Frank A. Valenti, C.F.I. New York City Fire Marshal/Police Officer. (Ret.) Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. New York State Certified Fire Investigator. Court Qualified Fire Origin/Cause Expert Witness. Forensic Fire Case Litigation Expert Consultant. Former New York City Firefighter, Inspector and Certified Fire Instructor. Twenty Plus Years Experience. New York & New Jersey.
Available for Consulation and Cases Nationwide.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and Business Administration, Wagner College 1985.
New York State Level 1 and 2 Certified Fire Investigator, 1996.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Acive member International Association of Arson Investigators. Active member National Fraternal Order of Police. Retired member New York City Uniformed Firefighters Association.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: New York State Certified Fire Instructor. Prior member of New York City Fire Marshal Training Unit.
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: Hundreds.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Fire Origin and Cause Determinations, recent and forensic fire cases and numerous related matters.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 50%.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approximately 50%.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Call 201-270-7406 to discuss.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2005.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Call 201-270-7406 to discuss.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Call 201-270-7406 to discuss.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Twelve.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Fire Origin/Cause Determinations, Forensic Fire Litigation Case Expert Analysis and Consulting along with site inspections as well as verbal and written reports.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Free Initial Telephone Consultation. Call for Fee Schedule. 201-270-7406.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Free Initial Review of Documents to Determine Time Needed to Review and Analayze Case/File and Photographs, Conduct Site Exam and Render a report if requested. Provide a Price Quote for Case Work. Call for Fee Schedule. 201-270-7406.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Call for Fee Schedule. 201-270-7406.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Call for Fee Schedule. 201-270-7406.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Please call to discuss. 201-270-7406. Thank you.
References
Michael MezzacappaKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
200 Summitt Lake Drive
Valhalla, N.Y. 10595
914-741-6100
Stephanie Gitnik
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
200 Summitt Lake Drive
Valhalla, N.Y. 10595
914-741-6100
