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Robert B. Rappaport, CA P.I. Lic. No. 26789 is a fire and arson investigation expert specializing in fire origin and cause determination. With a career spanning fire service, arson investigation, and fire prevention, he brings a comprehensive investigative framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fire scenes, assessing liability and subrogation potential, and evaluating whether fire codes and standards were adhered to. Mr. Rappaport has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving fire and arson cases, insurance claims, and fire prevention disputes. His B.S. degree in Business Administration, along with certifications such as Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) and Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), 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 origin and cause.

Global leader and serial entrepreneur in the medical device industry

Peter A. Crosby, Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Engineering Science, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors is a medical device industry expert specializing in intellectual property, biomedical engineering, and product liability litigation. With a career spanning executive leadership, strategic development, and innovation in medical devices, he brings a strategic and operational perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating intellectual property claims, assessing product liability issues, and evaluating corporate governance practices. Mr. Crosby has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements globally, involving cases related to medical devices, corporate governance, and intellectual property disputes. His Master of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering, along with his Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors 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 medical devices and corporate governance.

MD, MBA, MIT, FACC

Matthew Schumaecker, MD, MBA, MIT, FACC is a cardiology and clinical informatics expert specializing in cardiovascular disease and cardiac imaging. With a career spanning clinical practice, academic leadership, and medical informatics, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving complex cardiac conditions and technology integration. His work centers on investigating cardiac imaging protocols, assessing clinical informatics systems, and evaluating whether standard of care deviations occurred in cardiovascular treatment. Dr. Schumaecker has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography, and clinical informatics. His Doctor of Medicine in Medicine from McGill University, along with certifications in Cardiac Computed Tomography, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Informatics, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology, 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 cardiac imaging and informatics systems.

EdD, RDN, CDCES, FAND

Dr. Mitchel Kirk Holliday, EdD, RDN, CDCES, FAND is a Nutrition and Dietetics expert specializing in correctional healthcare and clinical nutrition litigation. With a career encompassing leadership roles in public health and correctional systems, he brings a strategic perspective to evaluating nutrition policies and practices in institutional settings. His work centers on investigating compliance with dietary standards, assessing the adequacy of nutrition interventions, and evaluating whether institutional practices meet established guidelines. Dr. Holliday has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving correctional healthcare, food safety, and clinical nutrition disputes. His Doctor of Education in Career and Technical Education, along with certifications such as Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Registered Dietitian, 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 nutrition and dietetics in correctional facilities.

Food Safety Expert Witness

Kenneth Kuscher is a food safety expert specializing in food safety litigation. With a career spanning food service operations, quality control, and regulatory compliance, he brings a comprehensive operational framework to analyzing food safety breaches and compliance failures. His work centers on investigating foodborne illness outbreaks, assessing food handling practices, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in food service operations. Mr. Kuscher has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to foodborne illnesses, restaurant accidents, and food safety compliance. His MBA in Business Administration, along with his certifications as a Certified ServSafe Instructor and Trainer with NEHA Food Safety, 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 food safety and handling practices.

Expert Witness

Gregory A. Barnes, P.E. is an oil and gas expert specializing in appraisal and valuation within the upstream sector. With a career spanning strategic leadership, engineering management, and asset development, he brings a comprehensive framework for evaluating complex industry disputes. His work centers on investigating reservoir engineering practices, assessing asset valuations, and evaluating whether reserves reporting aligns with industry standards. Mr. Barnes has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving oil and gas asset valuation, reservoir engineering, and enhanced oil recovery cases. His Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University, along with his Registered Professional Engineer certification in 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 responsibility in disputes involving unconventional reservoirs and development demands.

President – Cyber Asset Recovery Experts, Inc; FBI (Retired)

Jason T. Ghetian, President – Cyber Asset Recovery Experts, Inc; FBI (Retired) is a cryptocurrency and cybersecurity expert specializing in cryptocurrency investment fraud and exchange security failures. With a career encompassing high-stakes cyber investigations and asset recovery, he brings a strategic investigative framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating cryptocurrency fraud, assessing exchange security breaches, and evaluating whether improper token swaps have occurred. Mr. Ghetian has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cryptocurrency-related disputes, family law asset divisions, and high-tech fraud cases. His Master of Science in Cyber-Security Engineering, along with certifications such as TRM Certified Investigator and Security Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), 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 digital forensics and cybercrime.

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.

Chemical Engineer

Jennifer Morningstar, B.S.Ch.E., P.E., CFEI is a chemical engineering expert specializing in fires and explosion analysis, chemical release, and exposure incidents. With a career encompassing industrial accident investigation, environmental regulatory compliance, and codes and standards analysis, she brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex chemical and safety issues. Her work centers on investigating chemical release incidents, assessing compliance with safety standards, and evaluating whether proper procedures were followed in industrial settings. Ms. Morningstar has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving industrial accidents, chemical exposure cases, and fire investigations. Her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, along with certifications such as Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, 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 chemical engineering and fire safety.

