I am an expert in mechanical engineering and have testified in numerous state and federal jurisdictions as well as in other countries. I have a team of associates that perform investigations into cases involving vehicle, industrial and construction accidents. We also perform product evaluations and fraud analyses involving shipping shortages and employee theft. I have investigated over 6000 vehicle low speed impact cases involving whiplash claims and testified successfully for both the plaintiff and defendant.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Licensed to practice mechanical engineering in States of Florida, Georgia & Arkansas.
National Board Certified in Mechanical Engineering
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Have taught numerous seminars in Accident Investigation and Reconstruction.
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: Thousands
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction, Product Evaluation, Biomechanical, Explosions, Fires
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 20%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 80%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Hundreds
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: This month
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 100+
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 100+
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 14
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Investigation, consulting, testing, research, reports, testimony
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $200
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $200
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $200 (4 hour minimum for local)
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $200 (12 hour minimum for local)
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Preparation time, travel time, expenses
