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The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is pleased to provide you with our 2025 DIRECTORY OF EXPERTS & CONSULTANTS, a comprehensive registry of expert witnesses and consultants throughout Southern California. The Directory has expanded since 1991 and now delivers more than 1,500 expert and consultant listings in nearly 500 legal and forensic categories.
LACBA provides complimentary copies of the Directory to all of its members and affiliate bar associations, as well as regional bar associations in the following counties: Los Angeles, Kern, Orange, North San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura.
The Directory is an invaluable resource for all attorneys, and we welcome any suggestions you have that might help us make it even better.
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The SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DIRECTORY OF EXPERTS & CONSULTANTS has five CATEGORY INDEXES for locating legal experts, consultants, and services:
• Litigation/Legal Services Listings:
These trial support services may include Document Services, Personnel, Paralegals, Process Servers, Parliamentary Procedure, Computer, and other legal support professionals.
• Expert Witness Referral Services Listings: Find organizations with banks of experts and consultants in broad categories of expertise.
• Lawyer-to-Lawyer (L2L) Consultants Network Listings:
Lawyers who hold themselves competent and available for consultation can be located in their respective practice areas of law. This section is intended to offer practitioners a source for finding professional advice and outsourcing in unfamiliar areas of law.
• Dispute Resolution Professionals Listings:
Find Arbitrators, Mediators, Private Judges, Family Law specialists, Special Masters, Settlement Officers, and other auxiliary dispute resolution service providers in a specific area of dispute.
• Expert Witnesses & Consultants Listings:
More than 1,500 listings in nearly 500 categories of expertise appear in this section. Depending upon your needs, you will want to give the CATEGORY INDEXES a thorough review for all applicable categories and subcategories to find your expert.
For example, if you are looking for an electrical expert, you might look under any or all of these selections:
Accident Prevention/Safety: Electrical
Accident Reconstruction: Electrical
Electrical
Construction: Electrical
Engineering: Electrical
Similarly, experts in real estate may be found in the Real Estate category as well as in real estate subcategories under the category of Appraisal and Valuation.
A COMBINED INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INDEX appears at the back of the directory. This includes ALL PARTICIPANTS in the book, in alphabetical order. DISPLAY ADVERTISING is interspersed throughout the directory.
Hodson P.I., LLC
Justin D. Hodson, CPI
1440 N. Harbor Blvd, #900 Fullerton, CA 92835
Tel: (714) 646-4545
Email: justin@HodsonPI.com
Website: www.HodsonPI.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CA PI 23796
Specialties:
Investigation, Process Service. Hodson P.I., LLC is a California, licensed, professional private investigations firm serving all of California. Hodson P.I., LLC is an approved and licensed Limited Liability Investigations Corporation. Our coverage area is the entire state of California, with services in select States and Countries. The firm was founded in 2003 by world renowned private detective, Justin D. Hodson, CPI, who has been conducting investigations since 1999.
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- Legal
Arrowhead Evaluation Services
1680 Plum Lane
Redlands, CA 92374
Tel: (888) 888-5902
Email: experts@arrowheadeval.com Website: www.arrowheadeval.com
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Our panel of ethical and qualified medical professionals have the knowledge and experience to evaluate every type of injury, and are available to serve as medical experts to provide testimony in medical legal cases. Whether you’re seeking a certified medical expert for a Subsequent Injuries Benefit Trusts Fund Evaluation, Qualified Medical Evaluation, Agreed Medical Evaluation, or Independent Medical Evaluation, Arrowhead can provide the trusted and experienced medical professional you need.
Specialties:
Arrowhead Evaluation Services is your LEADING SOURCE for medical experts throughout the state of California:
- Physicians dedicated to fast, accurate reporting
- California’s most selective medical/legal service provider
- Credible medical legal reports
- Locations throughout California
See display ad page 10
Medical Consultant Services, Inc.
2377 W. Foothill Blvd, #9 Upland, CA 91786
Tel: (888) 627-4321
Fax: (909) 946-0347
Email: info@MCSxperts.com
Website: www.MCSxperts.com
Specialties:
One convenient nationwide source for cost effective medical and technical expert services in all healthcare and technical fields. MCS assists its clients with claims involving personal injury, medical malpractice, disability, construction defect, product liability, criminal forensics and HMO peer review. Our experts are Board Certified and qualified expert witnesses. Services include Independent Medical Examinations, Medical Record Reviews, Diagnostic Re-interpretation, Utilization and/or Bill Reviews, along with various types of Technical Review and Analysis, involving accident reconstruction and biomechanical analysis, safety, economic loss and more.
MCS is also an approved M.C.L.E. provider and offers seminars at no charge on a number of topics for continuing legal education.
Rosen & Associates
See ad below
Matt D. Ober, Esq.
Richardson | Ober LLP
234 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 800 Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: (877) 446-2529
Email: matt@roattorneys.com
Website: www.roattorneys.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
Univ of California, Los Angeles, BA, Economics, 1982; Southwestern Univ School of Law, JD, 1985; Licensed to practice, 1985 Specialties:
Common Interest Development/Condominium Law; due diligence, business judgement; fiduciary duties; General Counsel services; construction contracts; dispute resolution.
Past President, Community Association Institute Greater Los Angeles Chapter; Author, CAI’s California Law Course for Common Interest Development Managers; Fellow, College of Community Association Lawyers; Past President, College of Community Association Lawyers Board of Governors; Delegate, California Legislative Action Committee; National Faculty, CAI; Faculty, California Association of Community Managers; Speaker, CAI National Conference, CAI Law Seminar and CACM California Law Seminar; Co-author, CAI California Community Association Law Course; Board of Directors, CAI Greater Los Angeles and Greater Inland Empire Chapters; Inductee, CAI Hall of Fame; Recipient, CAI-GRIE Chapter President’s Award and Outstanding Service Award. Member, CAI Nation Business Partners Council; CAI National Board of Trustees 2021-present. Recipient of CAI Nation’s Author of the Year Award-2019; CAI National President-Elect 2025. Recipient of CAI National Author of the Year Award-2019; Outstanding Volunteer Service Award-2018; Super Lawyers, 2019-2025, MartindaleHubbell AV Rated.
Kelly G. Richardson, Esq Richardson | Ober LLC
234 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 800 Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: (877) 446-2529
Tel: (626) 389-1432 (Direct)
Email: kelly@roattorneys.com
Website: www.roattorneys.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
U.C., Riverside, BA, 1980; Univ of Southern California, Juris Doctor, 1983; Admitted to Law Practice, 1983; Licensed Real Estate Broker, 2009-present
Specialties:
Real estate broker & agent standard of care; homeowner association law.
HOA law - National Trustee of Community Associations Institute (CAI) 2011-2017; 2016 CAI National President; Author of syndicated weekly newspaper column, “HOA Homefront” 2005-present; Fellow, College of Community Association Lawyers 2006-present; Author & originator of the CAR “Basic Information Guide to Common Interest Developments;” CAI Byron Hanke Award recipient 2019, President’s Award 2023. Super Lawyer, 2018-present.
Real Estate - Licensed broker; Counsel to brokers, agents & Association of Realtors®; Frequent author & lecturer on real estate law & risk management issues; Faculty, Professional Realty Institute 1999-2019; Member, CAR Legal Affairs Forum
“AV” rated; Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates.”
Commercial
Barry Ross, Esq., MBA
Ross Mediation Services®
155 N. Lake Ave, Suite 800 Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: (626) 531-1131
Website: www.ROSSmediation.com
Barry Ross is one of California’s most highly respected, skilled mediators, with an outstanding history of thousands of satisfied parties and resolved cases since 1993.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS, MBA: USC; JD: Southwestern Law School; Licensed CA Attorney: 1976 (SBN 069340); CA Real Estate Broker: 1973 (DRE:00460974)
Barry’s Mediation Expertise and Experience:
Business & Commercial, Real Property Disputes, Breach of Contract, Tort Liability, Malpractice, Buyer/Seller, Landlord/Tenant, Real Estate Agent/ Broker Liability, Construction Defects,¬ HOA/Condominium Law, Neighbor Law, Title Insurance, Environmental Claims, Mold & Fungus, Habitability, Boundary Disputes, Eminent Domain, Insurance Coverage, Bad Faith, Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation, Fiduciary Law, Banking & Finance, Labor/Employment Law, Personal Injury, Intellectual Property, Municipal/Government Liability.
Affiliations:
MC3 Certified Mediator (MC3) International Academy of Mediators (IAM) CA Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (CADN)
SoCal Mediation Assn (SCMA) Community Associations Institute (CAI) Community Association Law Course
Author
California Assn of Realtors (CAR) Expert Witness, National Author, Speaker ADR Media Consultant, Educator, Lecturer
Henry M. Koffman, PE
Professor & Director, CE Dept School of Engineering, USC
Owner, Trojan Construction Mgmt LLC 651 N. Sepulveda Blvd, #301 Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: (818) 988-7595
Cell: (310) 880-3548
Email: koffman@usc.edu
Website:
www.trojanconstructionmanagementllc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certific -ations: BSCE; MSCE; PE
Specialties:
Construction Defects; Forensic Engineering; Cost Estimating & Scheduling; Change Orders; Delays; Safety; Real Estate Development; Labor Relations & Management; Liens; Licensing; Quality Assurance; Employment; Ethics; International; Education; Earthquake; Wind; Fire; Flood; Construction Management. 30 years Industry Experience. Arbitrator & Mediator Services; Real Property Assessments, Accidents, Civil Engineering.
Rider Levett Bucknall
Contact: Sam Barakat, PE, Esq,Fciarb, Principal
700 South Flower Street, Suite 630 Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 689-1103
Email: sam.barakat@us.rlb.com
Website: www.rlb.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BD, MSSE, PE,AIA, CPTED, NCARB,Esq,Fciarb
Specialties:
Construction defects; Forensic Engineering; Cost Estimating; Forensic Scheduling; Delays; Damages; Duty of Care; Code Compliance; Constructibility; Third-Party neutral, arbitrators, mediators.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: RLB is a global practice with 21 offices across the US. RLB has experts with diverse experience in the construction market. Our experts have testified in local courts, local arbitrations (AAA,) and international arbitration ICC, LCIA) Projects have included bridges/ roads, infrastructure, civil, residential, multifamily, hospitality, mixed use, educational, and healthcare.
25+ years in the US Construction Market. 90+ years in the construction market globally.
John Donley
Donley Construction Consultants
2524 Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Tel: (323) 600-3676 (Office)
Cell: (415) 215-2639
Email: john@donleycc.com
Website: www.donleycc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Masters in Science in Architecture, Cal Poly; Bachelors in Science, Michigan State University
Specialties:
General Contractor, Project Manager, Estimator, Scheduler, Delay disruption analysis, Defect & remediation analysis. Jobsite injuries, code compliance of buildings & projects. Arbitrator, mediator, DRB panelist.
Number of Times Deposed/Testified: Over 100 Times
Barry Ross, Esq., MBA Ross Mediation Services®
155 N. Lake Ave, Suite 800 Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: (626) 531-1131
Website: www.ROSSmediation.com
Barry Ross is one of California’s most highly respected, skilled mediators, with an outstanding history of thousands of satisfied parties and resolved cases since 1993.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS, MBA: USC; JD: Southwestern Law School; Licensed CA Attorney: 1976 (SBN 069340); CA Real Estate Broker: 1973 (DRE:00460974)
Barry’s Mediation Expertise and Experience:
Business & Commercial, Real Property Disputes, Breach of Contract, Tort Liability, Malpractice, Buyer/Seller, Landlord/Tenant, Real Estate Agent/ Broker Liability, Construction Defects,¬ HOA/Condominium Law, Neighbor Law, Title Insurance, Environmental Claims, Mold & Fungus, Habitability, Boundary Disputes, Eminent Domain, Insurance Coverage, Bad Faith, Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation, Fiduciary Law, Banking & Finance, Labor/Employment Law, Personal Injury, Intellectual Property, Municipal/Government Liability.
Affiliations:
MC3 Certified Mediator (MC3) International Academy of Mediators (IAM) CA Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (CADN)
SoCal Mediation Assn (SCMA) Community Associations Institute (CAI) Community Association Law Course Author
California Assn of Realtors (CAR) Expert Witness, National Author, Speaker ADR Media Consultant, Educator, Lecturer
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation
3450 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: +1 (559) 337-6391 (Office)
Tel: +1 (855) 280-9090 (Toll-Free) Email: info.ca@mecanicacorp.com Website: www.mecanicacorp.com
Specialties:
The Mecanica team has provided technical services within the western U.S for over 30 years; providing expertise in the following areas: Accident (crash) reconstruction & analysis; including, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, bus; motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle; Event Data Recorders (EDR) & Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (HVEDR); Fleet Telematics (GPS) data analysis; Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS) including Lidar, Radar, and Cameras; Mechanical Inspections & System Performance Analysis; Commercial Fleet Operations, Traffic Signal Timing, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Systems Evaluation, Driver Standards of Care, and Fire Origin and Cause Investigations; Forensic 3D Simulations, Animations and Captured Site
Video Analysis. Mecanica provides Vehicle, Component, and Systems Testing as well as Chip Swapping/Transfers at our on-site laboratory. We provide forensic analysis in the areas of transportation, construction, agricultural, industrial and product liability. Our experts are qualified in state, criminal, federal, and military courts. We provide engineering services, continuing education, research and peer-reviewed published authors.
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com
Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com
Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation
3450 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: +1 (559) 337-6391 (Office)
Tel: +1 (855) 280-9090 (Toll-Free)
Email: info.ca@mecanicacorp.com
Website: www.mecanicacorp.com
Specialties:
The Mecanica team has provided technical services within the western U.S for over 30 years; providing expertise in the following areas: Accident (crash) reconstruction & analysis; including, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, bus; motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle; Event Data Recorders (EDR) & Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (HVEDR); Fleet Telematics (GPS) data analysis; Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS) including Lidar, Radar, and Cameras; Mechanical Inspections & System Performance Analysis; Commercial Fleet Operations, Traffic Signal Timing, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Systems Evaluation, Driver Standards of Care, and Fire Origin and Cause Investigations; Forensic 3D Simulations, Animations and Captured Site Video Analysis. Mecanica provides Vehicle, Component, and Systems Testing as well as Chip Swapping/Transfers at our on-site laboratory. We provide forensic analysis in the areas of transportation, construction, agricultural, industrial and product liability. Our experts are qualified in state, criminal, federal, and military courts. We provide engineering services, continuing education, research and peer-reviewed published authors.
Cook Construction Company
Stephen M. Cook
7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tel: (818) 438-4535
Email: scook16121@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30+ years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
Specialties: Lawsuit Preparation/Residential Construction, Single & Multi family, Hillside Construction, Vibration Trespass, Foundations, Concrete Floors, Tile, Stone, Retaining Walls, Waterproofing, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Water Damages, Carpentry/ Rough Framing, Stair Defects, Material/ Costs, Scaffolding, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety, Cal-OSHA Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Instructions, Safety Labels & Warning Signs, Safe Use of Tools and Machinery.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 43
Henry M. Koffman, PE
Professor & Director, CE Dept School of Engineering, USC
Owner, Trojan Construction Mgmt LLC 651 N. Sepulveda Blvd, #301 Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: (818) 988-7595
Cell: (310) 880-3548
Email: koffman@usc.edu
Website: www. trojanconstructionmanagementllc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BSCE; MSCE; PE
Specialties: Construction Defects; Forensic Engineering; Cost Estimating & Scheduling; Change Orders; Delays; Safety; Real Estate Development; Labor Relations & Management; Liens; Licensing; Quality Assurance; Employment; Ethics; International; Education; Earthquake; Wind; Fire; Flood; Construction Management. 30 years Industry Experience. Arbitrator & Mediator Services; Real Property Assessments, Accidents, Civil Engineering.
Gary L. Buffington, CSP
Owner, American Safety Consulting 26035 Bouquet Canyon Rd, # 301 Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Tel: (213) 952-1308
Email: gbuff46@yahoo.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MS; BS; CSP; CRSP; CSHM; WSO-CSE/ CSM/CSS; Lic PI; EMT; CIH
Specialties:
Expert Witness, Court Testimony & Litigation Support Services. Accident, Civil & Criminal Investigations. Exp all phases Construction; Underground Construction, Tunneling, Mining & Mills; Construction/mining equipment, cranes, fires/explosions, forklifts, ladders/ scaffolds & welding. P.I., Risk Assessment; CAL/OSHA, IIPP, OSHA, MSHA, NEC, NFPA, NRC Regs; Safety Training; Industl Safety. 30+ years experience Public & Private Sectors. Also offices in Florida, Kansas & Missouri.
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301 Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
William Kunzman, PE
1111 Town & Country Rd, #34 Orange, CA 92868
Tel: (714) 904-2821
Email: williamkunzman@gmail.com
Website: www.traffic-engineer.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS, Eng, UCLA 1967; Registered Traffic Engineer (CA)
Specialties:
Traffic expert witness, auto accidents. Largest settlement $2 million in solo vehicle accident case against Caltrans. Largest verdict $12.2 million in crosswalk case against Caltrans. 2nd largest verdict $10.3 million in pedestrian accident case against LA Unified School District
Largest zero $ DEFENSE cases: 2 over $10 million. Formerly employed by the LA County Road Dept, Riverside County Road Dept, City of Irvine, Federal Highway Admin. Knowledge of governmental agency procedures, design, geometrics, signs, traffic controls, maintenance, construction traffic, pedestrian crossings & pedestrian barriers. 6 publications. Member of - Institute of Traffic Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Forensic Consultant Association of Orange County, Yale University Bureau of Highway Traffic.
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301 Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation
3450 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: +1 (559) 337-6391 (Office)
Tel: +1 (855) 280-9090 (Toll-Free)
Email: info.ca@mecanicacorp.com
Website: www.mecanicacorp.com
Specialties:
The Mecanica team has provided technical services within the western U.S for over 30 years; providing expertise in the following areas: Accident (crash) reconstruction & analysis; including, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, bus; motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle; Event Data Recorders (EDR) & Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (HVEDR); Fleet Telematics (GPS) data analysis; Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS) including Lidar, Radar, and Cameras; Mechanical Inspections & System Performance Analysis; Commercial Fleet Operations, Traffic Signal Timing, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Systems Evaluation, Driver Standards of Care, and Fire Origin and Cause Investigations; Forensic 3D Simulations, Animations and Captured Site Video Analysis. Mecanica provides Vehicle, Component, and Systems Testing as well as Chip Swapping/Transfers at our on-site laboratory. We provide forensic analysis in the areas of transportation, construction, agricultural, industrial and product liability. Our experts are qualified in state, criminal, federal, and military courts. We provide engineering services, continuing education, research and peer-reviewed published authors.
General
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Casteel Accident Reconstruction, Inc.
Contact: David A. Casteel, President 1920 Cordell Court, Ste 102 El Cajon, CA 92020
Tel: (619) 937-0502
Fax: (619) 937-0507
Email: ecasteel@acasd.com
Website: www.acasd.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS, Mathematics; AA, Psychology
Specialties:
Providing professional services as an expert witness to governmental & private clients in traffic collision analysis & reconstruction
Institute of Risk & Safety Analyses
Kenneth A. Solomon, PhD, PE, Post PhD
Chief Scientist
5324 Canoga Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Tel: (818) 348-1133
Fax: (818) 348-4484
Email: kennethsolomon@mac.com Website: www.irsa.us
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD, Post PhD, PE,J.D.,BS, MS
Specialties:
Forensic Scientists - Diverse Technical Staff: IRSA Staff has over 520 person years of courtroom experience. Biomechanics; Reconstruction; Human Factors; Safety; Accident Prevention; Failure Analysis; Product Integrity; Liability; Testing; Warnings; Slip/Trip/ Fall; Premises; Construction Defect; OSHA Compliance; Bldg Codes; Fire Protection; Explosions; Firearms/Ballistics; Electrocutions/ Shocks; Structural; Recreational; Industrial; Criminal; Auto, Airbags, Aviation, Bicycle, Boating, Chair, Elevator, Escalator, Forklift, Gate, Golf Course, Ladder, Motorcycle, Nuclear, Press, Rollercoaster, Scaffolding, Seatbelts, Stairs, Swimming Pool, Truck; Simulations; Drone Use, 3D Models. Total staff size: 18
Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation 3450 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: +1 (559) 337-6391 (Office)
Tel: +1 (855) 280-9090 (Toll-Free)
Email: info.ca@mecanicacorp.com
Website: www.mecanicacorp.com
Specialties:
The Mecanica team has provided technical services within the western U.S for over 30 years; providing expertise in the following areas: Accident (crash) reconstruction & analysis; including, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, bus; motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle; Event Data Recorders (EDR) & Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (HVEDR); Fleet Telematics (GPS) data analysis; Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS) including Lidar, Radar, and Cameras; Mechanical Inspections & System Performance Analysis; Commercial Fleet Operations, Traffic Signal Timing, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Systems Evaluation, Driver Standards of Care, and Fire Origin and Cause Investigations; Forensic 3D Simulations, Animations and Captured Site Video Analysis. Mecanica provides Vehicle, Component, and Systems Testing as well as Chip Swapping/Transfers at our on-site laboratory. We provide forensic analysis in the areas of transportation, construction, agricultural, industrial and product liability. Our experts are qualified in state, criminal, federal, and military courts. We provide engineering services, continuing education, research and peer-reviewed published authors.
John K. Tyson, JD, PE
AR TECH Forensic Experts, Inc. 18075 Ventura Blvd, Ste 209 Encino, CA 91316
Tel: (818) 317-1964
Email: johntysonpe@aol.com
Website: www.johntysonpe.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
BS; MS; JD; PE; Lic Eng Contractor; Reg Prof Eng
Specialties:
Accident reconstruction & safety analysis. Vehicular collision analysis (all types). Computer aided reconstruction & animation. 3D laser scanning. Point Cloud, 3D modeling & demonstrative exhibits. Pedestrian, bicycle accident investigation. Slips, Trips & Falls. Coefficient of Friction testing. Machinery/ design/safety analysis. Product defect evaluation. Code Analysis: premises liability, stairways, guardrails, lighting, glazing. Public safety consultant to numerous cities & theme parks. Over 15,000 investigations. Court testimony in civil & criminal cases over 35 years. Court appointed Forensic Expert. Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners.
YA Engineering Services (Formerly Momentum Engineering Corp.)
Contact: Jeffrey Bonsall 2862 Columbia Street Torrance, CA 90503
Tel: (310) 618-8017
Email: jeff.bonsall@yaeservices.com Website: www.yaeservices.com
Offices in: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
YA Engineering Services acquired Momentum engineering corp. (MEC) in 2023. MEC is a consulting firm specializing in accident reconstruction, forensic engineering, heavy truck safety, graphics, and animation. With over 50 years of accident reconstruction experience, we offer accident reconstruction and investigation services ranging from rapid response to trial testimony. We strive to provide you with state-of-the-art accident reconstruction services in a cost-effective manner.
Specialties:
Expert witness and scientific analysis for automotive, heavy truck, motorcycle and mobility equipment accidents. Expert electronic data recorder retrieval and analysis – what really happened? Loss of control, severity determination, failure analysis, personal injury, causation, liability, damages, engineering services, tort liability and expert testimony. In-house 3D animation team, traffic safety and highway design, and biomechanics.
Education:
Offering free CLE classes for legal professionals in CA, NV, AZ, and TX. Contact our Business Development Manager, Vadim Perlovskiy at vadim.perlovskiy@yaeservices. com for more information.
Cook Construction Company
Stephen M. Cook
7210 Jordan Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tel: (818) 438-4535
Email: scook16121@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30+ years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
Specialties:
Lawsuit Preparation/Residential
Construction, Single & Multi family, Hillside Construction, Vibration Trespass, Foundations, Concrete Floors, Tile, Stone, Retaining Walls, Waterproofing, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Water Damages, Carpentry/ Rough Framing, Stair Defects, Material/ Costs, Scaffolding, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety, Cal-OSHA Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Instructions, Safety Labels & Warning Signs, Safe Use of Tools and Machinery.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present.
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Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation
3450 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: +1 (559) 337-6391 (Office)
Tel: +1 (855) 280-9090 (Toll-Free)
Email: info.ca@mecanicacorp.com
Website: www.mecanicacorp.com
Specialties:
The Mecanica team has provided technical services within the western U.S for over 30 years; providing expertise in the following areas: Accident (crash) reconstruction & analysis; including, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, bus; motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle; Event Data Recorders (EDR) & Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (HVEDR); Fleet Telematics (GPS) data analysis; Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS) including Lidar, Radar, and Cameras; Mechanical Inspections & System Performance Analysis; Commercial Fleet Operations, Traffic Signal Timing, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Systems Evaluation, Driver Standards of Care, and Fire Origin and Cause Investigations; Forensic 3D Simulations, Animations and Captured Site Video Analysis. Mecanica provides Vehicle, Component, and Systems Testing as well as Chip Swapping/Transfers at our on-site laboratory. We provide forensic analysis in the areas of transportation, construction, agricultural, industrial and product liability. Our experts are qualified in state, criminal, federal, and military courts. We provide engineering services, continuing education, research and peer-reviewed published authors.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
5262 Oceanus Dr
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
G. Gsell and Company LLC
Contact: Gary M. Gsell 10331 Mather Ave Sunland, CA 91040
Cell: (818) 730-2534
Email: garymgsell@gmail.com
Website: gsellco.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
Executive Management, University of LA Verne
Specialties:
Trip and Fall, Municipal Infrastructure Assessment – Specialty Streets and Sidewalks Asphalt and Concrete Municipal Policies and Procedures.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
Over 800 depositions & 160 trials for both defendant & plaintiff in trip & fall & other personal injury cases
Previous Positions/Appointments: 46 years with the City of Los Angeles Street Services Superintendent II.
Membership in Professional Societies: Municipal Superintendents Assn; American Public Works Association.
John K. Tyson, JD, PE AR TECH Forensic Experts, Inc.
18075 Ventura Blvd, Ste 209 Encino, CA 91316
Tel: (818) 317-1964
Email: johntysonpe@aol.com
Website: www.johntysonpe.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS; MS; JD; PE; Lic Eng Contractor; Reg Prof Eng
Specialties:
Accident reconstruction & safety analysis. Vehicular collision analysis (all types). Computer aided reconstruction & animation. 3D laser scanning. Point Cloud, 3D modeling & demonstrative exhibits. Pedestrian, bicycle accident investigation. Slips, Trips & Falls. Coefficient of Friction testing. Machinery/ design/safety analysis. Product defect evaluation. Code Analysis: premises liability, stairways, guardrails, lighting, glazing. Public safety consultant to numerous cities & theme parks. Over 15,000 investigations. Court testimony in civil & criminal cases over 35 years. Court appointed Forensic Expert. Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation 3450 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: +1 (559) 337-6391 (Office)
Tel: +1 (855) 280-9090 (Toll-Free)
Email: info.ca@mecanicacorp.com Website: www.mecanicacorp.com
Specialties:
The Mecanica team has provided technical services within the western U.S for over 30 years; providing expertise in the following areas: Accident (crash) reconstruction & analysis; including, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, bus; motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle; Event Data Recorders (EDR) & Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (HVEDR); Fleet Telematics (GPS) data analysis; Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS) including Lidar, Radar, and Cameras; Mechanical Inspections & System Performance Analysis; Commercial Fleet Operations, Traffic Signal Timing, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Systems Evaluation, Driver Standards of Care, and Fire Origin and Cause Investigations; Forensic 3D Simulations, Animations and Captured Site Video Analysis. Mecanica provides Vehicle, Component, and Systems Testing as well as Chip Swapping/Transfers at our on-site laboratory. We provide forensic analysis in the areas of transportation, construction, agricultural, industrial and product liability. Our experts are qualified in state, criminal, federal, and military courts. We provide engineering services, continuing education, research and peer-reviewed published authors.
Truck Accident & Incident Experts, LLC
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YA Engineering Services (Formerly Momentum Engineering Corp.)
Contact: Jeffrey Bonsall
2862 Columbia Street
Torrance, CA 90503
Tel: (310) 618-8017
Email: jeff.bonsall@yaeservices.com Website: www.yaeservices.com
Offices in: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: YA Engineering Services acquired Momentum engineering corp. (MEC) in 2023. MEC is a consulting firm specializing in accident reconstruction, forensic engineering, heavy truck safety, graphics, and animation. With over 50 years of accident reconstruction experience, we offer accident reconstruction and investigation services ranging from rapid response to trial testimony. We strive to provide you with state-of-the-art accident reconstruction services in a cost-effective manner.
Specialties:
Expert witness and scientific analysis for automotive, heavy truck, motorcycle and mobility equipment accidents. Expert electronic data recorder retrieval and analysis – what really happened? Loss of control, severity determination, failure analysis, personal injury, causation, liability, damages, engineering services, tort liability and expert testimony. In-house 3D animation team, traffic safety and highway design, and biomechanics.
Education:
Offering free CLE classes for legal professionals in CA, NV, AZ, and TX. Contact our Business Development Manager, Vadim Perlovskiy at vadim.perlovskiy@yaeservices. com for more information.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Tel: (714) 450-8500 Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Air, Weather & Sea Conditions, Inc.
Contact: Jay Rosenthal, AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) PO Box 512
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Tel: (818) 645-8632
Tel: (310) 454-6530
Email: AirWeather@aol.com
Website: www.weatherman.org
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MA Meteorology; BA; CCM (#602); Official National Weather Service Skywarn “Weather Spotter.”
Specialties:
Experienced & authoritative expert testimony, reports & analysis on rain, wind, snow, ice & hail, intensity, lightning, dust, fog, visibility, wildfires, smoke assessments, flooding, waves; specialist in auto/boat/plane accident reconstruction, mold, property damage, slip & falls, construction & determining unusualness, normalcy & foreseeability. Weather issues for alternative energy, emergency response & counter terrorism. Air pollution transport. Weather effects on systems & operations. Official data, site visits, clear & convincing testimony, references
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Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation
3450 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: +1 (559) 337-6391 (Office)
Tel: +1 (855) 280-9090 (Toll-Free)
Email: info.ca@mecanicacorp.com
Website: www.mecanicacorp.com
Specialties:
The Mecanica team has provided technical services within the western U.S for over 30 years; providing expertise in the following areas: Accident (crash) reconstruction & analysis; including, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, bus; motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle; Event Data Recorders (EDR) & Heavy Vehicle Event
Data Recorders (HVEDR); Fleet Telematics (GPS) data analysis; Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS) including Lidar, Radar, and Cameras; Mechanical Inspections & System Performance Analysis; Commercial Fleet Operations, Traffic Signal Timing, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Systems Evaluation, Driver Standards of Care, and Fire Origin and Cause Investigations; Forensic 3D Simulations, Animations and Captured Site Video Analysis. Mecanica provides Vehicle, Component, and Systems Testing as well as Chip Swapping/Transfers at our on-site laboratory. We provide forensic analysis in the areas of transportation, construction, agricultural, industrial and product liability. Our experts are qualified in state, criminal, federal, and military courts. We provide engineering services, continuing education, research and peer-reviewed published authors.
John K. Tyson, JD, PE AR TECH Forensic Experts, Inc.
18075 Ventura Blvd, Ste 209 Encino, CA 91316
Tel: (818) 317-1964
Email: johntysonpe@aol.com Website: www.johntysonpe.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS; MS; JD; PE; Lic Eng Contractor; Reg Prof Eng
Specialties:
Accident reconstruction & safety analysis. Vehicular collision analysis (all types). Computer aided reconstruction & animation. 3D laser scanning. Point Cloud, 3D modeling & demonstrative exhibits. Pedestrian, bicycle accident investigation. Slips, Trips & Falls. Coefficient of Friction testing. Machinery/ design/safety analysis. Product defect evaluation. Code Analysis: premises liability, stairways, guardrails, lighting, glazing. Public safety consultant to numerous cities & theme parks. Over 15,000 investigations. Court testimony in civil & criminal cases over 35 years. Court appointed Forensic Expert. Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners.
Advisors/Experts @ MCS Associates, Banking & Financial Svcs Consultants 13681 Newport Ave, Ste 8-387 Tustin, CA 92780
Tel: (949) 263-8700
Fax: (949) 263-0770
Email: experts@mcsassociates.com Website: www.mcsassociates.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MBAs; PhDs; CPAs; CFAs
Specialties:
Nationwide consulting/expert witness company (est. 1973) in Banking, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and related Damages, Economics & Valuations: BANKING Operations/ Administration, Check fraud, Regulatory issues, Compliance; LENDING (all types): Underwriting, Servicing, policies/practice, Foreclosures & Workouts. FINANCE: Securities, Investments & Brokerage, Trusts & Fiduciaries, Investment Banking, Corp Finance; REAL ESTATE: Lending, Brokerage, Title / Escrow, Property Management; INSURANCE (all types): Coverage, Claims, Broker/Agent functions; DAMAGES & ACCOUNTING: Economics, Valuations / Appraisals, Forensic Accounting.
Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA 28441 Highridge Rd, Ste 110 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Tel: (310) 378-6606
Fax: (310) 791-7739
Email: rja@anfusocpa.com Website: www.anfusocpa.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Certified Public Accountant, Accredited in Business Valuation, Certified in Financial Forensics, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Specialties:
Analyzing the valuation, financial, accounting & tax aspects of marital dissolution matters & civil litigation cases, which includes conducting business valuations, gross cash flow analyses & tracings, as well as performing Moore/ Marsden calculations; objective, clear & concise expert witness testimony; prepared 40 collaborative cases
B. Riley Advisory Services
Contact: Michael Spindler, CPA, CFE, CFF, ABV, CAMS
555 W. 5th St, Ste 3725
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Tel: (213) 409-6230
Email: mspindler@brileyfin.com
Specialties:
Michael Spindler, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist brings over 40 years experience to complex disputes, forensic accounting & business fraud investigations across a wide range of industries. He has provided expert testimony in dozens of bench trials, jury trials & arbitration proceedings. He has testified regarding a variety of matters, including lost profits, funds tracing, defamation, embezzlements, alter ego, solvency, business valuations, punitive damages, media and entertainment & real estate litigation. He has conducted numerous high-profile forensic accounting investigations of financial statement fraud & other matters & has presented his findings to special committees & various govt agencies on behalf of clients. He is a former Pres of the LA chapter of the California Soc of CPA’s and of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Deborah Dickson, CPA, CFE, CFF, MAFF
Smith Dickson, CPAs, LLP
18100 Von Karman Ave, Ste. 420 Irvine, CA 92612
Tel: (949) 553-1020
Fax: (949) 553-0249
Email: debbie.dickson@smithdickson.com
Website: www.smithdickson.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CPA; CFE; CFF; MAFF
Specialties:
CPA 30+ years, testifying 20+ years, forensic accounting and litigation support. Forensic expert witness in Federal Courts and State Civil and Probate Courts. The professionals at Smith Dickson clearly, independently, and accurately analyze financial information, calculate damages, evaluate claims, prepare expert reports and render expert testimony. Thousands of hours of forensic accounting, deposition and trial experience. Damage calculations; lost profits; forensic accounting; expert testimony; intellectual property; fraud & embezzlement; real estate; trust & estate beneficiary disputes, tax controversy; employment issues; business dissolution.
Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion. Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
Gursey | Schneider LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Gary Krausz, CPA/CFF 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1300 Los Angeles, CA 90067
Tel: (310) 552-0960
Email: garyk@gursey.com
Website: www.gursey.com
Contact: Natalie Murvin, CPA/CFF
Contact: Tina Fujisaki, CPA/CFF 1960 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 920 El Segundo, CA 90245
Tel: (310) 552-0960
Email: nmurvin@gursey.com tinaf@gursey.com
Specialties:
Gursey | Schneider is a leader in forensic accounting in all areas relating to marital dissolution, post-dissolution, paternity, consulting. We provide expert analysis including cash flow, marital standard of living, community and separate property, postseparation accounting, tracing of assets, business valuations and expert witness testimony.
Krycler, Ervin, Taubman & Kaminsky
Contact: Michael J. Krycler, CPA
15303 Ventura Blvd, #1040
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 995-1040
Fax: (818) 995-4124
Email: mike@ketkcpa.com
Website: www.ketkcpa.com
Now Serving the Santa Clarita Valley: 27651 Lincoln Place, #220
Santa Clarita, CA 91387
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CPA, FCA (England)
Specialties:
“Serving the Legal Profession for More Than 30 Years” Full service CPA firm; litigation services; accounting; expert witness testimony; including family law matters & forensic accounting; business valuation; damages; economic analysis; appraisals of professional practices; fraud investigations; loss of earnings; international matters; arbitration & mediation.
Michael D. Rosen, CPA, PhD, ABV 3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90806
Tel: (562) 256-7052
Fax: (562) 256-7001
Email: mrosencpa@verizon.net
Website: www.mrosencpa.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD, Ag. Econ, UC Davis; CPA (CA); ABVAICPA Credential in Business Valuation
Specialties:
WE ARE: Litigation Consultants, Forensic Accountants, Expert Witnesses. Our mission is to develop the financial story that underlies every business litigation matter, and to convey that story in a clear and concise manner to the trier of fact. Our findings allow a realistic assessment of the case and support settlement efforts. Our work is designed to render conclusive opinions & to withstand cross-examination. WE SPECIALIZE IN: Business Damages - Lost Profits and Loss in Value; Personal Damages - Lost Earnings; Business Valuation.
Schulze Haynes Loevenguth & Co
Contact: Karl J. Schulze, President 660 S. Figueroa St, Ste 1280 Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 627-8280
Fax: (213) 627-8301
Email: kschulze@schulzehaynes.com
Website: www.schulzehaynes.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CPA; CVA; CFE; CMA; PhD - Economics, ABV
Specialties:
Forensic Accounting, Lost Profits, Economic Damages, Case Strategy, Expert Testimony, Discovery Assistance, Business Valuations, Construction Claims, Corporate Recovery, Alter Ego Evaluation, Financial Analysis & Modeling, Fraud Investigation. We are members of all major professional organizations & have experience across a broad spectrum of industries & business issues.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna,Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants. Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination. See display ad page 67
Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion.
Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
Forensic Accounting Services Team, Inc.
Contact: Tiffany Tso, CPA/ABV, CFF, CFE 516 S. First Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
Tel: (310) 820-8883
Email: ttso@fastcpas.com
Website: www.myforensicaccountant.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant, Accredited in Business Valuation, Certified in Financial Forensics, Certified Fraud Examiner; UCLA Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics. Fluent in written and verbal Mandarin and Cantonese.
Specialties:
Forensic accounting, consulting and expert witness testimony in connection with Business Valuation/Appraisal, Marital Dissolution (support, business valuation, apportionment, property division), Economic Damages, Corporate/LLC/Partnership Disputes (including Corp Code 2000), Trust Accounting Disputes. Recognized financial experts in Superior Court, Criminal Court, Federal Court, Arbitrations and Mediations. Also experienced in disputes and marital dissolutions involving Chinese and Hong Kong financial interests and international businesses.
Gursey | Schneider LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Stephan Wasserman, CPA/ABV/CFF 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1300 Los Angeles, CA 90067
Tel: (310) 552-0960
Email: swasserman@gursey.com
Website: www.gursey.com
Contact: Robert O. Watts, CPA 2211 Michelson Drive, Suite 650 Irvine, CA 92612
Tel: (949) 265-9900
Email: rwatts@gursey.com
Specialties:
Forensic accounting & litigation support services in all areas relating to marital dissolution, including: business valuations, determination of gross cash flow available for support & analysis of reimbursement claims & marital standard of living.
Higgins, Marcus & Lovett, Inc.
Contact: Mark C. Higgins ASA, 800 S. Figueroa St, Ste 710
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 617-7775
Fax: (213) 617-8372
Email: mhiggins@hmlinc.com
Website: www.hmlinc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MBA’s; ASA’s; CFA’s
Specialties:
Valuation of closely-held businesses; loss of business goodwill; damage calculations; valuation of intangibles; extensive expert witness experience.
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Krycler, Ervin, Taubman & Kaminsky
Contact: Michael J. Krycler, CPA
15303 Ventura Blvd, #1040
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 995-1040
Fax: (818) 995-4124
Email: mike@ketkcpa.com
Website: www.ketkcpa.com
Now Serving the Santa Clarita Valley: 27651 Lincoln Place, #220 Santa Clarita, CA 91387
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CPA, FCA (England)
Specialties:
“Serving the Legal Profession for More Than 30 Years” Full service CPA firm; litigation services; accounting; expert witness testimony; including family law matters & forensic accounting; business valuation; damages; economic analysis; appraisals of professional practices; fraud investigations; loss of earnings; international matters; arbitration & mediation.
Nolte Analytics LLP
Brian Nolte, Founder
700 S. Flower St, Ste 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 315-2700 (Office)
Tel: (213) 315-2707 (Direct)
Email: bnolte@nolteanalytics.com
Website: NolteAnalytics.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Our Team includes experts with credentials from the most well-regarded organizations, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Specialties:
Business and intangible asset appraisal, loss of business value, minority shareholder disputes, buy-sell agreements, commercial damages measurements, including, unjust enrichment, lost profits, disgorgement, breach of contract, business interruption, business interference, patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, theft of trade secrets, reasonable royalties, employment claims, wrongful termination, wrongful death, personal injury, future lost earnings, loss of earnings capacity, loss of benefits, financial accounting, forensic accounting, royalty and compliance audits, fraud investigations.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Our Team includes experts with over 40 years’ experience. Our experience prevents false starts and avoidable errors, delivering more cost-effective results. Our Team includes experts with over 200 trial testimonies. We typically present our conclusions graphically, using a proprietary presentation system. As a result, we have an unequalled track record of judges and juries accepting our conclusion. See display ad on inside front cover
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rightsof-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna,Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Cantor Forensic Accounting, PLLC
David S. Cantor
3990 East Riggs Road, Suite 3 Chandler, AZ 85249
Tel: (408) 448-9904
Fax: (480) 470-6932
Email: david@dscfac.com Website: www.dscfac.com
Serving AZ and CA
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) | Certified Financial Litigator (CFL) | Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®)
Specialties:
Cantor Forensic Accounting, PLLC offers forensic accounting services related exclusively to Family Law matters. Some of these services offered include Business Valuations, Income Calculations, Separate Property Tracings, Community Waste & Standard of Living Analyses. Mr. Cantor has been providing Family Law accounting services since 1990.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Mr. Cantor has testified in Family Law courts in Arizona and California over 200 times.
