and Certified Short Sale 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 standard of care in disputes involving real estate transactions and fiduciary responsibilities.

Attending Physician

C. Gerard Petersen, M.D. is a Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine expert specializing in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine litigation. With a career encompassing leadership roles in pulmonary medicine and academic appointments, he brings a comprehensive clinical and administrative perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating pulmonary disease causation, assessing critical care standards, and evaluating whether deviations in sleep medicine protocols occurred. Dr. Petersen has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to pulmonary nodules, lung cancer, and occupational lung diseases. His Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine, along with certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, 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 pulmonary and critical care issues.

Professor of Marketing

Larry Chiagouris, Ph.D., M.Phil., A.P.C., M.B.A., B.S. is a marketing and advertising expert specializing in intellectual property and consumer behavior litigation. With a unique combination of academic and executive experience, he brings a dual perspective of scholarly insight and practical industry application to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating consumer behavior, assessing brand management practices, and evaluating the impact of advertising strategies. Mr. Chiagouris has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and Canada, involving cases related to defamation, intellectual property, false advertising, and consumer protection. His Ph.D. in Marketing and Buyer Behavior, along with certifications in Google Analytics, Social Media, and Statistics, 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 marketing and advertising practices.

President & CEO

Robin D. Franks, P.G., CHMM, RSO is an Environmental and Industrial Hygiene expert specializing in environmental real property transactional and operational due diligence. With a career spanning environmental compliance, hazardous materials management, and industrial hygiene, she brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex environmental challenges. Her work centers on investigating environmental compliance, assessing hazardous materials management, and evaluating whether risk-based management practices have been effectively implemented. Ms. Franks has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving environmental compliance, hazardous materials management, and industrial hygiene in industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, and healthcare. Her Master of Science in Geology, along with certifications such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), 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 environmental compliance and hazardous materials management.

Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Larry S. Wasser, MD, FCCP is a Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine expert specializing in pulmonary and critical care standards of care. With a career spanning over four decades in clinical practice, he brings a deep understanding of complex pulmonary and critical care issues to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating ICU management and ventilator support, assessing respiratory failure and hypoxemic respiratory disorders, and evaluating whether hospital and physician standards of care were met. Dr. Wasser has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across multiple jurisdictions, involving cases such as ICU management, respiratory failure, and occupational lung disease. His Doctor of Medicine from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, along with board certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, 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 pulmonary and critical care issues.

Founding Principal

Doug Bania, Certified Licensing Professional, Google Analytics Certified Individual is an intellectual property expert specializing in IP valuation, damages, licensing, and monetization. With a career encompassing intellectual property strategy and valuation, he brings a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in IP litigation. His work centers on investigating copyright and trademark infringement, assessing defamation damages, and evaluating monetization strategies for intangible assets. Mr. Bania has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to copyright, trade dress, trade secrets, and trademark infringement. His Masters in Television, Film, New Media Production from San Diego State University, along with his Certified Licensing Professional and Google Analytics Certified Individual credentials, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of damages in disputes involving intellectual property and defamation.

SEO, Google Ads, and Social Media Marketing Professional

Jason McDonald is a SEO, Google Ads, and Social Media Marketing expert specializing in litigation research and trial testimony. With a career encompassing online media, teaching, and corporate training, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating SEO practices, assessing Google Ads strategies, and evaluating whether social media marketing efforts align with industry standards. Mr. McDonald has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Federal and California courts, involving cases related to online advertising and social media disputes. His Bachelor of Arts in Russian Studies and Economics from Harvard University, along with his Masters and Ph.D. in Political Science (Economic Policy) from the University of California Berkeley, 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 digital marketing practices.

Owner, President & CEO

Susan M. Bowley, Ph.D. is a Biomechanics and Medical Devices expert specializing in injury causation biomechanics and personal injury litigation. With a career spanning mechanical and biomedical engineering, consumer product liability, and medical device regulatory affairs, she brings a multidisciplinary framework to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating injury mechanisms, assessing product compliance, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Dr. Bowley has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to consumer products, medical devices, and patent infringement. Her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified English XL VIT Tribometer Operator and BOSCH CDR Technician & Data Analyst Certification, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving biomechanics and medical devices.

Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Patrick Jurney, Ph.D., FAHA is a biomedical engineering expert specializing in mechanobiology, microfluidics, and cardiovascular biomaterials. With a career spanning academic research, teaching, and mentorship, he brings a multidisciplinary framework to litigation work involving complex biomedical systems. His work centers on investigating fluid shear stress impacts, assessing endothelial cell function, and evaluating mitochondrial dynamics in cardiovascular pathophysiology. Dr. Jurney has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cardiovascular devices, biomedical engineering, and medical device manufacturing. His PhD in Mechanical Engineering, along with his designation as a Fellow of the American Heart Association, 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 cardiovascular biomaterials and device efficacy.