Mr. Teer, owner of Teer Engineering Co., began his career in failure and damage analysis in 1979. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Texas Tech University in 1978. He was inducted into the honorary mechanical engineering fraternity, Pi Tau Sigma.
Mr. Teer is a registered professional engineer in six states and the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES). Mr. Teer is an expert in mechanical failure and damage analysis and has consulted to insurance companies, attorneys, utilities, municipalities, manufacturers and others. His services include, but are not limited to: failure, damage, accident and cost analyses regarding manufacturing, refining, machinery, cargo, code and OSHA compliance studies, all types of vehicle malfunctions and fires, plumbing, pipeline, fuel systems, premises and construction accidents, HVAC systems, and others. Mr. Teer has testified over 100 times in numerous state and federal courts. Please refer to my resume and contact me for any questions or assignments.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Texas Tech, 1978. Pi Tau Sigma (honorary ME frat).
Registered Professional engineer in six states and the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES).
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: ASME
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Seminar and Trade show and guest lecturer regarding automotive systems, construction estimating, commercial roofing and wood shingle roofing.
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: I quit counting at 100
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: In over 25 years, they are too numerous to list. Please refer to my resume or contact me. Most of the failure and damage analyses have been related to mechanical objects.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: About half
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: About half
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: I quit countiing at 100
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: December 2007
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Over 100
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Over 100
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 28 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Please refer to my resume or contact me. Primarily site inspections, consulting, and reports.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $190
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $190
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $190
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $190
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Mileage $0.40, other travel at cost, meals at cost. There are no other charges unless there are excess copies required or rental of specialized equipment.
References
Sandra LiserBrown, Dean, Wiseman, Liser, Proctor & Hart
306 West 7th Street
Fort Worth, TX
(817) 332-1391
Jeffrey L. Clark
Kelsoe, Anderson, Kouhry & Clark
5220 Spring Valley Rd., Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75254
(972) 661-2227