Fulcrum Inquiry LLP
Contact: Renee Howdeshell 12121 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 810 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (213) 787-4100
Fax: (213) 891-1300
Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CPA’s, CFA’s, ASA’s PhD’s & MBA’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics & related subjects
Specialties:
Our professionals are experienced CPA’s, MBA’s, ASA’s, CFA’s, affiliated professors & industry specialists. Our analysis & research combined with unique presentation techniques have resulted in an unequaled record of successful court cases & client recoveries. Our expertise encompasses damages analysis, lost profit studies, forensic accounting, business & intangible asset valuation, fraud investigations, statistics, forensic economic analysis, royalty audits, strategic & market assessments, competitive surveys, injury & employment damages, intellectual property disputes & a wide range of other financial advisory services. See display ad page 63
Grigsby Forensics & Valuation
Charles Grigsby
Owner
8020 W. Sahara Ave, Unit 205
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Tel: (702) 805-8469
Cell: (702) 612-5159
Email: info@grigsbyvaluation.com
Website: www.grigsbyvaluation.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BB Accounting WIU; Master’s Degree –Purdue University; CPA License – Nevada 5188-R; CFF; MAFF; ABV; ABAR; CFE; CVA; CM & AA; CITP; CPCM – Pepperdine Graziadio Graduate School of Business; Straus Dispute Resolution – Pepperdine School of Law
Specialties:
Forensic reports for family court/marital waste, employee embezzlement report, executor embezzlement, partnership distributions, business valuations, business plans.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
Over 45 appearances in various courts multistate. Former IRS auditor. Received CPA license about 50 years ago with no complaints on license. Listed in Who’s Who in America for 50 years of professional excellence.
Forensic Accounting/Business Valuation Expert:
Many years of experience. Many certifications. Many court appearances. May edition of CFO Magazine, Grigsby Forensics & Valuation awarded for being in the top 10 valuation firms.
Gursey | Schneider LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Kristen Gillespie CPA/CBV/CFF 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1300 Los Angeles, CA 90067
Tel: (310) 552-0960
Email: kgillespie@gursey.com
Website: www.gursey.com
Contact: Robert O. Watts, CPA 2211 Michelson Drive, Suite 650 Irvine, CA 92612
Tel: (949) 265-9900
Email: rwatts@gursey.com
Specialties:
Gursey | Schneider is an accounting firm specializing in forensic accounting, litigation support services, business valuation & appraisal services for a variety of purposes including marital dissolution, gift & estate planning, business disputes, tax matters, bankruptcy, damage and lost profit assessment, insurance claims and entertainment industry litigation. We have over 30 years of expert witness experience in litigation support.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna,Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants. Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination. See display ad page 67
Forensic Accounting Services Team, Inc.
Contact: Tiffany Tso, CPA/ABV, CFF, CFE
516 S. First Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
Tel: (310) 820-8883
Email: ttso@fastcpas.com
Website: www.myforensicaccountant.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant, Accredited in Business Valuation, Certified in Financial Forensics, Certified Fraud Examiner; UCLA Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics. Fluent in written and verbal Mandarin and Cantonese.
Specialties:
Forensic accounting, consulting and expert witness testimony in connection with Business Valuation/Appraisal, Marital Dissolution (support, business valuation, apportionment, property division), Economic Damages, Corporate/LLC/Partnership Disputes (including Corp Code 2000), Trust Accounting Disputes. Recognized financial experts in Superior Court, Criminal Court, Federal Court, Arbitrations and Mediations. Also experienced in disputes and marital dissolutions involving Chinese and Hong Kong financial interests and international businesses.
Krycler, Ervin, Taubman & Kaminsky
Contact: Michael J. Krycler, CPA
15303 Ventura Blvd, #1040
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 995-1040
Fax: (818) 995-4124
Email: mike@ketkcpa.com
Website: www.ketkcpa.com
Now Serving the Santa Clarita Valley: 27651 Lincoln Place, #220 Santa Clarita, CA 91387
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CPA, FCA (England)
Specialties:
“Serving the Legal Profession for More Than 30 Years” Full service CPA firm; litigation services; accounting; expert witness testimony; including family law matters & forensic accounting; business valuation; damages; economic analysis; appraisals of professional practices; fraud investigations; loss of earnings; international matters; arbitration & mediation.
Diana G. Lesgart, CPA, CFE, CVA, CFF
An Accountancy Corp
Established 1997
6320 Canoga, Ave, Ste. 1500
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Tel: (818) 886-7140
Fax: (818) 886-7146
Email: Diana@LesgartCPA.com
Website: www.jurispro.com/DianaLesgartCPA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesgartcpa/
Specialties:
Specialized forensic accounting & litigation support services in the areas of Family Law & Trusts and Estates, including tracing of separate & community property assets, pension plan tracing, forensic accounting, business valuation & apportionment, cash available for support, Moore-Marsden/Branco calculations, fraud investigations, real estate analysis, community property balance sheet, trust accounting & analysis, expert testimony. Over 35 years accounting experience with over 30 years forensic accounting & litigation support specialization. Appointed as Section 730 joint accounting expert. Expert is English/ Spanish bilingual.
Pamela Wax-Semus, CFE
WS Enterprises
107 North Reino Road, #402
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Tel: (805) 499-3035
Fax: (805) 498-0468
Email: pamela@tracingqueen.net
Website: www.tracingqueen.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner
Specialties:
Litigation Support, Tracing of Assets, Lifestyle Analysis, Retirement Analysis, Real Property Allocation, Stock Options, Reimbursements, Income Available for Support, Fraud Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Providing litigation consulting services since 1988. I am experienced in most areas of litigation support services with a particular emphasis in tracing, property allocations, reimbursements, stock options and related allocations issues. Vast experience in marital dissolution, trust & probate, fraud, and other litigation related matters.
Additional Experience:
Appointed by the court as Special Master. Participated in numerous cases as an Evidence Code §730 court appointed expert, given numerous presentations on marital dissolution, marital standard of living and tracing issues. Published various articles on tracing and marital dissolution
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED
2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com
Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
Edward L. Bennett
Coast Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
5290 Overpass Rd, #118
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Tel: (805) 692-1823
Fax: (805) 692-1827
Email: info@coastrehabservicesinc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MA; Post-Grad Cert; Adv Life Care Plans; ABVE; CDMS; CRC; CLCP
Specialties:
Evaluations of pre-vs-post-injury career path & earnings capacity in: PI; medical malpractice; wrongful term; wrongful death; marital; maritime; pediatric head injuries; cost of future medical (LCP); ADA consultations re: employment & accessibility analysis. Other office in Santa Barbara. Serving Southern, Central & Northern CA
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA
Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Mgmt at prestigious CA University 551 Santa Barbara Ave Fullerton, CA 92835
Tel: (714) 879-9705
Cell: (714) 595-1891
Fax: (714) 879-5600
Email: bkleinerphdmba@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Management, UCLA; MBA, UCLA
Specialties:
Evaluation of workplace policies & practices pertaining to discrimination/ harassment prevention efforts (interactive process, reasonable accommodation, training), investigations, corrective actions (discipline, termination); hiring; compensation, wage & hours, pensions; supervision; safety, violence, OSHA; CFRA/FMLA; appraisal, promotion, retaliation, RIF’s.
Experience:
40+ yrs HR experience. 1,000+ cases as an expert. Former human resource manager for Ford Motor Co. Over 100 business & government consulting clients. Trained thousands of managers. Taught three 36-hour courses on KLCS-TV. 500+ pubs. Have given trial/arbitration testimony 80+ times. Favorably featured in “Employment Law Verdicts.” Profiled in Bender’s “California Labor & Employment Bulletin” as a result of successes. Have received many awards, honors & commendations. Rates negotiable.
BTI Appraisal
Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman 425 E. Colorado St, Suite 640
Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: (213) 532-3800
Fax: (213) 532-3807
Email: ben@btiappraisal.com
Website: www.btiappraisal.com
Additional contact: Megan O’Rourke, President
Email: megan@btiappraisal.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Cert General Appraisers in various states, ASA & MAI available.
Specialties:
BTI Appraisal offers litigation & appraisal experience, nationally & internationally, since 1974 in the areas of Real Estate, Machinery & Equipment, Personal Property, Business Valuation & Economic Analysis.
We represent attorneys, insurance companies, governments, financial institutions & corporations for all of their appraisal needs including litigation support, gifting, estate taxes, insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion.
Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
Gursey | Schneider LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Stephan Wasserman, CPA/ABV/CFF 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1300 Los Angeles, CA 90067
Tel: (310) 552-0960
Email: swasserman@gursey.com
Website: www.gursey.com
Contact: Robert O. Watts, CPA 2211 Michelson Drive, Suite 650 Irvine, CA 92612
Tel: (949) 265-9900
Email: rwatts@gursey.com
Specialties:
Gursey | Schneider is an accounting firm specializing in forensic accounting, litigation support services, business valuation & appraisal services for a variety of purposes including marital dissolution, gift & estate planning, business disputes, tax matters, bankruptcy, damage and lost profit assessment, insurance claims and entertainment industry litigation. We have over 30 years of expert witness experience in litigation support.
Michael D. Rosen, CPA, PhD, ABV 3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90806
Tel: (562) 256-7052
Fax: (562) 256-7001
Email: mrosencpa@verizon.net
Website: www.mrosencpa.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD, Ag. Econ, UC Davis; CPA (CA); ABVAICPA Credential in Business Valuation
Specialties:
WE ARE: Litigation Consultants, Forensic Accountants, Expert Witnesses. Our mission is to develop the financial story that underlies every business litigation matter, and to convey that story in a clear and concise manner to the trier of fact. Our findings allow a realistic assessment of the case and support settlement efforts. Our work is designed to render conclusive opinions & to withstand cross-examination. WE SPECIALIZE IN: Business Damages - Lost Profits and Loss in Value; Personal Damages - Lost Earnings; Business Valuation.
BTI Appraisal
Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman 425 E. Colorado St, Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: (213) 532-3800
Fax: (213) 532-3807
Email: ben@btiappraisal.com
Website: www.btiappraisal.com
Additional contact: Megan O’Rourke, President
Email: megan@btiappraisal.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Cert General Appraisers in various states, ASA & MAI available.
Specialties:
BTI Appraisal offers litigation & appraisal experience, nationally & internationally, since 1974 in the areas of Real Estate, Machinery & Equipment, Personal Property, Business Valuation & Economic Analysis.
We represent attorneys, insurance companies, governments, financial institutions & corporations for all of their appraisal needs including litigation support, gifting, estate taxes, insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion.
Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
Grigsby Forensics & Valuation
Charles Grigsby
Owner
8020 W. Sahara Ave, Unit 205
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Tel: (702) 805-8469
Cell: (702) 612-5159
Email: info@grigsbyvaluation.com
Website: www.grigsbyvaluation.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BB Accounting WIU; Master’s Degree –Purdue University; CPA License – Nevada 5188-R; CFF; MAFF; ABV; ABAR; CFE; CVA; CM & AA; CITP; CPCM – Pepperdine Graziadio Graduate School of Business; Straus Dispute Resolution – Pepperdine School of Law
Specialties:
Forensic reports for family court/marital waste, employee embezzlement report, executor embezzlement, partnership distributions, business valuations, business plans.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Over 45 appearances in various courts multistate. Former IRS auditor. Received CPA license about 50 years ago with no complaints on license. Listed in Who’s Who in America for 50 years of professional excellence.
Forensic Accounting/Business Valuation Expert:
Many years of experience. Many certifications. Many court appearances. May edition of CFO Magazine, Grigsby Forensics & Valuation awarded for being in the top 10 valuation firms.
Higgins, Marcus & Lovett, Inc.
Contact: Mark C. Higgins ASA, 800 S. Figueroa St, Ste 710
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 617-7775
Fax: (213) 617-8372
Email: mhiggins@hmlinc.com
Website: www.hmlinc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MBA’s; ASA’s; CFA’s
Specialties:
Valuation of closely-held businesses; loss of business goodwill; damage calculations; valuation of intangibles; extensive expert witness experience.
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Nolte Analytics LLP
Brian Nolte, Founder
700 S. Flower St, Ste 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 315-2700 (Office)
Tel: (213) 315-2707 (Direct)
Email: bnolte@nolteanalytics.com
Website: NolteAnalytics.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Our Team includes experts with credentials from the most well-regarded organizations, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Specialties:
Business and intangible asset appraisal, loss of business value, minority shareholder disputes, buy-sell agreements, commercial damages measurements, including, unjust enrichment, lost profits, disgorgement, breach of contract, business interruption, business interference, patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, theft of trade secrets, reasonable royalties, employment claims, wrongful termination, wrongful death, personal injury, future lost earnings, loss of earnings capacity, loss of benefits, financial accounting, forensic accounting, royalty and compliance audits, fraud investigations.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Our Team includes experts with over 40 years’ experience. Our experience prevents false starts and avoidable errors, delivering more cost-effective results. Our Team includes experts with over 200 trial testimonies. We typically present our conclusions graphically, using a proprietary presentation system. As a result, we have an unequalled track record of judges and juries accepting our conclusion. See display ad on inside front cover
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD
3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna,Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
See display ad page 67
BTI Appraisal
Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman
425 E. Colorado St, Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: (213) 532-3800
Fax: (213) 532-3807
Email: ben@btiappraisal.com
Website: www.btiappraisal.com
Additional contact: Megan O’Rourke, President
Email: megan@btiappraisal.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Cert General Appraisers in various states, ASA & MAI available.
Specialties:
BTI Appraisal offers litigation & appraisal experience, nationally & internationally, since 1974 in the areas of Real Estate, Machinery & Equipment, Personal Property, Business Valuation & Economic Analysis.
We represent attorneys, insurance companies, governments, financial institutions & corporations for all of their appraisal needs including litigation support, gifting, estate taxes, insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion.
Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna,Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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BTI Appraisal
Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman 425 E. Colorado St, Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: (213) 532-3800
Fax: (213) 532-3807
Email: ben@btiappraisal.com
Website: www.btiappraisal.com
Additional contact: Megan O’Rourke, President Email: megan@btiappraisal.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Cert General Appraisers in various states, ASA & MAI available.
Specialties:
BTI Appraisal offers litigation & appraisal experience, nationally & internationally, since 1974 in the areas of Real Estate, Machinery & Equipment, Personal Property, Business Valuation & Economic Analysis.
We represent attorneys, insurance companies, governments, financial institutions & corporations for all of their appraisal needs including litigation support, gifting, estate taxes, insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
Fulcrum Inquiry LLP
Contact: Renee Howdeshell
12121 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 810 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (213) 787-4100
Fax: (213) 891-1300
Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CPA’s, CFA’s, ASA’s PhD’s & MBA’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics & related subjects
Specialties:
Our professionals are experienced CPA’s, MBA’s, ASA’s, CFA’s, affiliated professors & industry specialists. Our analysis & research combined with unique presentation techniques have resulted in an unequaled record of successful court cases & client recoveries. Our expertise encompasses damages analysis, lost profit studies, forensic accounting, business & intangible asset valuation, fraud investigations, statistics, forensic economic analysis, royalty audits, strategic & market assessments, competitive surveys, injury & employment damages, intellectual property disputes & a wide range of other financial advisory services. See display ad page 63
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD
3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
BTI Appraisal
Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman 425 E. Colorado St, Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: (213) 532-3800
Fax: (213) 532-3807
Email: ben@btiappraisal.com
Website: www.btiappraisal.com
Additional contact: Megan O’Rourke, President
Email: megan@btiappraisal.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Cert General Appraisers in various states, ASA & MAI available.
Specialties:
BTI Appraisal offers litigation & appraisal experience, nationally & internationally, since 1974 in the areas of Real Estate, Machinery & Equipment, Personal Property, Business Valuation & Economic Analysis.
We represent attorneys, insurance companies, governments, financial institutions & corporations for all of their appraisal needs including litigation support, gifting, estate taxes, insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
Theresa L. Newman Brossmer, GG, ASA
Master Gemologist Appraiser
Gem Appraisals Unlimited, LLC
158 No. Glendora Ave, Ste K Glendora, CA 91741
Tel: (626) 335-6002
Cell: (951) 237-6005
Fax: (626) 335-6002
Email: teri@gem-appraisals.com
Website: www.gem-appraisals.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Graduate Gemologist, GIA; Senior Appraiser: ASA; Master Gemologist Appraiser R, Appraisal Review: ASA, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor
Specialties:
Gem and Jewelry appraisals, jewelry trade practice & standard of care, 30 yrs. Experience, AGA Certified Laboratory. Contemporary, antique & designer jewelry. Appraisal types include dispute resolution, post-loss, estate or probate, equitable distribution, liquidation, charitable contribution, insurance replacement. Clients include: Attorneys, law enforcement agencies, (Federal to Local), banks, jewelry stores, the public. Expert Witness qualified (Federal/Superior Courts). Deposed/testified 7 times since 2014.
Charles I. Carmona, GG, ASA
President, Guild Laboratories, Inc.
550 S. Hill St, Ste 1188
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Tel: (213) 624-0137
Cell: (213) 880-5414
Email: charles@guildlabs.com
Website: www.guildlabs.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Graduate Gemologist; Accredited Senior Appraiser
Specialties:
Gemologist/Numismatist/Appraiser specializing in all types of gems & jewelry, watches, coins & currency, household silver; expert witness, qualified in District, Bankruptcy, Tax & Superior Courts; valuations at all market levels for business inventories, estates, donations, insurance, divorce, bankruptcy, liquidations; professional certified appraiser since 1984. Author, speaker, consultant. Multi-lingual.
BTI Appraisal
Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman 425 E. Colorado St, Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: (213) 532-3800
Fax: (213) 532-3807
Email: ben@btiappraisal.com
Website: www.btiappraisal.com
Additional contact: Megan O’Rourke, President Email: megan@btiappraisal.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Cert General Appraisers in various states, ASA & MAI available.
Specialties:
BTI Appraisal offers litigation & appraisal experience, nationally & internationally, since 1974 in the areas of Real Estate, Machinery & Equipment, Personal Property, Business Valuation & Economic Analysis.
We represent attorneys, insurance companies, governments, financial institutions & corporations for all of their appraisal needs including litigation support, gifting, estate taxes, insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
BTI Appraisal
Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman
425 E. Colorado St, Suite 640
Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: (213) 532-3800
Fax: (213) 532-3807
Email: ben@btiappraisal.com
Website: www.btiappraisal.com
Additional contact:
Megan O’Rourke, President
Email: megan@btiappraisal.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Cert General Appraisers in various states, ASA & MAI available.
Specialties:
BTI Appraisal offers litigation & appraisal experience, nationally & internationally, since 1974 in the areas of Real Estate, Machinery & Equipment, Personal Property, Business Valuation & Economic Analysis.
We represent attorneys, insurance companies, governments, financial institutions & corporations for all of their appraisal needs including litigation support, gifting, estate taxes, insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
Sencer Appraisal Associates – Equipment Appraisers
Contact: Garrett Schwartz, ASA, CEA
Tel: (323) 863-6225
Tel: (888) 473-6237 (888-4-SENCER)
Email: gschwartz@sencerappraisal.com
Website: www.AllEquipmentAppraisal.com/ lacba
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Accredited Senior Appraiser, American Society of Appraisers; Certified Equipment Appraiser, Association of Machinery & Equipment Appraisers
Specialties:
Nationwide equipment valuation services by recognized experts serving attorneys, accountants, lenders, government agencies, and corporations.
Defensible, USPAP-compliant appraisals that meet applicable financial reporting, SBA, or IRS standards.
Professional, independent appraisals of equipment in healthcare, construction, food processing and food service, agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, metalworking, and many other industries.
BTI Appraisal
Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman 425 E. Colorado St, Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: (213) 532-3800
Fax: (213) 532-3807
Email: ben@btiappraisal.com
Website: www.btiappraisal.com
Additional contact: Megan O’Rourke, President
Email: megan@btiappraisal.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Cert General Appraisers in various states, ASA & MAI available.
Specialties:
BTI Appraisal offers litigation & appraisal experience, nationally & internationally, since 1974 in the areas of Real Estate, Machinery & Equipment, Personal Property, Business Valuation & Economic Analysis.
We represent attorneys, insurance companies, governments, financial institutions & corporations for all of their appraisal needs including litigation support, gifting, estate taxes, insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD
3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
BTI Appraisal
Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman
425 E. Colorado St, Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: (213) 532-3800
Fax: (213) 532-3807
Email: ben@btiappraisal.com
Website: www.btiappraisal.com
Additional contact:
Megan O’Rourke, President
Email: megan@btiappraisal.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Cert General Appraisers in various states, ASA & MAI available.
Specialties:
BTI Appraisal offers litigation & appraisal experience, nationally & internationally, since 1974 in the areas of Real Estate, Machinery & Equipment, Personal Property, Business Valuation & Economic Analysis.
We represent attorneys, insurance companies, governments, financial institutions & corporations for all of their appraisal needs including litigation support, gifting, estate taxes, insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
CBRE, Inc.
Bob Gutzman, MAI
Senior Vice President
400 S. Hope St, 25th Fl Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (213) 613-3683
Fax: (213) 613-3005
Email: bob.gutzman@cbre.com Website: www.cbre.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified General Appraisal License; MAI
Specialties:
Full-service appraisal/consulting firm. Expert witness & litigation support for all property types. Appraisals also provided for estate planning, bankruptcies, eminent domain, market rent determinations & tax appeals.
John G. Ellis, MAI, CRE, FRICS
CBRE, Inc.
5921 Owensmouth Avenue Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Tel: (818) 251-3663
Email: John.G.Ellis@cbre.com Website: www.CBRE.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MAI, Member Appraisal Inst; CRE, Counselors of Real Estate, FRICS. BA, Bus Econ, UCLA; Cert Gen RE Appraiser (CA); RE Broker (CA).
Specialties: 40+ yrs of expert real property appraisal in Southern California. All major property types. Qualified expert witness in Superior & Federal Courts. Extensive experience in estate valuations; condemnation; analysis of potential value diminution; market rent disputes; comparative cash flow studies, & litigation support. Experienced Arbitrator.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Past President of the So Cal Chapter of the Appraisal Inst. Appraisal Inst published author.
Stamps, Coins, Precious Metals, Currency
Barry S. Stuppler
Stuppler & Company
5855 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Ste 410 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Tel: (818) 592-2800
Email: barry@stuppler.com
Website: www.mintstategold.com
Specialties:
Barry Stuppler is a 50+ year veteran in the rare coin & precious metals community & one of the nation’s most well-known & highly respected coin dealers.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: FBI; US Postal Inspector; L.A. District Attorney’s Office; Federal Trade Commission
Previous Positions/Appointments: Past President, ANA; American Numismatic Ass; Current President, CCBMA; CA Coin & Bullion Merchants Assn; Chairman, Gold & Silver PAC.
Membership in Professional Societies: Board Member, PNG; Professional Numismatist Guild; Board Member & Founder, ICTA; Industry Council for Tangible Assets
Christopher Dore, PhD
Cultural Heritage Experts
Tel: (415) 466-2980
Email: christopher.dore@heritagebusiness.org
Website: www.archyexpert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Professional Archaeologist 10331. PhD, U New Mexico; MBA, U Arizona; AM, U Pennsylvania; BA, Washington State U. FEWA Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant 46.
Specialties:
Environmental Contamination: dates, origins, and history through archaeology & forensic sedimentology. Native American Heritage: environmental justice, archive and treaty research, & tribal historic preservation. Archaeology: damage assessment/valuation, regulatory compliance, & professional conduct.
Experience:
Battle-tested in high-profile cases in California and across the US. Co-author of professional standards for archaeological damage valuation. Only person to have served as the president of the Society for American Archaeology, Register of Professional Archaeologists, and American Cultural Resources Association. Worked in California archaeology since 1996.
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED
2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com
Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
John Donley
Donley Construction
Consultants
2524 Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Tel: (323) 600-3676 (Office)
Cell: (415) 215-2639
Email: john@donleycc.com
Website: www.donleycc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Masters in Science in Architecture, Cal Poly; Bachelors in Science, Michigan State University
Specialties:
General Contractor, Project Manager, Estimator, Scheduler, Delay disruption analysis, Defect & remediation analysis. Jobsite injuries, code compliance of buildings & projects. Arbitrator, mediator, DRB panelist.
Number of Times Deposed/Testified: Over 100 Times
Dean J. Vlahos, FAIA, NCARB, CCCA, LEEP AP
Dean J. Vlahos, FAIA & Associates
10125 Washington Blvd, Ste 200 Culver City, CA 90232
Tel: (310) 945-3477
Cell: (310) 804-5267
Email: DVlahos55@gmail.com
Website: www.deanjvlahosfaia-associates.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Licensed Architect: California, Nevada, Hawaii, Florida, Alabama, Texas, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. NCARB Certificate.
Specialties:
45+ years experience in Architecture and Construction. Professional Standard of Care. Construction defect investigation, building envelop, design & failure analysis. Commercial/Institutional/Industrial/Residential/ Justice/Healthcare/Educational.
Dennis A. Colucci, M.A.,
Au.D, ABAC, FAAA
Auditory Disorders and Balance Laboratory, Inc.
32565 Golden Lantern Street, Suite B #117
Dana Point, CA 92629
Tel: (949) 230-1976
Fax: (949) 388-0932
Email: drcolucci@hearinginjury.com
Website: www.hearinginjury.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Au.D. Clinical Audiology, Central Michigan University; M.A. Hearing Science, Ohio University; B.A. Speech Pathology/Audiology, California State University, Fullerton.
Specialties:
Audiology, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, Auditory Processing Disorders, Vertigo/Balance, Noise Interference, Acoustic Trauma/Shock, Explosions, Noise Exposure, Head/Neck Trauma Related, Hearing Aids, Malpractice, ADA.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
Fifty years of experience in clinical, medical, industrial, and military practice in audiology, including 25 years in forensic audiology. Industrial consultant for Chevron (13 years), San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (15 years), British Petroleum, Tesoro Petroleum, Conoco, Valero Petroleum, Amway, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, and the City of Santa Ana. Over 250 industrial audiology evaluations and worker’s compensation determinations. More than 70 plaintiff/defendant forensic cases in federal and state courts, including United Airlines, 3MBellwhether, Petco Park, Union Pacific Railroad, Southwest Airlines, Geico, JFK University, the City of Newport Beach, the La Puente School District, San Diego USD, US DOJ, and more. In 1997, he was an Expert Witness for the State of California Licensing Board, and from 2012 to the present, he authored 52 educational journal articles for The Hearing Journal in clinical and forensic audiology. Teaching experience includes the American Academy of Audiology, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the California Academy of Audiology, the Texas Academy of Audiology, and two clinical practice classes at California States Universities in Los Angeles and Fullerton. Currently providing medical disability examinations for the Veterans Administration for active duty and veterans from WW II to present conflicts, completing over 1000 cases. Specialty training by the Tinnitus Practitioner’s Association, including hyperacusis.
Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Years: 7
Jack Cohen
2629 Townsgate Rd, Ste 100 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Tel: (747) 222-1550
Cell: (747) 222-1554
Fax: (747) 222-1551
Email: jack@coheninv.com
Specialties:
Plaintiff and defense/Appraisals/Industry standards/Dealership training and guidance with all compliance, industry regulations and dealership related transactions, dealership operation, and practices, Dealer fraud/Vehicles sales and leasing/Dealership practices/ New and used automobile transactions/ Auto warranty issues/Finance documentation and analysis/Lender-Dealer relationships/ Wholesale & Retail/Diminished value cases, providing, automobile and equipment rental, boats, motorcycles, ATV’s, personal watercraft, Industry Standards & Practices specializing in New and Used Car Dealership Operation. Areas of Expertise include: Sales, Leasing, Financing, Service & Parts and Sales Training. He has provided Expert Witness Services since 1995. Subject Matter Includes: Dealer Fraud, Lemon Law, Employment, DealerManufacturer Relations, Dealer-Lender Relations, Customer Relations, Standards of Care, Advertising, Warranty Issues, Parts Defects, Discrimination, Personal Injury, Repossession, Anti-Trust Issues, Unfair Business Practices, Single Document Rule, Document Disclosure - “Stacking”, Spanish Contracts, Finance Reserve, “Payment-Packing” “Purchase/Lease Flip”, Rental Disclosure Sales, Closing and Desk Procedures, “4-Squares”, California AB 68, U.C.C. Warranties, Deferred Down Payments, Regulations M & Z, Wholesale Procedures, Reconditioning of Used Cars, Safety Inspections, “Standards of Care”, Title History, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Death, Class Actions, Song-Beverly Lemon Law, Moss-Magnussen Act, Used Car Disclosures, Buyers Guide, Liens, Auto Impound, Auto Storage, Payroll, Commissions. Sales Tax, Trucking & Transportation, Dealership Accounting. Environmental regulations, hazards and contamination. Bankruptcy matters and proceedings.
Lewis R. Linet Jr., Ph.D.
American Auto Seminars
19355 Sherman Way, #22 Reseda, CA 91335
Tel: (818) 772-6464
Fax: (818) 772-6464
Email: LewisLinet@gmail.com
Website: AmericanAutoSeminars.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Ph.D. - Economics, Business - Marketing, B.A. - Economics
Specialties:
Nationwide Expert Witness, Consultation and Case Strategy Services in Municipal, State And Federal Litigation involving Automobile Industry Standards & Practices specializing in New and Used Car Dealership Operation. Auto Industry Veteran since 1978. Expert Witness Services provided since 1995. Federal Trade Commission retained expert.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Sales, Leasing, Financing, Service & Parts, Sales Training. Dealer Fraud, Lemon Law, Employment, Dealer Manufacturer Relations, Dealer-Lender Relations, Customer Relations, Standards of Care, Advertising, Warranty Issues, Parts Defects, Discrimination, Personal Injury, Repossession, Anti-Trust Issues, Diminished Value. Assists both Plaintiffs and Defendants.
Testimony Provided: Fraud, Unfair Business Practices, Single Document Rule, Document Disclosure“Stacking”, Spanish Contracts, Finance Reserve, “Payment-Packing”, “Purchase/ Lease Flip”, Rental Disclosure, Sales, Closing and Desk Procedures, “4-Squares”, California AB 68, U.C.C. Warranties, Deferred Down Payments, Regulations M & Z, Wholesale Procedures, Reconditioning of Used Cars, Safety Inspections, “Standards of Care”, Title History, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Death, Class Actions, Song-Beverly Lemon Law, Moss- Magnussen Act, Used Car Disclosures, Buyers Guide, Service & Parts Operations, Sales & Management Training.
Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation
3450 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: +1 (559) 337-6391 (Office)
Tel: +1 (855) 280-9090 (Toll-Free)
Email: info.ca@mecanicacorp.com
Website: www.mecanicacorp.com
Specialties:
The Mecanica team has provided technical services within the western U.S for over 30 years; providing expertise in the following areas: Accident (crash) reconstruction & analysis; including, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, bus; motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle; Event Data Recorders (EDR) & Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (HVEDR); Fleet Telematics (GPS) data analysis; Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS) including Lidar, Radar, and Cameras; Mechanical Inspections & System Performance Analysis; Commercial Fleet Operations, Traffic Signal Timing, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Systems Evaluation, Driver Standards of Care, and Fire Origin and Cause Investigations; Forensic 3D Simulations, Animations and Captured Site Video Analysis. Mecanica provides Vehicle, Component, and Systems Testing as well as Chip Swapping/Transfers at our on-site laboratory. We provide forensic analysis in the areas of transportation, construction, agricultural, industrial and product liability. Our experts are qualified in state, criminal, federal, and military courts. We provide engineering services, continuing education, research and peer-reviewed published authors.
Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160 Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion. Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
Kathleen P. March, Esq
US Bankruptcy Judge (Ret.) The Bankruptcy Law Firm PC 10524 W. Pico Blvd, Ste 212 Los Angeles, CA 90064
Tel: (310) 559-9224
Fax: (310) 559-9133
Email: kmarch@BKYLAWFIRM.com Website: www.BKYLAWFIRM.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
JD, Yale LS 1974; BA 1971
Specialties:
US Bankruptcy Judge in L.A. 1988-2002 (Ret); since then, full-time practice of bankruptcy law. Avail as expert witness to testify in state ct, US District Ct, arbitrations on all bankruptcy issues incl: did bankruptcy lawyer commit malpractice; who owns assets/causes of action during/ after bankruptcy; did bankruptcy discharge debt being sued on, etc. Nationally cert by American Bd of Certification as both consumer & business bankruptcy law specialist & Cert Bankruptcy Specialist by CA State Bar. Former federal prosecutor, extensive experience in business litigation. Also available to consult on bankruptcy issues. Taught bankruptcy for various bar assns & CLE providers; published various articles/Lead author Rutter Group CA Bankruptcy Practice Guide.
Tim Turner Turner Consultant Services
Ukiah, CA 95482
Tel: (707) 472-8648
Email: tsc1930@outlook.com
tst@turnerconsultantservices.com
Website: www.turnerconsultantservices.com
Specialties:
My services include the analysis and review of CPS documents to determine state law and policy, if any. Following my review, I can prepare a detailed court report that lists the violations and the effects on plaintiffs. Next, I will be available for depositions and court testimony for an additional fee. A deposit is required to initiate services.
Experience:
For 20 years, I served as a Child Welfare Investigator for various CPS organizations in 8 different states. For the past 8 years, I have been the owner of Turner Consultant Services providing expert witness and consultant services to attorneys engaged in litigation involving a child welfare organization nationwide. During this time, I have participated in 65 different lawsuits in eight different states.
Cell Phone Forensics
Burgess Consulting & Forensics
Steven G. Burgess
3421 Empresa Dr, Ste B San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Tel: (805) 349-7676
Tel: (866) 345-3345 (Toll Free)
Fax: (805) 349-7790
Email: steve@burgessforensics.com
Website: www.burgessforensics.com
Specialties:
Since 1984, Burgess has provided Data Recovery, Computer Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Expert Witness Services for thousands of clients on tens of thousands of computers, cell phones, mobile devices & digital media nationwide & worldwide. Procedures minimize time & billing while producing results patiently explained in lay terms to client or counsel, jury or judge.
Digital Forensics Laboratory (LLC)
Daniel Libby
13967 State Route 94 Jamul, CA 91935
Tel: (619) 517-0101 (Direct)
Email: director@ hightechnologyforensics.com
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ digitalforensics
Capabilities on par with Federal & State Law Enforcement DFE Laboratories!
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Advisory Board Member: University of California San Diego, E-Discovery & Litigation Technology | AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) | International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (CCE) | Blacklight Certified Examiner (BCE) | Cellebrite Computer Forensics Fundamentals (CCFF) (CCME) | AXIOM Cyber w/VERKEY (Graykey) | Member: High Technology Crime Network (HTCN) #150218100 | Member: International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) #23190 | Autopsy Forensics w/Cyber Triage
Specialties:
Specializing in: ALL standard & IoT systems and devices | |Full File System acquisition/analysis of Mobile Devices (Smart Phone – Tablet, iOS, Android) | Mobile device locational analysis w/ (CELLHAWK | Vehicle Event Data Recorder (EDR/Blackbox) | Incident Response | Electronic Discovery | Audio & Video Forensics
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Provided expert trial testimony in following jurisdictions:
U.S. District Courts, Districts of: Southern California | Southern Illinois | Connecticut | Nevada
U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Criminal Trial Judiciary: U.S. Navy Region South West | U.S. Navy Region Southeast | U.S. Navy Region Europe, Africa & Central (EURAFCENT)
State of California, Superior Court for Counties of: San Diego | Orange | Ventura
Steve Simpson
Criminal Defense and Civil Forensic Support
25835 S. Eastlake Dr. Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
Tel: (253) 549-5602
Email: steve@S2forensics.com
Website: www.s2forensics.com
“Let Me Help You Make Sense of Your Digital Evidence”
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Master of Science in Systems Engineering (MSSE) Regis University, School of Computer Information Sciences | Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology (BSEET)
Oregon Institute of Technology | Certificate in Digital Forensics Edmonds Community College
Specialties:
Court-recognized Mobile Phone and Computer Forensic Expert, Cell Tower, Call Detail Records and Precision Location Data Analyst with over 40 years of digital and forensic analysis experience. When cell tower records are used as evidence it is vital to understand what the data is saying, and what it does not. From Call Detail Records to precision location and call measurement data, S2 Forensics has the engineering and analysis expertise you need.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
High technology industry veteran with over 40 years experience in mobile phone and computer forensics, information security, information technology, security compliance, and computer hardware and software engineering and design.
Professional Certifications and Associations:
- Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Cybersecurity Forensic Analyst (CSFA) - Project Management Professional (PMP)
Burgess Consulting & Forensics
Steven G. Burgess 3421 Empresa Dr, Ste B San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Tel: (805) 349-7676
Tel: (866) 345-3345 (Toll Free)
Fax: (805) 349-7790
Email: steve@burgessforensics.com Website: www.burgessforensics.com
Specialties:
Since 1984, Burgess has provided Data Recovery, Computer Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Expert Witness Services for thousands of clients on tens of thousands of computers, cell phones, mobile devices & digital media nationwide & worldwide. Procedures minimize time & billing while producing results patiently explained in lay terms to client or counsel, jury or judge.
Digital Forensics Laboratory (LLC)
Daniel Libby 13967 State Route 94
Jamul, CA 91935
Tel: (619) 517-0101 (Direct)
Email: director@ hightechnologyforensics.com
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ digitalforensics
Capabilities on par with Federal & State Law Enforcement DFE Laboratories!
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Advisory Board Member: University of California San Diego, E-Discovery & Litigation Technology | AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) | International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (CCE) | Blacklight Certified Examiner (BCE) | Cellebrite Computer Forensics Fundamentals (CCFF) (CCME) | AXIOM Cyber w/VERKEY (Graykey) | Member: High Technology Crime Network (HTCN) #150218100 | Member: International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) #23190 | Autopsy Forensics w/Cyber Triage
Specialties:
Specializing in: ALL standard & IoT systems and devices | |Full File System acquisition/analysis of Mobile Devices (Smart Phone – Tablet, iOS, Android) | Mobile device locational analysis w/ (CELLHAWK | Vehicle Event Data Recorder (EDR/Blackbox) | Incident Response | Electronic Discovery | Audio & Video Forensics
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Provided expert trial testimony in following jurisdictions:
U.S. District Courts, Districts of: Southern California | Southern Illinois | Connecticut | Nevada
U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Criminal Trial Judiciary: U.S. Navy Region South West | U.S. Navy Region Southeast | U.S. Navy Region Europe, Africa & Central (EURAFCENT)
State of California, Superior Court for Counties of: San Diego | Orange | Ventura
S2 Forensics, LLC
Steve Simpson
Criminal Defense and Civil Forensic Support
25835 S. Eastlake Dr. Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
Tel: (253) 549-5602
Email: steve@S2forensics.com Website: www.s2forensics.com
“Let Me Help You Make Sense of Your Digital Evidence”
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Master of Science in Systems Engineering (MSSE) Regis University, School of Computer Information Sciences | Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology (BSEET) Oregon Institute of Technology | Certificate in Digital Forensics Edmonds Community College
Specialties:
Court-recognized Mobile Phone and Computer Forensic Expert, Cell Tower, Call Detail Records and Precision Location Data Analyst with over 40 years of digital and forensic analysis experience. When cell tower records are used as evidence it is vital to understand what the data is saying, and what it does not. From Call Detail Records to precision location and call measurement data, S2 Forensics has the engineering and analysis expertise you need.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
High technology industry veteran with over 40 years experience in mobile phone and computer forensics, information security, information technology, security compliance, and computer hardware and software engineering and design.
Professional Certifications and Associations:
- Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Cybersecurity Forensic Analyst (CSFA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Setec Investigations
Todd Stefan
145 S. Fairfax Ave, #200
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: (323) 939-5598
Email: tstefan@setecinvestigations.com
Website: www.setecinvestigations.com
Specialties:
Setec Investigations offers unparalleled expertise in computer forensics & electronic discovery, providing highly personalized, casespecific forensic analysis & litigation support services. Setec Investigations possesses the necessary combination of technical expertise, understanding of the legal system, and specialized tools & processes enabling the discovery, collection, investigation & production of electronic information for investigating & handling computer-related crimes or misuse.
Explore our range of service offerings: Computer Forensic Investigations - Computer forensics & enterprise investigation services identify, gather, analyze & preserve electronic evidence.
Electronic Discovery - Manage large volumes of data & identify & isolate electronic evidence critical to the success of a litigation.
Litigation Support - Legal support staff translate issues into case strategies based on electronic evidence.
Expert Witness - Provide impartial & independent testimony, opinions & customized reports.
Jason Frankovitz
Senior Testifying Expert Quandary Peak Research
205 S. Broadway, #300 Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel: (323) 545-3660
Email: jason@quandarypeak.com
Website: quandarypeak.com/jason
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University
Specialties:
Computer & Internet expert with 30+ appearances in CA Superior Court, federal courts, and Canada. Key consultant in successful class actions against Facebook/ Meta. Specializes in trademark, copyright, and patent infringement analysis for websites, apps, and code audits. Expertise in opensource software, Linux, Mac, mobile apps, digital media, social media, cloud platforms, e-commerce, and graphic design. Explains complex topics using simple, non-technical language and concepts.
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Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com
Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
Forensics, Testing, Engineering, Estimating, Quality Assurance/Standard of Care and Expert Witness Services Specializing in Codes and Standards
California Consultants handles projects of all sizes and complexities, specializing in all types of buildings. Clients often call us when other companies have not been able to support and solve the problem. Our firm provides a comprehensive, start-to-finish (turnkey) solution to both simple and complex construction defect matters, ensuring our clients are represented in the best possible light regardless of the circumstances.
Barry Taheri, the founder and principal of California Consultants, is one of the most sought-after expert witnesses in building science, building enclosures, and general construction defect matters. Clients who have worked with Barry know the tremendous value he brings and the significant impact he has on case outcomes. Having him on their side means their interests are well-protected and ensures the best possible results for the client. Most law firms continue to work with California Consultants for multiple cases after their first experience.
Your case will benefit from working with Barry Taheri’s extensive experience and knowledge, as well as the expertise of the California Consultants team. Our firm has been instrumental in the success of over 80 litigation support projects, more than 100 new construction projects, and more than 200 forensic investigation projects. Barry holds active general contractor licenses in multiple states and has numerous system and manufacturer certifications. With over 25 years of experience and more than 5,000 forensic projects completed, he is also a designated industry expert for the California Contractors State License Bureau (CSLB).
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle Info @caconsultants.tech +1.800.470.6818
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Shanon T. Chilson Contractor/Engineer
Mirabella 140 Woodward Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
Tel: (619) 520-5008
Email: Shanon@MDBSD.com
Website: MDBSD.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Licensed Contractor: “A” Engineering, “B” General Building, #679453
Specialties:
34 years construction experience, includes all phases of construction from Land Development through Certificate of Occupancy. Specializing in all aspects of construction, project management, building reconstruction, grading (earth) development, damage and defect repairs, including estimating, cost of repairs, cost of damages, forensic analysis, standard of care, delays, testimony, analysis and expert opinion within construction related criteria. Contract and document(s) review and analysis.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Consulting and project management observation. Designated expert witness, depositions and trial testimony. Simplistic defects to complex construction defect matters. Arbitration, mediation and trial experience.
