• Forensic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Plumbing & HVAC
• Professional Engineering

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:

A: Degree in Mechanical Engineering - BSME.
Licensed Professional Engineers in NJ, PA, DE, MD, and Florida.
Constant Continuing Education with Certificates Granted.

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:

A: Past and present member of:
ASSE- American Society of Sanitary Engineering, Plumbing Product Standards; ASME- American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Plumbing Product Standards; ASPE -American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Plumbing System Design Standards.
ASHRAE- American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:

A: Speaking experience includes, but not limited to:
* Testifying in Court.
* Presentations for Condominium Associations in Florida as Technical Expert.
* Seminars/Events Presentations.

Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)

A: Never.

Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?

A: History of Expert Testimony by Deposition or Trial (see list below):

• Drago Ceki vs. Jacksonville Elderly Tower 1. Case: 16-2020-CA-005725
4TH Judicial Circuit Court of Duval County, FL. Deposition. 3/28/2025.

• Andrea Berube vs. Ramada Inn Gateway. Case 2023-CA-0010160
9TH Judicial Court of Osceola County, FL. Deposition. 2/19/2025.

• Diaz vs. Kay, Case No. SP23-5174. 7th Judicial Circuit, St. Johns County, FL. 11/19/24. Trail.

• Andreas Rodriguez vs. Robert Herrick. Case 2021-026343-CC-05. 3/12/24.
11th Judicial Court, Miami-Dade County, FL. Trail.

• Alfaro Residence vs. Citizens Insurance Co. Case: 21-002424. 12/19/23.
Judicial Court of Broward County, FL. Deposition.

• Marlyn Jones vs. Celebrity Cruises, Inc. Case: 1:23-CV-21481-KMW. 3/7/24.
US District Court, Southern District, FL. Deposition.

• Jesus Betancourt vs. Bermuda Club Management. Case: 23-022486, Div. 14.
Judicial Court of Broward County, FL. Inspection Report. 2/3/24.

• Water damage for the Apartments located at 744 Merchant Street.
Roger Harrington, Esq. Coatesville, PA. 9/20/18

• Coppola vs. Ferrell Gas. Job Site: Princeton University, NJ.
Case: 2005-18808 5/3/07.

• Joseph T. Hickson vs. The Mount Hope Trust. Case: PC13-5652 8/29/2015
Superior Court of Providence, RI. Deposition.

• Ronald Robinson vs. Leader Realty. Location: 6157 Chinquapin Parkway
Attorney Scott Rotter, Esq. Baltimore, MD 21239

• Lucchesi vs. Wesley: Enhancing Living. Location: 100 Halcyon Drive,
Media, PA. Attorney Jules Zacher, Esq. 4/20/19

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?

A: • HVAC Equipment: Heaters, A/C Units, Condensers, Ventilators, Cooling Towers.
• Buildings: Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), Outside Air Quality Requirements.
• Liquid & Compressed Gas Equipment: Regulators, Safety Relief Valves, Cylinders.
Safety Codes Interpretation. Cathodic Protection.
• Piping: PVC, Plastic, and PEX, Cast Iron, Steel, Copper, Water, Sewer and Nat. Gas.
• Plumbing: Faucets, Toilets, Drains, Tubs, Showers/ADA Showers. Plumbing Codes.
• Pressure Vessels: Liquid Gas Cylinders, Steam Boilers, Pressurized Tanks, High-
Pressure Piping.
• Pumps: Domestic Water Re-circulation Pumps, Sewage Ejectors, Sump Pumps.

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?

A: About 50% as a plaintiff.

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?

A: About 50% as a defendant.

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?

A: History of Expert Testimony by Deposition (see list below)

• Drago Ceki vs. Jacksonville Elderly Tower 1. Case: 16-2020-CA-005725
4TH Judicial Circuit Court of Duval County, FL. Deposition. 3/28/2025.

• Andrea Berube vs. Ramada Inn Gateway. Case 2023-CA-0010160
9TH Judicial Court of Osceola County, FL. Deposition. 2/19/2025.

• Alfaro Residence vs. Citizens Insurance Co. Case: 21-002424. 12/19/23.
Judicial Court of Broward County, FL. Deposition.

• Marlyn Jones vs. Celebrity Cruises, Inc. Case: 1:23-CV-21481-KMW. 3/7/24.
US District Court, Southern District, FL. Deposition.

• Joseph T. Hickson vs. The Mount Hope Trust. Case: PC13-5652 8/29/2015
Superior Court of Providence, RI. Deposition.

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?

A: See above.

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?

A: • Andreas Rodriguez vs. Robert Herrick. Case 2021-026343-CC-05. 3/12/24.
11th Judicial Court, Miami-Dade County, FL. Trail.
• Diaz vs. Kay, Case No. SP23-5174. 7th Judicial Circuit, St. Johns County, FL. 11/19/24. Trail.

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?

A: My main occupation has been as a Consultant (Design) Engineer specializing in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Working as an Expert Witness has been my secondary occupation. Overall, I have worked in this field (Expert Witness) for about 20 years, alternating between the two roles. Since 2023, I have been a full-time Expert Witness.

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)

A: Forensic Consultant (Expert Witness Services)
•HVAC Equipment:
Heaters, A/C Units, Condensers, Compressors, Ventilators, Blowers.
•Heat Exchangers: Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger; Plate Heat Exchanger; Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger; Plate-Fin / Brazed Heat Exchanger.
• Air Quality.
• Natural and Lng Gas Equipment: Regulators, Safety Relief Valves, Tanks, Cylinders.
•Piping: Plastic/PVC, Cast Iron, Steel, Copper, PEX piping.

•Plumbing:
Faucets, Toilets, Drains, Tubs, Showers

•Pressure Vessels:
Boilers, Tanks, Piping

•Pumps:
Centrifugal, Displacement, Sewage, Water, Chemical, Diaphragm, Submersible

•Furnaces:
Oil-fired, Gas-fired, Electric

•Gauges:
Pressure, Vacuum

•Thermostats:
Thermocouples, Thermometers

•Towers:
Cooling

•Heaters:
LP, Kerosene, Natural Gas, Electric

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?

A: Consulting attorney fees will be charged at an hourly (standard) rate.

• Standard rate of $200/hr.

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?

A: Fees to review documents will be charged at an hourly (standard) rate.

• Standard rate of $200/hr.

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?

A: Fees for providing a deposition are charged at an hourly rate.

• Of $240/hr.

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?

A: Fees to provide an hourly rate at a trial.

• Court: $280.00

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)

A: Travel time hourly rate -- as a Standard Fee, but one (1) way only.
* Mileage: $0.67/mile.
Note: Time scheduled by the Client on weekends, holidays, or after regular business hours will incur a 25% surcharge.

Available Upon Request.