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Derek B. Gilboe, PE

Managing Director

Derek B. Gilboe, PE is a pipeline integrity management expert specializing in asset integrity assessment and risk-based inspection. With a career encompassing diverse roles in engineering and management across the energy sector, he brings a comprehensive framework for evaluating technical compliance and operational safety in litigation contexts. His work centers on investigating pipeline failures, assessing asset integrity management systems, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Gilboe has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving cases related to gas utility management, pipeline manufacturing quality control, and welding safety. His Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Welding 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 causation in disputes involving pipeline safety and integrity management.

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 multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating product contaminations, assessing economic damages, and evaluating whether regulatory compliance was met. Mr. Williams has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving renewable energy projects, conventional energy systems, and manufacturing technologies. His Ph.D. in Chemical and Fuels Engineering, along with certifications such as Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and 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 energy markets and technology assessments.

Principal Scientist

Dr. Robert A Durham, PhD, FIEEE is an electrical engineering and energy systems expert specializing in failure analysis and forensic engineering. With a career spanning roles in power generation, transmission planning, and engineering management, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing energy system safety, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in complex engineering disputes. Dr. Durham has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in the petroleum and chemical industries, as well as electrical and mechanical energy conversion systems. His PhD in Engineering Management, along with his status as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic 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 electrical power systems and safety.

Forensic Consulting Engineer

Andrew Allocco, P.E. is a forensic consulting engineer expert specializing in construction litigation and insurance claims. With a career spanning forensic engineering, construction consulting, and insurance litigation, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing insurance claims, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Allocco has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Florida, involving construction defects, insurance disputes, and personal injury cases. His Bachelor of Science in Nuclear and Marine Engineering, along with certifications such as Florida Licensed Mold Assessor & Mold Remediator and FAA Part 107 Licensed Drone Pilot, 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 and insurance claims.

Professional Land Surveyor, Forensic Animator

E. Steyn Visagie, Professional Land Surveyor, Forensic Animator, FAA Certified Drone Pilot is a forensic animation and scene reconstruction expert specializing in surveying, mapping, and spatial analysis for litigation. With a career spanning forensic animation, scene mapping, and spatial data visualization, he brings a comprehensive framework to analyzing complex accident and incident reconstructions. His work centers on investigating scene dynamics, assessing spatial data accuracy, and evaluating whether visual demonstratives align with factual evidence. Mr. Visagie has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California and Virginia, involving accident reconstructions, public sector surveying, and transportation incidents. His BSc. in Surveying from the University of Cape Town, along with his Professional Land Surveyor licenses in California and Virginia, 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 scene reconstruction and forensic animation.

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.

Professor of Environmental Engineering

Mark O. Barnett, P H.D., P.E., BCEE is an Environmental Engineering expert specializing in water and wastewater treatment, site assessment and remediation, and soil and groundwater contamination. With a career spanning academia, government, and industry, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating contaminant bioavailability, assessing human-health risk, and evaluating whether environmental standards have been met. Mr. Barnett has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving environmental forensics, radioactive and hazardous waste management, and nuclear environmental engineering. His Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, along with his status as a Licensed Professional Engineer and Board Certified Member of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, 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 environmental chemistry and metals and radionuclides.

Board-Certified Forensic Engineer

Mark S. Densmore, P.E., S.I., DFE, FRSE, MLE is a forensic structural engineering expert specializing in forensic property damage investigations and evaluations. With a career spanning structural design, forensic investigations, and expert witness testimony, he brings a comprehensive forensic framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing structural damage, and evaluating whether building code violations have occurred. Mr. Densmore has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving cases related to construction defects, hurricane damage, and roofing system failures. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, along with certifications such as Board-Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering and Florida-Recognized Structural 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 failures and property damage.

ACTAR, EIT

Christopher J. Kennedy, ACTAR, EIT is an accident reconstruction expert specializing in forensic engineering and human factors analysis. With a career encompassing roles in law enforcement and consulting, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing human factors in crash scenarios, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Kennedy has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Northeastern United States, involving cases such as traffic accident reconstruction, EDR data interpretation, and visibility assessments. His B.S. in Industrial Engineering, along with certifications such as ACTAR Accreditation and Engineer in Training (EIT), 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 dynamics and human factors.

Construction, Engineering, Forensic Expert

John E. Poole III, P.E. is a construction and engineering expert specializing in forensic engineering and construction management litigation. With a career encompassing civil engineering, project management, and forensic analysis, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing project management practices, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Poole has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, involving commercial, residential, government, and institutional projects. His M.S. in Civil Engineering/Construction Management from the University of Colorado, Boulder, along with his Professional Engineer licenses in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and New Jersey, 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 management and forensic engineering.