Cook Construction Company
Stephen M. Cook
7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tel: (818) 438-4535
Email: scook16121@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30+ years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
Specialties: Lawsuit Preparation/Residential
Construction, Single & Multi family, Hillside Construction, Vibration Trespass, Foundations, Concrete Floors, Tile, Stone, Retaining Walls, Waterproofing, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Water Damages, Carpentry/ Rough Framing, Stair Defects, Material/ Costs, Scaffolding, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety, Cal-OSHA Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Instructions, Safety Labels & Warning Signs, Safe Use of Tools and Machinery.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 43
Decisive MGMT
North Little Rock Arkansas 501-425-5544
lmarkclinton@gmail.com www.decisivemngt.com
Premises, slips/tips/falls, parking lots, zip lines, logging, construction, electrical OSHA authorized outreach trainer for construction & general industry since 2000.
• Experienced in a wide variety of facts sets including premises, tort & wrongful death witness
• Retained 26 times in the last eight years
• Deposed 4 times, testifying once
• 80% plantiff/20% defendant
39 Years in Practice
John Donley
Donley Construction Consultants
2524 Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Tel: (323) 600-3676 (Office)
Cell: (415) 215-2639
Email: john@donleycc.com
Website: www.donleycc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Masters in Science in Architecture, Cal
Poly; Bachelors in Science, Michigan State University
Specialties:
General Contractor, Project Manager, Estimator, Scheduler, Delay disruption analysis, Defect & remediation analysis. Jobsite injuries, code compliance of buildings & projects. Arbitrator, mediator, DRB panelist.
Number of Times Deposed/Testified: Over 100 Times
Eckstine & Associates, Inc.
Dennis Eckstine
10817 Partridge Drive
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Tel: (717) 762-1555
Email: dennis@eckstine.net
Website: www.eckstine.net
Specialties:
Accident Investigations, Accident Reconstruction, Construction Damages, Construction Safety, Cranes, Elevator & Escalator, Equipment Machinery, Forensic Engineering, Forklifts, Industrial Engineering, Labels & Warnings, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, OSHA, Personal Injury, Safety Engineering, Structural Engineering, Tractors, Traffic/Highway Safety, Products Liability, Wrongful Death.
Experience:
Dennis Eckstine has over 30 years experience in engineering, quality and product safety including company representative at trial for equipment manufacturers.
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Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion.
Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
Jim Farasatpour, MS, PE, SE
Jim Farasatpour Associates
Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers
12016 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 3
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 447-0878
Cell: (310) 666-4643
Email: JimFara@verizon.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS Civil Engineering; MS Structural Engineering; Reg PE/SE: Civ/Str, CA; Earthquake Eng; Proj/Const Mgmt.
Specialties:
Expert witness & technical support: new construction & existing buildings. Litigation related to construction (defects, personal injuries, code compliance & violation, design & development, repair, alteration, renovation, cost estimate/analysis, etc.) Damage assessment & field investigation (earthquake, hurricane, flood, fire, blast, riot, etc.) Specialty in post-earthquake evaluation & safety assessment. Expert project/ construction management services. Past projects include office bldgs., multi-family, apartments, single family residential, schools, sports facilities, parking structures, steel towers, bridges and other structures & improvements. Seismic analysis & design for new & rehabilitation of existing buildings (including current ordinances). More than 40 years of experience in low to high-rise structures in steel, concrete, masonry & wood for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional & public facilities.
Henry M. Koffman, PE
Professor & Director, CE Dept School of Engineering, USC
Owner, Trojan Construction Mgmt LLC 651 N. Sepulveda Blvd, #301 Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: (818) 988-7595
Cell: (310) 880-3548
Email: koffman@usc.edu
Website: www.trojanconstructionmanagementllc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BSCE; MSCE; PE
Specialties:
Construction Defects; Forensic Engineering; Cost Estimating & Scheduling; Change Orders; Delays; Safety; Real Estate Development; Labor Relations & Management; Liens; Licensing; Quality Assurance; Employment; Ethics; International; Education; Earthquake; Wind; Fire; Flood; Construction Management. 30 years Industry Experience. Arbitrator & Mediator Services; Real Property Assessments, Accidents, Civil Engineering.
Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation
3450 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: +1 (559) 337-6391 (Office)
Tel: +1 (855) 280-9090 (Toll-Free)
Email: info.ca@mecanicacorp.com
Website: www.mecanicacorp.com
Specialties:
The Mecanica team has provided technical services within the western U.S for over 30 years; providing expertise in the following areas: Accident (crash) reconstruction & analysis; including, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, bus; motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle; Event Data Recorders (EDR) & Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (HVEDR); Fleet Telematics (GPS) data analysis; Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS) including Lidar, Radar, and Cameras; Mechanical Inspections & System Performance Analysis; Commercial Fleet Operations, Traffic Signal Timing, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Systems Evaluation, Driver Standards of Care, and Fire Origin and Cause Investigations; Forensic 3D Simulations, Animations and Captured Site Video Analysis. Mecanica provides Vehicle, Component, and Systems Testing as well as Chip Swapping/Transfers at our on-site laboratory. We provide forensic analysis in the areas of transportation, construction, agricultural, industrial and product liability. Our experts are qualified in state, criminal, federal, and military courts. We provide engineering services, continuing education, research and peer-reviewed published authors.
L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta Contractor/Engineer
Nolta Consulting 6115 Syracuse Lane San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 232-9299
Email: Fred@NoltaConsulting.com
Website: www.NoltaConsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Lic Contractor: “A” Eng. “B” Bldg & ”C-8” Concrete; BS, Construction Eng. College of Eng., Ariz State Univ.
Specialties: 40+ years experience. Forensic analysis, opinion, testimony and claims regarding standard of care, defect, delay, cost, personal injury, etc. Product type experience in office, retail, restaurant, residential, multifamily, highrise, hospital, medical office, Indian gaming, hotel, education, stadium, theater, parking, power/co-generation, waste treatment & site development. High-rise, tilt-up, precast, post tension slab & foundation concrete.
Rider Levett Bucknall
Contact: Sam Barakat, PE, Esq,Fciarb, Principal
700 South Flower Street, Suite 630
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 689-1103
Email: sam.barakat@us.rlb.com
Website: www.rlb.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BD, MSSE, PE,AIA, CPTED, NCARB,Esq,Fciarb
Specialties:
Construction defects; Forensic Engineering; Cost Estimating; Forensic Scheduling; Delays; Damages; Duty of Care; Code Compliance; Constructibility; Third-Party neutral, arbitrators, mediators.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: RLB is a global practice with 21 offices across the US. RLB has experts with diverse experience in the construction market. Our experts have testified in local courts, local arbitrations (AAA,) and international arbitration ICC, LCIA) Projects have included bridges/ roads, infrastructure, civil, residential, multifamily, hospitality, mixed use, educational, and healthcare.
25+ years in the US Construction Market. 90+ years in the construction market globally.
Schwartz/Robert & Associates, Inc.
Contact: Robert I Schwartz, AIA 42 Faculty St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Tel: (805) 796-9092
Email: risoakpark@aol.com
Website: www.schwartzrobert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BA/M Arch; CA Architect & General Contractor
Specialties:
Real Property Development procedures & practices, all building types, sizes & phases. Professional evaluation of building design errors & omissions, building code compliance & professional standards of practice. Forensic investigation of construction defects. Repair cost estimates. Construction contract/ subcontract performance; project management administration & cost accounting. Change order administration, quality assurance & building performance. Evaluation of delay claims. Documentation of major property/ casualty insurance losses. Excellent litigation support & trial exhibit preparation. Expert witness testimony. Experienced AAA arbitrator & mediator. Large & complex cases. Member, Dispute Resolution Boards
David A. Stern, PE
President
Westec Construction, Inc.
13700 Marina Point Dr, #1509
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Cell: (310) 560-8217
Email: davidstern9@gmail.com
Website: www.constructologist.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS Civil Eng; Professional Engineer (Reg Civil Engineer, CA); General Contractor (CA)
Specialties:
39 years of commercial development & construction expertise, 30 years as owner of general contracting company. Full litigation support, including: defects, estimating, CPM scheduling, claims, analysis, code violations, construction quality & delay evaluation, PI & construction accidents.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
20 Trial testimony, 150 depositions, ten arbitrations & settlement conferences, representing both plaintiffs & defendants.
Teaching: UCLA Extension & Cal State.
Birthdate: April 12, 1955 Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA.
Education: BS Civil Engineering, Princeton Univ 1976 (Cum Laude).
Previous Positions/Appointments: Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc, Project Management Consultants; Field Superintendent, Turner Construction Co, LA. Number of Publications: Four
Ted S. Merrill & Sons, Inc.
Ted S. Merrill, President General Contractor & Consultant
7777 Alvarado Rd, Ste 408-A La Mesa, CA 91942-8248
Tel: (619) 464-3997
Cell: (619) 517-9515
Fax: (619) 464-8581
Email: ted@tsm-sons.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
State of California Contractors License B-1 345079 & B-1 275171
Specialties:
70 years construction experience, including all phases of construction, but specializing in damage repair work, including experience in estimating & reconstruction of buildings damaged by fire, wind, motor vehicles, earth movement, & construction defects. 53 years of experience in cost estimating structures with construction defect problems. Qualified & testified as an expert in Municipal, Superior & Federal courts. Appointed to serve as an impartial repair method & cost expert by judges of the San Diego & Orange County Superior courts. CV & fee schedule available on request.
Cook Construction Company
Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tel: (818) 438-4535
Email: scook16121@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30+ years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
Specialties:
Lawsuit Preparation/Residential Construction, Single & Multi family, Hillside Construction, Vibration Trespass, Foundations, Concrete Floors, Tile, Stone, Retaining Walls, Waterproofing, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Water Damages, Carpentry/ Rough Framing, Stair Defects, Material/ Costs, Scaffolding, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety, Cal-OSHA Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Instructions, Safety Labels & Warning Signs, Safe Use of Tools and Machinery.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 43
Jim Farasatpour, MS, PE, SE Jim Farasatpour Associates
Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers 12016 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 3 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 447-0878
Cell: (310) 666-4643
Email: JimFara@verizon.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS Civil Engineering; MS Structural Engineering; Reg PE/SE: Civ/Str, CA; Earthquake Eng; Proj/Const Mgmt.
Specialties:
Expert witness & technical support: new construction & existing buildings. Litigation related to construction (defects, personal injuries, code compliance & violation, design & development, repair, alteration, renovation, cost estimate/analysis, etc.) Damage assessment & field investigation (earthquake, hurricane, flood, fire, blast, riot, etc.) Specialty in post-earthquake evaluation & safety assessment. Expert project/ construction management services. Past projects include office bldgs., multi-family, apartments, single family residential, schools, sports facilities, parking structures, steel towers, bridges and other structures & improvements. Seismic analysis & design for new & rehabilitation of existing buildings (including current ordinances). More than 40 years of experience in low to high-rise structures in steel, concrete, masonry & wood for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional & public facilities.
L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta Contractor/Engineer
Nolta Consulting 6115 Syracuse Lane
San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 232-9299
Email: Fred@NoltaConsulting.com
Website: www.NoltaConsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Lic Contractor: “A” Eng. “B” Bldg & ”C-8” Concrete; BS, Construction Eng. College of Eng., Ariz State Univ.
Specialties:
40+ years experience. Forensic analysis, opinion, testimony and claims regarding standard of care, defect, delay, cost, personal injury, etc. Product type experience in office, retail, restaurant, residential, multifamily, highrise, hospital, medical office, Indian gaming, hotel, education, stadium, theater, parking, power/co-generation, waste treatment & site development. High-rise, tilt-up, precast, post tension slab & foundation concrete.
David A. Stern, PE
President
Westec Construction, Inc.
13700 Marina Point Dr, #1509 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Cell: (310) 560-8217
Email: davidstern9@gmail.com
Website: www.constructologist.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS Civil Eng; Professional Engineer (Reg Civil Engineer, CA); General Contractor (CA)
Specialties:
39 years of commercial development & construction expertise, 30 years as owner of general contracting company. Full litigation support, including: defects, estimating, CPM scheduling, claims, analysis, code violations, construction quality & delay evaluation, PI & construction accidents.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 20 Trial testimony, 150 depositions, ten arbitrations & settlement conferences, representing both plaintiffs & defendants. Teaching: UCLA Extension & Cal State.
Birthdate: April 12, 1955 Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA.
Education: BS Civil Engineering, Princeton Univ 1976 (Cum Laude).
Previous Positions/Appointments: Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc, Project Management Consultants; Field Superintendent, Turner Construction Co, LA. Number of Publications: Four
Cook Construction Company
Stephen M. Cook
7210 Jordan Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tel: (818) 438-4535
Email: scook16121@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30+ years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
Specialties:
Lawsuit Preparation/Residential Construction, Single & Multi family, Hillside Construction, Vibration Trespass, Foundations, Concrete Floors, Tile, Stone, Retaining Walls, Waterproofing, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Water Damages, Carpentry/ Rough Framing, Stair Defects, Material/ Costs, Scaffolding, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety, Cal-OSHA Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Instructions, Safety Labels & Warning Signs, Safe Use of Tools and Machinery.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 43
L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta Contractor/Engineer
Nolta Consulting 6115 Syracuse Lane San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 232-9299
Email: Fred@NoltaConsulting.com
Website: www.NoltaConsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Lic Contractor: “A” Eng. “B” Bldg & ”C-8” Concrete; BS, Construction Eng. College of Eng., Ariz State Univ.
Specialties:
40+ years experience. Forensic analysis, opinion, testimony and claims regarding standard of care, defect, delay, cost, personal injury, etc. Product type experience in office, retail, restaurant, residential, multifamily, highrise, hospital, medical office, Indian gaming, hotel, education, stadium, theater, parking, power/co-generation, waste treatment & site development. High-rise, tilt-up, precast, post tension slab & foundation concrete.
David A. Stern, PE President
Westec Construction, Inc.
13700 Marina Point Dr, #1509
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Cell: (310) 560-8217
Email: davidstern9@gmail.com
Website: www.constructologist.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS Civil Eng; Professional Engineer (Reg Civil Engineer, CA); General Contractor (CA)
Specialties:
39 years of commercial development & construction expertise, 30 years as owner of general contracting company. Full litigation support, including: defects, estimating, CPM scheduling, claims, analysis, code violations, construction quality & delay evaluation, PI & construction accidents.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 20 Trial testimony, 150 depositions, ten arbitrations & settlement conferences, representing both plaintiffs & defendants. Teaching: UCLA Extension & Cal State.
Birthdate: April 12, 1955 Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA.
Education: BS Civil Engineering, Princeton Univ 1976 (Cum Laude).
Previous Positions/Appointments: Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc, Project Management Consultants; Field Superintendent, Turner Construction Co, LA.
Number of Publications: Four
Joseph J. Egan, Executive Vice President
Email: jegan@vertexeng.com
Website: https://vertexeng.com/
Neil Miltonberger, Executive Vice President Tel: (773) 860-0640
Email: nmiltonberger@vertexeng.com
Website2: http://vertexeng.com/
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Vertex professionals include Certified Public Accountants, Professional Engineers, Certified Management Accountants, Certified Fraud Examiners, and other specialists skilled in forensic fact-finding and analysis.
Specialties:
Cost Overrun Analyses. Forensic Schedule Analysis. Change Order Development. Change Order Review and Analyses. Delay & Disruption Quantification. Acceleration & Mitigation Impact Quantification. Cumulative Impact Quantification. Forensic Accounting. Expert Witness Testimony.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
Vertex has world-wide experience working for owners, contractors, subcontractors, government contractors, architects/engineers, insurance companies, sureties, and their legal counsel. We analyze complicated issues and communicate our findings in a clear, straightforward manner. We specialize in evaluating client needs throughout an engagement to ensure that our guidance and deliverables align with our client’s strategic plan.
Quantum & Schedule Expert Witness: Vertex is a litigation and management consulting firm with decades of global experience. We help our clients resolve complex construction, government contracts, commercial, and financial matters. Our experts have provided testimony in both state and federal court, as well as arbitrations and mediations. We have consulted on hundreds of construction projects on behalf of owners, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, sureties, and others in the industry. Our experience provides us with insights into each parties’ perspective in a dispute.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna,Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta Contractor/Engineer
Nolta Consulting
6115 Syracuse Lane
San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 232-9299
Email:
Fred@NoltaConsulting.com
Website: www.NoltaConsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Lic Contractor: “A” Eng. “B” Bldg & ”C-8” Concrete; BS, Construction Eng. College of Eng., Ariz State Univ.
Specialties:
40+ years experience. Forensic analysis, opinion, testimony and claims regarding standard of care, defect, delay, cost, personal injury, etc. Product type experience in office, retail, restaurant, residential, multifamily, highrise, hospital, medical office, Indian gaming, hotel, education, stadium, theater, parking, power/co-generation, waste treatment & site development. High-rise, tilt-up, precast, post tension slab & foundation concrete.
Cook Construction Company
Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tel: (818) 438-4535
Email: scook16121@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30+ years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
Specialties:
Lawsuit Preparation/Residential Construction, Single & Multi family, Hillside Construction, Vibration Trespass, Foundations, Concrete Floors, Tile, Stone, Retaining Walls, Waterproofing, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Water Damages, Carpentry/ Rough Framing, Stair Defects, Material/ Costs, Scaffolding, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety, Cal-OSHA Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Instructions, Safety Labels & Warning Signs, Safe Use of Tools and Machinery.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 43
L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta Contractor/Engineer
Nolta Consulting 6115 Syracuse Lane
San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 232-9299
Email:
Fred@NoltaConsulting.com
Website: www.NoltaConsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Lic Contractor: “A” Eng. “B” Bldg & ”C-8” Concrete; BS, Construction Eng. College of Eng., Ariz State Univ.
Specialties:
40+ years experience. Forensic analysis, opinion, testimony and claims regarding standard of care, defect, delay, cost, personal injury, etc. Product type experience in office, retail, restaurant, residential, multifamily, highrise, hospital, medical office, Indian gaming, hotel, education, stadium, theater, parking, power/co-generation, waste treatment & site development. High-rise, tilt-up, precast, post tension slab & foundation concrete.
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com
Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
Shanon T. Chilson
Contractor/Engineer
Mirabella
140 Woodward Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
Tel: (619) 520-5008
Email: Shanon@MDBSD.com
Website: MDBSD.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Licensed Contractor: “A” Engineering, “B” General Building, #679453
Specialties:
34 years construction experience, includes all phases of construction from Land Development through Certificate of Occupancy. Specializing in all aspects of construction, project management, building reconstruction, grading (earth) development, damage and defect repairs, including estimating, cost of repairs, cost of damages, forensic analysis, standard of care, delays, testimony, analysis and expert opinion within construction related criteria. Contract and document(s) review and analysis.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Consulting and project management observation. Designated expert witness, depositions and trial testimony. Simplistic defects to complex construction defect matters. Arbitration, mediation and trial experience.
Cook Construction Company
Stephen M. Cook
7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tel: (818) 438-4535
Email: scook16121@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30+ years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
Specialties: Lawsuit Preparation/Residential Construction, Single & Multi family, Hillside Construction, Vibration Trespass, Foundations, Concrete Floors, Tile, Stone, Retaining Walls, Waterproofing, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Water Damages, Carpentry/ Rough Framing, Stair Defects, Material/ Costs, Scaffolding, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety, Cal-OSHA Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Instructions, Safety Labels & Warning Signs, Safe Use of Tools and Machinery.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 43
Energy Resource Associates, Inc.
Contact: James P. Waltz, PE, CEM., DABFET, FCABE (UK)
3733 Elsinore Court W. Sacramento, CA 95691
Tel: (925) 447-1140
Fax: (925) 215-2149
Email: experts@eraenergy.com
Website: www.eraenergy.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BSME, MBA, PE (CA, NV, OH), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Board Certified Forensic Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional Specialties: 25+ years experience. Construction defect expert witness; Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC); Indoor Air Quality (IAQ); Mechanical, plumbing & electrical building systems (MEP); Energy Services Performance Contracting (ESPC); Site survey, investigation & testing; Discovery, interrogatories, depositions & mediation; Plaintiff & defense. See web site for publications, teaching & seminar experience.
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com
Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
Naresh J. Kar, PhD, PE
Sr. Managing Consultant/Lab Manager
KARS’ Testing & Research Labs – A Division of ESi
2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801
Tel: (714) 527-7100 102
Cell: (714) 677-7550
Fax: (714) 527-7169
Email: njkar@engsys.com
Website: www.engsys.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD Metallurgical Eng; Reg Prof Metallurgical Eng.
Specialties:
43 years professional experience: failure analysis & product liability. Automotive & plumbing failures. Welding, corrosion, wear failures. Plastics, tires, glass failures. Legal & courtroom experience. Fellow, ASM (American Society for Metals). Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners.
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Harvey Kreitenberg
245 S. Hudson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Tel: (323) 931-2503
Email: harvey@plumbingexpert.com
Website: www.plumbingexpert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Plmb C-36; Fire Prot C-16; HVAC C20; San Syst C42; Gen Bldg B; CIPE/CPD; NV Plmb C-1, Refrig C-21; AZ Plum K-37; Fire Prot K-16; A/C Refrig K-39
Specialties:
Evaluate plumbing, piping, auto fire sprinklers, HVAC, sewers & drainage, in residential, apartment, condo, commercial, mid & high rise. More than 30 yrs hands-on expert. Qualified Expert Witness Calif Superior Court; Certified Plumbing Engineer; Certified Fire Protection Specialist; Certified Plumb & Mech Inspector ICC/IAPMO; Certified Plumb & Mech Code Specialist - AICS.
L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta Contractor/Engineer
Nolta Consulting 6115 Syracuse Lane
San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 232-9299
Email: Fred@NoltaConsulting.com
Website: www.NoltaConsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Lic Contractor: “A” Eng. “B” Bldg & ”C-8” Concrete; BS, Construction Eng. College of Eng., Ariz State Univ.
Specialties:
40+ years experience. Forensic analysis, opinion, testimony and claims regarding standard of care, defect, delay, cost, personal injury, etc. Product type experience in office, retail, restaurant, residential, multifamily, highrise, hospital, medical office, Indian gaming, hotel, education, stadium, theater, parking, power/co-generation, waste treatment & site development. High-rise, tilt-up, precast, post tension slab & foundation concrete.
PSFEG, Inc.
See display ad below, insert ad page 89-90 and back cover
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties: ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Shakir Shatnawi
Shatec Engineering Consultants, LLC
7064 Tarvisio Way El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Tel: (916) 990-6488
Email: sshatnawi@shatec.net Website: www.shatec.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD, MS, BS/Professional Engineers LicenseCivil Engineering
Specialties: Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering & Parking; construction defects, failures, specifications & disputes; Traffic Engineering, speed requirements and driver reaction; Highway safety, road hazards & obstructions; Traffic accidents including automobiles, motorcycles & bicycles; Pavement standards, construction, maintenance and repairs; Accident Reconstruction - skid & forensic analysis; Materials including asphalt, concrete & soils; Road Defects - cracking, potholes, friction & loose gravel; Road geometric standards - sight distance & clear recovery.
David A. Stern, PE
President
Westec Construction, Inc.
13700 Marina Point Dr, #1509
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Cell: (310) 560-8217
Email: davidstern9@gmail.com
Website:
www.constructologist.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS Civil Eng; Professional Engineer (Reg Civil Engineer, CA); General Contractor (CA)
Specialties:
39 years of commercial development & construction expertise, 30 years as owner of general contracting company. Full litigation support, including: defects, estimating, CPM scheduling, claims, analysis, code violations, construction quality & delay evaluation, PI & construction accidents.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 20 Trial testimony, 150 depositions, ten arbitrations & settlement conferences, representing both plaintiffs & defendants.
Teaching: UCLA Extension & Cal State.
Birthdate: April 12, 1955 Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA.
Education: BS Civil Engineering, Princeton Univ 1976 (Cum Laude).
Previous Positions/Appointments: Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc, Project Management Consultants; Field Superintendent, Turner Construction Co, LA.
Number of Publications: Four
Ted S. Merrill & Sons, Inc.
Ted S. Merrill, President
General Contractor & Consultant
7777 Alvarado Rd, Ste 408-A La Mesa, CA 91942-8248
Tel: (619) 464-3997
Cell: (619) 517-9515
Fax: (619) 464-8581
Email: ted@tsm-sons.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: State of California Contractors License B-1 345079 & B-1 275171
Specialties:
70 years construction experience, including all phases of construction, but specializing in damage repair work, including experience in estimating & reconstruction of buildings damaged by fire, wind, motor vehicles, earth movement, & construction defects. 53 years of experience in cost estimating structures with construction defect problems. Qualified & testified as an expert in Municipal, Superior & Federal courts. Appointed to serve as an impartial repair method & cost expert by judges of the San Diego & Orange County Superior courts. CV & fee schedule available on request.
Dean J. Vlahos, FAIA, NCARB, CCCA, LEEP AP
Dean J. Vlahos, FAIA & Associates
10125 Washington Blvd, Ste 200 Culver City, CA 90232
Tel: (310) 945-3477
Cell: (310) 804-5267
Email: DVlahos55@gmail.com
Website: www.deanjvlahosfaia-associates.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Licensed Architect: California, Nevada, Hawaii, Florida, Alabama, Texas, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. NCARB Certificate.
Specialties:
45+ years experience in Architecture and Construction. Professional Standard of Care. Construction defect investigation, building envelop, design & failure analysis. Commercial/Institutional/Industrial/Residential/ Justice/Healthcare/Educational.
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED
2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com
Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
Cook Construction Company
Stephen M. Cook
7210 Jordan Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tel: (818) 438-4535
Email: scook16121@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30+ years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
Specialties:
Lawsuit Preparation/Residential Construction, Single & Multi family, Hillside Construction, Vibration Trespass, Foundations, Concrete Floors, Tile, Stone, Retaining Walls, Waterproofing, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Water Damages, Carpentry/ Rough Framing, Stair Defects, Material/ Costs, Scaffolding, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety, Cal-OSHA Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Instructions, Safety Labels & Warning Signs, Safe Use of Tools and Machinery.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 43
L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta
Contractor/Engineer
Nolta Consulting 6115 Syracuse Lane San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 232-9299
Email: Fred@NoltaConsulting.com
Website: www.NoltaConsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Lic Contractor: “A” Eng. “B” Bldg & ”C-8” Concrete; BS, Construction Eng. College of Eng., Ariz State Univ.
Specialties:
40+ years experience. Forensic analysis, opinion, testimony and claims regarding standard of care, defect, delay, cost, personal injury, etc. Product type experience in office, retail, restaurant, residential, multifamily, highrise, hospital, medical office, Indian gaming, hotel, education, stadium, theater, parking, power/co-generation, waste treatment & site development. High-rise, tilt-up, precast, post tension slab & foundation concrete.
Shanon T. Chilson
Contractor/Engineer
Mirabella 140 Woodward Avenue Escondido, CA 92025
Tel: (619) 520-5008
Email: Shanon@MDBSD.com
Website: MDBSD.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CA Licensed Contractor: “A” Engineering, “B” General Building, #679453
Specialties:
34 years construction experience, includes all phases of construction from Land Development through Certificate of Occupancy. Specializing in all aspects of construction, project management, building reconstruction, grading (earth) development, damage and defect repairs, including estimating, cost of repairs, cost of damages, forensic analysis, standard of care, delays, testimony, analysis and expert opinion within construction related criteria. Contract and document(s) review and analysis.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Consulting and project management observation. Designated expert witness, depositions and trial testimony. Simplistic defects to complex construction defect matters. Arbitration, mediation and trial experience.
L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta
Contractor/Engineer
Nolta Consulting 6115 Syracuse Lane
San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 232-9299
Email:
Fred@NoltaConsulting.com
Website: www.NoltaConsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Lic Contractor: “A” Eng. “B” Bldg & ”C-8” Concrete; BS, Construction Eng. College of Eng., Ariz State Univ.
Specialties:
40+ years experience. Forensic analysis, opinion, testimony and claims regarding standard of care, defect, delay, cost, personal injury, etc. Product type experience in office, retail, restaurant, residential, multifamily, highrise, hospital, medical office, Indian gaming, hotel, education, stadium, theater, parking, power/co-generation, waste treatment & site development. High-rise, tilt-up, precast, post tension slab & foundation concrete.
Harvey Kreitenberg
245 S. Hudson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Tel: (323) 931-2503
Email: harvey@plumbingexpert.com
Website: www.plumbingexpert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Plmb C-36; Fire Prot C-16; HVAC C20; San Syst C42; Gen Bldg B; CIPE/CPD; NV Plmb C-1, Refrig C-21; AZ Plum K-37; Fire Prot K-16; A/C Refrig K-39
Specialties:
Evaluate plumbing, piping, auto fire sprinklers, HVAC, sewers & drainage, in residential, apartment, condo, commercial, mid & high rise. More than 30 yrs hands-on expert. Qualified Expert Witness Calif Superior Court; Certified Plumbing Engineer; Certified Fire Protection Specialist; Certified Plumb & Mech Inspector ICC/IAPMO; Certified Plumb & Mech Code Specialist - AICS.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Plumbing / Piping (cont.)
Harvey Kreitenberg
245 S. Hudson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Tel: (323) 931-2503
Email: harvey@plumbingexpert.com
Website: www.plumbingexpert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Plmb C-36; Fire Prot C-16; HVAC C20; San Syst C42; Gen Bldg B; CIPE/CPD; NV Plmb C-1, Refrig C-21; AZ Plum K-37; Fire Prot K-16; A/C Refrig K-39
Specialties:
Evaluate plumbing, piping, auto fire sprinklers, HVAC, sewers & drainage, in residential, apartment, condo, commercial, mid & high rise. More than 30 yrs hands-on expert. Qualified Expert Witness Calif Superior Court; Certified Plumbing Engineer; Certified Fire Protection Specialist; Certified Plumb & Mech Inspector ICC/IAPMO; Certified Plumb & Mech Code Specialist - AICS.
Project Management
Cook Construction Company
Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tel: (818) 438-4535
Email: scook16121@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30+ years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
Specialties:
Lawsuit Preparation/Residential Construction, Single & Multi family, Hillside Construction, Vibration Trespass, Foundations, Concrete Floors, Tile, Stone, Retaining Walls, Waterproofing, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Water Damages, Carpentry/ Rough Framing, Stair Defects, Material/ Costs, Scaffolding, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety, Cal-OSHA Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Instructions, Safety Labels & Warning Signs, Safe Use of Tools and Machinery.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 43
John Donley
Donley Construction Consultants
2524 Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Tel: (323) 600-3676 (Office)
Cell: (415) 215-2639
Email: john@donleycc.com
Website: www.donleycc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Masters in Science in Architecture, Cal Poly; Bachelors in Science, Michigan State University
Specialties:
General Contractor, Project Manager, Estimator, Scheduler, Delay disruption analysis, Defect & remediation analysis. Jobsite injuries, code compliance of buildings & projects. Arbitrator, mediator, DRB panelist.
Number of Times Deposed/Testified: Over 100 Times
Jim Farasatpour, MS, PE, SE
Jim Farasatpour Associates
Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers
12016 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 3
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 447-0878
Cell: (310) 666-4643
Email: JimFara@verizon.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS Civil Engineering; MS Structural Engineering; Reg PE/SE: Civ/Str, CA; Earthquake Eng; Proj/Const Mgmt.
Specialties:
Expert witness & technical support: new construction & existing buildings. Litigation related to construction (defects, personal injuries, code compliance & violation, design & development, repair, alteration, renovation, cost estimate/analysis, etc.) Damage assessment & field investigation (earthquake, hurricane, flood, fire, blast, riot, etc.) Specialty in post-earthquake evaluation & safety assessment. Expert project/ construction management services. Past projects include office bldgs., multi-family, apartments, single family residential, schools, sports facilities, parking structures, steel towers, bridges and other structures & improvements. Seismic analysis & design for new & rehabilitation of existing buildings (including current ordinances). More than 40 years of experience in low to high-rise structures in steel, concrete, masonry & wood for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional & public facilities.
L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta Contractor/Engineer
Nolta Consulting 6115 Syracuse Lane
San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 232-9299
Email: Fred@NoltaConsulting.com
Website: www.NoltaConsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Lic Contractor: “A” Eng. “B” Bldg & ”C-8” Concrete; BS, Construction Eng. College of Eng., Ariz State Univ.
Specialties:
40+ years experience. Forensic analysis, opinion, testimony and claims regarding standard of care, defect, delay, cost, personal injury, etc. Product type experience in office, retail, restaurant, residential, multifamily, highrise, hospital, medical office, Indian gaming, hotel, education, stadium, theater, parking, power/co-generation, waste treatment & site development. High-rise, tilt-up, precast, post tension slab & foundation concrete.
Cook Construction Company
Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tel: (818) 438-4535
Email: scook16121@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30+ years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
Specialties:
Lawsuit Preparation/Residential Construction, Single & Multi family, Hillside Construction, Vibration Trespass, Foundations, Concrete Floors, Tile, Stone, Retaining Walls, Waterproofing, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Water Damages, Carpentry/ Rough Framing, Stair Defects, Material/ Costs, Scaffolding, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety, Cal-OSHA Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Instructions, Safety Labels & Warning Signs, Safe Use of Tools and Machinery.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present.
See display ad page 43
John D. Shepherd, RRC, RRO
Shepherd Consulting Services
P.O. Box 10010
Torrance, CA 90505
Tel: (310) 378-0791
Fax: (888) 870-1663
Email: jds@shepherdconsulting.com
Website: www.shepherdconsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
RCI Registered Roof Consultant (#212) & Registered Roof Observer (#019), Licensed Roofing Contractor (CA C39: 557494 & AZ K42: 269167), HAAG Certified Commercial/ Residential Roof Inspector (#200911150), Certified Building Science Thermographer (ITC #32564).
Specialties:
Building Enclosure (roofing, waterproofing, fenestration & exterior wall cladding), Consulting & Expert Services for litigation (construction defects, standard of care, building code analysis, personal injury & water damages) & property damage insurance claims (wind, fire, earthquake & hail). Support services incl: visual inspections, intrusive & water testing, leak investigations, documentation, report development, document review, research. Expert witness testimony & cost estimating.
Gary L. Buffington, CSP
Owner, American Safety Consulting 26035 Bouquet Canyon Rd, # 301 Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Tel: (213) 952-1308
Email: gbuff46@yahoo.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MS; BS; CSP; CRSP; CSHM; WSO-CSE/ CSM/CSS; Lic PI; EMT; CIH
Specialties:
Expert Witness, Court Testimony & Litigation Support Services. Accident, Civil & Criminal Investigations. Exp all phases Construction; Underground Construction, Tunneling, Mining & Mills; Construction/mining equipment, cranes, fires/explosions, forklifts, ladders/ scaffolds & welding. P.I., Risk Assessment; CAL/OSHA, IIPP, OSHA, MSHA, NEC, NFPA, NRC Regs; Safety Training; Industl Safety. 30+ years experience Public & Private Sectors. Also offices in Florida, Kansas & Missouri.
Cook Construction Company
Stephen M. Cook
7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tel: (818) 438-4535
Email: scook16121@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30+ years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
Specialties:
Lawsuit Preparation/Residential Construction, Single & Multi family, Hillside Construction, Vibration Trespass, Foundations, Concrete Floors, Tile, Stone, Retaining Walls, Waterproofing, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Water Damages, Carpentry/ Rough Framing, Stair Defects, Material/ Costs, Scaffolding, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety, Cal-OSHA Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Instructions, Safety Labels & Warning Signs, Safe Use of Tools and Machinery.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 43
L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta Contractor/Engineer
Nolta Consulting 6115 Syracuse Lane San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 232-9299
Email: Fred@NoltaConsulting.com Website: www.NoltaConsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CA Lic Contractor: “A” Eng. “B” Bldg & ”C-8” Concrete; BS, Construction Eng. College of Eng., Ariz State Univ.
Specialties:
40+ years experience. Forensic analysis, opinion, testimony and claims regarding standard of care, defect, delay, cost, personal injury, etc. Product type experience in office, retail, restaurant, residential, multifamily, highrise, hospital, medical office, Indian gaming, hotel, education, stadium, theater, parking, power/co-generation, waste treatment & site development. High-rise, tilt-up, precast, post tension slab & foundation concrete.
David A. Stern, PE
President
Westec Construction, Inc.
13700 Marina Point Dr, #1509
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Cell: (310) 560-8217
Email: davidstern9@gmail.com
Website: www.constructologist.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS Civil Eng; Professional Engineer (Reg Civil Engineer, CA); General Contractor (CA)
Specialties:
39 years of commercial development & construction expertise, 30 years as owner of general contracting company. Full litigation support, including: defects, estimating, CPM scheduling, claims, analysis, code violations, construction quality & delay evaluation, PI & construction accidents.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 20 Trial testimony, 150 depositions, ten arbitrations & settlement conferences, representing both plaintiffs & defendants. Teaching: UCLA Extension & Cal State. Birthdate: April 12, 1955 Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA.
Education: BS Civil Engineering, Princeton Univ 1976 (Cum Laude).
Previous Positions/Appointments: Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc, Project Management Consultants; Field Superintendent, Turner Construction Co, LA.
Number of Publications: Four
A & E Forensics
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED
2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com
Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
Cook Construction Company
Stephen M. Cook
7210 Jordan Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tel: (818) 438-4535
Email: scook16121@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30+ years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
Specialties: Lawsuit Preparation/Residential Construction, Single & Multi family, Hillside Construction, Vibration Trespass, Foundations, Concrete Floors, Tile, Stone, Retaining Walls, Waterproofing, Roofing, Sheet Metal, Water Damages, Carpentry/ Rough Framing, Stair Defects, Material/ Costs, Scaffolding, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety, Cal-OSHA Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Instructions, Safety Labels & Warning Signs, Safe Use of Tools and Machinery.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 43
Henry M. Koffman, PE
Professor & Director, CE Dept School of Engineering, USC
Owner, Trojan Construction Mgmt LLC 651 N. Sepulveda Blvd, #301
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: (818) 988-7595
Cell: (310) 880-3548
Email: koffman@usc.edu
Website: www.trojanconstructionmanagementllc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BSCE; MSCE; PE
Specialties:
Construction Defects; Forensic Engineering; Cost Estimating & Scheduling; Change Orders; Delays; Safety; Real Estate Development; Labor Relations & Management; Liens; Licensing; Quality Assurance; Employment; Ethics; International; Education; Earthquake; Wind; Fire; Flood; Construction Management. 30 years Industry Experience. Arbitrator & Mediator Services; Real Property Assessments, Accidents, Civil Engineering.
L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta Contractor/Engineer
Nolta Consulting 6115 Syracuse Lane
San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 232-9299
Email: Fred@NoltaConsulting.com
Website: www.NoltaConsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA Lic Contractor: “A” Eng. “B” Bldg & ”C-8” Concrete; BS, Construction Eng. College of Eng., Ariz State Univ.
Specialties:
40+ years experience. Forensic analysis, opinion, testimony and claims regarding standard of care, defect, delay, cost, personal injury, etc. Product type experience in office, retail, restaurant, residential, multifamily, highrise, hospital, medical office, Indian gaming, hotel, education, stadium, theater, parking, power/co-generation, waste treatment & site development. High-rise, tilt-up, precast, post tension slab & foundation concrete.
David A. Stern, PE President
Westec Construction, Inc.
13700 Marina Point Dr, #1509 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Cell: (310) 560-8217
Email: davidstern9@gmail.com
Website: www.constructologist.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS Civil Eng; Professional Engineer (Reg Civil Engineer, CA); General Contractor (CA)
Specialties: 39 years of commercial development & construction expertise, 30 years as owner of general contracting company. Full litigation support, including: defects, estimating, CPM scheduling, claims, analysis, code violations, construction quality & delay evaluation, PI & construction accidents.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 20 Trial testimony, 150 depositions, ten arbitrations & settlement conferences, representing both plaintiffs & defendants. Teaching: UCLA Extension & Cal State.
Birthdate: April 12, 1955 Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA.
Education: BS Civil Engineering, Princeton Univ 1976 (Cum Laude).
Previous Positions/Appointments: Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc, Project Management Consultants; Field Superintendent, Turner Construction Co, LA. Number of Publications: Four
A & E Forensics
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED
2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com
Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
Air, Weather & Sea Conditions, Inc.
Contact: Jay Rosenthal, AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) PO Box 512 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Tel: (818) 645-8632
Tel: (310) 454-6530
Email: AirWeather@aol.com
Website: www.weatherman.org
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MA Meteorology; BA; CCM (#602); Official National Weather Service Skywarn “Weather Spotter.”
Specialties:
Experienced & authoritative expert testimony, reports & analysis on rain, wind, snow, ice & hail, intensity, lightning, dust, fog, visibility, wildfires, smoke assessments, flooding, waves; specialist in auto/boat/plane accident reconstruction, mold, property damage, slip & falls, construction & determining unusualness, normalcy & foreseeability. Weather issues for alternative energy, emergency response & counter terrorism. Air pollution transport. Weather effects on systems & operations. Official data, site visits, clear & convincing testimony, references
See display ad page 132
L. Fredrick (Fred) Nolta Contractor/Engineer
Nolta Consulting 6115 Syracuse Lane San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 232-9299
Email: Fred@NoltaConsulting.com Website: www.NoltaConsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CA Lic Contractor: “A” Eng. “B” Bldg & ”C-8” Concrete; BS, Construction Eng. College of Eng., Ariz State Univ.
Specialties:
40+ years experience. Forensic analysis, opinion, testimony and claims regarding standard of care, defect, delay, cost, personal injury, etc. Product type experience in office, retail, restaurant, residential, multifamily, highrise, hospital, medical office, Indian gaming, hotel, education, stadium, theater, parking, power/co-generation, waste treatment & site development. High-rise, tilt-up, precast, post tension slab & foundation concrete.
John D. Shepherd, RRC, RRO
Shepherd Consulting Services
P.O. Box 10010
Torrance, CA 90505
Tel: (310) 378-0791
Fax: (888) 870-1663
Email: jds@shepherdconsulting.com
Website: www.shepherdconsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
RCI Registered Roof Consultant (#212) & Registered Roof Observer (#019), Licensed Roofing Contractor (CA C39: 557494 & AZ K42: 269167), HAAG Certified Commercial/ Residential Roof Inspector (#200911150), Certified Building Science Thermographer (ITC #32564).
Specialties:
Building Enclosure (roofing, waterproofing, fenestration & exterior wall cladding), Consulting & Expert Services for litigation (construction defects, standard of care, building code analysis, personal injury & water damages) & property damage insurance claims (wind, fire, earthquake & hail). Support services incl: visual inspections, intrusive & water testing, leak investigations, documentation, report development, document review, research. Expert witness testimony & cost estimating.
Unciphered Cryptocurrency Rescue
Erin Sowden, Esq.
Legal Inquiries
Los Angeles, Tel: (619) 392-0155
Email: erin@unciphered.com
Website: https://www.unciphered.com
Deb Kavaler
Client Partnerships
Tel: (646) 621-3341
Email: deb@unciphered.com
Website2: https://www.unciphered.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
JD | California Bar Licensed | Credential in Information Privacy CIPP/US
Specialties:
Cryptocurrency Wallet Recovery. Unciphered specializes in recovery for individuals, law firms and estates. Our team of expert cryptographers, client relationship managers, and legal professionals are here to partner with you on behalf of your clients.
