Joseph J. McHugh, P.E., C.E.T. is a Civil Engineer and our Upstate NY & VT Area Manager. Joe provides technical investigations, analysis, reports, and testimony towards the resolution of litigation involving construction injuries, highway and bridge related issues, property damage, agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, and structural failure analysis. Joe has P.E. licenses in several states. Over 36 years experience. A.A.S. Civil Engineering; B.S. Civil Engineering.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Cerificate of Proficiency-Surveying
Associate in Applied Science-Civil Engineering Technology
B.S.-Civil Engineering
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET) Level IV
Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Society of Civil Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
New York State Society of Professional Engineers
American Society of Safety Engineers
American Engineering Alliance
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, Correspondent
American Association of Agricultural Engineers
New York Statewide Traffic Accident Reconstruction Society
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: 275
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Construction, labor law, cranes, rigging, concrete, excavation, foundations, highway design/construction, accident reconstruction, agricultural incidents, horse race track safety
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 4
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2007
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 12
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 12
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 5
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Site investigations, analysis, report writing, consulting, expert witness testimony
