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Principal Engineer, Patent Expert

Michael A. Pollock, P.E. is an engineering and construction defects expert specializing in mechanical engineering, HVAC systems, and construction schedule analysis. With a career spanning engineering standards, project management, and facility design, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex construction and engineering disputes. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing mechanical system failures, and evaluating whether standard of care deviations occurred. Mr. Pollock has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction defect claims, HVAC system failures, and patent-related disputes. His B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, along with certifications such as Professional Engineer (PA) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM), 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 engineering and construction management.

PE, CEM

C. Martin Nowland, PE, CEM is an electrical engineering and controls expert specializing in energy management and industrial automation systems. With a career spanning electrical engineering, controls design, and energy management, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex engineering systems. His work centers on investigating electrical system failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether control systems meet safety and operational requirements. Mr. Nowland has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to electrical engineering, industrial automation, and energy management systems. His BSEE from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, along with certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Professional Engineer (PE) licenses 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 electrical and control systems.

Certified Safety Professional

Joseph M. DeFranco, CSP is a Safety and OSHA Compliance expert specializing in accident investigations and construction safety litigation. With a career encompassing diverse safety program development and regulatory compliance, he brings a comprehensive understanding of industry standards to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating safety violations, assessing compliance with OSHA standards, and evaluating whether industry best practices were followed. Mr. DeFranco has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction safety, crane operations, and personal injury cases. His Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences, along with certifications such as Board Certified Safety Professional and NCCCO Certified Crane 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 occupational safety and health policies and standards.

Senior Software & Hardware Engineer, Computer Scientist, Expert Witness

Bert Schiettecatte, MSc/CS, MA/MST is an intellectual property litigation expert specializing in software and hardware engineering disputes. With a career spanning software development, digital signal processing, and consumer electronics, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating software source code for patent infringement, assessing hardware systems for trade secret misappropriation, and evaluating whether breaches of contract have occurred. Mr. Schiettecatte has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving intellectual property disputes in the software and electronics industries. His Master of Science in Computer Science, along with his Master of Arts in Music, Science and Technology, 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 architecture and performance optimization.

PhD, PE SE SI LEED AP

Nick M. Bradford, PhD, PE SE SI LEED AP is a structural engineering expert specializing in structural failure and collapse analysis. With a career spanning structural design, forensic engineering, and building code analysis, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex structural issues. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating whether building codes were adhered to. Mr. Bradford has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the southeastern United States, involving residential, commercial, and industrial property cases. His PhD in Civil Engineering, along with certifications such as LEED AP and multiple state engineering licenses, 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 construction practices.

PE

Michael F Myers, PE is a civil engineering expert specializing in land development and stormwater management litigation. With a career spanning drainage design, hydrology, and floodplain analysis, he brings a practical engineering perspective to evaluating compliance with regulatory standards. His work centers on investigating stormwater system failures, assessing erosion and sediment control measures, and evaluating whether adequate outfall analyses meet industry and legal requirements. Mr. Myers has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Virginia and Maryland, involving commercial, multi-family, and residential construction projects. His B.S. in Civil Engineering from The University of Virginia, along with his Professional Engineer licensure in 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 compliance and responsibility in disputes involving stormwater management and drainage systems.

President

William N. Bernstein, AIA, NCARB, LEED®AP is an architecture and construction expert specializing in design and construction litigation. With a career spanning architecture, engineering, project management, and expert witness services, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating standard of care deviations, assessing premises liability, and evaluating compliance with architectural and engineering standards. Mr. Bernstein has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving medical office buildings, hospitals, hotels, and residential properties. His Master of Architecture from Yale University, along with certifications such as LEED®AP, 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 and premises liability in disputes involving healthcare facilities, commercial properties, and residential developments.

Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer

Ronald D. Schapf, P.E. CA, NV, TX, FL is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in machine design litigation. With a career encompassing theme park ride systems, recreational vehicles, and safety-critical vehicle systems, he brings a robust engineering framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing design compliance, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Schapf has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving theme park rides, recreational vehicles, and specialty machinery. His B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, along with his Professional Engineer licenses in CA and NV, 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 engineering design and safety compliance.

R&D Engineering Product Development Executive | IP Expert Witness

Gary D. Fletcher, Ph.D. is a medical device patent litigation expert specializing in intellectual property disputes in the healthcare and diagnostics sectors. With a career spanning R&D leadership, product development, and IP strategy, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating patent infringement, assessing the validity of intellectual property claims, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met in medical device innovations. Mr. Fletcher has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in medical diagnostics, blood collection, and point-of-care testing. His Doctor of Philosophy in Physics from Yale University, along with his extensive experience in biomedical engineering and intellectual property assessment, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of patent validity and infringement in disputes involving medical device technologies and diagnostics.