Richard Benveniste, DDS, MSD
19231 Victory Blvd, Ste 256
Reseda, CA 91335
Tel: (818) 881-7337
Fax: (818) 881-6183
Email: yourgums@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Doctor of Dental Surgery, (DDS); Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD
Specialties:
Previous three term officer of State Dental Board of California, having ruled on all phases of dental practice. Practicing as an expert, consultant, evaluator & teacher in the treatment of TMJ, personal injury (PI), lien cases, dental injury. Multiple distinguished service citations from California State Department of Consumer Affairs. Provider of continuing education courses on oral diagnosis, oral medicine, head, jaw & neck injuries, treatment modalities, TMJ diagnosis, therapy. Multiple long term professional organization memberships.
Jay S. Grossman, DDS
11980 San Vincent, Ste 507
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: (310) 820-0123
Fax: (310) 207-3784
Email: jgrossmandds@gmail.com
Website:
www.expertwitness.dental
Dental Malpractice & Dental Injury Expert
Testimony:
As of January 2024: I have been deposed over 150 times and reviewed over 1,000 cases for both defense and plaintiff, including peer review, accidents, and malpractice. 52% defense / 48% plaintiff. I have qualified in Superior Court over 75 times and have never been disqualified on the stand or prior to trial. At least 95% of my time is spent in patient care.
I can be counted on to be ethical, competent, prepared, analytical, articulate, and persuasive at depositions and court appearances. As of February 2024, there are over 297 published articles, write-ups and lectures in print, radio, and TV. (http://www.expertwitness.dental/)
I hold two current professorships: UCLA School of Dentistry & NYU College of Dentistry. Licensed in 42 states to opine on the standard of care, with specific licenses in California, Nevada, New Mexico, and the Northeast as well as a Florida Expert Certification. Graduated NYU 1988; GPR Residency NYU 1989, Lieutenant, United States Navy 19891991; private practice Brentwood, CA since 1991 – serving over 15,000 patients on a feefor-service basis.
Founder of the non-profit “Homeless Not Toothless” (www.homelessnottoothless.org), which has made it possible for over 124,000 homeless Veterans, women of domestic abuse and foster children to receive over $10 million in pro-bono dental care.
Member:
American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontics: 2013-present, American Dental Association (ADA) since 1991
Peer Review Committee ADA 1995-2009
American Legion 2018 – present
Medical Disciplinary Committee Delta Dental 2000-present, Veteran Administration QME examiner 2019-present.
Dr. Jedediah V. Huss, DDS, DICOI
806 New Los Angeles Ave, Ste 3
Moorpark, CA 93012
Tel: (323) 607-4098
Cell: (562) 522-8188
Email: restoredsmiles@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Doctorate in dental surgery from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Diplomat of International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Specialties:
Dental Examination, Crowns/Caps, Root Canals, Veneers, Cosmetics, Extractions, Nerve Damage, Oral Surgery/Extractions, Dentures, Orthodontics, Braces, Invisalign, Implants, Bone Graphing Procedures, Full Mouth Rehabilitation, Sinus Lifts.
Previous Positions/Professional Societies: International Congress of Oral Implantologists
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Academy of General Dentistry
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society
Jay S. Grossman, DDS
11980 San Vincent, Ste 507 Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: (310) 820-0123
Fax: (310) 207-3784
Email: jgrossmandds@gmail.com
Website: www.expertwitness.dental
Dental Malpractice & Dental Injury Expert Testimony:
As of January 2024: I have been deposed over 150 times and reviewed over 1,000 cases for both defense and plaintiff, including peer review, accidents, and malpractice. 52% defense / 48% plaintiff. I have qualified in Superior Court over 75 times and have never been disqualified on the stand or prior to trial. At least 95% of my time is spent in patient care.
I can be counted on to be ethical, competent, prepared, analytical, articulate, and persuasive at depositions and court appearances. As of February 2024, there are over 297 published articles, write-ups and lectures in print, radio, and TV. (http://www.expertwitness.dental/)
I hold two current professorships: UCLA School of Dentistry & NYU College of Dentistry. Licensed in 42 states to opine on the standard of care, with specific licenses in California, Nevada, New Mexico, and the Northeast as well as a Florida Expert Certification. Graduated NYU 1988; GPR Residency NYU 1989, Lieutenant, United States Navy 19891991; private practice Brentwood, CA since 1991 – serving over 15,000 patients on a feefor-service basis.
Founder of the non-profit “Homeless Not Toothless” (www.homelessnottoothless.org), which has made it possible for over 124,000 homeless Veterans, women of domestic abuse and foster children to receive over $10 million in pro-bono dental care.
Member:
American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontics: 2013-present, American Dental Association (ADA) since 1991
Peer Review Committee ADA 1995-2009
American Legion 2018 – present Medical Disciplinary Committee Delta Dental 2000-present, Veteran Administration QME examiner 2019-present.
Dr. Jedediah V. Huss, DDS, DICOI
806 New Los Angeles Ave, Ste 3
Moorpark, CA 93012
Tel: (323) 607-4098
Cell: (562) 522-8188
Email: restoredsmiles@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Doctorate in dental surgery from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Diplomat of International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Specialties:
Dental Examination, Crowns/Caps, Root Canals, Veneers, Cosmetics, Extractions, Nerve Damage, Oral Surgery/Extractions, Dentures, Orthodontics, Braces, Invisalign, Implants, Bone Graphing Procedures, Full Mouth Rehabilitation, Sinus Lifts.
Previous Positions/Professional Societies: International Congress of Oral Implantologists
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Academy of General Dentistry
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society
Richard Benveniste, DDS, MSD
19231 Victory Blvd, Ste 256 Reseda, CA 91335
Tel: (818) 881-7337
Fax: (818) 881-6183
Email: yourgums@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/
Certifications:
Doctor of Dental Surgery, (DDS); Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD
Specialties:
Previous three term officer of State Dental Board of California, having ruled on all phases of dental practice. Practicing as an expert, consultant, evaluator & teacher in the treatment of TMJ, personal injury (PI), lien cases, dental injury. Multiple distinguished service citations from California State Department of Consumer Affairs. Provider of continuing education courses on oral diagnosis, oral medicine, head, jaw & neck injuries, treatment modalities, TMJ diagnosis, therapy. Multiple long term professional organization memberships.
Dr. Jedediah V. Huss, DDS, DICOI
806 New Los Angeles Ave, Ste 3
Moorpark, CA 93012
Tel: (323) 607-4098
Cell: (562) 522-8188
Email: restoredsmiles@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Doctorate in dental surgery from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Diplomat of International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Specialties:
Dental Examination, Crowns/Caps, Root Canals, Veneers, Cosmetics, Extractions, Nerve Damage, Oral Surgery/Extractions, Dentures, Orthodontics, Braces, Invisalign, Implants, Bone Graphing Procedures, Full Mouth Rehabilitation, Sinus Lifts.
Previous Positions/Professional Societies: International Congress of Oral Implantologists
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Academy of General Dentistry
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society
Richard Benveniste, DDS, MSD
19231 Victory Blvd, Ste 256 Reseda, CA 91335
Tel: (818) 881-7337
Fax: (818) 881-6183
Email: yourgums@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
Doctor of Dental Surgery, (DDS); Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD
Specialties:
Previous three term officer of State Dental Board of California, having ruled on all phases of dental practice. Practicing as an expert, consultant, evaluator & teacher in the treatment of TMJ, personal injury (PI), lien cases, dental injury. Multiple distinguished service citations from California State Department of Consumer Affairs. Provider of continuing education courses on oral diagnosis, oral medicine, head, jaw & neck injuries, treatment modalities, TMJ diagnosis, therapy. Multiple long term professional organization memberships.
Michael L. Levittan
Michael L. Levittan, PhD Marriage, Family, Child Therapist
11980 San Vincente Blvd, Ste. 709
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: (310) 820-4111
Email: mllpsych@earthlink.net
Website: www.michaellevittan.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Psychology; Marriage Family Therapist; Director of CA Certified Domestic Violence program.
Specialties:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Anger Management, Child Custody, Parenting, Parental Alienation, Sexual Violence, Suicidality, Grief and Loss, Road Rage, School Violence, Sex Trafficking, Gun Violence Prevention.
PROFESSOR/LECTURER: UCLA Extension; L.A. Superior Court; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse & Neglect (ICAN); California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists; Hillside Home for Children; Women’s Shelters; U.S. Marines; Pacific Clinics; Maple Center; Grief & Loss Conference; Internat’l Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma; NEXUS Conference on Child Abuse, etc.
PUBLICATIONS: Handbook on Interpersonal Violence (Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Suicidality); Violence and Abuse in Society: Understanding a Global Crisis (Infanticide); His Story, Her Story: Survival Guide for Spouses (Male Conditioning); Workplace Violence Reporter
CONSULTANT: L.A. Times, Dallas MorningHerald; USA Weekend; Orlando Sentinel; NY Post; L.A. Times Magazine, In-Touch Magazine; Golf Magazine; “Falling Down” (Michael Douglas Feature DVD); etc.
MEDIA: ABC-TV News; Inside Edition; Tyra Banks Show; Starting Over (NBC-TV); KTLA News; CBS Radio; Politico.com; Montel Williams Show; Bad Girls Club; Hollywood 411: Robert Irvine Show; “Frangela” Talk Show; “Chains” (Innocence Project DocumentaryFuture Release Date).
A & E Forensics
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
Advisors/Experts @ MCS Associates, Banking & Financial Svcs Consultants
13681 Newport Ave, Ste 8-387 Tustin, CA 92780
Tel: (949) 263-8700
Fax: (949) 263-0770
Email: experts@mcsassociates.com
Website: www.mcsassociates.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MBAs; PhDs; CPAs; CFAs
Specialties:
Nationwide consulting/expert witness company (est. 1973) in Banking, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and related Damages, Economics & Valuations: BANKING Operations/ Administration, Check fraud, Regulatory issues, Compliance; LENDING (all types): Underwriting, Servicing, policies/practice, Foreclosures & Workouts. FINANCE: Securities, Investments & Brokerage, Trusts & Fiduciaries, Investment Banking, Corp Finance; REAL ESTATE: Lending, Brokerage, Title / Escrow, Property Management; INSURANCE (all types): Coverage, Claims, Broker/Agent functions; DAMAGES & ACCOUNTING: Economics, Valuations / Appraisals, Forensic Accounting.
B. Riley Advisory Services
Contact: Michael Spindler, CPA, CFE, CFF, ABV, CAMS
555 W. 5th St, Ste 3725
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Tel: (213) 409-6230
Email: mspindler@brileyfin.com
Specialties:
Michael Spindler, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist brings over 40 years experience to complex disputes, forensic accounting & business fraud investigations across a wide range of industries. He has provided expert testimony in dozens of bench trials, jury trials & arbitration proceedings. He has testified regarding a variety of matters, including lost profits, funds tracing, defamation, embezzlements, alter ego, solvency, business valuations, punitive damages, media and entertainment & real estate litigation. He has conducted numerous high-profile forensic accounting investigations of financial statement fraud & other matters & has presented his findings to special committees & various govt agencies on behalf of clients. He is a former Pres of the LA chapter of the California Soc of CPA’s and of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
James Christopoulos
Christopoulos Economics
Consulting Group
555 Anton Blvd, Ste 150 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 442-8561
Fax: (714) 586-5940
Email:
jim@econconsulting.com
Website: www.econconsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MA, Economics; JD
Specialties:
Damages, present value loss, lost income/ profits, lost earnings/wages, pension loss, present value medical care costs, lost earning capacity. Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Termination, Business Losses, etc.
Delores A. Conway, PhD
Professor Emeritus USC Marshall School of Business. Previously on Faculty at U of Rochester Simon Business School and University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Tel: (310) 613-9773
Email: dconway@marshall.usc.edu
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS, Math, Stat, U Wisconsin; MS/PhD Statistics, Stanford Univ; Assoc Dean, Simon Bus School, U of Rochester; Director, Real Estate Forecast, USC
Specialties:
Statistics, real estate analysis, econometrics, data analysis & sample surveys. Financial models, employment discrimination, forecasting, assessment of environmental pollution, analysis of medical data, economic analysis, insurance
Over 30 years experience as a testifying expert with law firms in LA, NY, DC, San Diego and Chicago
Corporate Sciences, Inc.
Contact: Dr. Joseph D’Antoni
3215 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 440-7200
Fax: (626) 440-1800
Email: jsdantoni@hotmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Master and Doctoral Degree in Business Economics and former faculty member at three major universities with associates holding PhD’s, CPA’s & MBA’s
Specialties:
Highest level of financial expertise applied with over 40 years of testifying experience throughout the United Stated and Europe resulting in exceptional levels of damage recovery and reduction of financial exposure in the areas of contract disputes, real property and business valuation issues, construction claims, loss profits, intellectual property, environmental, employment and insurance claims and defense.
Deborah Dickson, CPA, CFE, CFF, MAFF
Smith Dickson, CPAs, LLP 18100 Von Karman Ave, Ste 420 Irvine, CA 92612
Tel: (949) 553-1020
Fax: (949) 553-0249
Email: debbie.dickson@smithdickson.com
Website: www.smithdickson.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CPA; CFE; CFF; MAFF
Specialties:
CPA 30+ years, testifying 20+ years, forensic accounting and litigation support. Forensic expert witness in Federal Courts and State Civil and Probate Courts. The professionals at Smith Dickson clearly, independently, and accurately analyze financial information, calculate damages, evaluate claims, prepare expert reports and render expert testimony. Thousands of hours of forensic accounting, deposition and trial experience. Damage calculations; lost profits; forensic accounting; expert testimony; intellectual property; fraud & embezzlement; real estate; trust & estate beneficiary disputes, tax controversy; employment issues; business dissolution.
Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion.
Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
Fulcrum Inquiry LLP
Contact: Renee Howdeshell
12121 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 810
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (213) 787-4100
Fax: (213) 891-1300
Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com
Website: www.fulcrum.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CPA’s, CFA’s, ASA’s PhD’s & MBA’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics & related subjects
Specialties:
Our professionals are experienced CPA’s, MBA’s, ASA’s, CFA’s, affiliated professors & industry specialists. Our analysis & research combined with unique presentation techniques have resulted in an unequaled record of successful court cases & client recoveries. Our expertise encompasses damages analysis, lost profit studies, forensic accounting, business & intangible asset valuation, fraud investigations, statistics, forensic economic analysis, royalty audits, strategic & market assessments, competitive surveys, injury & employment damages, intellectual property disputes & a wide range of other financial advisory services. See display ad page 63
Insight Economics, LLC
DeForest McDuff, Ph.D.
Tiffany Cereghino
4275 Executive Square, Suite 200 La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (858) 365-0300
Email: contact@insighteconomics.com
Website: www.insighteconomics.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Economics; PhDs; JD; MBA; CPA
Specialties: DAMAGES: lost profits, reasonable royalty, economic harm, loss of value, unjust enrichment; SEP/FRAND: business impact, loss of value; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights; UNFAIR COMPETITION: economic harm, unjust enrichment, false advertising; ANTITRUST: market definition, restraints on competition, competitive impact, antitrust liability; ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: irreparable harm, balance of hardships, class certification; OTHER AREAS: valuation, financial analysis, labor, employment, and more.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Insight’s team of experts has decades of collective experience providing economic and financial analysis in consulting, licensing, and research and offers expert witness testimony and consulting in several areas, including damages, intellectual property, unfair competition, antitrust, business disputes and competition, labor economics, discrimination, employment, personal injury, harassment, legal, and business, growth, and strategy.
Insight Economics, LLC:
Insight Economics is a leading economic expert witness firm. Founded in 2017, Insight Economics provides nationally recognized economic consulting dedicated to the highest quality analysis, reports, and testimony for courts and companies worldwide.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD
3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rightsof-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Michael D. Rosen, CPA, PhD, ABV 3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90806
Tel: (562) 256-7052
Fax: (562) 256-7001
Email: mrosencpa@verizon.net
Website: www.mrosencpa.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD, Ag. Econ, UC Davis; CPA (CA); ABVAICPA Credential in Business Valuation
Specialties:
WE ARE: Litigation Consultants, Forensic Accountants, Expert Witnesses. Our mission is to develop the financial story that underlies every business litigation matter, and to convey that story in a clear and concise manner to the trier of fact. Our findings allow a realistic assessment of the case and support settlement efforts. Our work is designed to render conclusive opinions & to withstand cross-examination. WE SPECIALIZE IN: Business Damages - Lost Profits and Loss in Value; Personal Damages - Lost Earnings; Business Valuation.
Schulze Haynes Loevenguth & Co
Contact: Karl J. Schulze, President 660 S. Figueroa St, Ste 1280
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 627-8280
Fax: (213) 627-8301
Email: kschulze@schulzehaynes.com
Website: www.schulzehaynes.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CPA; CVA; CFE; CMA; PhD - Economics, ABV
Specialties:
Forensic Accounting, Lost Profits, Economic Damages, Case Strategy, Expert Testimony, Discovery Assistance, Business Valuations, Construction Claims, Corporate Recovery, Alter Ego Evaluation, Financial Analysis & Modeling, Fraud Investigation. We are members of all major professional organizations & have experience across a broad spectrum of industries & business issues.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna,Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties: ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Advisors/Experts @ MCS Associates, Banking & Financial Svcs Consultants 13681 Newport Ave, Ste 8-387
Tustin, CA 92780
Tel: (949) 263-8700
Fax: (949) 263-0770
Email: experts@mcsassociates.com
Website: www.mcsassociates.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MBAs; PhDs; CPAs; CFAs
Specialties:
Nationwide consulting/expert witness company (est. 1973) in Banking, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and related Damages, Economics & Valuations: BANKING Operations/ Administration, Check fraud, Regulatory issues, Compliance; LENDING (all types): Underwriting, Servicing, policies/practice, Foreclosures & Workouts. FINANCE: Securities, Investments & Brokerage, Trusts & Fiduciaries, Investment Banking, Corp Finance; REAL ESTATE: Lending, Brokerage, Title / Escrow, Property Management; INSURANCE (all types): Coverage, Claims, Broker/Agent functions; DAMAGES & ACCOUNTING: Economics, Valuations / Appraisals, Forensic Accounting.
B. Riley Advisory Services
Contact: Michael Spindler, CPA, CFE, CFF, ABV, CAMS
555 W. 5th St, Ste 3725
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Tel: (213) 409-6230
Email: mspindler@brileyfin.com
Specialties:
Michael Spindler, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist brings over 40 years experience to complex disputes, forensic accounting & business fraud investigations across a wide range of industries. He has provided expert testimony in dozens of bench trials, jury trials & arbitration proceedings. He has testified regarding a variety of matters, including lost profits, funds tracing, defamation, embezzlements, alter ego, solvency, business valuations, punitive damages, media and entertainment & real estate litigation. He has conducted numerous high-profile forensic accounting investigations of financial statement fraud & other matters & has presented his findings to special committees & various govt agencies on behalf of clients. He is a former Pres of the LA chapter of the California Soc of CPA’s and of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
BTI Appraisal
Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman
425 E. Colorado St, Suite 640
Glendale, CA 91205
Tel: (213) 532-3800
Fax: (213) 532-3807
Email: ben@btiappraisal.com
Website: www.btiappraisal.com
Additional contact: Megan O’Rourke, President
Email: megan@btiappraisal.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Cert General Appraisers in various states, ASA & MAI available.
Specialties:
BTI Appraisal offers litigation & appraisal experience, nationally & internationally, since 1974 in the areas of Real Estate, Machinery & Equipment, Personal Property, Business Valuation & Economic Analysis.
We represent attorneys, insurance companies, governments, financial institutions & corporations for all of their appraisal needs including litigation support, gifting, estate taxes, insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
James Christopoulos Christopoulos Economics Consulting Group
555 Anton Blvd, Ste 150 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 442-8561
Fax: (714) 586-5940
Email: jim@econconsulting. com
Website: www.econconsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MA, Economics; JD
Specialties:
Damages, present value loss, lost income/ profits, lost earnings/wages, pension loss, present value medical care costs, lost earning capacity. Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Termination, Business Losses, etc.
Deborah Dickson, CPA, CFE, CFF, MAFF
Smith Dickson, CPAs, LLP
18100 Von Karman Ave, Ste. 420 Irvine, CA 92612
Tel: (949) 553-1020
Fax: (949) 553-0249
Email: debbie.dickson@smithdickson.com
Website: www.smithdickson.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CPA; CFE; CFF; MAFF
Specialties:
CPA 30+ years, testifying 20+ years, forensic accounting and litigation support. Forensic expert witness in Federal Courts and State Civil and Probate Courts. The professionals at Smith Dickson clearly, independently, and accurately analyze financial information, calculate damages, evaluate claims, prepare expert reports and render expert testimony. Thousands of hours of forensic accounting, deposition and trial experience. Damage calculations; lost profits; forensic accounting; expert testimony; intellectual property; fraud & embezzlement; real estate; trust & estate beneficiary disputes, tax controversy; employment issues; business dissolution.
Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160 Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion.
Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
Forensic Accounting Services Team, Inc.
Contact: Tiffany Tso, CPA/ABV, CFF, CFE 516 S. First Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006
Tel: (310) 820-8883
Email: ttso@fastcpas.com
Website: www.myforensicaccountant.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant, Accredited in Business Valuation, Certified in Financial Forensics, Certified Fraud Examiner; UCLA Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics. Fluent in written and verbal Mandarin and Cantonese.
Specialties:
Forensic accounting, consulting and expert witness testimony in connection with Business Valuation/Appraisal, Marital Dissolution (support, business valuation, apportionment, property division), Economic Damages, Corporate/LLC/Partnership Disputes (including Corp Code 2000), Trust Accounting Disputes. Recognized financial experts in Superior Court, Criminal Court, Federal Court, Arbitrations and Mediations. Also experienced in disputes and marital dissolutions involving Chinese and Hong Kong financial interests and international businesses.
Fulcrum Inquiry LLP
Contact: Renee Howdeshell 12121 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 810
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (213) 787-4100
Fax: (213) 891-1300
Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com
Website: www.fulcrum.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CPA’s, CFA’s, ASA’s PhD’s & MBA’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics & related subjects
Specialties:
Our professionals are experienced CPA’s, MBA’s, ASA’s, CFA’s, affiliated professors & industry specialists. Our analysis & research combined with unique presentation techniques have resulted in an unequaled record of successful court cases & client recoveries. Our expertise encompasses damages analysis, lost profit studies, forensic accounting, business & intangible asset valuation, fraud investigations, statistics, forensic economic analysis, royalty audits, strategic & market assessments, competitive surveys, injury & employment damages, intellectual property disputes & a wide range of other financial advisory services. See display ad next page
Fulcrum is a forensic accounting, finance, and economic consulting firm specializing in complex litigation, investigation and appraisal issues. Our experts possess a broad range of specialties and industry experience that enable us to serve both large and small companies, as well as individuals.
Fulcrum’s experience and insight provide the following advantages:
• Diligent economic analysis and industry research, presented through compelling expert witness testimony and graphics, gives juries the basis to successfully determine proper damage amounts.
• Reliable modeling techniques for lost profits, disgorgement, and forecasting assignments that reflect the extensive experience of our personnel.
• Accounting fraud and other financial investigations which are thorough yet quick, because our experts ask the right questions at the beginning.
• Valuation research and analysis that withstands scrutiny, even for intangible assets, closely- held businesses, and other difficult-to-appraise interests.
• The experience and tenacity to identify and prove proper royalties, insurance recoveries, and other payments due under your contracts.
• The evaluative skills to address alternate analyses for cross examination, mediation /settlement or to provide neutral conclusions.
• Forensic accounting
• Lost profits & disgorgement
• Business valuation
• Intellectual property
• Personal injury & wrongful termination
• Royalty & fraud audits
• Class action & statistical analysis
The principals at Fulcrum have decades of experience serving as expert witnesses, assisting a broad range of clients, in both litigation and non-litigation settings.
Renee Howdeshell is a CPA and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Ms. Howdeshell has 25 years of experience and well over a decade of expert witness testimonies involving her forensic accounting, valuation, and economic damages
Nicole Liska is an ABD with a Master's in economics. Ms. Liska has extensively testified in deposition and at trial in matters applying her economic and statistical expertise in determining damages for businesses, individuals, and classes.
Higgins, Marcus & Lovett, Inc.
Contact: Mark C. Higgins ASA, 800 S. Figueroa St, Ste 710
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 617-7775
Fax: (213) 617-8372
Email: mhiggins@hmlinc.com Website: www.hmlinc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MBA’s; ASA’s; CFA’s
Specialties:
Valuation of closely-held businesses; loss of business goodwill; damage calculations; valuation of intangibles; extensive expert witness experience.
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Insight Economics, LLC
DeForest McDuff, Ph.D.
Tiffany Cereghino
4275 Executive Square, Suite 200 La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (858) 365-0300
Email: contact@insighteconomics.com
Website: www.insighteconomics.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Economics; PhDs; JD; MBA; CPA
Specialties: DAMAGES: lost profits, reasonable royalty, economic harm, loss of value, unjust enrichment; SEP/FRAND: business impact, loss of value; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights; UNFAIR COMPETITION: economic harm, unjust enrichment, false advertising; ANTITRUST: market definition, restraints on competition, competitive impact, antitrust liability; ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: irreparable harm, balance of hardships, class certification; OTHER AREAS: valuation, financial analysis, labor, employment, and more.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Insight’s team of experts has decades of collective experience providing economic and financial analysis in consulting, licensing, and research and offers expert witness testimony and consulting in several areas, including damages, intellectual property, unfair competition, antitrust, business disputes and competition, labor economics, discrimination, employment, personal injury, harassment, legal, and business, growth, and strategy.
Insight Economics, LLC:
Insight Economics is a leading economic expert witness firm. Founded in 2017, Insight Economics provides nationally recognized economic consulting dedicated to the highest quality analysis, reports, and testimony for courts and companies worldwide.
Nolte Analytics LLP
Brian Nolte, Founder
700 S. Flower St, Ste 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 315-2700 (Office)
Tel: (213) 315-2707 (Direct)
Email: bnolte@nolteanalytics.com
Website: NolteAnalytics.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Our Team includes experts with credentials from the most well-regarded organizations, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Specialties:
Business and intangible asset appraisal, loss of business value, minority shareholder disputes, buy-sell agreements, commercial damages measurements, including, unjust enrichment, lost profits, disgorgement, breach of contract, business interruption, business interference, patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, theft of trade secrets, reasonable royalties, employment claims, wrongful termination, wrongful death, personal injury, future lost earnings, loss of earnings capacity, loss of benefits, financial accounting, forensic accounting, royalty and compliance audits, fraud investigations.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
Our Team includes experts with over 40 years’ experience. Our experience prevents false starts and avoidable errors, delivering more cost-effective results. Our Team includes experts with over 200 trial testimonies. We typically present our conclusions graphically, using a proprietary presentation system. As a result, we have an unequalled track record of judges and juries accepting our conclusion.
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Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rightsof-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Rizzardi Economic Associates
Stephanie Rizzardi, MBA, Principal Economist 2596 Mission St, Ste 330 San Marino, 91108
Tel: (626) 229-0304
Fax: (626) 229-0305
Email: srizzardi@rizzardieconomics.com Website: www.rizzardieconomics.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BA Econ; MBA Fin
Specialties:
Expert Economic Analysis; Comprehensive Valuation Reports; Present Value of Life Care Plans; Loss of Earnings; Loss of Earning Capacity; Loss of Profits; Household Services; Pension and Retirement Plans; Wage and Hours Losses; Expert Testimony in State and Federal Courts. Over 35 years of experience.
Schulze Haynes Loevenguth & Co
Contact: Karl J. Schulze, President 660 S. Figueroa St, Ste 1280 Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 627-8280
Fax: (213) 627-8301
Email: kschulze@schulzehaynes.com
Website: www.schulzehaynes.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CPA; CVA; CFE; CMA; PhD - Economics, ABV
Specialties:
Forensic Accounting, Lost Profits, Economic Damages, Case Strategy, Expert Testimony, Discovery Assistance, Business Valuations, Construction Claims, Corporate Recovery, Alter Ego Evaluation, Financial Analysis & Modeling, Fraud Investigation. We are members of all major professional organizations & have experience across a broad spectrum of industries & business issues.
Vertex
Joseph J. Egan, Executive Vice President
Email: jegan@vertexeng.com
Website: https://vertexeng.com/ Adam Rhoten, Director
Email: arhoten@vertexeng.com
Website2: http://vertexeng.com/
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountants, Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Management Accountants, MBAs, Professional Engineers, among others.
Specialties:
Business Interruption/Lost Profits. Breach of Contract. Construction Disputes. Class Action Disputes. Forensic Accounting/Fraud Investigations. Fraudulent Conveyance Funds Tracing. Government Contract Disputes. Insurance Claims. Intellectual Property Disputes. Labor and Employment Disputes. Post-transaction Disputes.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Vertex is a national litigation consulting firm with decades of experience assisting our clients in resolving complex commercial, financial, and accounting issues on matters both small and large, national, and international. Our team has testified before state and federal courts, international and domestic arbitration panels, and regulatory boards, and presented in other forums, such as mediation. We have experience assisting clients resolve disputes involving economic damages ranging from a few hundred thousand dollars to over five billion dollars.
Economic Damages Expert Witness: Vertex professionals are experienced with the accounting, economic, financial, and damages issues that arise in commercial litigation. Vertex provides economic damages consulting and expert witness testimony services on commercial damages disputes to clients throughout the United States and internationally. Our experience makes Vertex well-suited to handle complex commercial litigation in numerous specialized areas covering a wide variety of industries. Our team has issued and rebutted expert reports and provided expert witness testimony on myriad commercial disputes.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna,Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD
3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties: ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
B. Riley Advisory Services
Contact: Michael Spindler, CPA, CFE, CFF, ABV, CAMS
555 W. 5th St, Ste 3725
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Tel: (213) 409-6230
Email: mspindler@brileyfin.com
Specialties:
Michael Spindler, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist brings over 40 years experience to complex disputes, forensic accounting & business fraud investigations across a wide range of industries. He has provided expert testimony in dozens of bench trials, jury trials & arbitration proceedings. He has testified regarding a variety of matters, including lost profits, funds tracing, defamation, embezzlements, alter ego, solvency, business valuations, punitive damages, media and entertainment & real estate litigation. He has conducted numerous high-profile forensic accounting investigations of financial statement fraud & other matters & has presented his findings to special committees & various govt agencies on behalf of clients. He is a former Pres of the LA chapter of the California Soc of CPA’s and of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Deborah Dickson, CPA, CFE, CFF, MAFF
Smith Dickson, CPAs, LLP
18100 Von Karman Ave, Ste. 420 Irvine, CA 92612
Tel: (949) 553-1020
Fax: (949) 553-0249
Email: debbie.dickson@smithdickson.com
Website: www.smithdickson.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CPA; CFE; CFF; MAFF
Specialties:
CPA 30+ years, testifying 20+ years, forensic accounting and litigation support. Forensic expert witness in Federal Courts and State Civil and Probate Courts. The professionals at Smith Dickson clearly, independently, and accurately analyze financial information, calculate damages, evaluate claims, prepare expert reports and render expert testimony. Thousands of hours of forensic accounting, deposition and trial experience. Damage calculations; lost profits; forensic accounting; expert testimony; intellectual property; fraud & embezzlement; real estate; trust & estate beneficiary disputes, tax controversy; employment issues; business dissolution.
Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion.
Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
Fulcrum Inquiry LLP
Contact: Renee Howdeshell 12121 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 810 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (213) 787-4100
Fax: (213) 891-1300
Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com
Website: www.fulcrum.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CPA’s, CFA’s, ASA’s PhD’s & MBA’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics & related subjects
Specialties:
Our professionals are experienced CPA’s, MBA’s, ASA’s, CFA’s, affiliated professors & industry specialists. Our analysis & research combined with unique presentation techniques have resulted in an unequaled record of successful court cases & client recoveries. Our expertise encompasses damages analysis, lost profit studies, forensic accounting, business & intangible asset valuation, fraud investigations, statistics, forensic economic analysis, royalty audits, strategic & market assessments, competitive surveys, injury & employment damages, intellectual property disputes & a wide range of other financial advisory services. See display ad page 63
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna,Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Labor
Insight Economics, LLC
DeForest McDuff, Ph.D. Tiffany Cereghino
4275 Executive Square, Suite 200 La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (858) 365-0300
Email: contact@insighteconomics.com
Website: www.insighteconomics.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Economics; PhDs; JD; MBA; CPA
Specialties:
DAMAGES: lost profits, reasonable royalty, economic harm, loss of value, unjust enrichment; SEP/FRAND: business impact, loss of value; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights; UNFAIR COMPETITION: economic harm, unjust enrichment, false advertising; ANTITRUST: market definition, restraints on competition, competitive impact, antitrust liability; ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: irreparable harm, balance of hardships, class certification; OTHER AREAS: valuation, financial analysis, labor, employment, and more.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Insight’s team of experts has decades of collective experience providing economic and financial analysis in consulting, licensing, and research and offers expert witness testimony and consulting in several areas, including damages, intellectual property, unfair competition, antitrust, business disputes and competition, labor economics, discrimination, employment, personal injury, harassment, legal, and business, growth, and strategy.
Insight Economics, LLC:
Insight Economics is a leading economic expert witness firm. Founded in 2017, Insight Economics provides nationally recognized economic consulting dedicated to the highest quality analysis, reports, and testimony for courts and companies worldwide.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD
3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna,Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants. Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Fulcrum Inquiry LLP
Contact: Renee Howdeshell 12121 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 810
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (213) 787-4100
Fax: (213) 891-1300
Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com
Website: www.fulcrum.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CPA’s, CFA’s, ASA’s PhD’s & MBA’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics & related subjects
Specialties:
Our professionals are experienced CPA’s, MBA’s, ASA’s, CFA’s, affiliated professors & industry specialists. Our analysis & research combined with unique presentation techniques have resulted in an unequaled record of successful court cases & client recoveries. Our expertise encompasses damages analysis, lost profit studies, forensic accounting, business & intangible asset valuation, fraud investigations, statistics, forensic economic analysis, royalty audits, strategic & market assessments, competitive surveys, injury & employment damages, intellectual property disputes & a wide range of other financial advisory services. See display ad page 63
James Christopoulos Christopoulos Economics Consulting Group 555 Anton Blvd, Ste 150 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 442-8561
Fax: (714) 586-5940
Email: jim@econconsulting.com Website: www.econconsulting.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MA, Economics; JD
Specialties:
Damages, present value loss, lost income/ profits, lost earnings/wages, pension loss, present value medical care costs, lost earning capacity. Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Termination, Business Losses, etc.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD
3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna,Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Gary Freedman-Harvey, PhD
1404 Ocean Ave
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Cell: (562) 209-4399
Fax: (562) 391-1867
Email: GFHPHD@me.com
Website: www.
MentalCapacityEvaluations.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD - Clinical Psychology (PSY11419)
Specialties:
Mental Capacity Evaluations: testamentary capacity; undue influence; estate & trust litigation; probate and LPS conservatorships; capacity declarations & testimony; elder abuse, litigation, consultation. Experienced expert witness: depositions & jury trials. Engaged in cases in CA, NV, NC.
Speaker:
2015 Berlin - International Psychogeriatric Congress: “Vulnerability to Undue Influence & Vascular Dementia”; OC Bar Association - Estates & Trust Division; Long Beach Bar Assn; Long Beach Community Foundation; OC Psychological Assn. On-site evaluations: residence or facility. Find me on www.LinkedIn. com; Member: Forensic Expert Witness Assn.
Robert P. Cotton 45 Mitchell Blvd, Ste 8 San Rafael, CA 94903
Tel: (510) 812-9798
Email: elevatorescalatorexpert@gmail.com
Website: www.elevatorescalatorexpert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic, State of CA, City of LA. Certified Elevator Mechanic. 40 years experience. Teaching credentials for National Elevator Industry Educational Program 1993-1998.
Specialties:
Technical specialties are elevators & escalators, including failure analysis, troubleshooting, installation, repair, modernization, maintenance, inspection, project management, code & contract compliance. Covering high-rise, high-speed multiple elevator groups, hydraulic elevators in apartments & commercial buildings, freight elevators & escalators in hospitals, transit systems and convention centers. Over 1000 inspections, 90 depositions and multiple jury trials as an expert.
Previous Positions/Appointments:
Journeyman Elevator Mechanic 1983; International Union of Elevator Constructors, (I.U.E.C. Local #8)
Jay M. Finkelman, PhD
HR Management & Industrial Psychology
The Chicago School Sapphire Tower, PH 2902
1262 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (213) 615-7267
Cell: (213) 361-6106
Email: jfinkelman@thechicagoschool.edu
DrJayFinkelman@gmail.com
Website: www.thechicagoschool.edu
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD; MBA; MLS; Cert Prof Ergonomist; Lic Psychologist; Diplomate; Fellow; Bd Cert in Forensic Psych & in Organizational & Business Consulting Psychology; Cert Personnel Consultant; Cert Employment Specialist
Specialties:
Extensive experience conducting sexual harassment & employment discrimination (gender, age, race, disability) interviews & reviews. Employment expertise: ADA, wrongful termination, negligent hiring/ retention, workplace investigations, adverse impact, performance appraisal, Statistical analysis, staffing practices, human factors, OSHA, stress claims, “whistle blower retaliation.”
40 yrs exp; over 500 retentions in CA. Testified at trial 69 times; over 129 pubs
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Mgmt at prestigious CA University
551 Santa Barbara Ave
Fullerton, CA 92835
Tel: (714) 879-9705
Cell: (714) 595-1891
Fax: (714) 879-5600
Email: bkleinerphdmba@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Management, UCLA; MBA, UCLA
Specialties:
Evaluation of workplace policies & practices pertaining to discrimination/ harassment prevention efforts (interactive process, reasonable accommodation, training), investigations, corrective actions (discipline, termination); hiring; compensation, wage & hours, pensions; supervision; safety, violence, OSHA; CFRA/FMLA; appraisal, promotion, retaliation, RIF’s.
Experience:
40+ yrs HR experience. 1,000+ cases as an expert. Former human resource manager for Ford Motor Co. Over 100 business & government consulting clients. Trained thousands of managers. Taught three 36-hour courses on KLCS-TV. 500+ pubs. Have given trial/arbitration testimony 80+ times. Favorably featured in “Employment Law Verdicts.” Profiled in Bender’s “California Labor & Employment Bulletin” as a result of successes. Have received many awards, honors & commendations. Rates negotiable.
Jay M. Finkelman, PhD
HR Management & Industrial Psychology
The Chicago School Sapphire Tower, PH 2902 1262 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (213) 615-7267
Cell: (213) 361-6106
Email: jfinkelman@thechicagoschool.edu
DrJayFinkelman@gmail.com
Website: www.thechicagoschool.edu
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD; MBA; MLS; Cert Prof Ergonomist; Lic Psychologist; Diplomate; Fellow; Bd Cert in Forensic Psych & in Organizational & Business Consulting Psychology; Cert Personnel Consultant; Cert Employment Specialist
Specialties:
Extensive experience conducting sexual harassment & employment discrimination (gender, age, race, disability) interviews & reviews. Employment expertise: ADA, wrongful termination, negligent hiring/ retention, workplace investigations, adverse impact, performance appraisal, Statistical analysis, staffing practices, human factors, OSHA, stress claims, “whistle blower retaliation.”
40 yrs exp; over 500 retentions in CA. Testified at trial 69 times; over 129 pubs
Hennington and Associates
Beverly Hills, California
Phone: (855) 777-2115
Cell: (323) 356-3676
Email: mlh13@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.juryconsulting.com
• Employment
• Harassment
Speciality Areas:
• Human Resources
• Sexual Harassment
• Discrimination
• Personal Injury
• Trial Consulting
• Negligent Hiring
• Wrongful Termination
• Workplace Violence
• Race
• Retaliation
• Employment Law
• Employment Litigation
• Jury Consulting
• Expert Witness Reports
• Current President and CEO of Hennington and Associates Psychological Group, Inc. Offices: New York, Miami, Beverly Hills, Sacramento
• University of California Berkeley and Columbia University Educated, Ph.D.
• Consulted in over 100 civil and criminal cases in 27 year career.
• Helped Plaintiff Lawyers obtain millions of dollars in Jury verdicts.
• Helped Defense Lawyers obtain Jury verdicts.
• Dr. Hennington has extensive experience in civil trials and he has a through understanding of the EEOC labor employment related practices and procedures in the workplace.
• Dr. Hennington has testified in trials involving; Discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, race, change of venue, sexual harassment, workplace bullying, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, physical abuse, employee misconduct, police brutality, wrongful death matters and workplace violences issues.
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA
Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Mgmt at prestigious CA University
551 Santa Barbara Ave
Fullerton, CA 92835
Tel: (714) 879-9705
Cell: (714) 595-1891
Fax: (714) 879-5600
Email: bkleinerphdmba@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Management, UCLA; MBA, UCLA
Specialties:
Evaluation of workplace policies & practices pertaining to discrimination/ harassment prevention efforts (interactive process, reasonable accommodation, training), investigations, corrective actions (discipline, termination); hiring; compensation, wage & hours, pensions; supervision; safety, violence, OSHA; CFRA/FMLA; appraisal, promotion, retaliation, RIF’s.
Experience:
40+ yrs HR experience. 1,000+ cases as an expert. Former human resource manager for Ford Motor Co. Over 100 business & government consulting clients. Trained thousands of managers. Taught three 36-hour courses on KLCS-TV. 500+ pubs. Have given trial/arbitration testimony 80+ times. Favorably featured in “Employment Law Verdicts.” Profiled in Bender’s “California Labor & Employment Bulletin” as a result of successes. Have received many awards, honors & commendations. Rates negotiable.
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA
Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Mgmt at prestigious CA University
551 Santa Barbara Ave
Fullerton, CA 92835
Tel: (714) 879-9705
Cell: (714) 595-1891
Fax: (714) 879-5600
Email: bkleinerphdmba@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Management, UCLA; MBA, UCLA
Specialties:
Evaluation of workplace policies & practices pertaining to discrimination/ harassment prevention efforts (interactive process, reasonable accommodation, training), investigations, corrective actions (discipline, termination); hiring; compensation, wage & hours, pensions; supervision; safety, violence, OSHA; CFRA/FMLA; appraisal, promotion, retaliation, RIF’s.
