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Expert Witness, Laboratory Assessor, Independent Consultant

Bethany Pridgen, Master of Forensic Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is a forensic science and toxicology expert specializing in forensic alcohol analysis and driving impairment analysis. With a career encompassing laboratory quality management, forensic drug analysis, and toxicology, she brings a comprehensive forensic framework to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating forensic alcohol and drug analysis, assessing laboratory quality management practices, and evaluating whether driving impairments are due to alcohol or drugs. Ms. Pridgen has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North Carolina, California, Florida, and other states, involving criminal and civil cases related to forensic toxicology and drug analysis. Her Master of Forensic Sciences, along with certifications such as Lean Six Sigma – Greenbelt Certification and Forensic Alcohol Analyst, 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 forensic alcohol and drug analysis.

President & Principal Engineer

Michael Cundy, Ph.D., P.E., C.F.E.I., C.F.P.S. is a Mechanical Engineering expert specializing in failure analysis and hazard analysis of complex mechanical and electrical systems. With a career encompassing diverse engineering domains such as combustion, fire science, and fluid mechanics, he brings a multifaceted analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fires and explosions, assessing carbon monoxide exposures, and evaluating water or fluid loss claims. Dr. Cundy has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across domestic and international matters, involving industries such as transportation, oil & gas, and energy. His Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications as a Certified Fire Protection Specialist and Certified Fire and Explosion 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 combustion and fire science.

Crane and Rigging Management, Training, Development and Delivery, Expert Witness/Litigation Support

David R. Decker is a crane and rigging management expert specializing in litigation support for crane and rigging accidents. With a career spanning crane operations, training development, and policy implementation, he brings a strategic framework to analyzing compliance and safety in crane-related incidents. His work centers on investigating crane and rigging failures, assessing training program efficacy, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Decker has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction accidents, industrial incidents, and military crane operations. His Basic Electronics education from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, along with certifications such as NCCCO Certified Rigger and NCCCO Accredited Rigger Practical 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 causation in disputes involving crane and rigging operations.

Expert Witness

John E. Beauzile is an Economic Damages Expert specializing in economic loss valuation and forensic economics. With a career encompassing actuarial science, financial analysis, and forensic economic assessments, he brings a multifaceted analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating economic damages, assessing economic loss figures, and evaluating whether financial valuations align with industry standards. Mr. Beauzile has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving wrongful death, personal injury, and pension valuation cases. His MS in Actuarial Science from Columbia University, along with certifications in Probability, Financial Mathematics, and Life Contingencies, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of economic damages in disputes involving complex financial evaluations.

CPA, ABV

Brian Nolte, CPA, ABV is a forensic accounting and business valuation expert specializing in litigation support for accounting and financial disputes. With a career spanning forensic accounting, business valuation, and intellectual property valuation, he brings a nuanced perspective to litigation work involving complex financial analyses. His work centers on investigating financial discrepancies, assessing business valuations, and evaluating whether intellectual property valuations are accurate. Mr. Nolte has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving cases related to intellectual property, business valuation, and financial disputes. His coursework involving the functional equivalent to an accounting degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, along with his certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), 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 accounting and valuation issues.

Expert Witness

David A. Doddridge is a construction defects and safety expert specializing in litigation support for construction-related disputes. With a career encompassing diverse roles in construction management, building inspection, and safety compliance, he brings a practical, hands-on perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating construction site safety. Mr. Doddridge has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Northeastern United States, involving construction defects, slip and fall cases, and building code compliance. His Unrestricted Construction Supervisor’s License in Massachusetts, along with certifications such as Certified Walkway Auditor Safety Specialist and Certified Building Envelope Inspector, 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 construction safety and standards.

Ph.D., P.E., C.P.L.

Joseph B. Michels, Ph.D., P.E., C.P.L. is a supply chain and logistics expert specializing in litigation involving transportation, warehousing, and inventory control. With a career spanning international logistics, hazardous material management, and safety in material handling, he brings a strategic operational framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating supply chain disruptions, assessing transportation logistics, and evaluating whether warehousing practices meet industry standards. Mr. Michels has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in supply chain management, logistics, and transportation industries. His Ph.D. in Naval War College, along with certifications such as Certified Professional Logistician and Certified Cost 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 responsibility in disputes involving logistics and supply chain operations.

Construction Defects Expert Witness

John Richard Medina is a construction defects expert specializing in architectural consulting and forensic analysis. With a career spanning architecture, construction consulting, and forensic architecture, he brings a comprehensive perspective to litigation work involving building envelope and code compliance issues. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing building code compliance, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Medina has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving high-rise residential and commercial buildings, as well as complex construction projects. His Master in Architecture in Environmental Technology Option, along with DPR Certification — Louisiana and NCARB certificates in 10 states, 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 exterior wall cladding, glazing, and waterproofing systems.

Expert Witness

Joseph B. Michels, Ph.D., P.E., C.P.L. is a supply chain and logistics expert specializing in litigation involving transportation, warehousing, and inventory control. With a career spanning logistics operations, hazardous material management, and international logistics, he brings a strategic and operational framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating supply chain disruptions, assessing transportation safety protocols, and evaluating whether warehousing practices meet industry standards. Mr. Michels has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in logistics, transportation, and warehousing sectors. His Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, along with his Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) 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 supply chain management and logistics operations.

