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Vladimir K. Markoski, PE is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in HVAC, MEP design, and fire protection litigation. With a career encompassing diverse engineering disciplines, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating HVAC system failures, assessing compliance with NFPA codes, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Markoski has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving cases related to life safety, UL standards, and plumbing systems. His Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Belgrade reinforces 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 engineering and mechanical systems.

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Jeremiah R Cole, PE is a Structural and Geotechnical Engineering expert specializing in litigation involving construction defects and soil stability issues. With a career spanning over two decades in civil engineering disciplines, he brings a robust analytical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing geotechnical conditions, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Cole has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving construction defect cases and infrastructure projects. His Masters in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, along with his PE 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 structural integrity and geotechnical assessments.

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Rod W Bergen, PE is a horses and engineering expert specializing in equine and solar energy litigation. With a career spanning equine facilities, solar installations, and electrical contracting, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating horse accident reconstruction, assessing solar incident reconstruction, and evaluating whether equestrian facilities meet safety standards. Mr. Bergen has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving equine-related incidents and solar energy disputes. His degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute reinforces 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 equine and solar energy matters.

Vincent A. Ettari, PE, PC is a Civil Engineering expert specializing in premises liability and forensic engineering. With a diverse background in structural, site, and coastal engineering, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating slip and fall incidents, assessing storm water runoff impacts, and evaluating whether design and analysis of structures meet industry standards. Mr. Ettari has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various regions, involving cases related to flooding controls, storm water management, and construction inspection. His degree in Civil Engineering, along with his Professional Engineer 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 environmental and safety engineering.

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Ivo Foldyna is an Accident Reconstruction and Electrical Engineering expert specializing in electrocution injuries and fatalities. With a career spanning accident analysis and electrical systems, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrocution incidents, assessing accident causation, and evaluating whether electrical standards were met. Mr. Foldyna has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving cases of electrocution injuries and fatalities. His degree in Electrical Engineering from the Czech Republic reinforces 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 incidents.

Lester Engel is an engineering metallurgy expert specializing in failure analysis and manufacturing solutions. With a career spanning turbine engineering and metallurgical engineering, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating material failures, assessing manufacturing processes, and evaluating whether engineering standards have been met. Mr. Engel has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various industries, involving cases related to engineering failures and manufacturing defects. His background in engineering metallurgy reinforces 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 complex engineering issues.

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Joshua Tolbert is an engineering and premises liability expert specializing in civil engineering and industrial safety litigation. With a career spanning civil engineering, fall protection, construction analysis, and industrial safety including OSHA and NFPA standards, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating engineering failures, assessing compliance with safety regulations, and evaluating whether premises liability standards have been met. Mr. Tolbert has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various industries, involving civil engineering and industrial safety disputes. His extensive experience in engineering and premises liability reinforces 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 engineering and safety compliance.

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Carrie Milton, MA is an electricity market monitoring expert specializing in independent market oversight and regulatory compliance. With a career spanning roles in market monitoring, energy analytics, and operations research, she brings a comprehensive analytical framework to litigation work involving market power abuse and regulatory violations. Her work centers on investigating market outcomes, assessing potential market manipulation, and evaluating compliance with energy regulations. Ms. Milton has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Midcontinent ISO region, involving electricity market operations and compliance cases. Her Master’s of Arts in Economics, along with her extensive experience in statistical software and market analysis, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of compliance and regulatory adherence in disputes involving electricity market operations.

Paul S. Gritt, B.S. M.E., M.S. M.E. is a brake system engineering expert specializing in vehicle testing and brake dynamometer testing. With a career spanning brake system design, computer simulation, and technical leadership, he brings a comprehensive engineering framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating brake system failures, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether engineering practices meet safety and performance criteria. Mr. Gritt has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the automotive industry, involving complex vehicle testing and brake system design cases. His M.S. M.E. in Mechanical Engineering, along with his role in the SAE Actuation sub-committee, 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 brake system performance and safety compliance.