Former owner/operator of Automotive Tire/Brake/Repair business.
Has inspected/reported on over 2500 vehicles and appeared at 62 Depositions, Trials, Arbitrations and Mediations for the following items:
Vehicle Fire Origin and Cause - is a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator - qualified to testify in State and Federal Courts - Licensed California Private Investigator.
Brake Failure - Certified ASE Brake Technician.
Tire Examination - qualified to testify as to the Standard of Care of a Tire business.
Automotive Product Liability - qualified to testify as to repair defects.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Owned and operated tire/brake/auto repair store for 6 years. Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, ASE Brake Technician, California Private Investigator
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: SAE, Tire Industry Association, International Association of Arson Investigators, National Association of Fire Investigators, Southern Association of Technical Accident Investigators, San Diego Forensic Consultants Association
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Instructed numerous courses in both Automotive Fires and Tires
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: 2500+
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Standard of Care for Auto Repair/Tire dealers, Automotive Fires, Tires, Brakes, product liability.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 31%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 69%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 42
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: April 2008
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: 16
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 11
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Site inspections, reports
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $195.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $195.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $250.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $250.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel expenses as incurred
References
Attorney Joseph Lisoni225 S. Lake Ave - 9th Floor
Pasadena, Ca 01101
(626) 440-1333
Attorney Matthew Prebig
3700 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 523 1606
