Mr. Botich has 30 years experience working in the aviation profession covering both the flight operations and maintenance sectors of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. His extensive and diversified background in aviation has given him the foundation of a broad knowledge base affording the necessary skills to efficiently research and compile supporting documentation in regard to legal cases requiring expert opinion, consulting and testimony.

His aviation expertise includes but is not limited to; pilot and flight operations, maintenance and repair, manufacturing of approved aircraft parts (PMA), FAA documentation preparation and audits for FAR regulatory compliance, etc.

Mr. Botich has flown professionally, holds an Airline Transport Pilots license and holds both an Airframe/Powerplant (A&P) and Inspection Authorization (IA) mechanic certificates.

Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: FAA Issued Licenses and Certificates:

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Airplane Multi-engine Land (MEL)

Commercial Airplane Single-engine Land (SEL) and Single-engine Sea (SES)

Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A & P)

Inspection Authorization (IA)

FAA Company Check Airmen

Pratt & Whitney turbine engine heavy maintenance certificate



Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: As a Certified Flight Instructor and Company Training Pilot I was authorized by the FAA to flight train pilots

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: Four

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Aviation

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50%

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50%

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Two

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2005

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Four

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting for all aviation related areas
Maintenance review and evaluation
Flight operations review and evaluation
Federal Aviation Regulations compliance issues
Accident evaluation
Opinion letters
Aircraft evaluation


Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: I provide a free initial consultation with attorney to discuss the case. Once retained then $250 per hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $250

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $300 with a four hour minimum

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $350 with a four hour minimum

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel time $125 hour
Mileage $0.55 per mile
All out of pocket costs related to the case will be billed as reimbursable expenses (I.E. travel & meals, copy fees, shipping & courier fees, etc.)

References

Corrina Kwan, Esquire
IP, Kwan & Co.
Unit 1502, The Center No. 99 Queens Road Central
Hong Kong
(001) 852-2525-8289

D. Kim Murray, Esquire
Brown Bemiller Murray Mcintyre Vetter & Heck LLP
24 W. Third St, Suite 206
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-1611

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