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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.

SE, PE, CBO, PMP, PMI-ACP

Marcor G. Platt, SE, PE, CBO, PMP, PMI-ACP is a structural and forensic engineering expert specializing in structural design, forensic analysis, and project management. With a career encompassing diverse engineering disciplines, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving complex structural and civil engineering issues. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating project management practices. Mr. Platt has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Southwestern United States, Pacific Northwest, and US Virgin Islands, involving residential, commercial, and industrial building cases. His MS in Civil Engineering, structural emphasis, along with certifications such as Certified Building Official (CBO) and Project Management Professional (PMP), 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, construction defects, and environmental compliance.

PE, PTOE, AICP

Charles W. Huffine, PE, PTOE, AICP is a traffic engineering and safety expert specializing in crash assessment and transportation planning litigation. With a career encompassing municipal and consulting roles, he brings a comprehensive framework for evaluating traffic safety and engineering standards in legal contexts. His work centers on investigating crash causation, assessing compliance with traffic control standards, and evaluating whether roadway design meets safety regulations. Mr. Huffine has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to highway safety, traffic engineering impacts, and construction zone safety. His Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University, along with his Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) 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 traffic engineering and roadway safety.

Award winning chemist and materials scientist

Randal Hill, Ph.D. is a chemistry and materials science expert specializing in intellectual property and patent strategy within the chemical and materials sectors. With a career spanning roles in academia, industry, and consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work involving complex chemical formulations and materials innovations. His work centers on investigating patent infringement, assessing chemical product formulations, and evaluating whether industry standards in materials science have been met. Dr. Hill has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in the chemical, agricultural, and oil & gas industries. His Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, along with his extensive patent portfolio and experience as a visiting scientist at MIT, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of intellectual property rights and responsibilities in disputes involving chemical and materials technologies.

PhD, PE, ASA, MBA, CFEI

John A. Williams, PhD, PE, ASA, MBA, CFEI is an international engineering and energy technology expert specializing in engineering analysis and financial appraisals of renewable and conventional energy systems. With a career spanning intellectual property, economic damages, and regulatory analysis, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating industrial accidents, assessing energy market dynamics, and evaluating whether engineering standards have been met. Mr. Williams has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving renewable energy, conventional energy, and manufacturing technologies. His Ph.D. in Chemical and Fuels Engineering, along with certifications such as 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 energy technologies and industrial processes.

Founder and Principal

Stephen T. Hopper, P.E. is a supply chain operations expert specializing in litigation involving warehousing, fulfillment, distribution, and logistics operations. With a career spanning strategic planning, logistics network design, and supply chain solutions, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating operational efficiencies, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether safety protocols were followed. Mr. Hopper has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, Canada, and Australia, involving cases related to supply chain operations. His Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (BIE) in Industrial Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology, along with his Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, 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 management.

Senior Economist

Dr. Eric F. Forister, Ph.D. is an economics expert specializing in market definition, market power, and damages in litigation contexts. With a career encompassing diverse industry analyses and advanced statistical applications, he brings a robust analytical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating market dynamics, assessing economic damages, and evaluating survey methodologies. Dr. Forister has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving antitrust, intellectual property, consumer fraud, and breach-of-contract cases. His Ph.D. in Business Administration (Field: Economics) from Stanford Graduate School of Business, along with his B.S. in Mathematics/Economics from UCLA, 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 complex economic issues.

Expert Welding Engineering and Inspection

Dr. Daniel R. Foster, PE is a welding engineering expert specializing in the design, production, testing, and safety of welded structures. With a wealth of experience in both academia and industry, he brings a unique perspective to litigation work, particularly in analyzing failures and addressing challenges in welded structures. His work centers on investigating welding failures, assessing welding safety, and evaluating whether welding codes compliance has been met. Dr. Foster has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to welding failures, industrial safety, and compliance with welding codes. His Doctor of Philosophy in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University, along with certifications such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Professional Engineer (PE), 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 welding engineering and inspection.