PhD, ACSW, LCSW

A. Monique Burns, PhD, ACSW, LCSW is a Behavioral Science and Social Work expert specializing in child welfare and family law litigation. With a career spanning clinical therapy, academic instruction, and social service program management, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating child abuse claims, assessing family dynamics in custody disputes, and evaluating whether social service interventions meet professional standards. Ms. Burns has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving child welfare, family law, and social service cases. Her PhD in Social Work, along with certifications such as ACSW and LCSW, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving child welfare and family dynamics.

MBA, CAFM, CSP, ASM, ASCA-C

Michael Wagner, MBA, CAFM, CSP, ASM, ASCA-C is a snow and ice management expert specializing in premises liability and fleet management litigation. With a career encompassing fleet operations, safety management, and private contracting for municipalities, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating contract compliance, assessing risk exposures, and evaluating whether industry standards in snow and ice management have been met. Mr. Wagner has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in premises liability, snow and ice management, and transportation safety. His Master of Business Administration in Management and Leadership, along with certifications such as the Certified Snow Professional (CSP) and Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM), 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 snow and ice management practices.

Distinguished Professor

Hanumant Singh, Ph.D. is a system architecture and robotics expert specializing in high-resolution acoustic and optical sensing systems for underwater and unmanned vehicles. With a career spanning system architecture, algorithm development, and vehicle navigation, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating system interactions, assessing navigation and docking protocols, and evaluating whether power and subsystem integrations meet industry standards. Mr. Singh has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to underwater vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, and autonomous ground vehicles. His Ph.D. in Oceanographic Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program, along with his status as an IEEE 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 system architecture and algorithmic responsibility in disputes involving advanced sensing technologies.

Associate Professor

Jens Figlus, Ph.D. is a coastal engineering expert specializing in applied coastal research and engineering. With a career spanning hydraulic engineering, environmental fluid mechanics, and process-based numerical modeling, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating sediment transport dynamics, assessing coastal protection measures, and evaluating environmental fluid interactions. Dr. Figlus has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving coastal erosion, sedimentation, and hydrodynamic disputes. His Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a Coastal Engineering Major, along with his Dipl.-Ing. in Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic 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 coastal processes and engineering interventions.

Expert Witness

Jimmy Tart is an avalanche and ski safety expert specializing in ski area accidents and liability. With a career spanning snow safety operations, avalanche hazard consulting, and risk management, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving ski safety and avalanche incidents. His work centers on investigating avalanche accident causation, assessing skier collision scenarios, and evaluating whether ski patrol operations adhered to industry standards. Mr. Tart has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving ski resort accidents, avalanche hazard evaluations, and skier collisions. His education in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies, along with certifications such as American Avalanche Association Professional Member and AIARE 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 causation in disputes involving avalanche safety and ski area operations.

Independent Expert Witness

Ross Mallioux is a banking operations and lending practices expert specializing in retail banking, mortgage, and consumer and commercial lending practices. With a career spanning executive leadership roles in financial institutions, he brings a strategic oversight framework to litigation work involving banking operations and regulatory practices. His work centers on investigating regulatory compliance, assessing lending practices, and evaluating whether standards of care were upheld. Mr. Mallioux has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements nationwide, involving cases related to retail banking operations, mortgage lending, and credit administration. His B.S.B.A. in Finance, Banking & Real Estate, along with his certifications as a Certified Real Estate Appraiser and Certified Real Estate Broker, 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 generally accepted banking practices.

Police Management Professional

Richard M. Blom, Master's Degree in Public Management, Bachelor's Degree in Professional Studies, FBI National Academy Graduate, State of Florida Crime Prevention Practitioner is a law enforcement and criminal justice expert specializing in police practices and procedures. With a career spanning leadership roles in multiple police departments, he brings a strategic and operational framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating law enforcement procedures, assessing community policing strategies, and evaluating whether departmental policies align with industry standards. Mr. Blom has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving cases related to police practices, community policing, and public safety. His Master's Degree in Public Management, along with his certification as a State of Florida Crime Prevention Practitioner, 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 law enforcement operations and community safety initiatives.

Software Architect and Engineer

Craig Rosenberg, Ph.D. is a software and user interface design expert specializing in intellectual property and trade secret litigation. With a career encompassing user-centered design, information architecture, and systems engineering, he brings a nuanced understanding of complex systems and modeling to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating software design integrity, assessing user interface compliance, and evaluating whether human factors standards have been met. Dr. Rosenberg has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in user interface, software design, and human factors for mobile, web, desktop, embedded, and server environments. His Ph.D. in Human Factors, along with memberships in ACM, IEEE, and the Human Factors Society, 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 software engineering and user interface design.

Consulting Engineer

MARTIN M BALABAN, PhD, PE is a consulting engineer expert specializing in vehicular accident reconstruction and occupant biomechanics. With a career spanning vehicular system analysis, premises liability, and industrial safety, he brings a multidisciplinary engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating vehicular collisions, assessing occupant biomechanics, and evaluating whether vehicular system defects contributed to incidents. Mr. Balaban has been retained in over 2000 expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving vehicular accident reconstruction, premises liability, and product liability cases. His PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley, along with his Licensed Safety Engineer certification by the State of California, 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 vehicular accidents and safety engineering.