Experience: 40+ yrs HR experience. 1,000+ cases as an expert. Former human resource manager for Ford Motor Co. Over 100 business & government consulting clients. Trained thousands of managers. Taught three 36-hour courses on KLCS-TV. 500+ pubs. Have given trial/arbitration testimony 80+ times. Favorably featured in “Employment Law Verdicts.” Profiled in Bender’s “California Labor & Employment Bulletin” as a result of successes. Have received many awards, honors & commendations. Rates negotiable.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties: ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Edward L. Bennett Coast Rehabilitation Services, Inc. 5290 Overpass Rd, #118 Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Tel: (805) 692-1823
Fax: (805) 692-1827
Email: info@coastrehabservicesinc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MA; Post-Grad Cert; Adv Life Care Plans; ABVE; CDMS; CRC; CLCP
Specialties:
Evaluations of pre-vs-post-injury career path & earnings capacity in: PI; medical malpractice; wrongful term; wrongful death; marital; maritime; pediatric head injuries; cost of future medical (LCP); ADA consultations re: employment & accessibility analysis. Other office in Santa Barbara. Serving Southern, Central & Northern CA
Debra S. Borys, PhD, FABPS
Forensic, Health & Clinical Psychology
15030 Ventura Blvd, Suite 11 Number 259 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (310) 470-8484
Email: dsborysphd@sbcglobal.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD Clinical Psychology; Psychologist Lic #PSY11690; Fellow in Forensic Psychology –ABPS
Specialties:
Sexual harassment or assault; wrongful termination/discrimination; sex / dual relationships with tx / medical patients / clergy / students, other fiduc; psych ethics; psych reactions to crime / abuse / accident / med mal; PTSD. Psych evaluations / damages assessment, record/literature review, case planning re: psych issues. Plaintiff or Defense. Relevant Publications. UCLA - trained, Clinical, forensic & health psychology training & experience. Trial Experience.
Number of Times Deposed/Testified: 200
Jay M. Finkelman, PhD
HR Management & Industrial Psychology
The Chicago School Sapphire Tower, PH 2902 1262 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (213) 615-7267
Cell: (213) 361-6106
Email: jfinkelman@thechicagoschool.edu
DrJayFinkelman@gmail.com
Website: www.thechicagoschool.edu
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD; MBA; MLS; Cert Prof Ergonomist; Lic Psychologist; Diplomate; Fellow; Bd Cert in Forensic Psych & in Organizational & Business Consulting Psychology; Cert Personnel Consultant; Cert Employment Specialist
Specialties:
Extensive experience conducting sexual harassment & employment discrimination (gender, age, race, disability) interviews & reviews. Employment expertise: ADA, wrongful termination, negligent hiring/ retention, workplace investigations, adverse impact, performance appraisal, Statistical analysis, staffing practices, human factors, OSHA, stress claims, “whistle blower retaliation.”
40 yrs exp; over 500 retentions in CA. Testified at trial 69 times; over 129 pubs
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA
Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Mgmt at prestigious CA University 551 Santa Barbara Ave
Fullerton, CA 92835
Tel: (714) 879-9705
Cell: (714) 595-1891
Fax: (714) 879-5600
Email: bkleinerphdmba@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Management, UCLA; MBA, UCLA
Specialties:
Evaluation of workplace policies & practices pertaining to discrimination/ harassment prevention efforts (interactive process, reasonable accommodation, training), investigations, corrective actions (discipline, termination); hiring; compensation, wage & hours, pensions; supervision; safety, violence, OSHA; CFRA/FMLA; appraisal, promotion, retaliation, RIF’s.
Experience:
40+ yrs HR experience. 1,000+ cases as an expert. Former human resource manager for Ford Motor Co. Over 100 business & government consulting clients. Trained thousands of managers. Taught three 36-hour courses on KLCS-TV. 500+ pubs. Have given trial/arbitration testimony 80+ times. Favorably featured in “Employment Law Verdicts.” Profiled in Bender’s “California Labor & Employment Bulletin” as a result of successes. Have received many awards, honors & commendations. Rates negotiable.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties: ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Allison West, Esq., SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH Principal Employment Practices Specialists 446 Old County Road, #100-328 Pacifica, CA 94044
Tel: (650) 922-4611
Cell: (650) 922-4611
Email: awest@employmentpractices.net
Website: www.employmentpractices.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BA, JD, SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH
Specialties: 20+ years employment law and HR experience. Providing expert witness and consulting assistance on the adequacy of workplace investigations, employer’s handling of harassment/ discrimination/ retaliation complaints, review of workplace policies and procedures, adequacy of employer’s training on harassment and other management issues, appropriateness of employer’s response to harassment/discrimination/retaliation and other employment claims, performance management, discipline/termination issues, and adequacy of employer’s response regarding disability accommodation, interactive process, and other related issues.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 15+ years of testifying in court, arbitration, mediation for both plaintiffs and defendants. Top-rated national speaker on employment law and HR related topics. Past board member for Assn of Workplace Investigators. Appeared on CBS Mornings and NPR to discuss workplace harassment issues.
Employability / Wage Earning Capacity (includes Rehabilitation / Vocational Training)
Edward L. Bennett
Coast Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
5290 Overpass Rd, #118
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Tel: (805) 692-1823
Fax: (805) 692-1827
Email: info@coastrehabservicesinc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MA; Post-Grad Cert; Adv Life Care Plans; ABVE; CDMS; CRC; CLCP
Specialties:
Evaluations of pre-vs-post-injury career path & earnings capacity in: PI; medical malpractice; wrongful term; wrongful death; marital; maritime; pediatric head injuries; cost of future medical (LCP); ADA consultations re: employment & accessibility analysis. Other office in Santa Barbara. Serving Southern, Central & Northern CA.
Jay M. Finkelman, PhD
HR Management & Industrial Psychology
The Chicago School Sapphire Tower, PH 2902
1262 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (213) 615-7267
Cell: (213) 361-6106
Email: jfinkelman@thechicagoschool.edu
DrJayFinkelman@gmail.com
Website: www.thechicagoschool.edu
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD; MBA; MLS; Cert Prof Ergonomist; Lic Psychologist; Diplomate; Fellow; Bd Cert in Forensic Psych & in Organizational & Business Consulting Psychology; Cert Personnel Consultant; Cert Employment Specialist
Specialties:
Extensive experience conducting sexual harassment & employment discrimination (gender, age, race, disability) interviews & reviews. Employment expertise: ADA, wrongful termination, negligent hiring/ retention, workplace investigations, adverse impact, performance appraisal, Statistical analysis, staffing practices, human factors, OSHA, stress claims, “whistle blower retaliation.”
40 yrs exp; over 500 retentions in CA. Testified at trial 69 times; over 129 pubs
Howard J. Goldfarb Goldfarb & Associates 1101 Fremont Ave, Ste 103 South Pasadena, CA 91030
Tel: (626) 441-9687
Email: goldfarbassociates@ yahoo.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications: MA Rehab Counseling; Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Specialties:
Provides Expert Witness Testimony as a Vocational Rehab Consultant in Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination, Marriage Dissolution, Sexual Abuse, Worker’s Comp & ERISA matters. Testifies as Vocational Expert for Social Security Office of Disability Adjudication. Part-time lecturer, Cal State LA. Owner of vocational, rehab, consulting firm with over 30 years experience.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD
3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Jay M. Finkelman, PhD
HR Management & Industrial
Psychology
The Chicago School Sapphire Tower, PH 2902 1262 Kettner Blvd San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (213) 615-7267
Cell: (213) 361-6106
Email: jfinkelman@thechicagoschool.edu
DrJayFinkelman@gmail.com
Website: www.thechicagoschool.edu
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD; MBA; MLS; Cert Prof Ergonomist; Lic Psychologist; Diplomate; Fellow; Bd Cert in Forensic Psych & in Organizational & Business Consulting Psychology; Cert Personnel Consultant; Cert Employment Specialist
Specialties:
Extensive experience conducting sexual harassment & employment discrimination (gender, age, race, disability) interviews & reviews. Employment expertise: ADA, wrongful termination, negligent hiring/ retention, workplace investigations, adverse impact, performance appraisal, Statistical analysis, staffing practices, human factors, OSHA, stress claims, “whistle blower retaliation.”
40 yrs exp; over 500 retentions in CA. Testified at trial 69 times; over 129 pubs.
Howard J. Goldfarb
Goldfarb & Associates
1101 Fremont Ave, Ste 103 South Pasadena, CA 91030
Tel: (626) 441-9687
Email: goldfarbassociates@ yahoo.com
Degrees/Licenses/
Certifications:
MA Rehab Counseling; Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Specialties:
Provides Expert Witness Testimony as a Vocational Rehab Consultant in Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination, Marriage Dissolution, Sexual Abuse, Worker’s Comp & ERISA matters. Testifies as Vocational Expert for Social Security Office of Disability Adjudication. Part-time lecturer, Cal State LA. Owner of vocational, rehab, consulting firm with over 30 years experience.
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA
Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Mgmt at prestigious CA University
551 Santa Barbara Ave
Fullerton, CA 92835
Tel: (714) 879-9705
Cell: (714) 595-1891
Fax: (714) 879-5600
Email: bkleinerphdmba@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Management, UCLA; MBA, UCLA
Specialties:
Evaluation of workplace policies & practices pertaining to discrimination/ harassment prevention efforts (interactive process, reasonable accommodation, training), investigations, corrective actions (discipline, termination); hiring; compensation, wage & hours, pensions; supervision; safety, violence, OSHA; CFRA/FMLA; appraisal, promotion, retaliation, RIF’s.
Experience:
40+ yrs HR experience. 1,000+ cases as an expert. Former human resource manager for Ford Motor Co. Over 100 business & government consulting clients. Trained thousands of managers. Taught three 36-hour courses on KLCS-TV. 500+ pubs. Have given trial/arbitration testimony 80+ times. Favorably featured in “Employment Law Verdicts.” Profiled in Bender’s “California Labor & Employment Bulletin” as a result of successes. Have received many awards, honors & commendations. Rates negotiable.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA
Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Mgmt at prestigious CA University 551 Santa Barbara Ave
Fullerton, CA 92835
Tel: (714) 879-9705
Cell: (714) 595-1891
Fax: (714) 879-5600
Email: bkleinerphdmba@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD Management, UCLA; MBA, UCLA
Specialties:
Evaluation of workplace policies & practices pertaining to discrimination/ harassment prevention efforts (interactive process, reasonable accommodation, training), investigations, corrective actions (discipline, termination); hiring; compensation, wage & hours, pensions; supervision; safety, violence, OSHA; CFRA/FMLA; appraisal, promotion, retaliation, RIF’s.
Experience:
40+ yrs HR experience. 1,000+ cases as an expert. Former human resource manager for Ford Motor Co. Over 100 business & government consulting clients. Trained thousands of managers. Taught three 36-hour courses on KLCS-TV. 500+ pubs. Have given trial/arbitration testimony 80+ times. Favorably featured in “Employment Law Verdicts.” Profiled in Bender’s “California Labor & Employment Bulletin” as a result of successes. Have received many awards, honors & commendations. Rates negotiable.
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA
Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Mgmt at prestigious CA University
551 Santa Barbara Ave
Fullerton, CA 92835
Tel: (714) 879-9705
Cell: (714) 595-1891
Fax: (714) 879-5600
Email: bkleinerphdmba@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Management, UCLA; MBA, UCLA
Specialties:
Evaluation of workplace policies & practices pertaining to discrimination/ harassment prevention efforts (interactive process, reasonable accommodation, training), investigations, corrective actions (discipline, termination); hiring; compensation, wage & hours, pensions; supervision; safety, violence, OSHA; CFRA/FMLA; appraisal, promotion, retaliation, RIF’s.
Experience:
40+ yrs HR experience. 1,000+ cases as an expert. Former human resource manager for Ford Motor Co. Over 100 business & government consulting clients. Trained thousands of managers. Taught three 36-hour courses on KLCS-TV. 500+ pubs. Have given trial/arbitration testimony 80+ times. Favorably featured in “Employment Law Verdicts.” Profiled in Bender’s “California Labor & Employment Bulletin” as a result of successes. Have received many awards, honors & commendations. Rates negotiable.
Debra S. Borys, PhD, FABPS
Forensic, Health & Clinical Psychology
15030 Ventura Blvd, Suite 11 Number 259 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (310) 470-8484
Email: dsborysphd@sbcglobal.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Clinical Psychology; Psychologist Lic #PSY11690; Fellow in Forensic Psychology –ABPS
Specialties:
Sexual harassment or assault; wrongful termination/discrimination; sex / dual relationships with tx / medical patients / clergy / students, other fiduc; psych ethics; psych reactions to crime / abuse / accident / med mal; PTSD. Psych evaluations / damages assessment, record/literature review, case planning re: psych issues. Plaintiff or Defense. Relevant Publications. UCLA - trained, Clinical, forensic & health psychology training & experience. Trial Experience. Number of Times Deposed/Testified: 200
Jay M. Finkelman, PhD
HR Management & Industrial Psychology
The Chicago School Sapphire Tower, PH 2902 1262 Kettner Blvd San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (213) 615-7267
Cell: (213) 361-6106
Email: jfinkelman@thechicagoschool.edu
DrJayFinkelman@gmail.com
Website: www.thechicagoschool.edu
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD; MBA; MLS; Cert Prof Ergonomist; Lic Psychologist; Diplomate; Fellow; Bd Cert in Forensic Psych & in Organizational & Business Consulting Psychology; Cert Personnel Consultant; Cert Employment Specialist
Specialties:
Extensive experience conducting sexual harassment & employment discrimination (gender, age, race, disability) interviews & reviews. Employment expertise: ADA, wrongful termination, negligent hiring/ retention, workplace investigations, adverse impact, performance appraisal, Statistical analysis, staffing practices, human factors, OSHA, stress claims, “whistle blower retaliation.”
40 yrs exp; over 500 retentions in CA. Testified at trial 69 times; over 129 pubs.
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA
Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Mgmt at prestigious CA University
551 Santa Barbara Ave
Fullerton, CA 92835
Tel: (714) 879-9705
Cell: (714) 595-1891
Fax: (714) 879-5600
Email: bkleinerphdmba@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD Management, UCLA; MBA, UCLA
Specialties:
Evaluation of workplace policies & practices pertaining to discrimination/ harassment prevention efforts (interactive process, reasonable accommodation, training), investigations, corrective actions (discipline, termination); hiring; compensation, wage & hours, pensions; supervision; safety, violence, OSHA; CFRA/FMLA; appraisal, promotion, retaliation, RIF’s.
Experience:
40+ yrs HR experience. 1,000+ cases as an expert. Former human resource manager for Ford Motor Co. Over 100 business & government consulting clients. Trained thousands of managers. Taught three 36-hour courses on KLCS-TV. 500+ pubs. Have given trial/arbitration testimony 80+ times. Favorably featured in “Employment Law Verdicts.” Profiled in Bender’s “California Labor & Employment Bulletin” as a result of successes. Have received many awards, honors & commendations. Rates negotiable.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD
3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Allison West, Esq., SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH
Principal
Employment Practices Specialists
446 Old County Road, #100-328 Pacifica, CA 94044
Tel: (650) 922-4611
Cell: (650) 922-4611
Email: awest@employmentpractices.net
Website: www.employmentpractices.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BA, JD, SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH
Specialties:
20+ years employment law and HR experience. Providing expert witness and consulting assistance on the adequacy of workplace investigations, employer’s handling of harassment/ discrimination/ retaliation complaints, review of workplace policies and procedures, adequacy of employer’s training on harassment and other management issues, appropriateness of employer’s response to harassment/discrimination/retaliation and other employment claims, performance management, discipline/termination issues, and adequacy of employer’s response regarding disability accommodation, interactive process, and other related issues.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 15+ years of testifying in court, arbitration, mediation for both plaintiffs and defendants. Top-rated national speaker on employment law and HR related topics. Past board member for Assn of Workplace Investigators. Appeared on CBS Mornings and NPR to discuss workplace harassment issues.
Howard J. Goldfarb
Goldfarb & Associates 1101 Fremont Ave, Ste 103 South Pasadena, CA 91030
Tel: (626) 441-9687
Email: goldfarbassociates@ yahoo.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
MA Rehab Counseling; Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Specialties:
Provides Expert Witness Testimony as a Vocational Rehab Consultant in Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination, Marriage Dissolution, Sexual Abuse, Worker’s Comp & ERISA matters. Testifies as Vocational Expert for Social Security Office of Disability Adjudication. Part-time lecturer, Cal State LA. Owner of vocational, rehab, consulting firm with over 30 years experience.
Edward L. Bennett
Coast Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
5290 Overpass Rd, #118
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Tel: (805) 692-1823
Fax: (805) 692-1827
Email: info@coastrehabservicesinc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MA; Post-Grad Cert; Adv Life Care Plans; ABVE; CDMS; CRC; CLCP
Specialties:
Evaluations of pre-vs-post-injury career path & earnings capacity in: PI; medical malpractice; wrongful term; wrongful death; marital; maritime; pediatric head injuries; cost of future medical (LCP); ADA consultations re: employment & accessibility analysis. Other office in Santa Barbara. Serving Southern, Central & Northern CA
Howard J. Goldfarb Goldfarb & Associates
1101 Fremont Ave, Ste 103 South Pasadena, CA 91030
Tel: (626) 441-9687
Email: goldfarbassociates@ yahoo.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
MA Rehab Counseling; Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Specialties:
Provides Expert Witness Testimony as a Vocational Rehab Consultant in Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination, Marriage Dissolution, Sexual Abuse, Worker’s Comp & ERISA matters. Testifies as Vocational Expert for Social Security Office of Disability Adjudication. Part-time lecturer, Cal State LA. Owner of vocational, rehab, consulting firm with over 30 years experience.
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA
Professor Emeritus of Human Resource Mgmt at prestigious CA University
551 Santa Barbara Ave
Fullerton, CA 92835
Tel: (714) 879-9705
Cell: (714) 595-1891
Fax: (714) 879-5600
Email: bkleinerphdmba@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Management, UCLA; MBA, UCLA
Specialties:
Evaluation of workplace policies & practices pertaining to discrimination/ harassment prevention efforts (interactive process, reasonable accommodation, training), investigations, corrective actions (discipline, termination); hiring; compensation, wage & hours, pensions; supervision; safety, violence, OSHA; CFRA/FMLA; appraisal, promotion, retaliation, RIF’s.
Experience:
40+ yrs HR experience. 1,000+ cases as an expert. Former human resource manager for Ford Motor Co. Over 100 business & government consulting clients. Trained thousands of managers. Taught three 36-hour courses on KLCS-TV. 500+ pubs. Have given trial/arbitration testimony 80+ times. Favorably featured in “Employment Law Verdicts.” Profiled in Bender’s “California Labor & Employment Bulletin” as a result of successes. Have received many awards, honors & commendations. Rates negotiable.
Nolte Analytics LLP
Brian Nolte, Founder
700 S. Flower St, Ste 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 315-2700 (Office)
Tel: (213) 315-2707 (Direct)
Email: bnolte@nolteanalytics.com
Website: NolteAnalytics.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Our Team includes experts with credentials from the most well-regarded organizations, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Specialties:
Business and intangible asset appraisal, loss of business value, minority shareholder disputes, buy-sell agreements, commercial damages measurements, including, unjust enrichment, lost profits, disgorgement, breach of contract, business interruption, business interference, patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, theft of trade secrets, reasonable royalties, employment claims, wrongful termination, wrongful death, personal injury, future lost earnings, loss of earnings capacity, loss of benefits, financial accounting, forensic accounting, royalty and compliance audits, fraud investigations.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
Our Team includes experts with over 40 years’ experience. Our experience prevents false starts and avoidable errors, delivering more cost-effective results. Our Team includes experts with over 200 trial testimonies. We typically present our conclusions graphically, using a proprietary presentation system. As a result, we have an unequalled track record of judges and juries accepting our conclusion.
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Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD
3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties: ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony.
Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
5262 Oceanus Dr
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED
2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
California Consultants
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Exponent
Ali Reza
5401 McConnell Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Tel: (310) 754-2700
Tel: (888) 656-EXPO (3976) (toll free)
Fax: (310) 754-2799
Email: info@exponent.com
Website: www.exponent.com
Specialties:
Accident reconstruction; failure analysis; fire and explosions; electrical analysis; batteries; human factors; visibility analysis; slip/trip/ fall; warnings/labeling; biomechanics (injury analysis) mechanical design reviews; HVAC; risk assessment; structural / geotechnical / civil engineering; construction defect; quantum & delay analysis; materials science; metallurgy; polymer science; toxicology; industrial hygiene; environmental fate & transport; water quality.
Jim Farasatpour, MS, PE, SE
Jim Farasatpour Associates
Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers 12016 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 3
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 447-0878
Cell: (310) 666-4643
Email: JimFara@verizon.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS Civil Engineering; MS Structural Engineering; Reg PE/SE: Civ/Str, CA; Earthquake Eng; Proj/Const Mgmt.
Specialties:
Expert witness & technical support: new construction & existing buildings. Litigation related to construction (defects, personal injuries, code compliance & violation, design & development, repair, alteration, renovation, cost estimate/analysis, etc.) Damage assessment & field investigation (earthquake, hurricane, flood, fire, blast, riot, etc.) Specialty in post-earthquake evaluation & safety assessment. Expert project/ construction management services. Past projects include office bldgs., multi-family, apartments, single family residential, schools, sports facilities, parking structures, steel towers, bridges and other structures & improvements. Seismic analysis & design for new & rehabilitation of existing buildings (including current ordinances). More than 40 years of experience in low to high-rise structures in steel, concrete, masonry & wood for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional & public facilities.
Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates, Inc.
10815 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92127-2189
Tel: (858) 558-2181
Fax: (858) 558-2188
Website: www.jwa-se.com
Satellite office in Scottsdale, Arizona
Contact: Carl H. Josephson, SE Dan R. Werdowatz, SE Stephen P. Kerr, SE
Email: cjosephson@jwa-se.com dwerdowatz@jwa-se.com skerr@jwa-se.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
SE (AZ, CA, HI, ID, IL, LA, NV, OR, UT, WA); PE (CO, CT, FL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, Ml, MO, MS, NM, NJ, NY, ND, OH, SC, TX, WV, WI)
Specialties:
Established in 1988; licensed in 30 states. Wood, masonry, steel, concrete structures. Construction defect, insurance litigation, professional liability claims. Seismic/wind design, code review, standard of care analysis. Also foundations, underpinning, retaining walls, and tie-backs. Extensive graphics and animation capabilities. Retained in over 1,500 matters nationwide and abroad. Court-appointed neutral experts. ADR.
Ramesh J. Kar, PhD, PE
Sr.
Managing Consultant, Regional Operations Manager
KARS’ Testing & Research Labs – A Division of ESi
2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801
Tel: (714) 527-7134
Cell: (714) 677-7371
Fax: (714) 527-7169
Email: rjkar@engsys.com
Website: www.engsys.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Materials Science & Eng; Reg Prof Metallurgical Engineer
Specialties:
43 years expertise in metallurgical failure analysis; automobile/aerospace components, metals, ceramics, plastics, paints, forensic investigations. Expert witness in several product liability/criminal investigations. Courtroom experienced. Fellow, ASM (American Society for Metals). Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners. See display ad page 119
Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation
3450 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: +1 (559) 337-6391 (Office)
Tel: +1 (855) 280-9090 (Toll-Free) Email: info.ca@mecanicacorp.com Website: www.mecanicacorp.com
Specialties:
The Mecanica team has provided technical services within the western U.S for over 30 years; providing expertise in the following areas: Accident (crash) reconstruction & analysis; including, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, bus; motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle; Event Data Recorders (EDR) & Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (HVEDR); Fleet Telematics (GPS) data analysis; Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS) including Lidar, Radar, and Cameras; Mechanical Inspections & System Performance Analysis; Commercial Fleet Operations, Traffic Signal Timing, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Systems Evaluation, Driver Standards of Care, and Fire Origin and Cause Investigations; Forensic 3D Simulations, Animations and Captured Site Video Analysis. Mecanica provides Vehicle, Component, and Systems Testing as well as Chip Swapping/Transfers at our on-site laboratory. We provide forensic analysis in the areas of transportation, construction, agricultural, industrial and product liability. Our experts are qualified in state, criminal, federal, and military courts. We provide engineering services, continuing education, research and peer-reviewed published authors.
Shakir Shatnawi
Shatec Engineering Consultants, LLC
7064 Tarvisio Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Tel: (916) 990-6488
Email: sshatnawi@shatec.net
Website: www.shatec.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD, MS, BS/Professional Engineers LicenseCivil Engineering
Specialties:
Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering & Parking; construction defects, failures, specifications & disputes; Traffic Engineering, speed requirements and driver reaction; Highway safety, road hazards & obstructions; Traffic accidents including automobiles, motorcycles & bicycles; Pavement standards, construction, maintenance and repairs; Accident Reconstruction - skid & forensic analysis; Materials including asphalt, concrete & soils; Road Defects - cracking, potholes, friction & loose gravel; Road geometric standards - sight distance & clear recovery.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
Kenneth A. Solomon, PhD, PE, Post PhD Chief Scientist
5324 Canoga Ave Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Tel: (818) 348-1133
Fax: (818) 348-4484
Email: kennethsolomon@mac.com Website: www.irsa.us
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD, Post PhD, PE,J.D.,BS, MS
Specialties:
Forensic Scientists - Diverse Technical Staff: IRSA Staff has over 520 person years of courtroom experience. Biomechanics; Reconstruction; Human Factors; Safety; Accident Prevention; Failure Analysis; Product Integrity; Liability; Testing; Warnings; Slip/Trip/ Fall; Premises; Construction Defect; OSHA Compliance; Bldg Codes; Fire Protection; Explosions; Firearms/Ballistics; Electrocutions/ Shocks; Structural; Recreational; Industrial; Criminal; Auto, Airbags, Aviation, Bicycle, Boating, Chair, Elevator, Escalator, Forklift, Gate, Golf Course, Ladder, Motorcycle, Nuclear, Press, Rollercoaster, Scaffolding, Seatbelts, Stairs, Swimming Pool, Truck; Simulations; Drone Use, 3D Models. Total staff size: 18
Forensics, Testing, Engineering, Estimating, Quality Assurance/Standard of Care and Expert Witness Services
California Consultants handles projects of all sizes and complexities, specializing in all types of buildings. Clients often call us when other companies have not been able to support and solve the problem. Our firm provides a comprehensive, start-to-finish (turnkey) solution to both simple and complex construction defect matters, ensuring our clients are represented in the best possible light regardless of the circumstances.
Barry Taheri, the founder and principal of California Consultants, is one of the most sought-after expert witnesses in building science, building enclosures, and general construction defect matters. Clients who have worked with Barry know the tremendous value he brings and the significant impact he has on case outcomes. Having him on their side means their interests are well-protected and ensures the best possible results for the client. Most law firms continue to work with California Consultants for multiple cases after their first experience.
Your case will benefit from working with Barry Taheri’s extensive experience and knowledge, as well as the expertise of the California Consultants team. Our firm has been instrumental in the success of over 80 litigation support projects, more than 100 new construction projects, and more than 200 forensic investigation projects. Barry holds active general contractor licenses in multiple states and has numerous system and manufacturer certifications. With over 25 years of experience and more than 5,000 forensic projects completed, he is also a designated industry expert for the California Contractors State License Bureau (CSLB).
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle Info @caconsultants.tech +1.800.470.6818
YA Engineering Services (Formerly Momentum Engineering Corp.)
Contact: Jeffrey Bonsall
2862 Columbia Street
Torrance, CA 90503
Tel: (310) 618-8017
Email: jeff.bonsall@yaeservices.com Website: www.yaeservices.com
Offices in: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
YA Engineering Services acquired Momentum engineering corp. (MEC) in 2023. MEC is a consulting firm specializing in accident reconstruction, forensic engineering, heavy truck safety, graphics, and animation. With over 50 years of accident reconstruction experience, we offer accident reconstruction and investigation services ranging from rapid response to trial testimony. We strive to provide you with state-of-the-art accident reconstruction services in a cost-effective manner.
Specialties:
Expert witness and scientific analysis for automotive, heavy truck, motorcycle and mobility equipment accidents. Expert electronic data recorder retrieval and analysis – what really happened? Loss of control, severity determination, failure analysis, personal injury, causation, liability, damages, engineering services, tort liability and expert testimony. In-house 3D animation team, traffic safety and highway design, and biomechanics.
Education:
Offering free CLE classes for legal professionals in CA, NV, AZ, and TX. Contact our Business Development Manager, Vadim Perlovskiy at vadim.perlovskiy@yaeservices. com for more information.
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED
2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com
Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
CivTek International
Thomas Young, PE
Chairman and CEO
Tel: (916) 869-4097 (Office)
Cell: (916) 662-5022
Email: TYoung@CivTek.com
Website: www.CivTek.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
B.S. Civil Engineering | California PE #57043 | Alaska PE #10025
Specialties:
Civil Engineering, Caltrans, Project management, Program management, Highway/Roadway construction, Dangerous conditions of public facilities, Entire asset lifecycle of heavy civil and transportation infrastructure, Vehicular accidents and roadway requirements, Construction claims and disputes, Construction accidents, Drainage
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESSING HISTORY: My forensic expert witnessing experience started in the 1990’s supporting Caltrans legal office answering interrogatories for contract disputes. In private practice, my expert witness experience started in 2003. Retaining attorneys have represented an equal mix of public and private clients as well as plaintiffs and defendants.
Transportation Construction:
Transportation Construction describes the civil engineering specialty regarding highways, bridges, rail, airports, harbors, and associated infrastructure. This area of expertise encompasses knowledge and experience in multiple phases of project delivery and operations in Planning, Environmental Studies, Design, Right-of-Way Activities, Construction, and Operations and Maintenance. Issues addressed in litigation include estimating, scheduling, productivity, cost overruns, structural failures, construction work zone accidents, construction safety (OSHA), temporary structures, design code violations, construction defects, failure analysis, hydraulic and drainage, ADA violations, inspections, traffic safety and accidents, signage and human factors of driving and construction. It requires knowledge of government policies, procedures, project development, design, and construction standards and methodologies; plus knowledge of human factors. Transportation Construction involves the planning, financing, development, design, surveying, construction, safety and operations and maintenance of highways, roadways, bridges, tunnels, storm sewer, and utilities. See display ad page 85
Henry M. Koffman, PE
Professor & Director, CE Dept School of Engineering, USC
Owner, Trojan Construction Mgmt LLC
651 N. Sepulveda Blvd, #301
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: (818) 988-7595
Cell: (310) 880-3548
Email: koffman@usc.edu
Website: www.trojanconstructionmanagementllc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BSCE; MSCE; PE
Specialties:
Construction Defects; Forensic Engineering; Cost Estimating & Scheduling; Change Orders; Delays; Safety; Real Estate Development; Labor Relations & Management; Liens; Licensing; Quality Assurance; Employment; Ethics; International; Education; Earthquake; Wind; Fire; Flood; Construction Management. 30 years Industry Experience. Arbitrator & Mediator Services; Real Property Assessments, Accidents, Civil Engineering.
https://civtek.com/standard.php?recordID=13
Management Claims
Change Orders
Bridge Falsework
Trenching & Shoring
Critical Path Schedules
Construction Surveying
Mr. Young is a principal engineer and expert in transportation construction. He leads collaborative teams of professionals to deliver optimum solutions to complex real-world projects. These techniques, essential in day-to-day work, equip the litigator with critical facts to best advocate for their client.
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED
2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com
Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate Thomas J. Young, PE –
Shakir Shatnawi
Shatec Engineering Consultants, LLC
7064 Tarvisio Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Tel: (916) 990-6488
Email: sshatnawi@shatec.net
Website: www.shatec.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD, MS, BS/Professional Engineers LicenseCivil Engineering
Specialties:
Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering & Parking; construction defects, failures, specifications & disputes; Traffic Engineering, speed requirements and driver reaction; Highway safety, road hazards & obstructions; Traffic accidents including automobiles, motorcycles & bicycles; Pavement standards, construction, maintenance and repairs; Accident Reconstruction - skid & forensic analysis; Materials including asphalt, concrete & soils; Road Defects - cracking, potholes, friction & loose gravel; Road geometric standards - sight distance & clear recovery.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Jim Farasatpour, MS, PE, SE Jim Farasatpour Associates
Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers 12016 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 3 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 447-0878
Cell: (310) 666-4643
Email: JimFara@verizon.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS Civil Engineering; MS Structural Engineering; Reg PE/SE: Civ/Str, CA; Earthquake Eng; Proj/Const Mgmt.
Specialties:
Expert witness & technical support: new construction & existing buildings. Litigation related to construction (defects, personal injuries, code compliance & violation, design & development, repair, alteration, renovation, cost estimate/analysis, etc.) Damage assessment & field investigation (earthquake, hurricane, flood, fire, blast, riot, etc.) Specialty in post-earthquake evaluation & safety assessment. Expert project/ construction management services. Past projects include office bldgs., multi-family, apartments, single family residential, schools, sports facilities, parking structures, steel towers, bridges and other structures & improvements. Seismic analysis & design for new & rehabilitation of existing buildings (including current ordinances). More than 40 years of experience in low to high-rise structures in steel, concrete, masonry & wood for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional & public facilities.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Adam G. Bovie
KARS’ Testing & Research Labs - A Division of ESi
2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801
Tel: (714) 527-7100 105 (Direct)
Cell: (949) 880-4286
Fax: (714) 527-7169
Email: agbovie@engsys.com
Website: agbovie@engsys.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Professional Engineer - Electrical CA #E24063 | B.S., Electrical Engineering (ABET, Cum Laude), Arizona State University | B.A., University of California, San Diego | IAAI Fire Investigation Technician (ATF / IAAI, Huntsville, AL), October 2018 | NFPA Certified Fire Inspector | California SB-2142 Teaching Credential, Cal State Fullerton
Specialties:
Electrical & Electronics Failures | Lithium-Ion Battery Failures | Electric & Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fires | Electrical Fire, Arc Flash, and Explosion Investigation | Wildfire origin & cause proximal to power & communications infrastructure | PCB & Electronic Component Failures, including identification of counterfeit and malicious components | 3D-Computed Tomography (CT) Analysis of products | Electronic Control System Software & Hardware Failures | EM Interference & Radio Communications Failures | Custom Data Acquisition Hardware / Software: C, C++, Python, Verilog, ModBus TCP
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Professional Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in electrical engineering and product failure analysis experience for insurance, legal, government and manufacturing clients. Mr. Bovie’s investigations include work on Li-ion battery failures, utility equipment incidents in wildfire, commercial and residential settings, water heater explosions, consumer electronics failures, and alternative fuel vehicle fires. Mr. Bovie has instructed tenured university faculty on CT software, has been a guest lecturer at the California Conference of Arson Investigators, the University of Southern California, and has published papers related to CT radiography in accident investigations. See display ad page 119
Rhodes Engineering
Dr. Mark A. Rhodes
3460 Zion Canyon Ct
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Tel: (925) 922-1674
Email: mrhodes@rhodesengr.com
Website: www.rhodesengr.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BSEE, MS, PhD, PE Electrical
Specialties:
Electric fires, shocks, arcs, electrical machinery, powerline accidents & fires, transformers, switch-gear. Over 25 years experience as an expert witness.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Testified in insurance bad faith cases in both state and federal courts on numerous occasions
Previous Positions/Appointments: IEEE.
Publications: Publications & patents upon request.
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
Dorinda Shipman, PG, CHG
Principal and Vice President Langan
515 South Flower Street, Suite 1060
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (213) 314-8100 (Main)
Tel: (415) 955-5262(Direct)
Cell: (415) 717-2516
Email: dshipman@langan.com
Website: https://www.langan.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Professional Geologist (PG) in CA, NY, WA | Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG) in CA, WA | Certified Environmental Manager, NV | M.S., Geology (Hydrogeology Option), Wright State University | B.S., Geology (cum laude), Ohio University
Specialties:
Dorinda’s expertise includes site characterization, remediation and risk management, fate and transport, and human and ecological risk evaluation for metals, chlorinated VOCs, pesticides, and petroleum hydrocarbons. Her experience includes landfills, ASTs/USTs, manufactured gas plant, industrial, airfield, shipyard and military base sites.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Dorinda has provided litigation support and expert witness services in California Superior Court regarding underground storage tank cleanup, closure and vapor mitigation and in a federal groundwater contamination case.
Environmental Hydrogeologist: Environmental regulatory compliance and due diligence, Brownfield cleanup and redevelopment, soil, soil gas and groundwater remediation, groundwater flow and chemical fate and transport.
Mary Jane Wilson
WZI, Inc. 1717 28th St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Tel: (661) 326-1112
Fax: (661) 326-0191
Email: mjwilson@wziinc.com Website: www.wziinc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS, Petroleum Engineering; Registered Environmental Property Assessor REPA 450065
Specialties:
Regulatory Compliance, Petroleum & Power Generation
Harvey Kreitenberg
245 S. Hudson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Tel: (323) 931-2503
Email: harvey@plumbingexpert.com
Website: www.plumbingexpert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Plmb C-36; Fire Prot C-16; HVAC C20; San Syst C42; Gen Bldg B; CIPE/CPD; NV Plmb C-1, Refrig C-21; AZ Plum K-37; Fire Prot K-16; A/C Refrig K-39
Specialties:
Evaluate plumbing, piping, auto fire sprinklers, HVAC, sewers & drainage, in residential, apartment, condo, commercial, mid & high rise. More than 30 yrs hands-on expert. Qualified Expert Witness Calif Superior Court; Certified Plumbing Engineer; Certified Fire Protection Specialist; Certified Plumb & Mech Inspector ICC/IAPMO; Certified Plumb & Mech Code Specialist - AICS.
Energy Resource Associates, Inc.
Contact: James P. Waltz, PE, CEM., DABFET, FCABE (UK) 3733 Elsinore Court
W. Sacramento, CA 95691
Tel: (925) 447-1140
Fax: (925) 215-2149
Email: experts@eraenergy.com Website: www.eraenergy.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BSME, MBA, PE (CA, NV, OH), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Board Certified Forensic Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional
Specialties:
25+ years experience. Construction defect expert witness; Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC); Indoor Air Quality (IAQ); Mechanical, plumbing & electrical building systems (MEP); Energy Services Performance Contracting (ESPC); Site survey, investigation & testing; Discovery, interrogatories, depositions & mediation; Plaintiff & defense. See web site for publications, teaching & seminar experience.
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) (cont.)
Harvey Kreitenberg
245 S. Hudson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Tel: (323) 931-2503
Email: harvey@plumbingexpert.com
Website: www.plumbingexpert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Plmb C-36; Fire Prot C-16; HVAC C20; San Syst C42; Gen Bldg B; CIPE/CPD; NV Plmb C-1, Refrig C-21; AZ Plum K-37; Fire Prot K-16; A/C Refrig K-39
Specialties:
Evaluate plumbing, piping, auto fire sprinklers, HVAC, sewers & drainage, in residential, apartment, condo, commercial, mid & high rise. More than 30 yrs hands-on expert. Qualified Expert Witness Calif Superior Court; Certified Plumbing Engineer; Certified Fire Protection Specialist; Certified Plumb & Mech Inspector ICC/IAPMO; Certified Plumb & Mech Code Specialist - AICS.
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED
2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com
Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
Ali S. Fayad, PE
Lecturer @ CSU (since 1984)
P.O. Box 1317
Anaheim, CA 92815
Tel: (530) 680-1461
Website: www.altdepth.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS, MS Civil Engineering; CA Reg. Civil Engineer; Water Distribution operator.
Specialties:
Soil - Water - Structure Interaction applied to water systems, flood control channels & hydraulic structures. Discovered the explicit alternate flow depth in rectangular open channels.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
5262 Oceanus Dr
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
During the past 40 years, PSFEG®’s structural and forensic engineers and scientists have been retained as structural engineering experts in over 500 litigation matters by law firms, insurance carriers, and the U.S. government.
They have provided numerous testimonies in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
Specializing in identifying and analyzing the sources of Building Code violations, construction, and design defects, and the causes of structural failures.
PSFEG® is a structural and forensic engineering firm. Our services include forensic investigation of all types of structures, expert testimony, and litigation support, as well as structural design, analysis, review, evaluation, and assessment.
Their team members have designed and investigated tens of thousands of building structures, with an estimated total construction value of approximately $100 billion.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
5262 Oceanus Dr
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Ramesh J. Kar, PhD, PE
Sr. Managing Consultant, Regional Operations Manager
KARS’ Testing & Research Labs – A Division of ESi
2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801
Tel: (714) 527-7134
Cell: (714) 677-7371
Fax: (714) 527-7169
Email: rjkar@engsys.com
Website: www.engsys.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Materials Science & Eng; Reg Prof Metallurgical Engineer
Specialties:
43 years expertise in metallurgical failure analysis; automobile/aerospace components, metals, ceramics, plastics, paints, forensic investigations. Expert witness in several product liability/criminal investigations. Courtroom experienced. Fellow, ASM (American Society for Metals). Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners. See display ad page 119
Mary Jane Wilson
WZI, Inc.
1717 28th St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Tel: (661) 326-1112
Fax: (661) 326-0191
Email: mjwilson@wziinc.com
Website: www.wziinc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS, Petroleum Engineering; Registered Environmental Property Assessor REPA 450065
Specialties: Regulatory Compliance, Petroleum & Power Generation
Harvey Kreitenberg
245 S. Hudson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Tel: (323) 931-2503
Email: harvey@plumbingexpert.com
Website: www.plumbingexpert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Plmb C-36; Fire Prot C-16; HVAC C20; San Syst C42; Gen Bldg B; CIPE/CPD; NV Plmb C-1, Refrig C-21; AZ Plum K-37; Fire Prot K-16; A/C Refrig K-39
Specialties:
Evaluate plumbing, piping, auto fire sprinklers, HVAC, sewers & drainage, in residential, apartment, condo, commercial, mid & high rise. More than 30 yrs hands-on expert. Qualified Expert Witness Calif Superior Court; Certified Plumbing Engineer; Certified Fire Protection Specialist; Certified Plumb & Mech Inspector ICC/IAPMO; Certified Plumb & Mech Code Specialist - AICS.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
5262 Oceanus Dr
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Harvey Kreitenberg 245 S. Hudson Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004
Tel: (323) 931-2503
Email: harvey@plumbingexpert.com
Website: www.plumbingexpert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Plmb C-36; Fire Prot C-16; HVAC C20; San Syst C42; Gen Bldg B; CIPE/CPD; NV Plmb C-1, Refrig C-21; AZ Plum K-37; Fire Prot K-16; A/C Refrig K-39
Specialties:
Evaluate plumbing, piping, auto fire sprinklers, HVAC, sewers & drainage, in residential, apartment, condo, commercial, mid & high rise. More than 30 yrs hands-on expert. Qualified Expert Witness Calif Superior Court; Certified Plumbing Engineer; Certified Fire Protection Specialist; Certified Plumb & Mech Inspector ICC/IAPMO; Certified Plumb & Mech Code Specialist - AICS.
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com
Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
John K. Tyson, JD, PE AR TECH Forensic Experts, Inc.