Engineering Consultant

Lester Weitman, BSEE, MS, 6-Sigma Black Belt is an Automotive Electrical Systems expert specializing in failure analysis and forensic engineering. With a career spanning electrical product design, testing, and field failure analysis, he brings a systems-thinking framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing design flaws, and evaluating whether assembly errors contributed to automotive incidents. Mr. Weitman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving automotive product liability and defect cases. His BSEE in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, along with certifications in 6-Sigma Black Belt and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, 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 automotive electrical systems.

President & Principal Computer Scientist

George Edwards, PhD is a computer science expert specializing in software-related litigation. With a career spanning software analysis, intellectual property evaluation, and advanced analytic techniques, he brings a robust technical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating software failures, assessing intellectual property validity, and evaluating software architecture for structural similarities and differences. Mr. Edwards has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of patent infringement, copyright infringement, and trade secret theft. His Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, along with his extensive experience in software 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 and responsibility in disputes involving complex software systems.

Senior Consultant

Mark S. Wassom, P.E. is a fire protection engineering expert specializing in code consultation and fire investigation. With a career encompassing fire protection engineering, code consultation, and fire investigation, he brings a comprehensive understanding of fire safety systems and regulatory compliance to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating fire incidents, assessing code compliance, and evaluating whether fire protection systems meet industry standards. Mr. Wassom has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving commercial, industrial, educational, and healthcare facilities. His B.S. in Architectural Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Fire Investigator and Certified Fire Marshal, 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 fire protection and life safety systems.

Managing Director

Hanspeter Dinner, Dipl. Masch. Ing. ETH, Dipl. Vertriebsingenieur VDI is a gear and bearing design and analysis expert specializing in mechanical engineering litigation. With a career encompassing roles in software support, project engineering, and global sales, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating gear and bearing failures, assessing engineering analysis processes, and evaluating whether design processes meet certification standards. Mr. Dinner has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Europe and Asia, involving wind turbines, industrial gearboxes, and fine pitch gear industries. His Dipl. Masch. Ing. ETH in Mechanical Engineering, along with his Dipl. Vertriebsingenieur VDI, 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 gear and transmission optimization.

Principal Structural Engineer

Vanessa M. Malone, P.E. is a structural engineering expert specializing in forensic investigations and expert witness work. With a career spanning aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. Her work centers on investigating structural collapses, assessing construction defects, and evaluating hurricane and wind damage. Ms. Malone has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving structural collapses, construction defects, and hurricane damage cases. Her M.Sc. in Civil Engineering: Computational Mechanics, along with P.E. Licenses in FL, NY, LA, GA, MO, TX, 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 structural failures and construction defects.

Consultant and Proprietor

Tim Keane, Bachelor of Science Marine Engineering is a Legionella and waterborne pathogens expert specializing in outbreak management and litigation support. With a career spanning environmental engineering, plumbing, and outbreak response, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving waterborne pathogens. His work centers on investigating Legionella outbreaks, assessing water system compliance, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in waterborne pathogen cases. Mr. Keane has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to Legionnaires' disease, potable water systems, and cooling towers. His Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, along with his US Coast Guard License 3rd Asst. Engineer Unlimited Steam and Diesel, 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 Legionella and waterborne pathogens.

Expert Witness Architect

Fred Lott, AIA, ARA, CSI is an Expert Witness Architect specializing in construction defects, standard of care, and responsibility & compliance litigation. With a career spanning architecture, construction management, and owner representation, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether contractual obligations have been met. Mr. Lott has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex construction and architectural disputes. His Bachelor of Architecture from Ball State University, along with certifications such as Multi-Protection Design from the Department of Defense and ICBO 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 construction defects and compliance with architectural standards.

Professional Civil Engineer – Structural Specialist – Amusement Attraction Enthusiast

Jared A. Krupa, P.E. is a civil and structural engineering expert specializing in amusement ride safety and structural design. With a career spanning the amusement attractions industry and fire-damaged building analysis, he brings a nuanced understanding of engineering standards and safety protocols to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural integrity, assessing compliance with safety standards, and evaluating whether engineering practices meet industry norms. Mr. Krupa has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving amusement rides, adventure attractions, and structural engineering cases. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, along with certifications such as USGBC LEED Green Associate and NAARSO Level II Amusement Ride 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 amusement ride safety and structural engineering compliance.

Mechanical & Metallurgical Engineer

Bradley N. Plank, P.E. is a mechanical and metallurgical engineering expert specializing in forensic engineering and failure analysis. With a career spanning mechanical equipment, metallurgical processes, and product safety management, he brings a comprehensive understanding of engineering failures and their implications in litigation contexts. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing metallurgical integrity, and evaluating whether product design meets industry standards. Mr. Plank has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to mechanical equipment, oil and gas transmission, and HVAC systems. His Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, along with his Professional Engineer license and Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator 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 mechanical and metallurgical failures.