Mr. Slye can perform incident investigations, conduct technical evaluations, and provide expert witness support to assist legal professionals in case development or defense. He can also perform technical code and standard reviews and other engineering services to assist clients in addressing regulatory compliance issues. His effectiveness in providing these services is enhanced by years of practical experience in sophisticated fire and explosion prevention and protection methodology.
Mr. Slye can provide expert witness testimony concerning: Fires and Explosions, Code Compliance, Commercial Structures, Electrostatic Hazards, Explosions, Fire, Fire Origin and Cause, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Sprinklers, Fuels, Gas, Ignitions, Natural Gas, Oil, Propane, and more.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Professional Engineering Registration in PA and DE
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA),
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Call for listing
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: Approximately 35
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Cause and Origin
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approx 10 %
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 90 %
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Approximately 15
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2004
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Approximately 15
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Approximately 10
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Since 1986
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, site investigations and audits, reports and investigative reports
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 250
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 250
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 250
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 250
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Expenses for travel, support staff ( typing for example) , customary travel expenses such as mileage , hotel, etc.