18075 Ventura Blvd, Ste 209 Encino, CA 91316
Tel: (818) 317-1964
Email: johntysonpe@aol.com
Website: www.johntysonpe.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS; MS; JD; PE; Lic Eng Contractor; Reg Prof Eng
Specialties:
Accident reconstruction & safety analysis. Vehicular collision analysis (all types). Computer aided reconstruction & animation. 3D laser scanning. Point Cloud, 3D modeling & demonstrative exhibits. Pedestrian, bicycle accident investigation. Slips, Trips & Falls. Coefficient of Friction testing. Machinery/ design/safety analysis. Product defect evaluation. Code Analysis: premises liability, stairways, guardrails, lighting, glazing. Public safety consultant to numerous cities & theme parks. Over 15,000 investigations. Court testimony in civil & criminal cases over 35 years. Court appointed Forensic Expert. Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners.
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED
2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com
Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
Rod Bergen
23838 Pacific Coast Highway, #686 Malibu, CA 90265
Tel: (818) 591-7963
Email: rodbergen@live.com rodbergen@jps.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BSEE, Reg Prof Engr (Control Systems), Electrical Calif Contr, HVAC, Plumbing, Gen’l Contr, UCLA Instructor in Solar Energy.)
Specialties:
Expert Witness in litigation requiring the evaluation of Solar Energy System’s performance, installation defects, design deficiencies & incident reconstruction. Managed the oldest So. Calif full service solar company (since 1975). Retained to teach Professional Engineers nation-wide in solar energy theory & application. Founding Director of the state Solar Energy Assn (CALSEIA). Knowledgeable in all related Solar engineering & construction trades. Experienced in expert witness deposition & trial testimonies.
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED
2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
Jim Farasatpour, MS, PE, SE
Jim Farasatpour Associates
Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers
12016 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 3 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 447-0878
Cell: (310) 666-4643
Email: JimFara@verizon.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS Civil Engineering; MS Structural Engineering; Reg PE/SE: Civ/Str, CA; Earthquake Eng; Proj/Const Mgmt.
Specialties:
Expert witness & technical support: new construction & existing buildings. Litigation related to construction (defects, personal injuries, code compliance & violation, design & development, repair, alteration, renovation, cost estimate/analysis, etc.) Damage assessment & field investigation (earthquake,
hurricane, flood, fire, blast, riot, etc.) Specialty in post-earthquake evaluation & safety assessment. Expert project/ construction management services. Past projects include office bldgs., multi-family, apartments, single family residential, schools, sports facilities, parking structures, steel towers, bridges and other structures & improvements. Seismic analysis & design for new & rehabilitation of existing buildings (including current ordinances). More than 40 years of experience in low to high-rise structures in steel, concrete, masonry & wood for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional & public facilities.
PSFEG, Inc.
See display ad below, insert ad page 89-90, and back cover
Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates, Inc.
10815 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92127-2189
Tel: (858) 558-2181
Fax: (858) 558-2188
Website: www.jwa-se.com
Satellite office in Scottsdale, Arizona
Contact: Carl H. Josephson, SE Dan R. Werdowatz, SE Stephen P. Kerr, SE
Email: cjosephson@jwa-se.com dwerdowatz@jwa-se.com skerr@jwa-se.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
SE (AZ, CA, HI, ID, IL, LA, NV, OR, UT, WA); PE (CO, CT, FL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, Ml, MO, MS, NM, NJ, NY, ND, OH, SC, TX, WV, WI)
Specialties:
Established in 1988; licensed in 30 states. Wood, masonry, steel, concrete structures. Construction defect, insurance litigation, professional liability claims. Seismic/wind design, code review, standard of care analysis. Also foundations, underpinning, retaining walls, and tie-backs. Extensive graphics and animation capabilities. Retained in over 1,500 matters nationwide and abroad. Court-appointed neutral experts. ADR.
Kitch Wilson, Ph.D.
Applied Theoretic Systems
415 Calle Las Caleras
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Tel: (805) 448-5091
Email: kitchCwilson@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
B.S Electrical Engineering, Cornell | M.E.E Electrical Engineering, Cornell | PH.D. Engineering Systems and Biomedical, UCLA
Specialties:
Engineering Systems – analytic mathematics, control, estimation, modeling, signals | Electronics – analog/ digital/microprocessor | Wind Turbines and Wind Farms – control systems and farm data analysis | Solar Power and Farms - solar panel control and solar farm data analysis | Biomedical Systems – endocrine, cardiac, metabolic | Automotive, Aerospace – various topics | Commercial – utility meters, spread spectrum communication, optical disc, hygiene.
System Analysis and Expert Witness Experience:
50 years as an independent professional technology consultant to wind/solar energy, medical, aerospace, automotive, and commercial industries. 20+ issued and pending patents in these industries. Broad expertise spanning optimal/classical controls, signal analysis, stochastic estimation, algorithms, electronics, and software. Expert witness efforts include successful defense of client IP from USPTO rejection.
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories. We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
William Kunzman, PE 1111 Town & Country Rd, #34 Orange, CA 92868
Tel: (714) 904-2821
Email: williamkunzman@gmail.com
Website: www.traffic-engineer.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS, Eng, UCLA 1967; Registered Traffic Engineer (CA)
Specialties:
Traffic expert witness, auto accidents. Largest settlement $2 million in solo vehicle accident case against Caltrans. Largest verdict $12.2 million in crosswalk case against Caltrans. 2nd largest verdict $10.3 million in pedestrian accident case against LA Unified School District. Largest zero $ DEFENSE cases: 2 over $10 million. Formerly employed by the LA County Road Dept, Riverside County Road Dept, City of Irvine, Federal Highway Admin. Knowledge of governmental agency procedures, design, geometrics, signs, traffic controls, maintenance, construction traffic, pedestrian crossings & pedestrian barriers. 6 publications. Member of - Institute of Traffic Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, Forensic Consultant Association of Orange County, Yale University Bureau of Highway Traffic.
Shakir Shatnawi
Shatec Engineering Consultants, LLC
7064 Tarvisio Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Tel: (916) 990-6488
Email: sshatnawi@shatec.net
Website: www.shatec.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD, MS, BS/Professional Engineers LicenseCivil Engineering
Specialties:
Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering & Parking; construction defects, failures, specifications & disputes; Traffic Engineering, speed requirements and driver reaction; Highway safety, road hazards & obstructions; Traffic accidents including automobiles, motorcycles & bicycles; Pavement standards, construction, maintenance and repairs; Accident Reconstruction - skid & forensic analysis; Materials including asphalt, concrete & soils; Road Defects - cracking, potholes, friction & loose gravel; Road geometric standards - sight distance & clear recovery.
Todd P. Leavitt
Tulip Media, Ltd.
421 20th St
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Tel: (310) 451-7735
Fax: (310) 395-2006
Email: tpl@tulipmedia.net
Website: www.tulipmedia.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
AB, Kenyon College; JD, New York University School of Law, Admitted to practice law in New York
Specialties:
Entertainment: film, television, digital media; implied contracts; lost & future earnings; right of publicity; reality & scripted production; profit definitions; accounting; domestic/international distribution; intellectual property valuation.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Pre-eminent expert on successful franchises such as: “CSI,” “Hannah Montana,” “The Apprentice,” “Frasier,” “America’s Most Wanted,” “Judge Judy,” “The Walking Dead,” “MacGyver.”
Previous Positions/Appointments: President, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; Chairman, Alliance Productions; EVP, NBC Studios; Vice Chair, IFTA.
Honors/Awards: Recipient, Tom Dowd Lifetime Achievement Award.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Sapphos Environmental, Inc.
Contact: Marie Campbell, Principal 430 N. Halstead St Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 683-3547
Fax: (626) 628-1745
Website: www.sapphosenvironmental.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Master of Arts, Geography. Geomorphology/ Biogeography, University of California, Los Angeles
Specialties:
Environmental Consulting; Environmental Compliance (CEQA; NEPA); Biological Resource Management; Cultural Resources; Hazardous Materials & GIS; SWPPP; construction monitoring; permitting.
Dorinda Shipman, PG, CHG
Principal and Vice President
Langan
515 South Flower Street, Suite 1060
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (213) 314-8100 (Main)
Tel: (415) 955-5262(Direct)
Cell: (415) 717-2516
Email: dshipman@langan.com
Website: https://www.langan.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Professional Geologist (PG) in CA, NY, WA |
Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG) in CA, WA |
Certified Environmental Manager, NV | M.S., Geology (Hydrogeology Option), Wright State University | B.S., Geology (cum laude), Ohio University
Specialties:
Dorinda’s expertise includes site characterization, remediation and risk management, fate and transport, and human and ecological risk evaluation for metals, chlorinated VOCs, pesticides, and petroleum hydrocarbons. Her experience includes landfills, ASTs/USTs, manufactured gas plant, industrial, airfield, shipyard and military base sites.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
Dorinda has provided litigation support and expert witness services in California Superior Court regarding underground storage tank cleanup, closure and vapor mitigation and in a federal groundwater contamination case.
Environmental Hydrogeologist: Environmental regulatory compliance and due diligence, Brownfield cleanup and redevelopment, soil, soil gas and groundwater remediation, groundwater flow and chemical fate and transport.
Dorinda Shipman, PG, CHG
Principal and Vice President Langan
515 South Flower Street, Suite 1060
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (213) 314-8100 (Main)
Tel: (415) 955-5262(Direct)
Cell: (415) 717-2516
Email: dshipman@langan.com Website: https://www.langan.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Professional Geologist (PG) in CA, NY, WA |
Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG) in CA, WA |
Certified Environmental Manager, NV | M.S., Geology (Hydrogeology Option), Wright State University | B.S., Geology (cum laude), Ohio University
Specialties:
Dorinda’s expertise includes site characterization, remediation and risk management, fate and transport, and human and ecological risk evaluation for metals, chlorinated VOCs, pesticides, and petroleum hydrocarbons. Her experience includes landfills, ASTs/USTs, manufactured gas plant, industrial, airfield, shipyard and military base sites.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Dorinda has provided litigation support and expert witness services in California Superior Court regarding underground storage tank cleanup, closure and vapor mitigation and in a federal groundwater contamination case. Environmental Hydrogeologist: Environmental regulatory compliance and due diligence, Brownfield cleanup and redevelopment, soil, soil gas and groundwater remediation, groundwater flow and chemical fate and transport.
Joel Mark 919 Box Canyon Trl Palm Desert, CA 92211
Tel: (805) 701-7731
Fax: (760) 772-6665
Email: jmark4law@gmail.com
Website: www.joelmarkesq.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
UC Berkeley (AB, 1969); UC Hastings College of Law (JD, 1972); Admitted CA 1972; CA, 1994
Specialties: Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, Commercial Law, Professional Liability, Banking.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 140+ engagements in Attorney Fee Disputes; Attorney Ethics, Attorney Malpractice (Litigation)
Birthdate: 1947 Birthplace: Los Angeles
Previous Positions/Appointments: CA State Bar Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration; California State Bar Committee on Professional Responsibility & Conduct; Appointed Expert Consultant by LA County Superior Court; State Bar MFA Presiding Arbitrator (2009-2012); State Bar of California Special Deputy Trial Counsel for Disciplinary Matters (2010-present).
Membership in Professional Societies: LACBA; State Bar of CA.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Nikhil Kar, PhD, PE
Senior Managing Consultant at KARS’ Testing & Research Labs – a Division of ESi
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Engineering Practice at USC 2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801
Tel: (714) 527-7100
Cell: (714)-726-1746
Fax: (714) 527-7169
Email: nkkar@engsys.com
Website: www.engsys.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., (Mechanical Engineering); Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer. Registered Professional Metallurgical Engineer.
Specialties:
Failure Analysis/Product Liability and Product Defects. Automotive, aerospace and vehicle component failures, bearing failures. Implant failures, weld fractures, polymers and polymer composite fractures.
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Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation
3450 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: +1 (559) 337-6391 (Office)
Tel: +1 (855) 280-9090 (Toll-Free)
Email: info.ca@mecanicacorp.com Website: www.mecanicacorp.com
Specialties:
The Mecanica team has provided technical services within the western U.S for over 30 years; providing expertise in the following areas: Accident (crash) reconstruction & analysis; including, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, bus; motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle; Event Data Recorders (EDR) & Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (HVEDR); Fleet Telematics (GPS) data analysis; Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS) including Lidar, Radar, and Cameras; Mechanical Inspections & System Performance Analysis; Commercial Fleet Operations, Traffic Signal Timing, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Systems Evaluation, Driver Standards of Care, and Fire Origin and Cause Investigations; Forensic 3D Simulations, Animations and Captured Site Video Analysis. Mecanica provides Vehicle, Component, and Systems Testing as well as Chip Swapping/Transfers at our on-site laboratory. We provide forensic analysis in the areas of transportation, construction, agricultural, industrial and product liability. Our experts are qualified in state, criminal, federal, and military courts. We provide engineering services, continuing education, research and peer-reviewed published authors.
Randy Phares, President Dr. Box Consulting, Inc. 15504 N. 169th Ave Surprise, AZ 85388
Cell: (775) 443-5529
Email: drbox@live.com Website: mypackagingexpert.com
Specialties:
Packaging, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, shipping, load securement, safety, intellectual property, forklifts, pallet jacks, pallets, packing, crates, strapping, transportation, corrugated, folding cartons, plastic, design, lean manufacturing, procurement, purchasing, logistics.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Full time Consultant/Expert Witness since 2010; Assisted in over 20 cases as an Expert Witness. Provided forensic analysis, expert reports, depositions and court testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. Expert Witness and Consultant in packaging, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, shipping, procurement and intellectual property.
Employment Prior to Consulting: Previous Positions/Appointments: Multi-plant GM for TIN Inc., Advisory Board Paperboard Packaging Magazine, President – South Texas Mfg Assoc., Packaging Consulting Council –TAPPI, Vice Chair – Pkg Consultants Council - IOPP, President – Paperboard Pkg Grp, Vice Chair - ASQ, member ASTM.
Honors/Awards: Best Achievement of Organizational Business Improvement in Manufacturing given by the Global Six-Sigma and Business Improvement Awards and others.
Publications: Writer or featured in over 60 publications. Author of “A Paper Based Packaging Design Guide”, CNS Media (Innova), (online book) 2019.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc. 5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Naresh J. Kar, PhD, PE
Sr. Managing Consultant/Lab Manager
KARS’ Testing & Research Labs – A Division of ESi
2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801
Tel: (714) 527-7100 102
Cell: (714) 677-7550
Fax: (714) 527-7169
Email: njkar@engsys.com
Website: www.engsys.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Metallurgical Eng; Reg Prof Metallurgical Eng
Specialties:
43 years professional experience: failure analysis & product liability. Automotive & plumbing failures. Welding, corrosion, wear failures. Plastics, tires, glass failures. Legal & courtroom experience. Fellow, ASM (American Society for Metals). Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners.
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Nikhil Kar, PhD, PE
Senior Managing Consultant at KARS’ Testing & Research Labs – a Division of ESi
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Engineering Practice at USC
2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801
Tel: (714) 527-7100
Cell: (714)-726-1746
Fax: (714) 527-7169
Email: nkkar@engsys.com
Website: www.engsys.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., (Mechanical Engineering); Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer. Registered Professional Metallurgical Engineer.
Specialties:
Failure Analysis/Product Liability and Product Defects. Automotive, aerospace and vehicle component failures, bearing failures. Implant failures, weld fractures, polymers and polymer composite fractures.
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4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com
Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD
3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties: ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Advisors/Experts @ MCS Associates, Banking & Financial Svcs Consultants
13681 Newport Ave, Ste 8-387
Tustin, CA 92780
Tel: (949) 263-8700
Fax: (949) 263-0770
Email: experts@mcsassociates.com
Website: www.mcsassociates.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MBAs; PhDs; CPAs; CFAs
Specialties: Nationwide consulting/expert witness company (est. 1973) in Banking, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and related Damages, Economics & Valuations: BANKING Operations/ Administration, Check fraud, Regulatory issues, Compliance; LENDING (all types): Underwriting, Servicing, policies/practice, Foreclosures & Workouts. FINANCE: Securities, Investments & Brokerage, Trusts & Fiduciaries, Investment Banking, Corp Finance; REAL ESTATE: Lending, Brokerage, Title / Escrow, Property Management; INSURANCE (all types): Coverage, Claims, Broker/Agent functions; DAMAGES & ACCOUNTING: Economics, Valuations / Appraisals, Forensic Accounting.
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com
Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
Rosen & Associates, P.C.
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4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
5262 Oceanus Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: (714) 450-8500
Fax: (714) 450-8599
Email: phil@4xforensic.com Website: www.4xforensic.com
Specialties:
4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
FIRES & EXPLOSIONS: Electrical and gas product defect investigations, thermal & fire modeling & laboratory testing.
WATER LOSS: Materials, corrosion & failure analysis of plumbing products.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
Randy Phares, President
Dr. Box Consulting, Inc.
15504 N. 169th Ave
Surprise, AZ 85388
Cell: (775) 443-5529
Email: drbox@live.com
Website: mypackagingexpert.com
Specialties:
Packaging, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, shipping, load securement, safety, intellectual property, forklifts, pallet jacks, pallets, packing, crates, strapping, transportation, corrugated, folding cartons, plastic, design, lean manufacturing, procurement, purchasing, logistics.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Full time Consultant/Expert Witness since 2010; Assisted in over 20 cases as an Expert Witness. Provided forensic analysis, expert reports, depositions and court testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. Expert Witness and Consultant in packaging, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, shipping, procurement and intellectual property.
Employment Prior to Consulting: Previous Positions/Appointments: Multi-plant GM for TIN Inc., Advisory Board Paperboard Packaging Magazine, President – South Texas Mfg Assoc., Packaging Consulting Council –TAPPI, Vice Chair – Pkg Consultants Council - IOPP, President – Paperboard Pkg Grp, Vice Chair - ASQ, member ASTM.
Honors/Awards: Best Achievement of Organizational Business Improvement in Manufacturing given by the Global Six-Sigma and Business Improvement Awards and others.
Publications: Writer or featured in over 60 publications. Author of “A Paper Based Packaging Design Guide”, CNS Media (Innova), (online book) 2019.
Marissa Gardner, AG®
Treasured Ancestors
P.O. Box 140
Grantsville, UT 84029
Tel: (435) 243-2219
Email: TreasuredAncestors@gmail.com
Website: www.treasuredancestors.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Marissa Gardner graduated from Brigham Young University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family History and Genealogy. She became an Accredited Genealogist® in 2011 (region: Germany) with the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen), demonstrating her skills and expertise as a professional genealogist. She has also taken advanced training courses in forensic genealogy.
Specialties:
Forensic Genealogy – kinship research for missing and unknown heirs for estate planning, probate research, and real estate; writing bullet-proof affidavits for court; expert witness testimony.
Background:
Marissa Gardner has almost 20 years experience as a professional genealogist and has worked in missing heir research since 2010. She is comfortable testifying as an expert witness and her work stands up to the scrutiny of genealogists, attorneys, and judges alike.
Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED
2121 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tel: (760) 839-7302
Email: expert-admin@designgroupca.com
Website: aeforensics.com
Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Specialties:
Architect, Engineer, Contractor: Standard of Care. Retained over 200 times; Deposed over 100 times; Trial Testimony over 20 times. Waterproofing, water intrusion, building envelope, zoningsetbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquakefire damage, plan analysis. Landslides, retaining wall failure, settlement, flooding, grading, septic, expansive soils, mud flows, pavement distress, ground water evaluation, slope analysis. Cost estimates, construction management, delay analysis, contracts.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
CA - Architect C30372, AIA
CA - Civil Engineer
CA - Geotechnical Engineer
CA - Engineering Geologist
CA - Hydrogeologist
CA - Engineering/Building Contractor
CA - Certified Access Specialist – ADA
HI - Lic. Architect
OK – Prof. Eng.
LEED Green Associate
YA Engineering Services (Formerly Momentum Engineering Corp.)
Contact: Jeffrey Bonsall
2862 Columbia Street Torrance, CA 90503
Tel: (310) 618-8017
Email: jeff.bonsall@yaeservices.com
Website: www.yaeservices.com
Offices in: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
YA Engineering Services acquired Momentum engineering corp. (MEC) in 2023. MEC is a consulting firm specializing in accident reconstruction, forensic engineering, heavy truck safety, graphics, and animation. With over 50 years of accident reconstruction experience, we offer accident reconstruction and investigation services ranging from rapid response to trial testimony. We strive to provide you with state-of-the-art accident reconstruction services in a cost-effective manner.
Specialties:
Expert witness and scientific analysis for automotive, heavy truck, motorcycle and mobility equipment accidents. Expert electronic data recorder retrieval and analysis – what really happened? Loss of control, severity determination, failure analysis, personal injury, causation, liability, damages, engineering services, tort liability and expert testimony. In-house 3D animation team, traffic safety and highway design, and biomechanics.
Education:
Offering free CLE classes for legal professionals in CA, NV, AZ, and TX. Contact our Business Development Manager, Vadim Perlovskiy at vadim.perlovskiy@yaeservices. com for more information.
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•Medical billing and coding expert witness (fraud, economic value, physician compensation, damages analysis, Local Coverage Determinations)
•Healthcare data discovery disputesconsulting re: electronic data standards, overcoming objections
•Affordable Care Act Essential Health Benefits, Out of Pockets Maximums, ADA - personal injury/life care plan rebuttal
•Electronic health record forensic reviews, safety mechanisms, malpractice, and fraud
•Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA)
• Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
• HIPPA Privacy and security, HITECH Act Breach expert
• Insurance claim data analytics
• Hospital impatient coding and billing, Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSPA)
• Out-of-Network billing and insurance reimbursement
• Payor-provider and provider-biller disputes
• Physician compensation
• Usual Customary and Reasonable Charges for medical billing
• Workers’ compensation fee schedules, all 50 states
Barry L. Posner
Healthcare
Tel: (310) 903-7987
Email: blionelp@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
MLS, UCLA Law School (2025); MS Health Care Administration, CSUN; BS Healthcare Finance, CSUN
Specialties:
Medical Billing & Claims Analyses | Healthcare Economics Analyses | Medical Cost Trend
Analyses | Managed Care Operations | Accountable Care Organizations | Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA Program Management | Provider Reimbursement & Incentive Strategies
Case Experience - Medical Billing Opinions:
- California Attorney General
- California Department of Justice
- Freeman Mathis & Gary
- Daniels Fine Israel Schonbuch & Lebovits
- Ross Department Stores
- Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Mear
- Farmer Case & Fedor
- Stratman & Williams-Abrego
- Skebba, Buechler & Orlov
- Wolfe & Wyman
- Rose Law Group
- Collinson, Daehnke, Inlow & Greco
Publications:
Author, “Take Control of Your Healthcare Costs
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
Rod Bergen
23838 Pacific Coast Highway, #686 Malibu, CA 90265
Tel: (818) 591-7963
Email: rodbergen@live.com rodbergen@jps.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Nationally certified Horseback Riding Instructor; Mounted Patrol Instr (L.A. Sheriff’s Dept); Pierce College Riding Inst; Recognized Clinician/Lecturer on Horse Related Issues. Degreed Engineer; Reg Prof Engr.
Specialties:
Horse behavior relating to personal injury & property damage, equine accident reconstruction, horse facility evaluations, riding equipment suitability, horsemanship safety standards. Equine problems & personal liability issues occurring during trail riding. Experienced in expert witness deposition and trial testimonies.
Dennis P. Gemberling
Perry Group International
455 S. Figueroa Street, Ste 3100
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (213) 266-7691
Fax: (213) 612-7797
Email: DPG@perrygroup.com
Website: www.perrygroup.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CHA; CFBE; FMP; FCSI
Specialties:
Hotel, motels, resorts, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, mixed-used real estate; management, operations, customs and trade practices, industry standards of care, safety, security, upkeep, maintenance, employment, labor, construction of FF&E, landlord/tenant issues, agreements, contracts, economic impact, feasibility, income and profitability. Los Angeles and San Diego offices. Travel & Time from LA or SD.
Institute of Risk & Safety Analyses
Kenneth A. Solomon, PhD, PE, Post PhD
Chief Scientist 5324 Canoga Ave Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Tel: (818) 348-1133
Fax: (818) 348-4484
Email: kennethsolomon@mac.com
Website: www.irsa.us
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD, Post PhD, PE,J.D.,BS, MS
Specialties:
Forensic Scientists - Diverse Technical
Staff: IRSA Staff has over 520 person years of courtroom experience. Biomechanics; Reconstruction; Human Factors; Safety; Accident Prevention; Failure Analysis; Product Integrity; Liability; Testing; Warnings; Slip/Trip/ Fall; Premises; Construction Defect; OSHA Compliance; Bldg Codes; Fire Protection; Explosions; Firearms/Ballistics; Electrocutions/ Shocks; Structural; Recreational; Industrial; Criminal; Auto, Airbags, Aviation, Bicycle, Boating, Chair, Elevator, Escalator, Forklift, Gate, Golf Course, Ladder, Motorcycle, Nuclear, Press, Rollercoaster, Scaffolding, Seatbelts, Stairs, Swimming Pool, Truck; Simulations; Drone Use, 3D Models. Total staff size: 18
Dan
Napier, MS CIH
DNA Industrial Hygiene
Certified Industrial Hygienist
2520 Artesia Boulevard
Redondo Beach, CA 90278-3210
Tel: (310) 644-1924103
Tel: (800) 644-1924 103
Cell: (213) 300-1924
Fax: (310) 406-1939
Email: dan@cihcsp.com Website: cihcsp.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: License General Contractor 73462 | Classifications A Haz | California Asbestos Consultant 92-0614 | DTSC Lead Certified S, PM, I
Specialties:
Health & Safety Advisor. Qualified ExpertMold, asbestos, lead, occupational chemical exposure.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Certified in 1982. See https://www.cihcsp.com for cv and trial & deposition history
Advisors/Experts @ MCS Associates, Banking & Financial Svcs Consultants
13681 Newport Ave, Ste 8-387 Tustin, CA 92780
Tel: (949) 263-8700
Fax: (949) 263-0770
Email: experts@mcsassociates.com Website: www.mcsassociates.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MBAs; PhDs; CPAs; CFAs
Specialties: Nationwide consulting/expert witness company (est. 1973) in Banking, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and related Damages, Economics & Valuations: BANKING Operations/ Administration, Check fraud, Regulatory issues, Compliance; LENDING (all types): Underwriting, Servicing, policies/practice, Foreclosures & Workouts. FINANCE: Securities, Investments & Brokerage, Trusts & Fiduciaries, Investment Banking, Corp Finance; REAL ESTATE: Lending, Brokerage, Title / Escrow, Property Management; INSURANCE (all types): Coverage, Claims, Broker/Agent functions; DAMAGES & ACCOUNTING: Economics, Valuations / Appraisals, Forensic Accounting.
Burke A. Christensen, JD, CLU
Garden City, UT
Tel: (630) 370-0314
Email: Bactalk2003@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
Professor of Insurance (Eastern Kentucky University and Utah State University)
Specialties:
Expert witness in 200 cases in 27 states, both state and federal court. 100+ opinion letters, 40 depositions and 7 testifying court appearances. Employed by insurers in 60% of the cases; by claimants in 40%. Author/editor of insurance textbooks. 100+ articles: bad faith; company and product regulation and taxation; product performance; agent/broker duties; market conduct compliance, professional ethics. Industry experience as home office senior executive and general counsel, field management, and field agent. Insurance and securities licensed in all US jurisdictions.
Mitchell L. Lathrop
Law Office of Mitchell L. Lathrop
600 W. Broadway St, Ste 500
San Diego, CA 92101-3357
Tel: (619) 955-5951
Fax: (619) 566-4034
Email: mllathrop@earthlink.net
Website: www.LathropADR.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Lic in CA, DC & NY and before multiple federal courts.
Specialties:
Practice limited to mediation, arbitration & expert consulting and testimony in matters involving insurance, reinsurance or lawyers’ professional ethics & responsibilities.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
Qualified as an expert in both state & federal courts on matters involving insurance & reinsurance. Former Presiding Referee of the State Bar Court.
Birthdate: 12/15/37 Birthplace: LA, CA
Education: BS, Engineering, US Naval Academy; JD, USC. Previous Positions/ Appointments: CV supplied upon request. Honors/Awards: Best Lawyers in America; Super Lawyers in CA & NY; Martindale A rated Publications: Insurance Coverage for Environmental Claims, Lexis-Nexis Martindale Hubbell. Membership in Professional Societies: AM Bd of Trial Advocates; ABA
Bad Faith / Good Faith
Burke A. Christensen, JD, CLU
Garden City, UT
Tel: (630) 370-0314
Email: Bactalk2003@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
Professor of Insurance (Eastern Kentucky University and Utah State University)
Specialties:
Expert witness in 200 cases in 27 states, both state and federal court. 100+ opinion letters, 40 depositions and 7 testifying court appearances. Employed by insurers in 60% of the cases; by claimants in 40%. Author/editor of insurance textbooks. 100+ articles: bad faith; company and product regulation and taxation; product performance; agent/broker duties; market conduct compliance, professional ethics. Industry experience as home office senior executive and general counsel, field management, and field agent. Insurance and securities licensed in all US jurisdictions.
Lola Hogan, CPCU, ARM, ARe
Lola Hogan Insurance
Consulting LLC
1149 Seaview Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Tel: (831) 402-4069
Email:
lola@hogan-consulting.com
Website: www.lolahogan.com
Specialties:
Insurance Claims Handling; First & Third Party Bad Faith Commercial & Personal Lines; Casualty & Property.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants. Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Paramount Investigative Services, Inc.
Kenneth Childs
President 633 E. 5th Street, 26thFloor Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (213) 733-3333
Email: info@licensed-investigator.com
Website: www.licensed-investigator.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Licensed Private Investigator | “CPI” Certified Professional Investigator | “CALI” California Association of Private Investigators | Expert Witness: Santa Monica Superior Court –Beachum vs Mendoza
Specialties:
Insurance Defense Investigations | Surveillance | Statements | Locates | Witness Locates | Process Serving
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Expert Witness: Santa Monica Superior Court – Beachum vs Mendoza
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White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Petru Corporation
Title, Natural Resources & Land Experts
Contact: Timothy B. Truwe, President 250 Hallock Dr, Ste 100 Santa Paula, CA 93060-9218
Tel: (805) 933-1398
Fax: (805) 933-1380
Email: Petru@PetruCorporation.com
Website: www.PetruCorporation.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Reg Professional Landman
Specialties:
Full service land company. incl: title search; title reports; title engineering; oil, gas, mineral, geothermal, wind & solar consulting; water rights; rights of way; regulatory compliance & subdivisions. Petru has provided its services on muti-million dollar projects & matters involving court litigation. Featured on “Enterprises” TV show, aired on FOX Business Network. Published in “Black Gold in California” and “Corporate America (Business Elite).”
Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion.
Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
Nolte Analytics LLP
Brian Nolte, Founder
700 S. Flower St, Ste 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 315-2700 (Office)
Tel: (213) 315-2707 (Direct)
Email: bnolte@nolteanalytics.com
Website: NolteAnalytics.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Our Team includes experts with credentials from the most well-regarded organizations, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Specialties:
Business and intangible asset appraisal, loss of business value, minority shareholder disputes, buy-sell agreements, commercial damages measurements, including, unjust enrichment, lost profits, disgorgement, breach of contract, business interruption, business interference, patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, theft of trade secrets, reasonable royalties, employment claims, wrongful termination, wrongful death, personal injury, future lost earnings, loss of earnings capacity, loss of benefits, financial accounting, forensic accounting, royalty and compliance audits, fraud investigations.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Our Team includes experts with over 40 years’ experience. Our experience prevents false starts and avoidable errors, delivering more cost-effective results. Our Team includes experts with over 200 trial testimonies. We typically present our conclusions graphically, using a proprietary presentation system. As a result, we have an unequalled track record of judges and juries accepting our conclusion. See display ad on inside front cover
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD
3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings,
antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion.
Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301 Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants. Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion.
Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Hodson P.I., LLC
Justin D. Hodson, CPI
1440 N. Harbor Blvd, #900 Fullerton, CA 92835
Tel: (714) 646-4545
Email: justin@HodsonPI.com
Website: www.HodsonPI.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CA PI 23796
Specialties:
Investigation, Process Service. Hodson P.I., LLC is a California, licensed, professional private investigations firm serving all of California. Hodson P.I., LLC is an approved and licensed Limited Liability Investigations Corporation. Our coverage area is the entire state of California, with services in select States and Countries. The firm was founded in 2003 by world renowned private detective, Justin D. Hodson, CPI, who has been conducting investigations since 1999.
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Kinsey Investigations, Inc.
Contact: B.A. Wolford
4712 Admiralty Way, #866 Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tel: (310) 613-3755
Email: ba@ kinseyinvestigations.com
Website: kinseyinvestigations.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Bachelor of Science, CA PI License #28192, Registered Process Server
Specialties:
Full Service Private Investigation firm specializing in Family, Divorce and Custody issues. We handle both Corporate Due Diligence and Personal backgrounds as well as Asset/Financial Searches on many levels. We have also solved many high-profile missing persons cases as well.
We service attorneys, corporations, and private individuals nationwide with a concentration in California.
Parrent Smith Investigations & Research
Joanne Parrent, Southern California Office
Tel: (310) 275-8619 (Office)
Email: joanne@psinvestigates.com
Nic Smith
Tel: (800) 516-2448
Email: Nicsmith@psinvestigates.com
Specialties:
We are a full-service private investigation firm. We specialize in domestic and worldwide asset
research for large judgements and suspected hidden assets. We have vast experience in fraud, high asset divorces, environmental cases and complex litigation. We conduct difficult locates and serves, background research, due diligence, surveillance, witness interviews and have helped solve thousands of cases for our legal & business clients. Nic Smith, CPP (CA Lic 5617) is a civil & criminal investigator with 40+ years in the field. He is a court-qualified expert in security. Joanne Parrent (CA Lic 24108) was an author and journalist before becoming an investigator. Our expertise has been critical to the outcome of many large and high-profile cases. We provide free consultation and proposals for all cases. For more information, please see our website: psinvestigates.com
David Cannon, PhD
Senior Consultant
Trial Innovations
1440 Manhattan Av Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Tel: (310) 927-5879
Fax: (310) 861-5879
Email: david@trialinnovations.com
Website: www.trialinnovations.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Bachelor’s (USC), PhD (UA) Clinical Psychology & Law
Specialties:
We offer consultants trained in clinical psych & law with decades of consulting experience throughout CA & the country. Our consulting services include online mock trials; case analysis; theme development; focus groups; mock trials; witness preparation & preparation for mediation. We offer free MCLE presentations in topics such as witness preparation, jury selection, and juror diversity considerations. Media inquiries are welcome.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Civil: Business litigation, Employment, Product Liability, Personal Injury; Medical Malpractice. Criminal: Criminal Defense.
Membership in Professional Societies: Board Member, Amer Soc of Trial Consultants; Amer Psych Assn; CA Psych Assn.
Marshall Hennington
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Heather Linn Rosing
CEO and President
Klinedinst PC
501 West Broadway, Suite 1100
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 400-8000
Email: HRosing@KlinedinstLaw.com
Website: HeatherRosing.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Northwestern University School of Law. Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Specialties:
Legal Ethics & Fees. Malpractice – Legal.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
Heather L. Rosing is CEO and President of Klinedinst PC and the long-standing Chairperson of the Complex Litigation and Professional Liability Department. Ms. Rosing has developed a nationwide reputation for her experience and skill in the areas of complex litigation, malpractice and fraud, legal ethics, director and officer claims, and management liability. Known for her strong advocacy, she is a Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Rosing’s track record includes notable victories in State Court, Federal Court, and arbitration. She frequently serves as an expert witness in matters involving professional responsibility. Ms. Rosing also represents professionals before disciplinary agencies, including the State Bar of California, and represents judges and commissioners in matters before the Commission on Judicial Performance.
Gary Greenfield
Litigation Cost Management
1736 Franklin St, Ste 700 Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: (510) 834-1555
Fax: (510) 217-9700
Email: ggreenfield@litcost.com Website: www.litcost.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
JD, UC Berkeley School of Law w/honors, Law Review; BA, Stanford (PBK); State Bar CA
Specialties:
Expert consultant/witness since 1991 re: legal fees & billing practices in complex litigation including patent/other IP litigation, insurance coverage, fee disputes, fee-shifting cases & other fee litigation; reasonableness, rates & allocation issues; legal bill & attorneys’ fees audits; oral testimony & written declarations/ reports; court-appointed special master for fee analysis. Prior background: 15 years experience handling all aspects of complex litigation.
KPC Legal Audit Services, Inc.
Contact: André E. Jardini
550 N Brand Blvd, Ste. 1500 Glendale, CA 91203-1922
Tel: (818) 547-2900
Tel: (818) 547-5178 (Direct)
Email: aej@kpclegal.com
Website: www.kpclegal.com
Specialties:
Audits of attorney & expert invoices; Expert testimony; Consultation on legal cost containment; Training seminars & MCLE programs.
Joel Mark 919 Box Canyon Trl Palm Desert, CA 92211
Tel: (805) 701-7731
Fax: (760) 772-6665
Email: jmark4law@gmail.com
Website:
www.joelmarkesq.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
UC Berkeley (AB, 1969); UC Hastings College of Law (JD, 1972); Admitted CA 1972; CA, 1994
Specialties:
Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, Commercial Law, Professional Liability, Banking.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 140+ engagements in Attorney Fee Disputes; Attorney Ethics, Attorney Malpractice (Litigation)
Birthdate: 1947 Birthplace: Los Angeles
Previous Positions/Appointments: CA State Bar Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration; California State Bar Committee on Professional Responsibility & Conduct; Appointed Expert Consultant by LA County Superior Court; State Bar MFA Presiding Arbitrator (2009-2012); State Bar of California Special Deputy Trial Counsel for Disciplinary Matters (2010-present).
Membership in Professional Societies: LACBA; State Bar of CA.
John D. O’Connor
Attorneys Fee Expert
O’Connor and Associates
4 Embarcadero Center, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415) 693-9960
Cell: (415) 999-2528
Fax: (415) 692-6537
Email: john@joclaw.com
Website: www.joclaw.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
John O’Connor has more than 40 years of experience dealing with complex attorney fee disputes. He is a member of the National Association of Legal Fee Analysis (NALFA) and has been recognized as “Nation’s top Attorney Fee Expert” by NAFLA every year since 2017. He travels throughout the country representing clients as an expert witness.
Specialties:
Lodestar analysis, including reasonable hourly rate, reasonable hour, and multiplier or fee enhancement analysis; State and federal fee-shifting statutes; Contractual attorney fee clauses; litigation success and prevailing party analysis; Class Action attorney fee; Attorney fee award appeals; Anti-SLAPP motion prevailing party attorney fee awards; Appellate attorney fees; Contingency fee agreements; Quantum Meruit analysis for judgment subject to multiple contingent fee agreements (e.g., due to substitution of attorney); Brandt fees; Buss fees; Insurance Carrier Billing Guideline analysis.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: O’Connor’s litigation and expert consultancy covers a broad range of attorney fee issues, including: disputes over appropriate billing rates / litigation efficiency / task assignment and staffing / litigation success and prevailing party determination / litigation skill. His work has been widely lauded by clients, lawyers, courts and arbitrators across the US.
“Nation’s Top Attorney Fee Expert”theNALFA.org
John O’Connor has devoted a significant portion of his practice to attorneys and attorney-fee disputes as an expert witness and litigator. He brings a depth of expertise as an expert witness that only an experienced litigator can offer.
Heather Linn Rosing
CEO and President
Klinedinst PC
501 West Broadway, Suite 1100 San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 400-8000
Email: HRosing@KlinedinstLaw.com
Website: HeatherRosing.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Northwestern University School of Law. Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Specialties:
Legal Ethics & Fees. Malpractice – Legal. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Heather L. Rosing is CEO and President of Klinedinst PC and the long-standing Chairperson of the Complex Litigation and Professional Liability Department. Ms. Rosing has developed a nationwide reputation for her experience and skill in the areas of complex litigation, malpractice and fraud, legal ethics, director and officer claims, and management liability. Known for her strong advocacy, she is a Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Rosing’s track record includes notable victories in State Court, Federal Court, and arbitration. She frequently serves as an expert witness in matters involving professional responsibility. Ms. Rosing also represents professionals before disciplinary agencies, including the State Bar of California, and represents judges and commissioners in matters before the Commission on Judicial Performance.
Jacqueline S. Vinaccia, Partner
Vanst Law LLP
8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92108
Tel: (858) 243-4299
Email: JSV@VanstLawfFrm.com
Website: https://VanstLawFirm.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
J.D., University of San Diego Law School | B.A., Political Science, California State Polytechnic University — Pomona | Certification in Corporate Storytelling from California International Business University
Ms. Vinaccia is a national expert witness in legal fee analysis and audits. She has assisted several business clients, large insurance companies, cities, and public agencies in resolving attorney fee issues. She has provided legal fee expert services in State and Federal Courts across the country, several of which involved several millions of dollars in fees and costs. Her analyses have been cited by the California Court of Appeal for the 4th DCA in PULTE HOME CORP. vs CBR ELECTRIC, INC. (2020) 50 Cal.App. 5th 216, US District Courts for Northern California and Western Washington, several California Superior Courts, and by various courts and arbitrators throughout the United States. She has testified in state and federal court on the issues of proper billing, and fees and costs allocation. Ms. Vinaccia is a member of the National Association of Legal Fee Analysis and named one of the Nation’s Top Legal Fee Experts by that organization.
Experience:
Jacqueline S. Vinaccia is a California trial attorney with an expertise in legal fee analysis and audits. She has represented clients through litigation, and dozens of successful arbitration awards, trial verdicts (both bench and jury trials), and appeals in business litigation, insurance coverage, construction disputes, toxic torts, real estate litigation, municipal litigation, general liability litigation.
Edward L. Bennett
Coast Rehabilitation Services, Inc. 5290 Overpass Rd, #118
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Tel: (805) 692-1823
Fax: (805) 692-1827
Email: info@coastrehabservicesinc.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MA; Post-Grad Cert; Adv Life Care Plans; ABVE; CDMS; CRC; CLCP
Specialties:
Evaluations of pre-vs-post-injury career path & earnings capacity in: PI; medical malpractice; wrongful term; wrongful death; marital; maritime; pediatric head injuries; cost of future medical (LCP); ADA consultations re: employment & accessibility analysis. Other office in Santa Barbara. Serving Southern, Central & Northern CA
Wayne M. Whalen, D.C.
CEO, Whalen Chiropractic Inc.
9570 Cuyamaca Street, Suite 101 Santee, CA 92071
Tel: (619) 258-1144 (Office)
Cell: (619) 368-1145
Email: DrWWhalen@gmail.com
Website: www.drwhalen.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Doctor of Chiropractic | Fellow, International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology | Qualified Medical Examiner/ Fellow, International College of Chiropractors
Specialties:
Personal Injury and workers’ compensation expert and frequent educator. Lead or coauthor national Best Practices guidelines for Neck Pain, Back and Chronic pain. Board of Chiropractic expert consultant.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
Multiple civil, criminal, Med/Mal, and administrative trials. Extensive experience in chiropractic standard of care issues for both defense and plaintiff bar.
