Definition of an automotive expert? Professional,objective consultant who will advise as to the strengths of your case- fully accredited Society of Automotive Engineers-ASE Certified Master Technician/L1 rated.
BS degree from California State University.
Al Axelrod owned and operated a special interest vehicle repair facility in Beverly Hills, CA. and has over 25 years of service industry experience. He is a recognized automotive authority, interviewed on radio shows and has won awards at auto shows and motor sports, and is a published author in automotive service trade journals.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Automotive Service Excellance (ASE)
Certified Master Technician (CMAT) includes:
Engine repair, Automatic trans/transaxle, Manual drive train and axles, Suspension and steering, Brakes, Electrical/electronic systems,Heating and air conditioning, Engine performance.
L1 Rated- Drivability/Emissions/Computer controls.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Society of Automotive Engineers SAE,
(Fully accredited membership)
Automotive Service Association ASA
Automotive Service Councils of California ASC/CAL
Skills USA
Automotive Training Center ATC
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Automotive maintenance instruction/classes
SAE members workshop presentations
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: NO
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: aprox. 500 occasions
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Defective vehicle systems/components (incl.SRS)
Product liability issues, Vehicle fires,Brakes
Bogus claims,Lemon law issues,Repair fraud,
Alternate Dispute resolution,
Workman's Comp Injury Claims
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: about 40%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: about 60%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: aprox. 25 occasions
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Three months ago. (02/2007)
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: aprox. 20 occasions.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: aprox. 20 occasions.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 15 years aprox.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting re allegations,
Road testing, Damage/Defect Inspections,
Root cause forensics, Document file review
Research/data search, Client/Witness interview,
Photos,video, sound recording, Lab testing
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $125/hr.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $125/hr.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $200/hr.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $250/hr.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Designation as expert: $300.00
Retainer required on all assignments
References
Denis Alexandroff Esq. @818 225-169424658 Cordillera Drive
Calabasas, Ca 91302
Melanie S. Joo Esq. @310 887-4420
202 N. Canon Drive.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Steven Zwick Esq. @949 699-4444
25909 Pala #380
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
