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Architect, AIA, NCARB

David Erik Chase, Architect, AIA, NCARB is a forensic architecture expert specializing in construction dispute resolution and architectural liability. With a career spanning over five decades in architectural design, project management, and construction oversight, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex construction issues. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with ADA accessibility guidelines, and evaluating whether building codes have been adhered to. Mr. Chase has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the East Coast and mid-Atlantic states, involving cases related to construction defects, contract disputes, and building code violations. His Master of Science in Architecture from Columbia University, along with certifications such as NCARB and LEED Green Associate, 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 architectural agreements and construction practices.

Consulting Mechanical / Materials Engineer

David M. Hallman, M.S., P.E. is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in accident reconstruction and forensic investigations. With a career encompassing materials research, crash testing, and forensic mechanical analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing crash dynamics, and evaluating causation in vehicle-related incidents. Mr. Hallman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as vehicle mechanical failures, crash reconstructions, and fire investigations. His Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, 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 and vehicle systems.

Forensic Science Leader

Jennifer Harmon is a forensic toxicology expert specializing in toxicology, drug analysis, and impaired driving investigations. With a career spanning forensic laboratory leadership, public policy advocacy, and expert testimony, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating drug-facilitated crimes, assessing drug and alcohol impairment, and evaluating whether forensic laboratory practices meet accreditation standards. Ms. Harmon has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving cases related to drug-impaired driving, forensic toxicology, and crime laboratory operations. Her Master of Public Administration, along with certifications such as ISO/IEC 17025 & 17020 Lead Assessor & Technical Assessor, 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 drug and alcohol impairment.

Principal/CEO

Scott “Spiderman” Mulholland CGC BEC CMR CMA CIEC is a Construction Defects Expert specializing in forensic analysis and dispute resolution. With a career spanning building science, moisture engineering, and quality control, he brings a comprehensive investigative framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction failures, assessing moisture intrusion, and evaluating whether building envelope standards were met. Mr. Mulholland has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction defect cases, environmental investigations, and building envelope assessments. His certifications as a Certified General Contractor, Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant, and Certified Building Envelope Investigator 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 materials and methods.

Expert Witness

Curtis E. Falany, P.E. is an electrical engineering expert specializing in forensic investigation and construction defects. With a career spanning electrical failures, complex electrical systems, and the National Electrical Code, he brings a comprehensive forensic framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating whether compliance with industry standards was maintained. Mr. Falany has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving electrical contracting disputes, workers compensation claims, and process control computer systems. His Bachelors in Engineering Science from Florida State University, along with his Board Certified Diplomat in Forensic Engineering — NAFE, a Council of Engineering & Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) Member Board, 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 electrical contact, shock, and electrocution.

Business Owner

Michael M. Nelson is a digital forensics and cyber security expert specializing in incident response and eDiscovery. With a career encompassing digital forensics, cyber security, and information technology, he brings a comprehensive understanding of how to address complex digital investigations and cyber threats. His work centers on investigating digital breaches, assessing data integrity, and evaluating whether security protocols were breached. Mr. Nelson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving corporate, civil, criminal, and domestic cases. His B.S. Arts and Sciences in Computer and Information Sciences, along with certifications such as AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) and 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 causation in disputes involving digital forensics and cyber security.

Board Certified Clinical Psychologist

Elliott B. Rosenbaum, Psy.D., ABPP is a board-certified clinical psychologist expert specializing in forensic psychological evaluations. With a career encompassing military mental health services, private practice, and crisis counseling, he brings a nuanced understanding of psychological assessment and intervention to his litigation work. His work centers on conducting forensic psychological evaluations, assessing fitness for duty, and evaluating emotional trauma in legal contexts. Dr. Rosenbaum has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving cases related to military mental health, emotional distress, and forensic psychology. His Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Psychology, along with his Diplomate status with the American Board of Professional Psychology, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of psychological causation in disputes involving emotional trauma and fitness for duty.

President and Chief Engineering Officer

Gary E. Kilpatrick, P.E., DFE, PENC Fellow is a forensic engineering expert specializing in accident reconstruction and industrial accident investigation. With a career spanning mechanical design engineering, product defect analysis, and safety compliance, he brings a multifaceted engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing compliance with safety standards, and evaluating whether engineering practices meet industry norms. Mr. Kilpatrick has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving traffic accident reconstruction, industrial accidents, and product liability cases. His Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Diplomate Forensics 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 mechanical systems and safety compliance.

President / Owner

Scott Harvey-Lewis, PE is a structural engineering expert specializing in forensic investigations of construction defects and code compliance. With a career spanning structural design, construction administration, and forensic analysis, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex structural failures. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing building construction defects, and evaluating whether code compliance has been met. Mr. Harvey-Lewis has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving cases related to commercial and residential structures, telecommunication and educational facilities, and industrial plants. His Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida, along with certifications such as LEED ACCREDITED Professional and Level 1 Unbonded Pt Repair, 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 construction standards.

