Mr. Bushman, PE, CPS, SCT, is an expert corrosion engineer with over 43 years experience in the field of corrosion investigation, corrosion failure analysis and forensics,and corrosion mitigation for steel, iron and copper metal materials which are in contact with the earth, water and wastewater and concrete encapsulated.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Registered Professional Corrosion Engineer
NACE International Certified Cathodic Protection Specialist
NACE International Senior Corrosion Technologist
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: NACE International (formerly the National Associates of Corrosion Engineers)
ASTM
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Have taught numerous courses and lectures at Universities as well as public and privately sponsored seminars (over 3000 total) in six of the seven continents.
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: More than 25 times
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Corrosion Investigation, Corrosion Rate Measurement and Analysis, Corrosion Type and Failure Analysis and Corrosion Mitigation Methodolgy Effectiveness including Monitoring and Maintenance.
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: Approx. 25 times
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Approximately 18 months ago
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Approx. 10 times
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Approx. 10 times
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 15 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: All of the above and laboratory test and analyis of corrosion related phenomina
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $195/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $195/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $293/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $293/hour
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Air Fares @ cost plus 15%
Rental Vehicle @ cost plus 15%
Hotel/Motel @ cost plus 15%
Per Diem Meals $65/Day
Company Vehicle (in field) $.49/Mile
(to/from airport) $0.49/Mile
Parking @ cost plus 15%
Outside Consultants and Contractors @ cost plus 15%
