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Independent Technical Expert Witness, and Forensic Engineer

Mr. Gary Brooks, MSc, CEng, IntPE (UK), CSci is a forensic engineering expert specializing in welding engineering, non-destructive testing, and failure investigations. With a career encompassing quality assurance, corrosion analysis, and engineering dispute resolution, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating welding failures, assessing non-destructive testing results, and evaluating whether engineering standards have been met. Mr. Brooks has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving engineering disputes and construction failures. His MSc in Welding Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified International and European Welding Engineer (IWE / EWE) and Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness 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 welding and engineering practices.

Mechanical Engineer

Dax B. Wells, PE is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in product liability and failure analysis of aerial lifts and agricultural machinery. With a career encompassing engineering, product safety, structural analysis, and compliance testing, he brings a practical engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating equipment design failures, assessing operator interactions, and evaluating environmental factors impacting machinery safety. Mr. Wells has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to aerial work platforms, agricultural machinery, and construction equipment. His Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with his Professional Engineer (PE) 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 causation in disputes involving equipment safety and product defects.

Chartered Building Services Engineer

Stephen Walsh, Chartered Engineer, MSc, CMIOSH, MCIBSE, FCIWEM, FCIPHE, Safe Gas Forensic Engineer, CUEW (CUBS) is a forensic engineering expert specializing in building services, gas safety investigations, and public health engineering. With a career encompassing occupational safety, water engineering, and forensic analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating gas appliance failures, assessing building service compliance, and evaluating environmental engineering impacts. Mr. Walsh has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving cases of gas safety, building services engineering, and public health engineering. His MSc in Occupational Safety and Health, along with his Chartered Engineer and Chartered Occupational Safety and Health Practitioner 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 gas safety and building services compliance.

D. Eng., P.E.

Jeff Lewandowski, D. Eng., P.E. is a hydraulic and coastal engineering expert specializing in water resources management and sedimentation and scour. With a career spanning civil engineering, water system modeling, and construction defect analyses, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex water-related issues. His work centers on investigating storm water drainage and flooding, assessing drinking water flow and pressure, and evaluating wastewater and sewer backup impacts. Mr. Lewandowski has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California and Hawaii, involving storm water drainage, tidal hydrodynamics, and groundwater management. His D. Eng. in Civil Engineering (Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering) from the University of California, Berkeley, along with his Professional Civil Engineer licenses in CA and HI, 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 hydraulic and hydrologic analyses.

Technical Consultant/Contract Manager

Jim Atkins is a papermaking and paper industry expert specializing in expert witness consulting and testimony in various areas of papermaking. With a career spanning process engineering, operations improvement, and technical training, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating recycled paper quality issues, assessing engineering liability in paper mills, and evaluating whether patent infringements have occurred in paper chemicals and machinery. Mr. Atkins has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as US Customs tariff disputes, recycled paper quality issues, and paper machinery liability. His Bachelors Degree in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina, along with his election as a TAPPI Fellow, 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 papermaking technology and operations.

Expert Witness

Selim Cerci, PE is a structural engineering expert specializing in forensic engineering and construction defect litigation. With a career encompassing diverse engineering disciplines, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing structural failures, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Cerci has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving cases of hurricane damage, slip and fall incidents, and insurance litigation. His B.S. in Geological Engineering, along with his Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida and FAA Remote Pilot 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 structural failures and water intrusion.

C. Sean Brossia, PhD is a materials, corrosion, and mechanical integrity expert specializing in industrial equipment failures and reliability engineering. With a career spanning materials degradation, risk-based inspection, and asset integrity programs, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex technical evaluations. His work centers on investigating corrosion causation, assessing inspection program adequacy, and evaluating whether mechanical integrity practices meet industry standards. Dr. Brossia has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving refineries, chemical plants, and industrial manufacturing facilities. His Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, along with his status as a NACE/AMPP Fellow, 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 corrosion damage and materials degradation.

Expert Witness

Richard F Beaubien, PE, PTOE is a Traffic Engineering expert specializing in traffic control and roadway design litigation. With a career spanning traffic incident management, intelligent transportation systems, and road safety, he brings a comprehensive framework to analyzing transportation-related disputes. His work centers on investigating traffic impacts, assessing roadway design, and evaluating whether traffic control measures meet safety standards. Mr. Beaubien has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Metro Detroit area, involving traffic engineering, roadway design, and intelligent transportation systems. His MSCE and BSCE in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan, along with his Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and Road Safety Professional (RSP) 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 traffic engineering and road safety.

Professional Engineer

Kenneth R. Dees, P.E., CFM is a civil engineering expert specializing in forensic engineering and expert testimony related to storm water management and floodplain analysis. With a career spanning real estate development, storm water drainage, and floodplain management, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work involving complex technical issues. His work centers on investigating failures in storm water diversion, assessing the impact of increased flow or frequency, and evaluating whether miscalculations in floodplain areas have occurred. Mr. Dees has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Texas, involving real estate development and construction cases. His BSCE in Civil Engineering from Southern Methodist University, along with his Professional Engineer (PE) and Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) 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 responsibility in disputes involving floodplain and storm water management.