Awards/ Volunteer Titles:
Recently named Doctor of the Year 2024 for the second year in a row by the California Chiropractic Association and the only DC to ever win that award three time in the 100+ year history of the Association, among many other awards.
He was President of CalChiro 1999-2000, chaired Clinical Compass, the chiropractic organization responsible for developing Best Practices Guidelines and is President Elect of the California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery which represents multiple medical specialties in workers compensation and medical legal practice.
Jay S. Grossman, DDS
11980 San Vincent, Ste 507
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: (310) 820-0123
Fax: (310) 207-3784
Email: jgrossmandds@gmail.com
Website: www.expertwitness.dental
Dental Malpractice & Dental Injury Expert
Testimony:
As of January 2024: I have been deposed over 150 times and reviewed over 1,000 cases for both defense and plaintiff, including peer review, accidents, and malpractice. 52% defense / 48% plaintiff. I have qualified in Superior Court over 75 times and have never been disqualified on the stand or prior to trial. At least 95% of my time is spent in patient care.
I can be counted on to be ethical, competent, prepared, analytical, articulate, and persuasive at depositions and court appearances. As of February 2024, there are over 297 published articles, write-ups and lectures in print, radio, and TV. (http://www.expertwitness.dental/)
I hold two current professorships: UCLA School of Dentistry & NYU College of Dentistry. Licensed in 42 states to opine on the standard of care, with specific licenses in California, Nevada, New Mexico, and the Northeast as well as a Florida Expert Certification. Graduated NYU 1988; GPR Residency NYU 1989, Lieutenant, United States Navy 19891991; private practice Brentwood, CA since 1991 – serving over 15,000 patients on a feefor-service basis.
Founder of the non-profit “Homeless Not Toothless” (www.homelessnottoothless.org), which has made it possible for over 124,000 homeless Veterans, women of domestic abuse and foster children to receive over $10 million in pro-bono dental care.
Member:
American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontics: 2013-present, American Dental Association (ADA) since 1991
Peer Review Committee ADA 1995-2009
American Legion 2018 – present
Medical Disciplinary Committee Delta Dental 2000-present, Veteran Administration QME examiner 2019-present.
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Lawrence H. Jacobson
Lawrence H. Jacobson, APC
9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 517
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 271-0747
Fax: (310) 271-0757
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
AB, UCLA 1964; JD, UCLA School of Law 1967; RE Broker 1978; Certificate in Archaeology, UCLA Extension, 2009; CA Community College Instructor of Law; Notary 1973; Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated since 1980; Senior Editor, UCLA Law Review; Insurance Counsel Journal Award; Order of the Coif; Recipient of the CA Continuing Education of the Bar’s 2011 “Spirit of CEB” Award.
Specialties:
Real estate attorney (50+ years) and CA Real Estate Broker (40+ years). Expertise includes interpretation of real estate documents, real estate and mortgage brokers’ standard of care, custom & usage, mortgage banking, lawyer malpractice in real estate and business transactions, legal ethics and fee disputes.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Extensive expertise in legal malpractice, ethics, real estate brokerage custom and practice and all real estate related issues. Retained in approx. 200 cases involving the interpretation of real estate documents, real estate and mortgage brokers’ standard of care, legal malpractice involving real estate, corporate finance, merger and acquisition, legal ethics and legal fee disputes.
Qualifications:
Beverly Hills Bar Assoc. 2011-12 President; Judge pro tem for the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Municipal Court Systems; adjunct professor of law: real estate secured transactions and administrative law; former Vice-President, Legal Affairs of the CA Association of Realtors; Legal Counsel to the Newport Beach Assoc. of Realtors and prior counsel to the Beverly Hills and Palm Springs Regional Assoc. of Realtors, and special counsel to the San Fernando Valley Board of Realtors. Special Deputy Trial Counsel for the CA State Bar.
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Mitchell L. Lathrop
Law Office of Mitchell L. Lathrop
600 W. Broadway St, Ste 500
San Diego, CA 92101-3357
Tel: (619) 955-5951
Fax: (619) 566-4034
Email: mllathrop@earthlink.net
Website: www.LathropADR.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Lic in CA, DC & NY and before multiple federal courts.
Specialties:
Practice limited to mediation, arbitration & expert consulting and testimony in matters involving insurance, reinsurance or lawyers’ professional ethics & responsibilities.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Qualified as an expert in both state & federal courts on matters involving insurance & reinsurance. Former Presiding Referee of the State Bar Court.
Birthdate: 12/15/37 Birthplace: LA, CA Education: BS, Engineering, US Naval Academy; JD, USC. Previous Positions/ Appointments: CV supplied upon request. Honors/Awards: Best Lawyers in America; Super Lawyers in CA & NY; Martindale A rated Publications: Insurance Coverage for Environmental Claims, Lexis-Nexis Martindale Hubbell. Membership in Professional Societies: AM Bd of Trial Advocates; ABA
Joel Mark 919 Box Canyon Trl Palm Desert, CA 92211
Tel: (805) 701-7731
Fax: (760) 772-6665
Email: jmark4law@gmail.com Website: www.joelmarkesq.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: UC Berkeley (AB, 1969); UC Hastings College of Law (JD, 1972); Admitted CA 1972; CA, 1994
Specialties: Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, Commercial Law, Professional Liability, Banking.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 140+ engagements in Attorney Fee Disputes; Attorney Ethics, Attorney Malpractice (Litigation)
Birthdate: 1947 Birthplace: Los Angeles
Previous Positions/Appointments: CA State Bar Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration; California State Bar Committee on Professional Responsibility & Conduct; Appointed Expert Consultant by LA County Superior Court; State Bar MFA Presiding Arbitrator (2009-2012); State Bar of California Special Deputy Trial Counsel for Disciplinary Matters (2010-present).
Membership in Professional Societies: LACBA; State Bar of CA.
John D. O’Connor
Attorneys Fee Expert
O’Connor and Associates 4 Embarcadero Center, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415) 693-9960
Cell: (415) 999-2528
Fax: (415) 692-6537
Email: john@joclaw.com
Website: www.joclaw.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
John O’Connor has more than 40 years of experience dealing with complex attorney fee disputes. He is a member of the National Association of Legal Fee Analysis (NALFA) and has been recognized as “Nation’s top Attorney Fee Expert” by NAFLA every year since 2017. He travels throughout the country representing clients as an expert witness.
Specialties:
Lodestar analysis, including reasonable hourly rate, reasonable hour, and multiplier or fee enhancement analysis; State and federal fee-shifting statutes; Contractual attorney fee clauses; litigation success and prevailing party analysis; Class Action attorney fee; Attorney fee award appeals; Anti-SLAPP motion prevailing party attorney fee awards; Appellate attorney fees; Contingency fee agreements; Quantum Meruit analysis for judgment subject to multiple contingent fee agreements (e.g., due to substitution of attorney); Brandt fees; Buss fees; Insurance Carrier Billing Guideline analysis
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
O’Connor’s litigation and expert consultancy covers a broad range of attorney fee issues, including: disputes over appropriate billing rates / litigation efficiency / task assignment and staffing / litigation success and prevailing party determination / litigation skill. His work has been widely lauded by clients, lawyers, courts and arbitrators across the US.
“Nation’s Top Attorney Fee Expert”theNALFA.org
John O’Connor has devoted a significant portion of his practice to attorneys and attorney-fee disputes as an expert witness and litigator. He brings a depth of expertise as an expert witness that only an experienced litigator can offer.
Heather Linn Rosing
CEO and President
Klinedinst PC
501 West Broadway, Suite 1100
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 400-8000
Email: HRosing@KlinedinstLaw.com
Website: HeatherRosing.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Northwestern University School of Law. Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Specialties:
Legal Ethics & Fees. Malpractice – Legal. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
Heather L. Rosing is CEO and President of Klinedinst PC and the long-standing Chairperson of the Complex Litigation and Professional Liability Department. Ms. Rosing has developed a nationwide reputation for her experience and skill in the areas of complex litigation, malpractice and fraud, legal ethics, director and officer claims, and management liability. Known for her strong advocacy, she is a Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Rosing’s track record includes notable victories in State Court, Federal Court, and arbitration. She frequently serves as an expert witness in matters involving professional responsibility. Ms. Rosing also represents professionals before disciplinary agencies, including the State Bar of California, and represents judges and commissioners in matters before the Commission on Judicial Performance.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place
Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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William Dillin, MD
Independent Spine Evaluation, Inc.
Spine Surgery and Spine Medicine Consultant 6080 Center Drive, #652 Los Angeles, CA 90045
Tel: (844) 774-6393 (844-spinewd)
Email: keena.giles@independentspine.com
Website: www.independentspine.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD – licensed in CA, TX, AZ, FL and NV
Specialties:
Dr. Dillin is in clinical practice performing spine surgery, spine interventions and evaluating patients with spine conditions. He is licensed in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida and Nevada. Dr. Dillin was a former partner at the KerlanJobe Orthopaedic Clinic and was an associate of the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute.
Independent Medical Evaluations; Medical Legal Reviews.
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J. Carlos Maggi, MD
President, Pediatric Critical Care Group and Pediatric Hospitalists of America
Memorial Miller Children’s Hospital 2801 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90801
Tel: (562) 933-8743
Fax: (562) 933-8744
Email: cmaggi@memorialcare.org
Website: www.memorialcare.org
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD; Board Cert Peds; PED Critical Care/ Pediatric Pulmonology
Specialties:
Board Certified in Pediatrics; Pediatric Critical Care; Pediatric Pulmonology; Expertise in pediatric resuscitation, emergencies, trauma, hospital management of pediatric patients, lung disorders, ventilatory support; Post Operative Care.
Medical Consultant Services, Inc.
2377 W. Foothill Blvd, #9 Upland, CA 91786
Tel: (888) 627-4321
Fax: (909) 946-0347
Email: info@MCSxperts.com
Website: www.MCSxperts.com
Specialties:
One convenient nationwide source for cost effective medical and technical expert services in all healthcare and technical fields. MCS assists its clients with claims involving personal injury, medical malpractice, disability, construction defect, product liability, criminal forensics and HMO peer review. Our experts are Board Certified and qualified expert witnesses. Services include Independent Medical Examinations, Medical Record Reviews, Diagnostic Re-interpretation, Utilization and/or Bill Reviews, along with various types of Technical Review and Analysis, involving accident reconstruction and biomechanical analysis, safety, economic loss and more.
MCS is also an approved M.C.L.E. provider and offers seminars at no charge on a number of topics for continuing legal education
Bruce J. Reitman, MD
1171 S. Bromley Ct Anaheim, CA 92808
Tel: (714) 209-6043
Fax: (714) 280-1036
Email: brucedr@pacbell.net
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
MD; BS – Biochemistry; CA Physicians & Surgeons License.
Specialties:
Anesthesiology; respiratory therapy; acute pain management; critical care.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Upon Request
Birthdate: 07/14/1965 Birthplace: New York, NY
Education: BS - Biochemistry, 1987 UC Davis; MD - 1991, Tufts Univ, Boston, MA; Anesthesiology Residency, 1992-1995, UC Irvine
Previous Positions/Appointments: Currently on staff at Anaheim Regional Med Center; Placentia-Linda Hospital; West Anaheim Med Center; College Med Center & LA Community Hospital - Norwalk.
Honors/Awards: Academic Excellence Award, UC Irvine, 1995.
Membership in Professional Societies: Amer Soc of Anesthesiologists; CA Society of Anesthesiologists; Forensic Expert Witness Assn (FEWA)
Shishir Shah, DO CWS
15029 N. Thompson Pk Pkwy, Suite B111-611
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Cell: (623) 512-3410
Email: woundexpert@gmail.com
Website: linkedin.com/in/shishir-shah-5848062
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) with additional Board Certifications in Hyperbaric Medicine and Family Practice. | Licensed in CA, AZ, TX | Undergraduate degree in aeronautical engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Specialties:
Wound Care | Hyperbaric Medicine | Pressure Injuries | Nursing Homes | decubitius, skin infections and injuries | skin and soft tissue infections and injuries | Device/Product Liability expertise involving skin and soft tissue
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Deposition and trial experience in multiple states. Extensive Legal Expert experiencechart review, statements, depositions, trials. Experienced pharma and medical device/ product key opinion leader and consultant. Over twenty years medical necessity/utilization review and expert witness experience. Has worked in several advisory roles for hospitals, startups, pharmaceutical/medical device companies, California workman’s compensation and utilization review panels (over 6,000 chart reviews).
Wound Specialist:
Award-winning wound care physician in active clinical practice for 20+ years. Voted Top Wound Doctor, Phoenix Magazine. Over 85,000 wound encounters. Wound care clinical, safety and leadership experience in acute care, skilled nursing (nursing homes), hospitals, rehabilitation, and home health settings. Has served as the medical director of several wound programs. Midwestern University Medical School faculty. Significant private equity, medical device, startup, and consulting experience.
Key roles have included medical director oversight of several level 1 hospital trauma wound programs, 5 community hospital wound programs, and over 15 SNF/LTACHs. Coimplemented one of the largest wound care/ hyperbaric clinical delivery models in the U.S.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt
Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Venita McMorris & David Turner
15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 981-4226
Fax: (818) 981-4278
Email: expert@wzwlh.com
Website: www.wzwlh.com
4 Park Place
Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 219-9816
Fax: (949) 219-9095
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, lost earnings, reasonable royalties, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, construction defects, delays & cost overruns, elder abuse, false advertising, family law, fraud, insurance bad faith, intellectual property including trademark, patent & copyright infringement, & trade secrets, lemon law, lender liability, misrepresentations, partnership disputes, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice damages, punitive damages, real estate, securities, tracing, trusts & estates, unfair competition, valuation of businesses, wage & hour claims, white collar crime, & wrongful termination.
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Jack H. Raber, PharmD
Clinipharm Services
P.O. Box 3206
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Tel: (562) 596-8753
Fax: (562) 321-5812
Email: JRaber@clinipharmservices.com Website: www.clinipharmservices.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PharmD; Calif R Ph 29591
Specialties:
Pharmacy standards of care, pharmacy risk assessment and management, prescription fraud and false claims, over- and misdispensing of controlled substances, and professional license defense. Available for background research, consultation, trial preparation, and trial testimony.
Debra S. Borys, PhD, FABPS
Forensic, Health & Clinical Psychology
15030 Ventura Blvd, Suite 11 Number 259 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (310) 470-8484
Email: dsborysphd@sbcglobal.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Clinical Psychology; Psychologist Lic #PSY11690; Fellow in Forensic Psychology –ABPS
Specialties:
Sexual harassment or assault; wrongful termination/discrimination; sex / dual relationships with tx / medical patients / clergy / students, other fiduc; psych ethics; psych reactions to crime / abuse / accident / med mal; PTSD. Psych evaluations / damages assessment, record/literature review, case planning re: psych issues. Plaintiff or Defense. Relevant Publications. UCLA - trained, Clinical, forensic & health psychology training & experience. Trial Experience.
Number of Times Deposed/Testified: 200
Brian P. Jacks, MD, FAACP, FAPA
Formerly Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, USC 9730 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 108 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 274-0684
Fax: (310) 274-5049
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD; Board Certified Psychiatrist; Adults (1974), Child/Adolescent (1976); FAACP; FAPA
Specialties:
Workers’ Comp (QME; AME); personal injury; sexual harassment; post-traumatic stress; wrongful termination; medical malpractice; child sexual abuse. Psychopharmacology; Forensic IME evaluations: malingering. Treatment: individual, marital, family, medical record review. 30+ years experience with adults, teenagers, children. Extensive trial experience.
Samuel I Miles, MD, PhD
Psychiatrist-Physician
11901 Santa Monica Blvd, #532
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 659-1674
Fax: (888) 451-2967
Email: doctor@drmiles.net Website: www.drmiles.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD, PhD, Bd Cert (ABPN) Genl, Addiction & Forensic Psych
Specialties:
Psychiatric evaluation/treatment, Medicallegal consultation, case review, independent medical examination, and expert testimony in civil and criminal cases, including malpractice, personal injury, probate, and disability, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, addiction psychiatry. Psychiatric panel, LA County & US District Courts.
Lawrence H. Jacobson
Lawrence H. Jacobson, APC 9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 517
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 271-0747
Fax: (310) 271-0757
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
AB, UCLA 1964; JD, UCLA School of Law 1967; RE Broker 1978; Certificate in Archaeology, UCLA Extension, 2009; CA Community College Instructor of Law; Notary 1973; Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated since 1980; Senior Editor, UCLA Law Review; Insurance Counsel Journal Award; Order of the Coif; Recipient of the CA Continuing Education of the Bar’s 2011 “Spirit of CEB” Award.
Specialties:
Real estate attorney (50+ years) and CA Real Estate Broker (40+ years). Expertise includes interpretation of real estate documents, real estate and mortgage brokers’ standard of care, custom & usage, mortgage banking, lawyer malpractice in real estate and business transactions, legal ethics and fee disputes.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Extensive expertise in legal malpractice, ethics, real estate brokerage custom and practice and all real estate related issues. Retained in approx. 200 cases involving the interpretation of real estate documents, real estate and mortgage brokers’ standard of care, legal malpractice involving real estate, corporate finance, merger and acquisition, legal ethics and legal fee disputes.
Qualifications:
Beverly Hills Bar Assoc. 2011-12 President; Judge pro tem for the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Municipal Court Systems; adjunct professor of law: real estate secured transactions and administrative law; former Vice-President, Legal Affairs of the CA Association of Realtors; Legal Counsel to the Newport Beach Assoc. of Realtors and prior counsel to the Beverly Hills and Palm Springs Regional Assoc. of Realtors, and special counsel to the San Fernando Valley Board of Realtors. Special Deputy Trial Counsel for the CA State Bar.
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Dr. Michael A. Kamins & Associates
Former Director of Research, Area Head of Marketing - Stony Brook College of Business
Tel: (323) 868-9507
Fax: (323) 931-0258
Email: michaelakaminsconsultants@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BBA; MBA (Statistics); Doctorate (Marketing Research & Strategy)
Specialties:
Marketing & advertising strategy as well as marketing research, questionnaire design & statistical issues. I specialize in survey research, confusion, secondary meaning, dilution, false advertising, celebrity advertising, pricing strategy, pioneership & international advertising. Consumer behavior expertise incl rumor & information processing. I have assisted such individuals as Muhammed Ali, Taylor Swift, Rock Group “Boston,” The “Doors,” Bill Medley & Kareem Abdul Jabbar & such companies as AT&T, Pinkberry, MGM, Lexus, AMEX, the State of California & New York St. Attorney General Elliot Spitzer’s Office, Samsung. Appeared against President Trump in the Trump University Class Action, and on behalf of Fox News against Dominion.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Working as an Expert Witness since 1994. 50+ depositions & 8 trial experiences.
Education: BBA (Statistics) Bernard M, Baruch, 1974; MBA (Statistics) Bernard M Baruch, 1977; PhD (Marketing) New York University, 1984.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Taught Statistics at Baruch College & Marketing/ Marketing Research at NYU, USC, Stony Brook and the Drucker School of Management.
Honors & Awards: Golden Apple Award winning teacher and Dean’s Scholar, Best Teacher in the Grad School of Business at Stony Brook, 2008.
Number of Publications: 50+.
Professional Societies: Assn for Consumer Research; Amer Marketing Assn; Academy of Marketing Science.
Fees: $950 for deposition, trial and consultation
Larry Steven Londre Londre Marketing Consultants, LLC
6000 South Para Way, Third Floor Los Angeles, CA 90094
Tel: (310) 889-0220
Fax: (310) 889-0221
Email: LSL@LondreMarketing.com
Website: www.LondreMarketing.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MBA, emphasis in Marketing, University of Southern California (Dean’s Lists), BS, emphasis in Marketing, USC (Dean’s Lists), Community College Business Teaching Credential (1975-Lifetime).
Specialties:
Marketing, Advertising, Unfair Competition, Promotion, Communication, Media, Unfair Business Practices, 85+ cases, 54+ depositions & testifying (since 2002).
Education: MBA, Marketing, University of Southern California (USC); Advanced Management Program at Claremont; Advanced Management Program at USC.
Honors/Awards: Citizen of the Year, Los Angeles City Council; Teaching - Polished Apple Awards
Publications: Adweek; Advertising Age; Daily News.
Memberships in Professional Societies:
ThinkLA/ Advertising Club of Los Angeles; Board Member, Advertising Industry Emergency Fund/AD Relief; FEWA.
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Robert H. Odell Jr., MD, PhD
Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas
5440 W. Sahara Ave, Ste 180
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Tel: (702) 521-9542
Fax: (702) 254-7044
Email: bodell@nvneuropathy.com
Website: www.robertodellmdphd.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD, PhD, MS, BS, AB (CA, NV, AZ, FL, TN). Amer Board of Anesthesiology (1983); Amer Board of Pain Medicine (2017); Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (2008)
Specialties:
Pain Management, Anesthesiology
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: (about 50:50 Pltf: Defense) Civil: Med Mal, Pain management, multiple medical records reviews; Criminal: Drug defense (also worked for DEA
Birthdate: Dec 26, 1946 Birthplace: Bryn Mawr, PA
Education: BA (Chemistry), BS EE, Univ of Penn 1970; MS Systems Engineering, PhD Biomedical Engineering, Stanford 1974; MD, Stanford 1976.
Honors/Awards: Class of 1946 Award, Univ of Penn 1970.
Publications: New Device Combines Electrical Currents and Local Anesthetic for Pain Management; Practical Pain Management (2011) 11 (6): 52-68; Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Electronic Signal Treatment; Pain Physician 2008; 11: 891-907 (Nov/Dec edition); Electroanalgesic Nerve Block: Theory and Case Reports; Odell RH, Sorgnard R, May HU; Practical Pain Management (2006) 6 (3): 42-54.
Professional Societies: Amer Soc Regional Anes, World Institute of Pain
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Jeffrey L. Rosenberg, MD, FACS
Associate Clinical Professor of Medical Education – Keck School of Medicine of USC 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 601 Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 977-0257
Fax: (213) 977-0501
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD (CA & HI)
Specialties:
Plastic & reconstructive surgery; burn specialist. Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery; member, American Burn Assn & American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Past-President, California Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Philip E. Newman, MD, FACC
Clinical Assoc Prof of Medicine (Cardiology)
UCI/LB VAH
1880 Park Newport, #305 Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tel: (949) 689-2249
Email: dr.pnewman@sbcglobal.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD (CA). ABIM Cert, Internal Med; ABIM Cert, Cardiovascular Disease
Specialties:
Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 250+ cases as a cardiology expert witness over the last 41 years, 50/50 plaintiff/defense, uniformly excellent feedback
Previous Positions/Appointments: Asst Prof of Med, Univ of CO Med Sch; Head of Cardiac Cath Lab/Acting Chief of Cardiology Dept, Denver Gen’l. Private Prac, 29 yrs.
Publications: numerous.
Membership in Professional Societies: Fellow, Amer Col of Cardiology; Mbr Amer Coll of Physicians
Wayne M. Whalen, D.C.
CEO, Whalen Chiropractic Inc. 9570 Cuyamaca Street, Suite 101 Santee, CA 92071
Tel: (619) 258-1144 (Office)
Cell: (619) 368-1145
Email: DrWWhalen@gmail.com
Website: www.drwhalen.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Doctor of Chiropractic | Fellow, International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology | Qualified Medical Examiner/ Fellow, International College of Chiropractors
Specialties:
Personal Injury and workers’ compensation expert and frequent educator. Lead or coauthor national Best Practices guidelines for Neck Pain, Back and Chronic pain. Board of Chiropractic expert consultant.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Multiple civil, criminal, Med/Mal, and administrative trials. Extensive experience in chiropractic standard of care issues for both defense and plaintiff bar.
Awards/ Volunteer Titles: Recently named Doctor of the Year 2024 for the second year in a row by the California Chiropractic Association and the only DC to ever win that award three time in the 100+ year history of the Association, among many other awards. He was President of CalChiro 1999-2000, chaired Clinical Compass, the chiropractic organization responsible for developing Best Practices Guidelines and is President Elect of the California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery which represents multiple medical specialties in workers compensation and medical legal practice.
David M. Mathis MD CCHP-P FAAFP
Correctional Medicine Expert
4107 Casper Way Napa, CA 94558
Tel: (703) 431-7586
Email: david@prisonMDexpert.com
Website: www.prisonMDexpert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD, CA license, Board Certified in Family Practice, with credentials in Hospice & Palliative Care, Certified Correctional Health Professional-Physician
Specialties:
Prison medicine, jail medicine, corrections access to healthcare, emergency transfer, hospice & palliative care, chronic care, deliberate indifference, standard of care in prisons and jails, delayed diagnosis and treatment, triage, trauma and assault, correctional facility utilization management.
Daniel A. Gross, MD, FAAD 18364 Clark St, #105
Tarzana, CA 91356
Tel: (818) 345-7122
Fax: (818) 345-7448
Email: valleyderm@sbcglobal.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BOARD CERTIFIED, PRACTICING DERMATOLOGIST. UCLA MEDICAL SCHOOL, HONORARY CLINICAL PROFESSOR
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: EXPERIENCED FORENSIC WITNESS AND CONSULTANT. COMPARABLE EXPERIENCE IN PLAINTIFF AND DEFENSE CASES
Andrew Wittenberg, MD, MPH, FACEP
3350 E. 7th St, #525
Long Beach, CA 90804
Tel: (310) 266-6775
Email: awittenberg1@gmail.com
Website: www.awittenbergmd.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD Temple University School of Medicine; Residency LA County - USC Hospital; MPH Drexel University
Specialties:
Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Stroke, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure, Hypothermia, Hemorrhage, Head Injury, Heatstroke, Anaphylactic Shock, Ectopic Pregnancy, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Aneurysm, Pneumonia, Intubation, Drug Abuse, Appendicitis, Ischemia, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Airway Management, Fracture, Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Medical Director of the Department of Emergency Medicine and a practicing emergency physician with 15+ years experience. Board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP).
Elliot D. Felman, MD Expert Witness / Family Medicine
1821 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 301 Santa Monica, CA 90403
Tel: (310) 260-2525
Fax: (310) 260-7575
Email: drfelman@earthlink.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD; ABFM; AAFP
Specialties:
Experienced in Medical Record Review for Standard of Care Evaluation, Deposition, Trial Testimony in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine. Board Certified in Family Medicine. 37 years in practice. Plaintiff or Defense. Clinical Faculty, UCLA Med School & Western University of Health Services.
Stephan Zweig, M.D. 1252 Las Lomas Avenue
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Cell: (310) 413-8531
Email: stephanzweig11@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
M.D. Licensed in CA, Board certified American Board of Surgery, Fellow American College of Surgeons, past assistant clinical professor of surgery UCLA
Specialties:
General Surgery, special interest hernia, gallbladder, breast, gastrointestinal
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Los Angeles County
Jerrold S. Dreyer, MD 4835 Van Nuys Blvd, Ste 109 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (818) 784-3615
Cell: (818) 703-0799
Fax: (818) 905-0130
Email: jdreyer116@aol.com
Website: www.infectiousdiseasesdoc.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD (CA); Board Certified - Internal Med, Infectious Diseases
Specialties:
Expertise Includes HIV/AIDS, meningitis, pneumonia, septic shock, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, necrotizing skin infections, animal bites, food poisoning, viral, fungal & mycobacterial infections. Can review cases from both primary care and specialist perspective. Experienced with review of records, depositions & court testimony in both defense and plaintiff cases
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Deposition (70); Court Appearances (15)
Education: BA, MD, FACP, FIDSA, Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Director, House Staff Training, Coord Med EducUCLA-SFVP ‘77-’82; Assoc Clin Prof of Med, UCLA (current); IDSA, IDAC, AAHIVM, ACP.
Honors/Awards: Teacher of the Year Award UCLA-SFVP ‘81 & Northridge Hosp ’85.
Publications: 6 publications
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com
Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
Roughan & Associates At LINC, Inc.
Contact: Jan Roughan, RN
465 N. Halstead St, Ste 120 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 351-0991
Fax: (626) 351-0992
Email: janr@linc.biz
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BSN; PHN; RN; CRRN/ABSNC; CCM; CNLCP
Specialties:
Case Management & Medical Legal Consulting firm - Services/products offered include:
Life Care Plan: Mini/Cost Projection
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Reasonableness Analysis: Past Medical Bills/ Howell Number
Medical Record: Chronology
Medicare Set Aside Analysis
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Lorne S. Label, MD, MBA, FAAN, CPE California Neurological Specialists, Inc. 1977 Millville Court Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Tel: (818) 590-6436
Fax: (805) 241-0014
Email: drllabel@gmail.com
Website: www.cns-neurology.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD; Bd Cert; Fellow, Amer Acad of Neurology; MBA, Health Care Mgmt. Certified Physician Executive. Diplomate, Amer Bd of Psychiatry & Neurology; CA Med Lic
Specialties:
Neurological field (adult & child) with particular attention to trauma causing brain/muscle/ nerve/spinal disorder. Head trauma, seizure, encephalitis, behavioral disorders, dementia, headaches, nerve & muscle disorders. Medical malpractice. Tests of higher cerebral function (EEG, Evoked Responses), EMG. Med acupuncture.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Medical Expert for Medical Board of California. Depositions, IME record review & court testimony, plaintiff & defense, since 1984
Neurology Expertise:
Birthdate: 8/1/52 Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Education: McGill Univ 1969-70; Univ of Texas at Austin, BA Psych with High Honors 1973; Univ of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, MD 1978; Univ of Michigan Medical Center, Neurology, 1982; Neuromuscular Fellowship, USC, 1983
Previous Positions/Appointments: Clinical Prof of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA; Past Chief of Staff, Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center; Inst of Med Quality (CMA), Hospital Surveyor, apptd 1994-present; Med Dir - Los Robles Homecare Srvs; Associate Medical Director of Los Robles Hospice, Bd of Dir, Exec Comte Mbr at several hospitals; Chairman, Clinical Ethics Advisory Committee, Los Robles Medical Center; Review Comte, Medical Bd of Calif; apptd by Gov Deukmejian; Bd of Dir, Ventura Cty Med Soc; Board of Governors UCP; Muscular Dystrophy Assn of LA.
Honors/Awards: Who’s Who of Amer Professionals 1994; Phi Beta Kappa Number of Publications: 24 incl one book, Injuries & Disorders of the Brain and Head (Mosby, 1997) & numerous Chapters; lectures; Fmr medical editor for LexisNexis Publication.
Membership in Professional Societies: Fel of Amer Acad of Neurology; Amer Acad of Med Acupuncture; Ventura Cnty Med Soc; CA Med Assn.
Jonathan S. Rutchik, MD, MPH
Neurology, Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Professor-Volunteer, Dept Medicine (Occupational Medicine) UCSF Admin Office: 35 Miller Ave, #331 Mill Valley, CA 94941
Cell: (415) 606-1465
Email: jsrutch@neoma.com
Website: www.neoma.com
Clinical Offices in California: San Francisco, Richmond, Petaluma, Sacramento and Arcata
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD (CA, NY, MA, NM, ID); Masters in Public Health; Bd Cert Neurology; Bd Cert Occ/ Env Medicine; CA QME, AME. Fellow of American Academy of Neurology, FAAN. Fellow American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, FACOEM.
Specialties:
Electromyography, neurotoxicology, organic solvents, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, heavy metals, manganese, lead, arsenic, mercury, pesticides, carbon monoxide, asphyxiation and gas exposure, mold, indoor air, neuropathy, CRPS, electrocution injury, brain trauma, disability, risk assessment, neuroepidemiology, product liability, utilization review, upper/lower extremity, head, neck, back injury, plaintiff, defense, fitness for duty, safety sensitive positions, police, firefighter, commercial driver, workers compensation.
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KLE Nurse Consultants
Kelly Ehrhardt
P.O. Box 922
Fortuna, CA 95540
Tel: (707) 278-9850
Email: kelly@klenurseconsultants.com
Website: www.klenurseconsultants.com
Specialties:
Life Care Plans; Cost Projections; Expert Testimony; Medical Records Review/ Chronology; Past Medical Bill Review
Experience/Background:
Kelly Ehrhardt BSN, RN, CLCP, LCP-C is the Founder and Principal Nurse Life Care Planner of KLE Nurse Consultants, LLC. Kelly is a professional Baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurse with over a decade of clinical experience in Medical Surgical Nursing and as a Charge Nurse. Prior to cultivating a profession in Healthcare, Kelly had over a decade of experience in the legal field where she provided legal assistance to Attorneys. She is a certified Life Care Planner and Nurse Case Manager. Kelly’s extensive background and expertise positions her as a qualified Nurse Life Care Planner for catastrophic and non-catastrophic cases.
Alan L. Shabo, MD
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
UCLA/Jules Stein Eye Institute 9100 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 265E
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 824-9661 (Office)
Cell: (310) 857-8001
Fax: (424) 272-9032
Email: ashabo@hotmail.com
Past Chief of Ophthalmology, Cedars Sinai; Appointed Expert Panel, LA Superior Court; Consultant, Dept. of Justice/CA
Experience: 200 cases/depositions/trials
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD (Highest Honors); MS (Neuroanatomy); AB (Phi Beta Kappa); Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology; Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Specialties:
Eye, orbital & head injuries; eye treatments; cataract surgery; retinal disease, diabetic retinopathy; eye surgeries; Author of 50 journal papers/chapters.
Legal Nurse Consultant Group Danville, California (925) 876-1377 janattard1@gmail.com www.thelegalnurseconsultantgroup.com
For the past 30 years, Janet Grace Attard dedicated her career to obstetrics and neonatal care. Jan’s clinical role has encompassed caring for transitioning infants at delivery, serving as a Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor, and assuming responsibilities as a Postpartum, Resource and Charge Nurse. Jan’s extensive background includes significant experience in NICU, L&D and postpartum settings, where she has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in ensuring the highest standards of care for both mothers and newborns. Jan is an Adjunct Professor at USF/ Lucile Salter Packard Stanford.
Granite Bay, California
Phone (916) 462-1962
Email: Jasoncarlgoodwin@msn.com
OR Nursing, PACU Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery, Legal Nurse Consultant, Life Care Planning, Nursing Standard of Care, Operating Room, Sterile Processing, Falls, Medical-Surgical Units, Emergency Preparedness, Surgical Administration, Medical Devices, Nurse, Pain Procedures, Public Health, Universal Protocol, Perioperative Staffing, National Standards.
Orthopedics
Medical Consultant Services, Inc.
2377 W. Foothill Blvd, #9
Upland, CA 91786
Tel: (888) 627-4321
Fax: (909) 946-0347
Email: info@MCSxperts.com
Website: www.MCSxperts.com
Specialties:
One convenient nationwide source for cost effective medical and technical expert services in all healthcare and technical fields.
Oversight and Experiences Include:
• Iraqi War Surgical Team Veteran
• Multi-site surgical venues – UC Davis Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente
• Level 1 Trauma academic medical center – US David Medical Center
• Integrated health system – Kaiser Permanente
• Military health care – Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Fee for service ambulatory surgery and procedural services – Alta Bates Summit Surgery Center
• Clinic Management – Perioperative Medicine Clinic, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco
• Capital Construction Planning and Implementation – UC Davis Medical Center
MCS assists its clients with claims involving personal injury, medical malpractice, disability, construction defect, product liability, criminal forensics and HMO peer review. Our experts are Board Certified and qualified expert witnesses. Services include Independent Medical Examinations, Medical Record Reviews, Diagnostic Re-interpretation, Utilization and/or Bill Reviews, along with various types of Technical Review and Analysis, involving accident reconstruction and biomechanical analysis, safety, economic loss and more.
MCS is also an approved M.C.L.E. provider and offers seminars at no charge on a number of topics for continuing legal education
MRK Medical Consultants
Edward W. Younger, III, M.D. Medical Director
11249 Gold Country Blvd, #165 Gold River, CA 95670
Tel: (800) 403-1647
Tel: (916) 863-7301
Website: www.mrkmedconsultants.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MRK has provided medical/legal services across the country for more than 40 years. Our board-certified physician consultants deliver objective examination of personal injury cases in order to help insurance and legal professionals reach appropriate conclusions. We offer medical record reviews, diagnostic imaging reviews, independent medical exams, and medical billing audits and reviews. Our staff coordinates every case and makes the process seamless for our valued clients.
Specialties:
Orthopedics, neurosurgery, Covid-19, critical care/ICU, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, geriatrics, hand surgery, life care planning, medical bill auditing, neurology, neuropsychology, pediatric neuropsychology, OB/GYN, otolaryngology, pain management, PM&R, plastic surgery, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, radiology, neuroradiology, and vocational rehab.
Locations:
We have offices throughout Southern California: La Mesa, Encino, Pasadena, and Santa Monica. We also have offices throughout the state, including Atwater, Bakersfield, Chico, Clovis, Eureka, Lafayette, Modesto, Monterey, Napa, Redding, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Santa Rosa. Locations in Nevada and Arizona are also available.
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Clive M. Segil, MD, FRCS, FACS
Orthopaedic Surgeon 17777 Ventura Blvd, Ste 230 Encino, CA 91316
Tel: (818) 342-5490
Fax: (818) 342-5412
Email: drsegil@drsegil.com
Website: www.drsegil.com
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine and Zoom consultations are my specialty and I am able to do this remotely. Depositions and trial testimony can also be done remotely. Contact me for details.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MB, BCh 1963; MD 1971; FRCS 1966; FACS 1971; CA & NV
Specialties:
Orthopaedic surgery; spine surgery; hip & knee replacements; general orthopaedic
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Extensive in Orthopaedic Surgery in Superior Court, Federal Courts in CA & NV.
Birthdate: 10/24/38 Birthplace: South Africa
Positions/Appointments: Past Asst Clinical Prof Orthopaedics - USC; Past Clinical Chief Orthopaedic Surgery - Cedars Sinai Med Center.
Honors/Awards: Visiting Prof & Fellow, Hip Replacement, with Sir John Charnley; Visiting Prof & Fellow, Spine Surgery Dr. Edward H. Simmons – Toronto.
Publications: Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, 1972; Clinical Orthopaedic & Related Research, 1974.
Membership in Professional Societies: CA Orthopaedic Assn; Western Orthopaedic Assn; North American Spine Society
William B. Stetson, MD
Stetson Lee Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Neurology
Associate Adjunct Clinical Professor, USC Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
Allergy/Immunology
Allergy/Immunology
Neuroradiology
Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology
Neurosurgery
191 S. Buena Vista St, Ste 470 Burbank, CA 91505
Cardiology
Cardiology
Neuropsychology
Tel: (818) 848-3030
Fax: (818) 848-2228
COVID-19
COVID-19
OB/GYN
Critical Care/ICU
Critical Care/ICU
Ophthalmology
Email: drstetson@stetsonleeortho.com Website: sportsmedicinedr.com
Dermatology
Dermatology
Otolaryngology
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Pain Management
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
PM&R
General Surgery
General Surgery
Physical Therapy
Geriatrics
Geriatrics
Plastic Surgery
Family Medicine
Family Medicine
Podiatry
Hand Surgery
Hand Surgery
Pulmonary Medicine
BA, USC ‘83, Phi Beta Kappa; MD, USC ‘89; LAC, USC Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery ‘94; Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy Fellowship ‘95; Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon ‘97; Board Recertification 2017; Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine 2008.
Life Care Planning
Life Care Planning
Radiology
Specialties:
Medical Billing/Audits
Medical Billing/Audits
Toxicology
Nephrology
Nephrology
Trauma Surgery
Shoulder, knee, elbow, ankle, trauma, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, gunshot wounds to the extremities. Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the State of California
Expert Witness Pain
Paul Lynch, MD
Tel: (480) 310-3878
Email: lynchmd@gmail.com
Website: www.expertwitnesspain.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications: MD, University of Oklahoma; Anesthesiology, New York University; Pain Management, Texas Tech University
Specialties:
Wrongful Death, Pain Management/ Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, Independent Medical Examination, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Nerve Blocks, Intrathecal Pumps, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Spinal Injections, Epidural, Cervical Injections, Radiofrequency, Anesthesia, Opioid Prescribing, Opioid Overdose.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Dr. Lynch is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained pain management physician and anesthesiologist, with 17 years’ experience treating all types of chronic pain conditions. Throughout his career, Dr. Lynch has been focused on providing comprehensive and evidenced-based treatment, with vigilant attention to the standard of care and best practices. He has managed pain practices in 15 different states and is currently licensed to practice in 7 states. Dr. Lynch continues to actively see patients in a clinical setting and perform interventional pain management procedures, including performing independent medical examinations. Dr. Lynch is known for providing accurate, knowledgeable, and detailed expert medical witness opinions. He delivers articulate and clear testimony with an unwavering commitment to the standard of care and ethical values
Robert H. Odell Jr., MD, PhD
Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas
5440 W. Sahara Ave, Ste 180 Las Vegas, NV 89146
Tel: (702) 521-9542
Fax: (702) 254-7044
Email: bodell@nvneuropathy.com
Website: www.robertodellmdphd.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD, PhD, MS, BS, AB (CA, NV, AZ, FL, TN). Amer Board of Anesthesiology (1983); Amer Board of Pain Medicine (2017); Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (2008)
Specialties: Pain Management, Anesthesiology
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: (about 50:50 Pltf: Defense) Civil: Med Mal, Pain management, multiple medical records reviews; Criminal: Drug defense (also worked for DEA
Birthdate: Dec 26, 1946 Birthplace: Bryn Mawr, PA
Education: BA (Chemistry), BS EE, Univ of Penn 1970; MS Systems Engineering, PhD Biomedical Engineering, Stanford 1974; MD, Stanford 1976.
Honors/Awards: Class of 1946 Award, Univ of Penn 1970.
Publications: New Device Combines Electrical Currents and Local Anesthetic for Pain Management; Practical Pain Management (2011) 11 (6): 52-68; Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Electronic Signal Treatment; Pain Physician 2008; 11: 891-907 (Nov/Dec edition); Electroanalgesic Nerve Block: Theory and Case Reports; Odell RH, Sorgnard R, May HU; Practical Pain Management (2006) 6 (3): 42-54.
Professional Societies: Amer Soc Regional Anes, World Institute of Pain
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Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com
Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience:
We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting,
automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories.
We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
J. Carlos Maggi, MD
President, Pediatric Critical Care Group and Pediatric Hospitalists of America
Memorial Miller Children’s Hospital 2801 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90801
Tel: (562) 933-8743
Fax: (562) 933-8744
Email: cmaggi@memorialcare.org
Website: www.memorialcare.org
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD; Board Cert Peds; PED Critical Care/ Pediatric Pulmonology
Specialties:
Board Certified in Pediatrics; Pediatric Critical Care; Pediatric Pulmonology; Expertise in pediatric resuscitation, emergencies, trauma, hospital management of pediatric patients, lung disorders, ventilatory support; Post Operative Care.
