For over the past twelve years Matrix Engineering has been a professional full-service consulting and electrical engineering firm working with Industry, Attorneys and Insurance firms. Matrix Engineering offers complete investigations, pre-trial reports, depositions and trial testimony for all actions involving most electrical and electro mechanical products. The company is known for its quality, responsiveness, technical expertise and testimony.
Mr. Gene Haynes, president, has over 29 years of experience in electrical and mechanical engineering design and failure analysis. He has designed dozens of new products and managed design staffs developing hundreds more. He has assisted attorneys and insurance adjusters regarding automotive, residential, industrial product designs and failures. His broad technical experience includes examination and documentation of more than 100 product failures, accidents and fires throughout the United States. He regularly provides expert testimony and routinely performs litigation consulting.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: BSEE 1980 Florida Atlantic University
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
Society of Automotive Engineers, Cranking Motor Committee (SAE)
Small Motors Manufacturing Association (SMMA)
Industrial Truck Association, Battery and Charger Committee (ITA)
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA)
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
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: over 100
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Electrical/ Electromechanical Failure Analysis
Mathematical Modeling of Systems
Automotive Electrical Components and Systems Design and Failures
Industrial, Commercial and Residential Circuit Breakers and Switches
Switchgear and Distribution Panels
Ground Fault Protectors (GFCI’s) Design
AC and DC Electric Motors Design
Automotive Batteries Failures
Battery Chargers Design and Failures
Heavy Duty Starters and Alternators Design
Tools and Appliances Design and Failures
Fluorescent Lighting Ballasts Failure
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 60
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 40
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: over 75
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: November 2008
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Four
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Four
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: Consulting and advice, product testing in the field and lab, reports and opinions
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Please contact us.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Please contact us.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Please contact us.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Please contact us.
