Mr. Joseph A Perry P.E.
San Jose, CA 95117
Office: 707-477-3862
Distinguished Credentials and Professional Standing
Joseph Perry, P.E., is a highly respected Professional Electrical Engineer and Electrical Contractor with an impressive forty-four-year career in electrical design, construction, and forensic investigation. He holds dual licenses in California and Hawaii and has earned the prestigious Master Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (MCFLC) designation from the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA).
Unique Expertise Bridging Theory and Practice
Mr. Perry’s dual background as both a design engineer and a hands-on contractor enables him to uniquely connect complex engineering theory with practical, real-world applications. This perspective provides attorneys with a thorough understanding of how electrical systems are meant to be designed versus how they are actually installed in the field.
Extensive Experience as an Expert Witness
As an experienced expert witness, Mr. Perry is well-versed in deposition and mediation, delivering authoritative testimony regarding electrical construction defects, standards of care for engineers and contractors, electrical fires and personal injuries caused by electrical accidents.
Forensic Expertise and Technical Specializations
His forensic capabilities span a wide variety of advanced electrical systems, including industrial power and control design, SCADA systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, and electrical fire origin and cause analysis. Mr. Perry frequently consults on cases involving National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance, arc flash incidents, NFPA 70E regulations, and equipment failures such as automatic transfer switches and standby / emergency generators.
Litigation Support and High-Stakes Cases
Mr. Perry’s litigation support is distinguished by careful site inspections, detailed load calculations, and rigorous technical analysis to counter overstated claims. He has successfully assisted legal counsel in complex cases, including those involving utility negligence, industrial crane control failures, and commercial fire reconstructions valued in the millions.
Nationwide Service and Professional Credibility
Based in San Jose, California, Mr. Perry serves clients across the United States. His expertise offers the technical depth and professional credibility necessary for navigating intricate electrical litigation matters.
- Building Codes
- Construction
- Construction Damages
- Construction Site
- Electrical
- Electrical Engineering
- Equipment & Machinery
- Fire
- Industrial Design
- Scheduling Delay & Analysis
- Water/Sewage Treatment Engineering
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Power and Industrial Controls, Licensed Electrical Engineer in CA & HI, Licensed Electrical Contractor C-10 CA
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA) Professional Member, Master Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant; Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Senior Member, Life Member.
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: I have presented at two Society of Forensic Engineers and Scientists Bi-Annual meetings.
a. Electrical Analysis of Loads and Inaccurate Billing Practices
b. Customer Receives Shock from Lighting Fixture Display
In 2017-18 I was the chapter president of the Northern California chapter of the Forensic Witness Association. - 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: Seventy Two (72)
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Sewage Flood/Spill after a storm caused a power outage and the Generator failed to start for two separate cases, Industrial Electrical Equipment verification, Personal Injury when a Crosswalk warning sign failed to light, Electrical Construction Defect Case 285 Unit Condominium Project
Electrical Construction Defect Case $19 Million dollar home in Tiburon, CA
Winery Electrical Construction Defect, Flooding caused by a sump pump failure
4- Electrocution and 5-Electric Shock. 2- Electricity Theft Case, Equipment misappropriation and billing case. Electrical Estimating Case of High Voltage Transformers, Electronic Display Case Fire, Home Fire attributed to wiring failure - 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: Four
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2024
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: Two
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: Five
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: Thirteen
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Electrical Design,Estimating and Project Administration, Expert Witness work related to Electrical Failure and Analysis, Electric Shock and Electrocution, Construction Defect and Personal Injury. Consulting Expert, Testifying Expert, Electrical Site Inspection, Testing, Professional Electrical Engineer (P.E.), Electrical Contractor C-10. Electrical Fire investigation, Electrical Equipment Failures, Contractor Liability, High Voltage utility Distribution, Electrical Service Requirements.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: See Current Rate Sheet, available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: See Current Rate Sheet, available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: See Current Rate Sheet, available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: See Current Rate Sheet, available on request.
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: See Current Rate Sheet, available on request.
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