PE, PMP, CEP

Mike Simard, PE, PMP, CEP is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in equipment failure, design defects, and industrial safety matters. With a career spanning industrial machinery, process design, and manufacturing systems, he brings a technical leadership framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing design defects, and evaluating whether industrial safety standards were met. Mr. Simard has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving industrial machinery performance, manufacturing systems, and process design disputes. His Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications as a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), 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 industrial safety.

PE, PTOE

Jeffrey Sanchez, PE, PTOE is a traffic engineering expert specializing in forensic investigations related to traffic control and roadway design. With a career spanning traffic operations, highway construction project management, and forensic analysis, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating traffic signal timing, assessing roadway distress and failure, and evaluating whether ADA compliance standards have been met. Mr. Sanchez has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving traffic engineering, roadway design, and construction cases. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the United States Coast Guard Academy, along with his Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) 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 traffic control and roadway design.

PE, CEFI

Robert C Hoffman Jr, PE, CEFI is a product safety and engineering expert specializing in consumer goods litigation. With a career spanning product development, safety testing, and failure analysis, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving product safety and compliance. His work centers on investigating product failures, assessing safety compliance, and evaluating whether design standards were met. Mr. Hoffman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving major appliance safety and product liability cases. His BSME in Mechanical Engineering, along with certifications in Product Safety Tools, Experimental Statistics & SPC, UL standards, and as a 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 product safety and engineering standards.

Forensic Litigation Expert

Meyer R. Rosen, CPC, CChE, E-FAIC, FRSC, DABFET is a forensic litigation expert specializing in products liability, personal injury, and intellectual property cases. With a career encompassing chemical engineering, forensic analysis, and intellectual property, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fires and explosions, assessing hazardous chemical exposures, and evaluating whether safety standards in product design and formulation were met. Mr. Rosen has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across both Federal and State jurisdictions, involving cases related to consumer and industrial products, chemical burns, and toxic exposures. His M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, along with certifications such as Certified Professional Chemist and Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (Emeritus), 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 chemical technology and safety compliance.

Mechanical Engineer

Brian Tenace, MSME, PE, FM PC® is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in products liability and industrial accident investigation. With a career encompassing mechanical design, safety analysis, and property loss assessment, he brings a multifaceted engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating equipment failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating whether safety standards were met in machinery-related incidents. Mr. Tenace has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to aerial lifts, construction defects, and fire and explosion analysis. His Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with the FenestrationMaster® Professional 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 heavy machinery and equipment damage.

AIA, NCARB, BECxP, CxA+BE

Dan C. Weekes, AIA, NCARB, BECxP, CxA+BE is an architecture and building enclosure expert specializing in construction defects and water infiltration investigations. With a career encompassing architectural design, forensic evaluations, and building enclosure commissioning, he brings a comprehensive understanding of the built environment to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing water infiltration issues, and evaluating ADA compliance in building projects. Mr. Weekes has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Indiana, involving cases related to building design, construction defects, and ADA accessibility issues. His Bachelor of Science and Masters of Architecture in Architecture, along with certifications such as Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (BECxP) and Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure (CxA+BE), 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 building enclosure failures and construction defects.

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.

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.

Electrical Engineer

R. Neal Rich, PE, MAE is an electrical engineering expert specializing in electrical power systems and equipment. With a career encompassing electric power system design, installation, operation, and maintenance, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex electrical systems. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether design deviations contributed to system malfunctions. Mr. Rich has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving utility-scale power projects, industrial plant distribution systems, and renewable energy installations. His B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mississippi, along with his status as a Licensed Professional Engineer in 30 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 causation in disputes involving electrical power systems and substation design.

Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Patrick Jurney, Ph.D., FAHA is a biomedical engineering expert specializing in mechanobiology, microfluidics, and cardiovascular biomaterials. With a career spanning academic research, teaching, and mentorship, he brings a multidisciplinary framework to litigation work involving complex biomedical systems. His work centers on investigating fluid shear stress impacts, assessing endothelial cell function, and evaluating mitochondrial dynamics in cardiovascular pathophysiology. Dr. Jurney has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cardiovascular devices, biomedical engineering, and medical device manufacturing. His PhD in Mechanical Engineering, along with his designation as a Fellow of the American Heart Association, 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 cardiovascular biomaterials and device efficacy.