Established in 1981, SEAL specializes in providing multi-disciplined engineering and scientific consulting, product testing, safety and forensic engineering (failure analysis) services to manufacturers and their corporate counsel, defense and plaintiff attorneys, and insurance claims industries. SEAL conforms to principles and procedures of ISO9000 series Quality Standards and Guidelines as set forth by ASTM.
Services include Forensic Engineering Consulting, Expert Witness Services, Full-Scale Laboratory and On-Site Examinations, Recontructions and Testing, Product Research, Product Certification Testing, Product Listing to ASTM, OSHA and ANSI Requirements, Instrumentation and Data Collection, Nondestructive Testing, Metallurgy, Analytical Chemistry, Electron Microscopy, Forensic Photography, Overhead Accident Scene Scale Mapping, Night Rendition and Aerial Photography, Models and Graphics, Video Demonstration and Testing. Please visit us at www.sealcorp.com for a more detailed listing.
All engineers are registered, have a minium of Bachelors of Science degree, related industry experience and additional education within their fields of specialization. Certified Fire and Explosion Investigators on staff.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Held by myself or others in the company:
40 Hour HAZWOPER Investigation
ACCA, Refrigerant Transition and Recovery
Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist
BCRE, Board Certified Forensic Examiner
CFEI, Certified Fire & Explosive Investigator
CFII, Certified Fire Investigation Instructor
CHCM, Certified Hazard Control Management
CSP, Certified Safety Professional
Certified Accident Investigator
Certified Accident Reconstruction Specialist
Certified Arson Investigator
Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Certified Evidence Technician
Certified Master Mechanic - Automotive
Certified Master Scuba Diver
Certified Peace Officer
Certified Safety Instructor
FAA, Private Instrument Pilot
Inspector of Amusement Ride & Devices
K-9
Licensed Private Investigator
PE, Professional Engineer
USFA, Fire Cause Detection and Arson Investigation
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Held by myself, the company, or others in the company:
A2LA, American Assoc. for Laboratory Accreditation
ABFE, American Board of Forensic Examiners
ACIL, American Council of Independent Laboratories
AFA, Air Force Association
ANSI, American National Standards Institute
AOPA, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
ASM, American Society for Materials
ASME, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASSE, American Society of Safety Engineers
ASTM, American Society for Testing & Materials
ASNT, American Society for Non Destructive Testing
AWS, American Welding Society
Canine Accelerant Detection Association
HFS, Human Factors Society
IAAI, International Assoc. of Arson Investigators
IAQC, Indoor Air Quality Council
ICBO, Int'l Conference of Building Officials
LIA, Laser Institute of America
LPI, Lightning Protection Institute
NAFE, National Academy of Forensic Engineers
NAMS, National Association of Marine Surveyors
NAPARS, Nat'l Assoc. of Professional Accident
Reconstrucation Specialists
NARSCI, National Assoc. of Railroad Safety
Consultants & Investigators
NFPA, National Fire Protection Association
NSPE, National Society of Professional Engineers
SAE, Society of Automotive Engineers
SME, Society of Manufacturing Engineers
SSS, System Safety Society
TSPE, Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Held by myself or others in the company:
Accident Reconstruction, NAFE
Air Force Weapons Labs (Safety)
Fire Protection, Texas State Technical College
Industrial Safety, Texas State Technical College
Society of Automotive Engineers (presentations)
Traffic Accident Reconstruction, Northwestern
University Center for Public Safety
United States Congress (Product Safety)
University of Texas (Engineering)
Vehicle Dynamics, Northwestern University Center
for Public Safety
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: SEAL Corporation staff accepts about 500 new projects annually.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: See listings on this website and at www.sealcorp.com.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Estimate of 45%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Estimate of 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Testimony history of our staff may be requested at www.sealcorp.com.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Testimony history of our staff may be requested at www.sealcorp.com.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Testimony history of our staff may be requested at www.sealcorp.com.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Testimony history of our staff may be requested at www.sealcorp.com.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: SEAL Corporation was established in 1981 and incorporated in 1984.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, expert testimony, reports, laboratory testing, site inspection and testing, NDT, system safety, hazard analysis, standard compliance, reconstruction, computerized visuals and simulations, storage
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Rates vary by staff member and experience from $135/hr to $315/hr. For resume and rates of an individual on our staff, visit www.sealcorp.com.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Rates vary by staff member and experience from $135/hr to $315/hr. For resume and rates of an individual on our staff, visit www.sealcorp.com.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Testimony rates are the same as consulting. Rates vary by staff member and experience from $135/hr to $315/hr. For resume and rates of an individual on our staff, visit www.sealcorp.com.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Testimony rates are the same as consulting. Rates vary by staff member and experience from $135/hr to $315/hr. For resume and rates of an individual on our staff, visit www.sealcorp.com.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Mileage, incurred expenses, per diem, specialized equipment, specialized software, site fees,corp. aircraft