Consultant and Associate Professor

Dr. Ken Lang, Ph.D. is a criminal justice and forensic art expert specializing in criminal investigations, violent crimes, and police practices and procedures. With a career that encompasses extensive law enforcement experience and academic contributions, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating criminal incidents, assessing police conduct, and evaluating forensic art applications in legal contexts. Dr. Lang has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of violent crime, police conduct, and forensic art analysis. His Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Walden University, along with certifications from the Maryland Police Training Commission and the FBI, 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 criminal investigations and police practices.

SHRM-SCP

John A. Campanella, SHRM-SCP is a workplace employment investigations expert specializing in law enforcement policy and procedure, hiring/retention, discipline/performance, and accreditation. With a career spanning human resource management, compliance monitoring, and internal and external investigations, he brings a strategic leadership perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating compliance with law enforcement standards, assessing human resource management practices, and evaluating whether organizational policies align with accreditation requirements. Mr. Campanella has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving law enforcement agencies, corporate human resources, and compliance monitoring. His Master of Science in Management in Organizational Leadership, along with his Senior Certified Professional designation from the Society for Human Resource Management, 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 law enforcement practices and human resource management.

Associate Professor

Matthew B. Ross, Ph.D. is an economics and public policy expert specializing in discrimination, disparate impact, and racial profiling litigation. With a career spanning labor economics, public sector program evaluation, and empirical tests for disparity, he brings a robust analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating racial bias in policing, assessing the impact of public safety policies, and evaluating whether disparities in law enforcement practices exist. Mr. Ross has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to police practices, racial bias, and public safety policies. His Ph.D. in Economics, along with his extensive research and advisory roles, 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 racial profiling and police benchmarking.

Police Practice Consultant

Chief Chet Epperson (Ret.) MBA is a police practices and procedures expert specializing in police use of force, internal affairs, and officer-involved shootings. With a career spanning law enforcement leadership, policy development, and federal court-appointed consulting, he brings a comprehensive framework to analyzing police conduct and compliance with constitutional standards. His work centers on investigating police misconduct, assessing policy adherence, and evaluating whether training protocols meet legal and ethical standards. Mr. Epperson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving police use of force, wrongful convictions, and organizational assessments. His MBA in Public Administration, along with certifications such as Public Safety Disability Specialist and Public Safety Internal Affairs/Discipline Investigator: Level 1, 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 police practices and procedures.

President-Senior Engineer

Hesham Ali, Ph.D., PE, CPM is a civil engineering expert specializing in infrastructure design, construction management, and geotechnical engineering litigation. With a career spanning artificial intelligence, robotics, and pavement engineering, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether proper construction management protocols were followed. Mr. Ali has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving cases related to infrastructure design, construction management, and geotechnical engineering. His Ph.D. in Engineering from The City University of New York, along with certifications such as Certified Public Manager (CPM) and Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida, 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 road construction, pavement engineering, and construction quality assurance.

Distinguished DoD-Cleared UAV Pilot

Peter J. Denucci, Distinguished DoD-Cleared UAV Pilot is an aviation & aerospace expert specializing in mission assurance and risk management. With a career encompassing leadership roles in safety management systems, human factors, and quality assurance, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating compliance with safety standards, assessing risk management protocols, and evaluating whether mission assurance processes meet contractual and regulatory requirements. Mr. Denucci has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving aviation safety, unmanned aircraft systems, and regulatory compliance cases. His B.S. in Aeronautical Science, along with certifications such as Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI), 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 operational compliance.

Digital Forensics and Information Security Analyst

Ira Victor, BA, G2700, GCFA, GPCI, GSEC, CGEIT, CRISC is a digital forensics and information security expert specializing in computer forensics and cybersecurity litigation. With a career spanning digital evidence preservation, cybercrime response, and preventive information security, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex digital environments. His work centers on preserving digital evidence, assessing cybersecurity incidents, and evaluating compliance with information security standards. Mr. Victor has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in healthcare, retail, and technology sectors. His Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, along with certifications such as G2700, GCFA, and CGEIT, 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 digital forensics and information security.

Principle Consultant

Avery Thompson is a digital forensics expert specializing in complex digital evidence analysis and strategic case review. With a career spanning law enforcement, telecommunications analysis, and criminal investigations, he brings a multifaceted investigative framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating digital communication patterns, assessing cellular data for forensic relevance, and evaluating whether telecommunications records align with case facts. Mr. Thompson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of digital forensics, drug distribution, and telecommunications analysis. His Business Administration degree from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, along with certifications such as Cellebrite Certified Operator and Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst, 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 mobile device forensics and digital evidence interpretation.

MD PhD

Walter Sujansky, MD PhD is a health informatics expert specializing in intellectual property and medical malpractice litigation. With a career spanning clinical informatics, software engineering, and health data standards, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electronic health records, assessing clinical data interoperability, and evaluating whether health data standards have been met. Dr. Sujansky has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in the healthcare IT industry, electronic health records, and biomedical software. His MD and PhD in Medical Informatics, along with certifications in machine learning and advanced learning algorithms, 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 clinical software applications and data engineering challenges.