President, Principal Engineer

Dr. Edward J. Garbin, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., D.GE is a geotechnical engineering expert specializing in forensic evaluations and structural distress analysis. With a career spanning deep foundations, ground improvement, and earth retention systems, he brings a robust technical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating foundation integrity, assessing soil mechanics, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Dr. Garbin has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex geotechnical and structural cases. His Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical), along with his Diplomate, Geotechnical Engineering (D.GE) 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 foundation failures and soil stabilization issues.

Chief Executive Officer

Edward L. Fronapfel, M.S.C.E., P.E., CBIE, CFCC, EDI, CBCP, MAE, F.ASCE, F.NAFE, DFE, D-IBFES, NACHI is a forensic engineering expert specializing in construction defects litigation. With a career spanning structural design, building envelopes, and civil engineering, he brings a comprehensive forensic framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing structural integrity, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Fronapfel has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction defect claims, property analysis, and catastrophic claim analysis. His Master of Science in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Forensic Claims Consultant and Board Certified Building Inspection 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 structural and civil engineering matters.

CSP, ASP, CHST

Michael P. Lawler, CSP, ASP, CHST is a construction safety and OSHA compliance expert specializing in liability assessment and contractor duty of care. With a career spanning safety management, OSHA compliance, and accident investigation, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving construction safety standards. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing compliance with OSHA regulations, and evaluating whether industry safety standards were upheld. Mr. Lawler has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction safety, OSHA compliance, and accident investigation cases. His B.S. in Occupational Safety from Illinois State University, along with certifications such as CSP, ASP, and CHST, 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 safety and OSHA compliance.

P.E. DFE

Larry G. Nelson Sr. P.E. DFE is an electronic engineering forensics expert specializing in litigation involving electronic, electrical, and electromechanical systems. With a career spanning electronic engineering design, forensic analysis, and microprocessor development, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating electronic equipment failures, assessing root causes of electrical fires, and evaluating whether design deficiencies contributed to incidents. Mr. Nelson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Massachusetts, involving cases related to electronic equipment damage, fire causation, and industrial equipment failures. His BSEE in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, along with his Massachusetts PE License 51173 in Electrical 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 electronic and electrical systems.

Licensed Psychologist

Alexandra Clarfield, PhD, QME is a forensic psychology expert specializing in psychological evaluations and expert witness testimony in cases involving personal injury, employment issues, and psychological malpractice. With a career spanning cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma, and disability impairment, she brings a nuanced understanding of psychological assessments to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating psychological malpractice, assessing disability impairment, and evaluating whether workplace harassment has occurred. Ms. Clarfield has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving cases related to workers' compensation, immigration evaluations, and military mental health. Her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Temple University, along with her Psychologist License in California, 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 psychological evaluations and trauma assessments.

Expert Witness

Stephen D. Turner, Ph.D. is a Medical Genetics and Forensic Science expert specializing in human genomics, public health, and microbial genomics. With a career spanning academia, industry, and independent consulting, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating genetic data, assessing biosecurity measures, and evaluating whether public health protocols have been adhered to. Mr. Turner has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving medical genetics, forensic science, and biosecurity cases. His Ph.D. in Computational Human Genetics, along with certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Registered U.S. Patent Agent, 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 synthetic biology and infectious disease modeling.

Forensic Toxicology Consultant

Dr. Curt E. Harper, Ph.D., MSFS, F-ABFT is a forensic toxicology expert specializing in drug recognition and roadside enforcement training. With a career encompassing leadership roles in toxicology departments and extensive involvement in forensic science committees, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating drug-related impairment, assessing toxicological evidence, and evaluating whether forensic procedures meet legal standards. Dr. Harper has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving DUI and DUID cases, workplace drug testing, and postmortem toxicology. His Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology and Toxicology, along with certifications such as Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (F-ABFT) and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), 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 drug and alcohol impairment.

Forensic Biomedical/Biomechanical Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist

Jesse L. Wobrock, Ph.D is a forensic biomedical/biomechanical engineer specializing in accident reconstruction. With a career encompassing biomechanics, injury epidemiology, and systems integration engineering, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident dynamics, assessing injury mechanisms, and evaluating whether biomechanical factors contributed to the incident. Mr. Wobrock has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and internationally, involving cases such as wrongful death, product liability, and catastrophic injuries. His Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering, along with his Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) 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 accident reconstruction and biomechanics.

P.E., S.E., S.I.

Richard S. Barrow, P.E., S.E., S.I. is a structural and forensic engineering expert specializing in forensic engineering, structural repairs, and claim investigations. With a career spanning structural design, forensic investigations, and special inspections, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving structural failures and design deficiencies. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing design errors, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Mr. Barrow has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the southeastern United States, involving structural failures, design deficiencies, and faulty construction cases. His Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, along with certifications such as Board Certified in Forensic Engineering and Urban Search & Rescue Structures Specialist, 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 engineering and building codes.