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Homayoon Kazerooni, Ph.D. is a robotics and exoskeleton systems expert specializing in litigation involving automated machinery and medical devices. With a career spanning bioengineering, human-machine systems, and mechatronics design, he brings a multidisciplinary framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating control algorithms, assessing ergonomics and human-machine interactions, and evaluating whether intelligent assist devices meet industry standards. Mr. Kazerooni has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to wearable and assistive devices, orthotic and prosthetic systems, and intelligent assist devices. His Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, along with his extensive academic and industry experience, 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 robotics and medical devices.

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Guillermo Lopez, CEng, MIMechE, EUR ING is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in mechanical failure investigation and damage assessment. With a career spanning EPC projects, process plants, and mechanical equipment, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex engineering systems. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing equipment damage, and evaluating whether design or operational deviations contributed to incidents. Mr. Lopez has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Africa, the Americas, APAC, the Middle East, and Europe, involving energy, industrial and manufacturing, and oil and gas sectors. His Mechanical Engineering, MEng (Hons) degree from Cardiff University, along with his Chartered Engineer, MIMechE, and European Engineer Federation (EUR ING) 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 mechanical systems and equipment failures.

Forensic Mechanical Engineer

BERNARD ANTHONY (TONY) McFEELY B.Eng is a forensic mechanical engineer expert specializing in forensic engineering and failure analysis. With a career encompassing diverse mechanical engineering roles, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving industrial and commercial environments. His work centers on investigating manual handling injuries, assessing noise-induced hearing loss, and evaluating whether machinery safety standards have been met. Mr. McFEELY has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving cases related to manual handling, work-related upper limb disorders, and machinery safety. His B.Eng in Metallurgy & Materials Science, along with his extensive experience in forensic engineering, 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 industrial accidents and equipment failures.

Chartered Engineer and Forensic Accident Investigator

John Colquhoun, Eur Ing, CEng, BEng (Hons), MIET, AIFireE, MIAAI is a forensic engineering and accident investigation expert specializing in fire investigations, engineering failures, and personal injury analysis. With a career spanning telecommunications, power, and energy sectors, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to uncovering root causes of complex incidents. His work centers on investigating engineering failures, assessing fire origins, and evaluating whether safety protocols were breached. Mr. Colquhoun has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements globally, involving energy sector incidents, infrastructure failures, and personal injury cases. His BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, along with certifications such as Chartered Engineer and European Engineer, 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 engineering and safety failures.

Director, Civil, Structural, and Project and Programme Management

Robert (Rab) Eadie, BSc, LLM, CEng is a MEP Systems Engineering expert specializing in technical disputes involving mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. With a career spanning design, installation, and commissioning across various sectors, he brings a comprehensive technical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating design deficiencies, assessing installation and commissioning processes, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Eadie has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across APAC, the Middle East, and Europe, involving cases in sectors such as technology, healthcare, energy, and aviation. His BSc in Building Services Engineering, along with his LLM in Construction Law and Chartered Engineer 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 complex MEP systems.

Engineering Consultant

William C. Tintle specializes in engineering forensics, focusing on machine design and engineering analysis related to material handling equipment such as cranes, conveyors, and custom lifting devices. His extensive experience spans industries including nuclear, defense, and transportation, where he has conducted damage assessments and determined causes of loss for complex engineering failures. With a proven track record in designing and overseeing the construction of critical machinery, he is adept at defining repair scopes for equipment failures. Tintle holds multi-state Professional Engineer licenses, underscoring his qualifications in the field.

Educational Consultant/Expert Witness

Dr. Joseph Steven Schwartzberg, EdD is a Special Education Program Development expert specializing in cases involving students with disabilities, including IDEA compliance and ADA standards. With a career encompassing leadership roles in educational administration and special education program development, he brings a strategic and regulatory-focused perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating compliance with educational standards, assessing program adequacy for students with disabilities, and evaluating whether administrative practices meet legal requirements. Dr. Schwartzberg has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving special education administration, non-public school programming, and school safety cases. His EdD in Education from Columbia University, along with certifications such as School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) and School District Administrator (SDA), 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 responsibility in disputes involving special education program adequacy and adherence to federal and state regulations.

Harvey C. Voris is a fitness equipment design and product liability expert specializing in patent development and facility risk management. With a career spanning engineering analysis, accident reconstruction, and standards compliance, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex technical evaluations. His work centers on investigating product failures, assessing patent infringement claims, and evaluating whether safety standards have been met. Mr. Voris has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving product liability, patent development, and facility risk management cases. His Bachelors of Science in Engineering in Bio Structural Mechanics from UCLA, along with a Masters in Engineering in Fatigue and Failure Analysis from Cal State Long Beach, 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 fitness equipment and related products.

Scott G. Nacheman, MSc.Eng., AIA is a forensic architecture and engineering expert specializing in emergency response and disaster mitigation. With a career spanning emergency management, structural stabilization, and forensic investigations, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to complex incident analysis. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing disaster impacts, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Nacheman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving high-profile structural failures and disaster response cases. His Master of Architecture and M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, along with his NCARB Certification and advanced Structures Specialist 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 in disputes involving structural integrity and emergency response.