Mr Brico is a renown expert in tire forensic analysis of Passenger, Light Truck, Truck,earthmover, agricultural, motorcycle and bicycle tires. He has inspected thousands of tires during his 38 year carrier in the Michelin Group.He has an in-depth knowledge of tire manufacturing and design processes.He is now providing reports of forensic tire analysis and testifying in court for his clients.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Maitre es Science of University of Clermont-Ferrand (France)
General Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Structural Chemistry.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: SAE, ACS Rubber Division, The Tire Society,
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Teaching of Rubber Technology. Teaching on causes of tire failure and the signs attached to them.
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: 40-50 times
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Written oral and written opinion on cause of tire failure.
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: Four times. Twice as plaintiff expert and twice as defense expert.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: August 2008
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: one time
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 5 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting and giving written and oral opinion on failure mode and cause of tire failure. Vehicle handling in blowout conditions. Testifying.
Consulting in Rubber chemical compounding, Tire Manufacturing.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $250/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $250/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $250/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $250/hour
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Actual travel expenses. Actual extra expenses.
References
James YukevichYukevich, Calfo and Cavanaugh
601 South Figueroa
Thirty Eight Floor
Los Angeles CA
90017
USA
jyukevich@yukelaw.com
Steven R Wisebram
Finch McCranie LLP
225 Peachtree Street, N.E.
1700 South Tower
Atlanta GA
30303
swisebram@finchmccranie.com
