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Director of Valuation & Litigation Support

Matt Springer, ASA (BV), ARM, ABV is a business valuation expert specializing in litigation support for transaction disputes, shareholder disputes, corporate litigation, matrimonial dissolution, and probate matters. With a career spanning valuation advisory services for gift and estate planning, tax reporting, and financial reporting, he brings a comprehensive financial advisory framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating transaction disputes, assessing shareholder disagreements, and evaluating whether corporate valuations align with industry standards. Mr. Springer has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving sectors such as professional services, healthcare, real estate, financial services, energy, manufacturing, and retail. His MBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, along with his Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) in Business Valuation, Appraisal Review and Management (ARM), and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) 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 valuation accuracy and responsibility in disputes involving complex financial matters.

Biomedical Systems Expert - 25+ Yrs, 10 Patents

Eric A. Bharucha, M.Sc., B.Eng., B.Sc., P.E. is a biomedical systems expert specializing in medical device development and regulatory compliance. With a multidisciplinary career encompassing electrical engineering, microbiology, and systems integration, he brings a comprehensive framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating electronic system failures, assessing regulatory compliance pathways, and evaluating whether design deviations impact device safety. Mr. Bharucha has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements worldwide, involving medical devices, aerospace systems, and advanced sensor technologies. His M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, along with his Professional Engineer (P.E.) 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 electronic system failures and regulatory compliance.

MS, NRP

John B. Everlove, MS, NRP is an Emergency Medical Services expert specializing in standard of care and negligence litigation involving paramedics and EMTs. With a career encompassing diverse roles in emergency medical services, he brings a comprehensive operational and educational framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating paramedic and EMT negligence, assessing compliance with EMS protocols, and evaluating whether deviations from standard care contributed to adverse outcomes. Mr. Everlove has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of medical malpractice, ambulance crashes, and wrongful death claims. His Master of Science Degree in Emergency Services Administration, along with certifications such as National Paramedic Certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, 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 emergency medical services and non-emergency medical transportation.

Scientist, Entrepreneur, & Innovator

Rouzbeh R. Taghizadeh, Ph.D. is a regenerative medicine expert specializing in cellular and tissue therapeutics litigation. With a career spanning biotechnology innovation, stem cell bioengineering, and medical device development, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex therapeutic technologies. His work centers on investigating cellular processing methods, assessing regulatory compliance, and evaluating whether industry standards in tissue therapeutics have been met. Dr. Taghizadeh has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving regenerative medicine, cellular therapeutics, and biotechnology cases. His Ph.D. in Stem Cell Bioengineering, along with his extensive post-doctoral research, 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 stem cell and tissue-based therapies.

Passenger Transportation Consultant and Expert Witness

Howard F. Berkowitz is a passenger transportation expert specializing in non-emergency medical transportation and paratransit operations. With a career spanning luxury sedan services, mass transit systems, and compliance management, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating safety practices, assessing ADA compliance, and evaluating whether transportation standards of care have been met. Mr. Berkowitz has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving non-emergency medical transportation, wheelchair securement, and luxury sedan operations. His degree in Business Administration/Management, along with certifications as a Certified Wheelchair Securement Instructor and Certified Stretcher Securement Instructor, 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 transportation safety and compliance.

President, Oracle Engineering LLC

Bob Weiman is a software engineering and embedded systems expert specializing in litigation involving medical devices, consumer products, and industrial control systems. With a career spanning microprocessor-based product design, medical software, and intellectual property, he brings a multidisciplinary framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating software malfunctions, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether engineering practices meet regulatory requirements. Mr. Weiman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to medical devices, patent infringement, and trade secrets. His BS in Computer Engineering from Boston University, along with his status as a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), 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 software engineering and embedded systems.

CEO and Lead Forensic Expert

Jason Fries, Advanced Force Science Specialist, Force Science Certificate, Private Pilot Certificate is a forensic reconstruction expert specializing in accident reconstruction and forensic animation. With a career spanning the development of laser-based photogrammetry and the introduction of 3D reconstructions into courtrooms, he brings a pioneering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating officer-involved shootings, assessing nighttime visibility, and evaluating whether forensic animations meet admissibility standards. Mr. Fries has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving civil and criminal cases, including officer-involved shootings and accident reconstructions. His B.S. in Biology (Focus in Physics and Chemistry), along with certifications such as Advanced Force Science Specialist and Force Science 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 forensic reconstructions and human factors.

Educator and Coach

Timothy Edward Staycer, M.A., B.A. is a special education and athletics expert specializing in individualized education programs (IEPs) and student-athlete safety. With a career spanning special education teaching, athletic coaching, and union leadership, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving educational compliance and sports safety. His work centers on investigating IEP implementation, assessing coaching practices, and evaluating whether educational standards are met. Mr. Staycer has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving special education compliance and athletic program safety. His M.A. in Special Education, along with certifications such as the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training Certificate of Completion and Concussion in Sports Learning Center Certificate of Completion, 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 educational practices and athletic safety protocols.

Assistant Professor

Christopher James Nash, MD, EdM is an Emergency Medicine expert specializing in digital medical simulation and telehealth education. With a career spanning emergency department operations, digital scholarship, and program evaluation, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating diagnostic and medical errors in acute care settings, assessing emergency physician supervision and resident education, and evaluating whether standard of care deviations occurred. Dr. Nash has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to emergency department standard of care, trauma management, and telehealth education. His EdM in Technology, Innovation, and Education, along with his certification from the American Board of Emergency 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 emergency medicine and digital medical education.

Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Ethan J. Baughman, MD, PhD, FACS is a plastic & reconstructive surgery expert specializing in plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, trauma care, wound management, and aviation medicine. With a career integrating active clinical practice and academic faculty roles, he brings a comprehensive perspective to litigation involving complex medical and aviation-related cases. His work centers on investigating surgical outcomes, assessing post-operative complications, and evaluating whether standard of care deviations occurred. Dr. Baughman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving cases related to plastic surgery, reconstructive procedures, and aviation medicine. His MD and PhD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, along with certifications such as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) — ASCP and FAA Senior Aviation Medical 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 standard of care in disputes involving surgical and aeromedical issues.

Expert Witness

Bradley T Cook, PE, MSE, CXLT is an accident reconstruction and biomedical engineering expert specializing in auto accident and collision analysis litigation. With a career encompassing accident reconstruction, crash data retrieval, and human factors analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing human factors in crash scenarios, and evaluating whether safety standards were met in product liability cases. Mr. Cook has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Michigan and Florida, involving auto accidents, premises liability, and product liability cases. His Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, along with his Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) credentials in Michigan and 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 causation in disputes involving accident reconstruction and safety compliance.

Emergency Medicine Physician, Medical Expert Witness

Jessica Shackman, M.D., Ph.D. is an Emergency Medicine expert specializing in adult emergency medical conditions, trauma, and patient quality and safety. With a career encompassing both clinical practice and academic involvement, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating trauma cases, assessing emergency procedures, and evaluating whether patient safety standards were met. Dr. Shackman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements within Maryland, involving emergency medicine and trauma cases. Her Doctor of Medicine in Medicine, along with her Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving emergency medical conditions.

Expert Witness

James J. McCormick III, M.D., M.B.A. is a healthcare management expert specializing in clinical care review and managed care litigation. With a career encompassing medical leadership, insurance oversight, and clinical operations, he brings a strategic perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating clinical care standards, assessing healthcare management practices, and evaluating whether insurance protocols were adhered to. Mr. McCormick has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving HMO and insurance cases, clinical care reviews, and healthcare management disputes. His Doctor of Medicine from SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, along with his Executive MBA from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and certifications such as American Board of Emergency Medicine Certified, 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 managed care and healthcare management.

Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology

Joshua N. Nogar, M.D. is a Medical Toxicology expert specializing in toxicology-related litigation. With a career encompassing emergency medicine, addiction medicine, and medical toxicology, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating toxicological causation, assessing drug interactions, and evaluating whether standard of care deviations occurred. Dr. Nogar has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across New York, involving cases related to drug overdoses, toxicological assessments, and emergency medicine malpractice. His M.D. from New York University School of Medicine, along with board certifications in Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Addiction 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 toxicological and emergency medicine issues.

Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Morten Olgaard Jensen, PhD, DrMed, FAHA is a biomedical engineering and medical device expert specializing in product liability and intellectual property litigation. With a career encompassing medical device innovation, biomechanics, and surgical applications, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating device failures, assessing compliance with medical standards, and evaluating whether engineering practices meet regulatory requirements. Mr. Jensen has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and Europe, involving medical device failures, patent disputes, and surgical malpractice cases. His Doctor of Medical Science from The University of Aarhus, along with his Fellow of the American Heart Association 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 biomedical technology and medical instrumentation.

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Woojin Cho, MD, PhD is an orthopedic spine surgery expert specializing in adult spinal deformity, degenerative spine disorders, and spinal biomechanics. With a career encompassing advanced spine fellowships and leadership roles in academic spine centers across Korea and the United States, he brings a robust academic and clinical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating postoperative complications, assessing surgical decision-making standards, and evaluating whether deviations from care standards occurred. Dr. Cho has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex spine-related cases and standards of care evaluations. His MD, MS, and PhD from Hanyang University College of Medicine, along with his ECFMG 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 spinal biomechanics and surgical outcomes.

Materials Scientist

Gary S Fischman, PhD (FACerS, FNICE) is a materials science expert specializing in ceramics and hard materials with a focus on medical devices and products liability litigation. With a career spanning academia, government, and industry, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating device failures, assessing intellectual property issues, and evaluating compliance with medical device standards. Mr. Fischman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving medical device failures, intellectual property disputes, and regulatory compliance cases. His Ph.D in Ceramics from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, along with his affiliations with the American Ceramic Society and National Institute of Ceramic 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 causation in disputes involving medical ceramics and device standards.

PhD FIMMM FRSC CChem

Christopher L DeArmitt, PhD FIMMM FRSC CChem is a plastics and environmental impact expert specializing in the effects of microplastics on the environment. With a career spanning over three decades in industrial plastics and formulation, he brings a comprehensive understanding of polymer science and its implications for environmental litigation. His work centers on investigating microplastic degradation, assessing environmental impact, and evaluating whether industry practices align with environmental standards. Dr. DeArmitt has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements internationally, involving cases related to microplastics, medical devices, and environmental impact assessments. His PhD in Conductive Polymer Colloids, along with his Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM), Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), and Chartered Chemist (CChem) 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 plastic degradation and environmental health impacts.