Michael D. Pakter, CPA, CVA, CFF, MAFF, CDBV, CGMA is a forensic accounting expert specializing in economic damages and financial forensics litigation. With a career spanning forensic accounting, economic damages, and financial analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to complex litigation matters. His work centers on investigating financial irregularities, assessing economic damages, and evaluating whether financial misconduct has occurred. Mr. Pakter has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and fraud investigations. His Bachelor of Accountancy from Witwatersrand University, along with certifications such as Certified Valuation Analyst and Certified Fraud 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 financial misconduct and economic damages.

Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Expert Witness

Dr Andy Siddaway BSc(Hons), Clin.Psych, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Expert Witness specializing in psychological trauma, medical psychology, and clinical risk. With a career integrating NHS clinical practice and expert witness work, he brings a comprehensive understanding of psychological assessments and forensic evaluations to litigation. His work centers on investigating psychological trauma, assessing clinical risk, and evaluating medico-legal evidence. Dr. Siddaway has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving personal injury, clinical negligence, and family law cases. His PhD in Clinical Psychology, along with his Chartered Psychologist status and HCPC registration, 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 psychological trauma and clinical risk.

Forensic Psychiatrist

Barry H. Roth, MD is a forensic psychiatry expert specializing in civil and criminal litigation involving psychiatric evaluations. With a career spanning adult psychiatry, addiction medicine, and geriatric psychiatry, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his forensic work. His work centers on investigating psychiatric conditions, assessing testamentary capacity, and evaluating fitness for duty. Dr. Roth has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of medical liability defense, product liability, and fitness for duty evaluations. His M.D. from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, along with certifications in Addiction Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of mental state and competency in disputes involving psychiatric conditions.

Digital Evidence Expert Witness

Jeff Martin, CFCE, CCO, CCPA, Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner, X-Ways and Advanced X-Ways Certificate of Training, Hawk Analytics’ Cellular Technology, Mapping & Analysis Training is a Digital Forensics Expert specializing in digital evidence acquisition, preservation, and analysis. With a career encompassing roles in law enforcement, private investigation, and academia, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating digital evidence integrity, assessing data retrieval processes, and evaluating whether cybersecurity protocols were breached. Mr. Martin has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States and the Cayman Islands, involving cases related to digital forensics, cybersecurity breaches, and telecommunications analysis. His MS in Cyber Security & Information Assurance, along with certifications such as Certified Forensic Computer Examiner and Cellebrite Certified Physical 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 causation in disputes involving digital forensics and cybersecurity issues.

President, Structural Forensic Engineer

Brian Huang, PE, SE, LEED AP is a structural forensic engineering expert specializing in building collapse cause and origin, construction defects, and premises liability. With a career encompassing structural design, forensic analysis, and building envelope evaluation, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating compliance with building codes. Mr. Huang has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases such as structural collapses, wind and hail damage, and foundation failures. His MS in Structural Engineering from Tsinghua University, China, along with certifications including LEED™ 2.0 Accredited Professional, 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 code compliance.

MS PhD PE MLE

Bradley Edward Layton, MS PhD PE MLE is a Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering expert specializing in accident reconstruction and biomechanics. With a career spanning biomechanics, energy systems, and nanotechnology, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing mechanical failures, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Layton has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across states including CA, FL, GA, IA, KS, MA, MI, MT, NV, OK, and PA, involving cases related to personal injury, engineering failures, and patent disputes. His PhD in Biomedical Engineering, along with his status as a Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple 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 biomechanics and mechanical engineering.

PhD, PE, DFE

Robert O. Peruzzi, PhD, PE, DFE is a forensic electrical engineering expert specializing in intellectual property, patents, and product liability litigation. With a career spanning forensic investigation, technical consulting, and expert witness testimony, he brings a comprehensive perspective to analyzing complex electrical and electronic systems. His work centers on investigating patent infringement, assessing failure analysis, and evaluating whether product specifications meet industry standards. Mr. Peruzzi has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to intellectual property, electronics, and personal injury. His PhD in Electrical Engineering, along with his Professional Engineer license in PA and Board Certification in Forensic Engineering (DFE), 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 and electronic systems.

Independent Security Consultant

Michael Johnston, M.A., B.A., PCI, CPP, Certified Use of Force Analyst, CPD is a forensic security consulting expert specializing in premise liability and use of force litigation. With a career spanning security operations, law enforcement leadership, and forensic analysis, he brings a strategic investigative framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating security failures, assessing use of force incidents, and evaluating whether industry standards were met. Mr. Johnston has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Nevada, involving cases in casinos, hotels, and multi-housing properties. His M.A. in Organizational Culture and Leadership, along with certifications such as Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) and Certified Protection Professional (CPP), 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 inadequate security and negligent training.