Arrowhead Evaluation Services
1680 Plum Lane
Redlands, CA 92374
Tel: (888) 888-5902
Email: experts@arrowheadeval.com
Website: www.arrowheadeval.com
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Physicians dedicated to fast, accurate reporting | California’s most selective medical/ legal service provider | Credible medical legal reports
Specialties:
Over 200 Physicians Servicing California: - Independent Medical Evaluations
- Personal Injury
- Disability
- Longshore/Harborworker IME’s
- Worker’s Compensation
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Andre Aboolian M.D. FA.C.S
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
120 S. Spalding St, Suite 233
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 888-8862 (Office)
Fax: (310) 888-8711
Email: coordinator@andreaboolian.com
Website: andreaboolian.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
1) Medical Board of CA Physician’s and Surgeon’s License 2) The American Board of Plastic Surgery Certification 3) Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Specialties:
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • Wound care • Surgical and non-surgical Scar treatment • Keloid Treatment • Skin Hyperpigmentation • Dog Bites • Burns (i.e. Airbag, Lasers, etc.) • Eyelid Trauma • Nose Trauma • Lip Laceration and Deformity • Breast Tissue Trauma • Breast Implant Trauma • Hand Trauma • Hernia Repair • Loss of Tissue
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 5+ years of providing consulting and expert witness experience.
Brent R.W. Moelleken, MD, FACS
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
120 S. Spalding Dr, Ste 110 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 273-1001
Fax: (310) 205-4881
Email: drbrent@drbrent.com
Website: www.drbrent.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: CA Medical Lic, MD, FACS
Specialties:
Plastic Surgery, FACS, Wound care specialist, reconstructive surgery, microsurgical nerve repair, complex scar & wound treatment, burn treatment.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Case reviewer - Med Malpractice, Lien cases; wound healing, scar, nerve expert, burn expert.
Education & Training:
Education: Yale Medical, Harvard, UCSF, UCLA, UCSF, Chief Resident, General Surgery; UCSF, Chief Resident, Plastic Surgery; Buncke Clinic- Microsurgery Fellowship.
Previous Positions/Appointments: UCLA Med Ctr, Attending Surgeon, Assoc Clinical Prof. Honors/Awards: Dean’s Scholar, Purdue; First in Class Harvard, thesis Honors, Dept of Internal Med, Yale Med Sch. Publications: Mathes SJ, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Mathes - Perspectives in Plastic Surgery; Numerous presentations and publications. Super Doctors Hall of Fame, Top Plastic Surgeons in America – Newsweek/ Statistica.
Membership in Professional Societies: Cert, Am Bd of Surgery, Fellow Amer College of Surgeons FACS, ASPS, ASAPS
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS, FAAP
Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery
3991 MacArthur Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tel: (949) 720-3888
Email: lnichter@imagedr.com
Website: drnichter.com pacificcenterplasticsurgery.com mybiospa.com
Specialties:
Professional History includes Board Certified by 1) American Board of Surgery 2) American Board of Plastic Surgery 3) American Board of Surgery, Special Competency in Hand Surgery
Extensive experience in all aspects of Cosmetic, Adult & Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive surgery of the head & neck, breast, body, extremities, wounds/traumatic deformity & burns, med spa complications. Prior Tenured Professor of Plastic Surgery (USC) & Prior Chairman, Department of Plastic Surgery. Well-published author of several textbook chapters & journal articles related to above topics. Extensive experience in medical malpractice case review, consultation, written evaluation & testimony for defense & plaintiff. Articulate subspecialty consultant with up-to-date knowledge & expertise in relevant literature & standards of care. Opinions supported by extensive subspecialty education, training & experience.
Jeffrey L. Rosenberg, MD, FACS
Associate Clinical Professor of Medical Education – Keck School of Medicine of USC 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 601 Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 977-0257
Fax: (213) 977-0501
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD (CA & HI)
Specialties:
Plastic & reconstructive surgery; burn specialist. Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery; member, American Burn Assn & American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Past-President, California Society of Plastic Surgeons.
John M. Shamoun, MD, FACS
John Shamoun MD, FACS Inc
Contact: Yvonne
366 San Miguel Dr, Ste 310 Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tel: (949) 759-3077
Fax: (949) 759-3087
Email: jmshamoun@gmail.com
Website: www.ideallook.com www.cosmeticsurgerymalpractice.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD; Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Lic USA-(CA, TX, MS, AL, GA, FL). Lic UAEDubai Health Authority / Qatar
Specialties:
25 years experience. Only plastic surgeon in the United States board certified by the 1) American Board of Surgery 2) American Board of Plastic Surgery 3) American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 4) American Board of Forensic Medicine 5) American Board of Cosmetic Surgery 6) American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Extensive experience in all aspects of cosmetic, plastic & reconstructive surgery of the breast, nose, face, eye & body. Wellpublished author of several textbook chapters & journal articles related to above topics. Extensive experience in medical malpractice case review, consultation, written evaluation & testimony in depositions & trial for plaintiff & defense. Articulate subspecialty consultant with up-to-date knowledge & expertise of plastic surgery literature & standards of care. Opinions supported by extensive subspecialty education, training & experience.
Retained over 300 times, deposed over 50 times, trial testimony over 20 times, arbitration / settlement conferences over 10 times.
California Medical Board Reviewer.
James Pearle, MD
P.O. Box 157
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Tel: (714) 337-3797 (Cell #1)
Tel: (714) 337-7741 (Cell #2)
Email: jpearlemd@hotmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
MD, California. BA Biology, University of Chicago; MD, New York Medical College; Internship Kaiser Hospital Oakland, CA; Medical Residency George Washington University; Pulmonary Fellowship University of Illinois.
Specialties:
Internal Medicine; Pulmonary Disease. Research experience with more than 100 clinical trials as Principal Investigator
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Extensive Defense and Plaintiff Records Review, IME’s, Trials, Over 100 Depositions. Pulmonary, Critical Care, Hospitalist, Sleep, Malpractice, Mold, COVID, Burn Pit, Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease, Asbestos Disease, 30 Years Experience.
Positions and Appointments: Clinical Professor of Medicine, UC Irvine; Assistant Professor, UCLA School of Medicine; Assistant Professor, UCI School of Medicine. Chief of Staff Specialty Hospital La Mirada, CA; Respiratory Therapy Director Martin Luther Hospital Anaheim, CA; Respiratory Therapy Director St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton, CA; Respiratory Therapy Director Brea Hospital, Brea, CA; Respiratory Therapy Director Coast Plaza Medical Center, Norwalk, CA; Chairman, Physician Well-Being Committee, St. Jude. President, Southern California Hospitalist Network, Inc.
Publications and Reviews: Available on CV. Membership in Professional Societies: ATS; ACCP.
Steven M. Simons, MD, FACP, FCCP
9001 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 200 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Tel: (310) 274-3444
Fax: (310) 271-3793
Email: ssimonsmd@gmail.com Website: www.simonsmd.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS; MD; FACP; FCCP; Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCLA. Fellow – American College of Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians
Specialties:
Expert in pulmonary diseases and internal medicine. Asthma management, pulmonary masses, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, lung cancer, bronchoscopy, mechanical ventilation, pleural effusions, COPD, emphysema.
Experience:
More than 25 years – expert reviews and testimony, both defense and plaintiff.
Current Positions and Appointments:
Medical Director, Medical Affairs, Cedars-Sinai Health System; Chair, Medication Safety, Cedars-Sinai Health System; Chief Medical Officer, Directors’ Guild of America; Expert Reviewer, Medical Board of California: Peer Reviewer, Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Reports; Chair, Peer Review and Credentials, Cedars-Sinai Medical Network.
Prior Positions and Appointments:
Former Chief of Staff, Chief of Medicine, Chief of Pulmonary: Cedars-Sinai Health System; Director, Pulmonary Division, Orthopaedic Hospital; Director, Pulmonary Division, California Hospital; Peer Reviewer– “Archives of Internal Medicine”
Jeff Sarkozi, MD, FRCPC, FACR
Fibromyalgia Polypain Arthritis Center 801 N. Tustin Ave, Ste 503 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Tel: (714) 973-4636
Fax: (714) 973-4776
Email: expert@fmpolypain.com Website: www.fmpolypain.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD; FRCPC; FACR; Lic (CA & NY)
Specialties:
Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Occupational, Industrial & Environmental Rheumatology/ Arthritis, Syndromes of Chronic Fatigue & Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Lupus (SLE), Scleroderma, Sjogren’s Syndrome. Raynaud’s Syndrome, Spondylitis, Myositis, Reflex Dystrophy/ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Vasculitis, Gout.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Consultation, case review, analysis, ME/IME/ AME, deposition, trial experience. On behalf of: industry/insurers/defendant public local, state & federal agencies/selected plaintiffs for industrial/occupational/environmental/posttraumatic/disability claims of fibromyalgia, reflex dystrophy/complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) & syndromes of chronic fatigue & pain, arthritis, connective tissue and other rheumatologic diseases; manufacturers & physicians involved in silicone implant litigation; manufacturers involved in diet drug litigation; plaintiff for I-tryptophan EMS. Physician/plaintiff in rheumatology medical malpractice issues
Summary CV:
Education: Undergraduate, Chemistry & Microbiology, Univ of Toronto; MD, Univ of Toronto; Internal Medicine, Univ of Toronto & McMaster Univ; Rheumatology Fellowship, Univ of Toronto.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Assoc Clinical Prof, Univ of Calif, Irvine; Med Director, Fibromyalgia Polypain Arthritis Center; Med Director, The Calif Institute for Fibromyalgia, Arthritis & Rheumatology; Director, Raynaud’s Syndrome Research Clinic.
Honors/Awards: Multiple US/foreign patents for ergonomic engineering.
Number of Publications: 24 Scientific Presentations: Numerous Speaking Engagements: Numerous.
Membership in Professional Societies: Multiple
William Dillin, MD
Independent Spine Evaluation, Inc.
Spine Surgery and Spine Medicine Consultant 6080 Center Drive, #652 Los Angeles, CA 90045
Tel: (844) 774-6393 (844-spinewd)
Email: keena.giles@independentspine.com
Website: www.independentspine.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD – licensed in CA, TX, AZ, FL and NV
Specialties:
Dr. Dillin is in clinical practice performing spine surgery, spine interventions and evaluating patients with spine conditions. He is licensed in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida and Nevada. Dr. Dillin was a former partner at the KerlanJobe Orthopaedic Clinic and was an associate of the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute.
Independent Medical Evaluations; Medical Legal Reviews.
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Richard Benveniste, DDS, MSD
19231 Victory Blvd, Ste 256 Reseda, CA 91335
Tel: (818) 881-7337
Fax: (818) 881-6183
Email: yourgums@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Doctor of Dental Surgery, (DDS); Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD
Specialties:
Previous three term officer of State Dental Board of California, having ruled on all phases of dental practice. Practicing as an expert, consultant, evaluator & teacher in the treatment of TMJ, personal injury (PI), lien cases, dental injury. Multiple distinguished service citations from California State Department of Consumer Affairs. Provider of continuing education courses on oral diagnosis, oral medicine, head, jaw & neck injuries, treatment modalities, TMJ diagnosis, therapy. Multiple long term professional organization memberships.
Jonathan S. Rutchik, MD, MPH
Neurology, Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Professor-Volunteer, Dept Medicine (Occupational Medicine) UCSF
Admin Office: 35 Miller Ave, #331 Mill Valley, CA 94941
Cell: (415) 606-1465
Email: jsrutch@neoma.com
Website: www.neoma.com
Clinical Offices in California: San Francisco, Richmond, Petaluma, Sacramento and Arcata
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD (CA, NY, MA, NM, ID); Masters in Public Health; Bd Cert Neurology; Bd Cert Occ/ Env Medicine; CA QME, AME. Fellow of American Academy of Neurology, FAAN. Fellow American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, FACOEM.
Specialties:
Electromyography, neurotoxicology, organic solvents, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, heavy metals, manganese, lead, arsenic, mercury, pesticides, carbon monoxide, asphyxiation and gas exposure, mold, indoor air, neuropathy, CRPS, electrocution injury, brain trauma, disability, risk assessment, neuroepidemiology, product liability, utilization review, upper/lower extremity, head, neck, back injury, plaintiff, defense, fitness for duty, safety sensitive positions, police, firefighter, commercial driver, workers compensation.
Dudley Seth Danoff, MD, FACS
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8635 West Third Street, SteOne West
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Tel: (310) 854-9898
Cell: (310) 625-1377
Fax: (310) 854-0267
Email: DudleyDanoff@gmail.com
Website: www.towerurology.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD: FACS; CA Lic; Board Cert Amer Bd of Urology; Fellow, Amer College of Surgeons
Specialties:
Urologic Oncology. Extensive experience in prostate cancer, kidney and bladder tumors, sexual dysfunction, penile implants, kidney transplantation, pelvic trauma, stone disease, infections, incontinence, bladder injury. Fulltime clinical practice. Author, lecturer, Who’s Who in America, Academic Appointment.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Experience in medical malpractice, plaintiff/ defense; case reviews, deposition; expert witness, court experience.
Education: BA, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Princeton Univ; MD, Yale Univ School of Medicine.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Clinical Faculty, Dept of Urology, Tulane Univ Schl of Med; Clin Faculty, Columbia Univ College of Physicians & Surgeons; Clin Faculty, Dep of Surgery/Urology, UCLA; Fellow, Amer College of Surgeons (FACS); Diplomate, Amer Bd Urology; Amer Fertility Soc; Soc of Air Force Clin Surgeons; Amer Urologic Assn (AUA); Societe Internationale D’Urologie; Transplant Soc of So Calif; Bd of Governors, LA Cnty Med Assn; Intl College of Surgeons; Soc of Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Honors/Awards: Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude, Princeton Univ; Soc of Sigma Xi Scientific Honorary Soc, Yale Univ; Alpha Omega Alpha Med Honorary Soc; Magnes Medalist, Hebrew Univ of Jerusalem; Albert Schweitzer Award, Sheba Med Ctr, Israel; Excellence in Medicine award, Israel Cancer Foundation; Endowed Chair in Urologic Research, Hebrew Univ of Jerusalem, Israel.
Publications/Media: Extensive publishing experience in scientific journals, books, lectures, training seminars, course directorships
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Matthew E. Karlovsky, MD, FACS
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Tel: (480) 272-0499
Email: KarlovskyM@yahoo.com
Website: www.ExpertInUrology.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Board Certification in Urology (2007), Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (2013, 2023) | Fellowship in Neuro-Urology & Prosthetics, Urogynecology | Residency in Urology, Temple University Hospital. MD- State University of New York-Downstate Medical Center.
Specialties: Urology & Urogynecology | Neuro-Urology
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 15 Trials | 55 Depositions | 300+ cases over 10 years | Surgical Injury/Negligence Device Related Injuries (Catheters, Interstim, Pelvic mesh, stents, implants) | Plaintiff or Defense | Insurance Defense | Personal Injury | Criminal & Sex Crimes | Patent Review | No retainer required | Free 20-minute phone call to assess for merit | Call/text/email even after hours | Prompt and attention to detail “Your Expert Witness, On Call”
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William B. Stetson, MD
Stetson Lee Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Associate Adjunct Clinical Professor, USC Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
191 S. Buena Vista St, Ste 470 Burbank, CA 91505
Tel: (818) 848-3030
Fax: (818) 848-2228
Email: drstetson@stetsonleeortho.com
Website: sportsmedicinedr.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BA, USC ‘83, Phi Beta Kappa; MD, USC ‘89; LAC, USC Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery ‘94; Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy Fellowship ‘95; Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon ‘97; Board Recertification 2017; Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine 2008.
Specialties:
Shoulder, knee, elbow, ankle, trauma, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, gunshot wounds to the extremities. Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the State of California
Shishir Shah, DO CWS
15029 N. Thompson Pk Pkwy, Suite B111-611
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Email: woundexpert@gmail.com
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Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) with additional Board Certifications in Hyperbaric Medicine and Family Practice. | Licensed in CA, AZ, TX | Undergraduate degree in aeronautical engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Specialties:
Wound Care | Hyperbaric Medicine | Pressure Injuries | Nursing Homes | decubitius, skin infections and injuries | skin and soft tissue infections and injuries | Device/Product Liability expertise involving skin and soft tissue Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Deposition and trial experience in multiple states. Extensive Legal Expert experiencechart review, statements, depositions, trials. Experienced pharma and medical device/ product key opinion leader and consultant. Over twenty years medical necessity/utilization review and expert witness experience. Has worked in several advisory roles for hospitals, startups, pharmaceutical/medical device companies, California workman’s compensation and utilization review panels (over 6,000 chart reviews).
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Award-winning wound care physician in active clinical practice for 20+ years. Voted Top Wound Doctor, Phoenix Magazine. Over 85,000 wound encounters. Wound care clinical, safety and leadership experience in acute care, skilled nursing (nursing homes), hospitals, rehabilitation, and home health settings. Has served as the medical director of several wound programs. Midwestern University Medical School faculty. Significant private equity, medical device, startup, and consulting experience.
Key roles have included medical director oversight of several level 1 hospital trauma wound programs, 5 community hospital wound programs, and over 15 SNF/LTACHs. Coimplemented one of the largest wound care/ hyperbaric clinical delivery models in the U.S.
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Todd R. Morris, CCM 1560 Newbury Road, Suite 1-271
Newbury Park, CA 91230
Tel: (805) 857-1328
Email: todd@globalweatherandclimate.com
Website: www.globalweatherandclimate.com
Specialties:
Weather & Meteorology, Traffic/Highway Safety, Oceanography, Personal Injury, Property & Casualty Insurance, Slip, Trip & Fall, Hydrology & Groundwater, Environmental, Aviation, Accident Reconstruction, Slip Trip & Fall.
Experience:
Global Weather and Climate Consulting LLC is an independent weather consulting firm specializing in forensics, forecasting, planning and weather expert witness testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. Its President, Todd Morris, is an American Meteorological Society (AMS) Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of meteorology and climatology. Mr. Morris has 34.5 years of federal government service with the National Weather Service (NWS) and has been doing consulting work since 2013. With offices in both southern CA and southern AZ, we would be pleased to discuss the weather and/or climate aspects of your case with you.
Gary L. Buffington, CSP
Owner, American Safety Consulting 26035 Bouquet Canyon Rd, # 301 Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Tel: (213) 952-1308
Email: gbuff46@yahoo.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MS; BS; CSP; CRSP; CSHM; WSO-CSE/ CSM/CSS; Lic PI; EMT; CIH
Specialties:
Expert Witness, Court Testimony & Litigation Support Services. Accident, Civil & Criminal Investigations. Exp all phases Construction; Underground Construction, Tunneling, Mining & Mills; Construction/mining equipment, cranes, fires/explosions, forklifts, ladders/ scaffolds & welding. P.I., Risk Assessment; CAL/OSHA, IIPP, OSHA, MSHA, NEC, NFPA, NRC Regs; Safety Training; Industl Safety. 30+ years experience Public & Private Sectors. Also offices in Florida, Kansas & Missouri.
The concepts of evidence-based medicine have been the cornerstone of Dr. Dillin’s education during his spine surgery fellowship in Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery and the format for decision making in his subsequent practice. The critical analytic features inherent in the ‘best evidence’ approach to patients have permeated his writing and his lectures, allowing flexible adaptation as the science has changed. Since July 1985, Dr. Dillin has been exclusively devoted to clinical spine, interventional spine and spine surgery practice. The combination of clinical critical thinking in conjunction with evidence-based medicine practice, allows spine specialty focus on any Independent Medical Evaluations or Medical-Legal Reviews.
He is licensed in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida and Nevada. Dr. Dillin was a partner at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic for 35 years. He has career long interests in patient safety, surgical simulation, and medical decision-making.
Ettie Rosenberg, PharmD, Esq.
Allan N. Lowy & Associates, APLC
Dr. Ettie Rosenberg, PharmD, JD 5850 W. Third Street, #268
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Cell: (310) 701-6461
Email: erosenberg@thepharmacyexpert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) | Juris Doctor (JD) | California State Board of Pharmacy (Registered Pharmacist) | State Bar of California (Attorney Member)
Specialties:
Drugs; Pharmacology, Adverse Reactions; Psycho-pharmacology; Alcohol and Substances of Abuse; Pharmacy Practice Standard of Care;
Board of Pharmacy; Regulatory Compliance
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Providing expert consultation for plaintiff/ prosecution or defense in criminal, civil, and administrative cases, in county, state, federal courts (including consultation for discovery, written or testimonial expert opinion or summary, deposition, trial) since 2000
Ettie Rosenberg, PharmD, Esq.
Allan N. Lowy & Associates, APLC
Dr. Ettie Rosenberg, PharmD, JD 5850 W. Third Street, #268
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Cell: (310) 701-6461
Email: erosenberg@thepharmacyexpert.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) | Juris Doctor (JD) | California State Board of Pharmacy (Registered Pharmacist) | State Bar of California (Attorney Member)
Specialties:
Drugs; Pharmacology, Adverse Reactions; Psycho-pharmacology; Alcohol and Substances of Abuse; Pharmacy Practice Standard of Care; Board of Pharmacy; Regulatory Compliance
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Providing expert consultation for plaintiff/ prosecution or defense in criminal, civil, and administrative cases, in county, state, federal courts (including consultation for discovery, written or testimonial expert opinion or summary, deposition, trial) since 2000
Stan Kephart
Kephart Consulting, LLC Consultant
Nationwide Tel: (602) 615-7694
Email: stan@policeand securitypractices.com
Website: www.policeandsecuritypractices.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BA Public Service; MA Ed - Thesis: Alternatives to Lethal Force; NIMS/SIMS Certification; CA Executive P.O.S.T. & AZ P.O.S.T. Certifications; State Corrections Management Certification; State Teaching Credential; FEMA - All NIMS Certifications; Credentialed as a Federal, State & Tribal Law Enforcement Officer.
Specialties:
Expert Witness in: Police Practices; Crime Foreseeability; Officer Involved Shootings; Security Policies and Procedures; Special Event Security: Crowd Management/Control; Riots & Demonstrations; Bar Fights; Adult & Juvenile Custody; Indian Country Casino Operations/Policing Standards.
Achievements:
Olympic Games Security Administrator, Retired Police Chief, California Undersheriff, Major Disaster Command and Crime Scene Operations’ Experience, Governor’s Commendation as Special Adviser to California Adjutant General for Law Enforcement Training. Post 911 Honors: 1st Non-Native Police Chief of the Year Award by the National Assn for Native American Law Enforcement, Named by Peter Ueberroth (LAOCC) in his book, Made in America, as one of his “Super Stars.” One of 150 International Security Experts invited to Dohar, Qatar, Sports Fan Violence Conference; Epoch News Documentary “January 6th The Real Story.” Professional Affiliations: Lifetime member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS).
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Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation 3450 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: +1 (559) 337-6391 (Office)
Tel: +1 (855) 280-9090 (Toll-Free)
Email: info.ca@mecanicacorp.com
Website: www.mecanicacorp.com
Specialties:
The Mecanica team has provided technical services within the western U.S for over 30 years; providing expertise in the following areas: Accident (crash) reconstruction & analysis; including, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, bus; motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle; Event Data Recorders (EDR) & Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders (HVEDR); Fleet Telematics (GPS) data analysis; Collision Mitigation Systems (CMS) including Lidar, Radar, and Cameras; Mechanical Inspections & System Performance Analysis; Commercial Fleet Operations, Traffic Signal Timing, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive Systems Evaluation, Driver Standards of Care, and Fire Origin and Cause Investigations; Forensic 3D Simulations, Animations and Captured Site Video Analysis. Mecanica provides Vehicle, Component, and Systems Testing as well as Chip Swapping/Transfers at our on-site laboratory. We provide forensic analysis in the areas of transportation, construction, agricultural, industrial and product liability. Our experts are qualified in state, criminal, federal, and military courts. We provide engineering services, continuing education, research and peer-reviewed published authors.
As a seasoned communicator with experience in complex law enforcement matters, I provide in-depth analysis, thorough review of applicable standards, policies, laws, and training, and submission of Rule 26 reports on the following:
The use of less than lethal and lethal use of force by correctional officers, police officers and federal agents.
Tactics Preceding an Use of Force Incident
Post Incident Use of Force Review
Police Procedures
Vehicle Pursuits
Covert Investigations
K9 Operations
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I provide consulting and expert witness testimony on private security, premises liability, and foreseeability matters for both the defense and plaintiff on matters including the deployment of security personnel and the use of force by security personnel.
Training, Licensing, and Certification
Security training, licensing and certification of the security professionals directly or indirectly involved in the incident.
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Brian P. Jacks, MD, FAACP, FAPA
Formerly Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, USC 9730 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 108 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 274-0684
Fax: (310) 274-5049
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD; Board Certified Psychiatrist; Adults (1974), Child/Adolescent (1976); FAACP; FAPA
Specialties:
Workers’ Comp (QME; AME); personal injury; sexual harassment; post-traumatic stress; wrongful termination; medical malpractice; child sexual abuse. Psychopharmacology; Forensic IME evaluations: malingering. Treatment: individual, marital, family, medical record review. 30+ years experience with adults, teenagers, children. Extensive trial experience.
Adjunct Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, USC Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
A practicing psychiatrist for over 30 years, Dr. Sugar is board certi ed in both General and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Past President, Southern California Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Previously: Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA; Founding Director of Research at Hathaway Children and Family Services.
CURRENT: Solo Practice, Psychiatric Expert Witness, Consulting Psychiatrist, Cal State Long Beach Trauma Recover y Center
RECENT: Director, Child and Adolescent Trauma Psychiatry Program, USC Inpatient, Outpatient and Residential Treatment experience with adults and children
Plaintiff and Defense Forensic experience includes reports and/or testimony in both child & adult cases involving:
• Institutional Sexual Abuse and Betrayal Trauma
• Effects of Trauma and Adversity on Child Development
• Chronic Physical Sexual and Emotional Abuse
• Psychological Trauma and Stress in the Workplace
• Date Rape/Internet Seduction
• Post-traumatic Loss, Grief and Depression
• Psychological Effects of Injury to the Body or Brain
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI, Psychiatric Effects)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Julie A. Armstrong, PsyD, RNCS
77 Solano Square, #302 Benicia, CA 94510
Tel: (310) 666-9190
Email: dreamdoc@mac.com
Website: www. psychologyexpertwitness.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PsyD, MN, Master of Nursing/Clinical Nurse Specialist, CA Psy 16001, AZ Psy 4952 (inactive), IA Psy 105064
Specialties:
Psychological assessment, PTSD, malingering, independent medical evaluation, disability evaluation, claimed impairment, fitness for duty, allegations of harassment and discrimination, emotional damages, employment claims, and concerns about malingering. Also, claims of medical malpractice and psychiatric nursing and hospital claims.
Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Nurse Specialist with more than 35 years of experience. Provides psychological evaluation and assessment, and expert witness consulting in Personal Injury, Employment, Civil Rights, Disability and Psychological and Medical Malpractice cases. Issues addressed including Malingering, Impact of Loss (injury, sexual assault), Emotional Distress, and Allegations of Harassment and Discrimination, Impairment or Improper Conduct.
Dr. Emin Gharibian, Psy.D. Verdugo Psychological Associates 2930 Foothill Blvd La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 253-1161
Email: drgharibian@ verdugopsych.com
Website: https://verdugopsych.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Two Year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology, Fielding Graduate University; Psy.D., California School of Professional Psychology; M.A., California School of Professional Psychology; B.A., California State University: Northridge.
Specialties:
Brain injury, Fitness for Duty Evaluation, Forensic Psychology, Malingering, Neurodevelopmental Disorder/Disability, Neuropsychology, Personal Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychology, Sanity/ Competency to Stand Trial, Testamentary Capacity, and Undue Influence.
Helen Grusd, PhD
420 S Beverly Blvd, Ste 100
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 475-2450
Email: hgrusd@aol.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD; Certified Forensic Consultant; Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners; Certified in Traumatic Stress; Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and Stress Management; Certified Forensic Consultant of American College of Forensic Examiners Institute.
Specialties:
Forensic trauma and PTSD children, families, adults, schools and foster homes. Evaluated approximately 2,000 clergy, boy scouts and school children sexual abuse cases.
• LEGAL ANALYST: TV, RADIO, PRINT (CNN, HLN, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX)
• BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIST
• DECADES ON UCLA CLINICAL FACULTY
• CONSULTANT TO CONGRESS
• CA MEDICAL BOARD EXPERT
ALLcases (Plaintiff & Defense) involving psychiatric issues/emotional distress, including:
• High Profile Cases
• Entertainment Law/Media Copycats
• Sexual Harassment
• Discrimination/Wrongful Termination
• Divorce/Custody
• Abuse: Sexual, Physical & Emotional
• Malpractice/Wrongful Death
• Child/Adolescent issues
• Personal Injury/Equestrian/Other Sports
• Terrorism/Violence/Murder
• Police and Priest Misconduct
• Elder Abuse/Will Contestation
PRIOR CASES INCLUDE:
Michigan v. Kelli Stapleton (attempted murder of autistic daughter)
California v. Redmond O’Neal (drug felony)
Plaintiffs v. James Arthur Ray (Sedona sweat lodge homicide)
Minor v. Kid Nation (reality TV →emotional distress)
Terri Schiavo appeal
Nevada v. Floyd Mayweather (domestic violence)
Michigan v. Jonathan Schmitz (Jenny Jones Talk Show murder trial)
Celebrity Divorces: Roseanne Barr, Jim Carrey, Jean Claude Van Damme
School Shootings: victims’ families v. media
Tate v. Larry Johnson/Stacey Augman (NBA paternity and assault)
Vega et al v. Catholic Archdiocese of L.A. (priest molestation)
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Judy Ho, PhD, ABPP, ABPdN, CFMHE
Board Certified Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist; Tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University; Diplomate, American Board of Professional Psychology; Diplomate, American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology; Diplomate, National Board of Forensic Evaluators
1600 Rosecrans Avenue, Media Center 4th Floor
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Tel: (310) 745-8887
Fax: (310) 943-2585
Email: drjudyho@gmail.com
Website: www.drjudyho.com
Specialties:
Dr. Ho conducts forensic, neuropsychological, and independent medical evaluations and provides expert testimony regarding psychological testing methods, results, and conclusions for civil & criminal proceedings, including 1) personal injury (including psychological injury and traumatic brain injury claims) 2) fitness for duty, 3) employment/ discrimination/wrongful termination cases, 4) sexual assault & trauma cases, 5) professional licensing disputes, and 6) assessment of competency, risk, and psychological state/ functioning at time of criminal offense. Dr. Ho is a member of the International Neuropsychological Society, National Academy of Neuropsychology, and Division 40 (Soc. for Clin Neuropsych) and 41 (American Psych-Law Soc) of the American Pyschological Association. Dr. Ho is a two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health National Services Research Award, and the chair of the Institutional Review Board at Pepperdine University. She conducts clinical and community research on mental health, publishes empirical studies, book chapters, and books, and is a frequent invited speaker at various national and local conferences and media outlets.
Brian P. Jacks, MD, FAACP, FAPA
Formerly Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, USC 9730 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 108
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 274-0684
Fax: (310) 274-5049
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD; Board Certified Psychiatrist; Adults (1974), Child/Adolescent (1976); FAACP; FAPA
Specialties:
Workers’ Comp (QME; AME); personal injury; sexual harassment; post-traumatic stress; wrongful termination; medical malpractice; child sexual abuse. Psychopharmacology; Forensic IME evaluations: malingering. Treatment: individual, marital, family, medical record review. 30+ years experience with adults, teenagers, children. Extensive trial experience.
Carole Lieberman, MD, MPH
Psychiatric Expert Witness/ Forensic Psychiatrist
Diplomate, American Board Psychiatry & Neurology
Decades on UCLA Psychiatry Clinical Faculty 204 S. Beverly Drive, Ste 108 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 278-5433
Website: www.expertwitness forensicpsychiatrist.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Board Cert Psychiatrist; MD; MPH; QME; CA Medical Bd Expert
Specialties:
Nationally recognized Forensic Psychiatrist with winning record of trial testimony, depositions, evaluations & trial consultation in hundreds of civil & criminal cases - plaintiff / prosecution & defense. These include: High Profile, child abuse, custody, discrimination, divorce, domestic violence, elder abuse, entertainment, malingering, malpractice, media copycat behavior, murder, PI, police brutality, PTSD, priest molestation, sexual harassment, suicide, terrorism, violence, will contestation, wrongful termination & other cases involving emotional distress / psychological issues.
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Samuel I Miles, MD, PhD
Psychiatrist-Physician
11901 Santa Monica Blvd, #532
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 659-1674
Fax: (888) 451-2967
Email: doctor@drmiles.net
Website: www.drmiles.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD, PhD, Bd Cert (ABPN) Genl, Addiction & Forensic Psych
Specialties:
Psychiatric evaluation/treatment, Medicallegal consultation, case review, independent medical examination, and expert testimony in civil and criminal cases, including malpractice, personal injury, probate, and disability, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, addiction psychiatry. Psychiatric panel, LA County & US District Courts.
Brian P. Jacks, MD, FAACP, FAPA
Formerly Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, USC 9730 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 108
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 274-0684
Fax: (310) 274-5049
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD; Board Certified Psychiatrist; Adults (1974), Child/Adolescent (1976); FAACP; FAPA
Specialties:
Workers’ Comp (QME; AME); personal injury; sexual harassment; post-traumatic stress; wrongful termination; medical malpractice; child sexual abuse. Psychopharmacology; Forensic IME evaluations: malingering. Treatment: individual, marital, family, medical record review. 30+ years experience with adults, teenagers, children. Extensive trial experience.
Carole Lieberman, MD, MPH
Psychiatric Expert Witness/ Forensic Psychiatrist
Diplomate, American Board Psychiatry & Neurology
Decades on UCLA Psychiatry Clinical Faculty 204 S. Beverly Drive, Ste 108 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 278-5433
Website: www.expertwitness forensicpsychiatrist.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Board Cert Psychiatrist; MD; MPH; QME; CA Medical Bd Expert
Specialties:
Nationally recognized Forensic Psychiatrist with winning record of trial testimony, depositions, evaluations & trial consultation in hundreds of civil & criminal cases - plaintiff / prosecution & defense. These include: High Profile, child abuse, custody, discrimination, divorce, domestic violence, elder abuse, entertainment, malingering, malpractice, media copycat behavior, murder, PI, police brutality, PTSD, priest molestation, sexual harassment, suicide, terrorism, violence, will contestation, wrongful termination & other cases involving emotional distress / psychological issues. Dr. Lieberman appears in the Media as a legal analyst & testifies before Congress. Recommendations upon request.
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Debra S. Borys, PhD, FABPS
Forensic, Health & Clinical Psychology 15030 Ventura Blvd, Suite 11 Number 259 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (310) 470-8484
Email: dsborysphd@sbcglobal.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD Clinical Psychology; Psychologist Lic #PSY11690; Fellow in Forensic Psychology –ABPS
Specialties:
Sexual harassment or assault; wrongful termination/discrimination; sex / dual relationships with tx / medical patients / clergy / students, other fiduc; psych ethics; psych reactions to crime / abuse / accident / med mal; PTSD. Psych evaluations / damages assessment, record/literature review, case planning re: psych issues. Plaintiff or Defense. Relevant Publications. UCLA - trained, Clinical, forensic & health psychology training & experience. Trial Experience.
Number of Times Deposed/Testified: 200
Gary Freedman-Harvey, PhD
1404 Ocean Ave
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Cell: (562) 209-4399
Fax: (562) 391-1867
Email: GFHPHD@me.com
Website:
www.MentalCapacityEvaluations.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD - Clinical Psychology (PSY11419)
Specialties:
Mental Capacity Evaluations: testamentary capacity; undue influence; estate & trust litigation; probate and LPS conservatorships; capacity declarations & testimony; elder abuse, litigation, consultation. Experienced expert witness: depositions & jury trials. Engaged in cases in CA, NV, NC.
Speaker:
2015 Berlin - International Psychogeriatric Congress: “Vulnerability to Undue Influence & Vascular Dementia”; OC Bar Association - Estates & Trust Division; Long Beach Bar Assn; Long Beach Community Foundation; OC Psychological Assn. On-site evaluations: residence or facility. Find me on www.LinkedIn. com; Member: Forensic Expert Witness Assn.
Michael L. Levittan
Michael L. Levittan, PhD Marriage, Family, Child Therapist
11980 San Vincente Blvd, Ste. 709
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: (310) 820-4111
Email: mllpsych@earthlink.net
Website: www.michaellevittan.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD Psychology; Marriage Family Therapist; Director of CA Certified Domestic Violence program.
Specialties:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Anger Management, Child Custody, Parenting, Parental Alienation, Sexual Violence, Suicidality, Grief and Loss, Road Rage, School Violence, Sex Trafficking, Gun Violence Prevention.
PROFESSOR/LECTURER: UCLA Extension; L.A. Superior Court; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse & Neglect (ICAN); California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists; Hillside Home for Children; Women’s Shelters; U.S. Marines; Pacific Clinics; Maple Center; Grief & Loss Conference; Internat’l Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma; NEXUS Conference on Child Abuse, etc.
PUBLICATIONS: Handbook on Interpersonal Violence (Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Suicidality); Violence and Abuse in Society: Under-
standing a Global Crisis (Infanticide); His Story, Her Story: Survival Guide for Spouses (Male Conditioning); Workplace Violence Reporter
CONSULTANT: L.A. Times, Dallas MorningHerald; USA Weekend; Orlando Sentinel; NY Post; L.A. Times Magazine, In-Touch Magazine; Golf Magazine; “Falling Down” (Michael Douglas Feature DVD); etc.
MEDIA: ABC-TV News; Inside Edition; Tyra Banks Show; Starting Over (NBC-TV); KTLA News; CBS Radio; Politico.com; Montel Williams Show; Bad Girls Club; Hollywood 411: Robert Irvine Show; “Frangela” Talk Show; “Chains” (Innocence Project DocumentaryFuture Release Date).
Judy Ho, PhD, ABPP, ABPdN, CFMHE Board Certified Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist; Tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University; Diplomate, American Board of Professional Psychology; Diplomate, American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology; Diplomate, National Board of Forensic Evaluators 1600 Rosecrans Avenue, Media Center 4th Floor Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Tel: (310) 745-8887
Fax: (310) 943-2585
Email: drjudyho@gmail.com Website: www.drjudyho.com
Specialties:
Dr. Ho conducts forensic, neuropsychological, and independent medical evaluations and provides expert testimony regarding psychological testing methods, results, and conclusions for civil & criminal proceedings, including 1) personal injury (including psychological injury and traumatic brain injury claims) 2) fitness for duty, 3) employment/ discrimination/wrongful termination cases, 4) sexual assault & trauma cases, 5) professional licensing disputes, and 6) assessment of competency, risk, and psychological state/ functioning at time of criminal offense. Dr. Ho is a member of the International Neuropsychological Society, National Academy of Neuropsychology, and Division 40 (Soc. for Clin Neuropsych) and 41 (American Psych-Law Soc) of the American Pyschological Association. Dr. Ho is a two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health National Services Research Award, and the chair of the Institutional Review Board at Pepperdine University. She conducts clinical and community research on mental health, publishes empirical studies, book chapters, and books, and is a frequent invited speaker at various national and local conferences and media outlets.
Dr. Emin Gharibian, Psy.D.
Verdugo Psychological Associates
2930 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 253-1161
Email: drgharibian@ verdugopsych.com
Website: https://verdugopsych.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Two Year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology, Fielding Graduate University; Psy.D., California School of Professional Psychology; M.A., California School of Professional Psychology; B.A., California State University: Northridge.
Specialties:
Brain injury, Fitness for Duty Evaluation, Forensic Psychology, Malingering, Neurodevelopmental Disorder/Disability, Neuropsychology, Personal Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychology, Sanity/ Competency to Stand Trial, Testamentary Capacity, and Undue Influence.
Debra S. Borys, PhD, FABPS
Forensic, Health & Clinical Psychology
15030 Ventura Blvd, Suite 11 Number 259 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (310) 470-8484
Email: dsborysphd@sbcglobal.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
PhD Clinical Psychology; Psychologist Lic #PSY11690; Fellow in Forensic Psychology –ABPS
Specialties:
Sexual harassment or assault; wrongful termination/discrimination; sex / dual relationships with tx / medical patients / clergy / students, other fiduc; psych ethics; psych reactions to crime / abuse / accident / med mal; PTSD. Psych evaluations / damages assessment, record/literature review, case planning re: psych issues. Plaintiff or Defense. Relevant Publications. UCLA - trained, Clinical, forensic & health psychology training & experience. Trial Experience.
Number of Times Deposed/Testified: 200
Dr. Emin Gharibian, Psy.D.
Verdugo Psychological Associates
2930 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 253-1161
Email: drgharibian@ verdugopsych.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Two Year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology, Fielding Graduate University; Psy.D., California School of Professional Psychology; M.A., California School of Professional Psychology; B.A., California State University: Northridge.
Specialties:
Brain injury, Fitness for Duty Evaluation, Forensic Psychology, Malingering, Neurodevelopmental Disorder/Disability, Neuropsychology, Personal Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychology, Sanity/ Competency to Stand Trial, Testamentary Capacity, and Undue Influence.
Brian P. Jacks, MD, FAACP, FAPA
Formerly Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, USC 9730 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 108 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 274-0684
Fax: (310) 274-5049
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MD; Board Certified Psychiatrist; Adults (1974), Child/Adolescent (1976); FAACP; FAPA
Specialties: Workers’ Comp (QME; AME); personal injury; sexual harassment; post-traumatic stress; wrongful termination; medical malpractice; child sexual abuse. Psychopharmacology; Forensic IME evaluations: malingering. Treatment: individual, marital, family, medical record review. 30+ years experience with adults, teenagers, children. Extensive trial experience.
Michael L. Levittan
Michael L. Levittan, PhD Marriage, Family, Child Therapist 11980 San Vincente Blvd, Ste 709
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: (310) 820-4111
Email: mllpsych@earthlink.net Website: www.michaellevittan.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Psychology; Marriage Family Therapist; Director of CA Certified Domestic Violence program.
Specialties:
Website: https://verdugopsych.com
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Anger Management, Child Custody, Parenting, Parental Alienation, Sexual Violence, Suicidality, Grief and Loss, Road Rage, School Violence, Sex Trafficking, Gun Violence Prevention.
PROFESSOR/LECTURER: UCLA Extension; L.A. Superior Court; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse & Neglect (ICAN); California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists; Hillside Home for Children; Women’s Shelters; U.S. Marines; Pacific Clinics; Maple Center; Grief & Loss Conference; Internat’l Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma; NEXUS Conference on Child Abuse, etc.
PUBLICATIONS: Handbook on Interpersonal Violence (Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Suicidality); Violence and Abuse in Society: Understanding a Global Crisis (Infanticide); His Story, Her Story: Survival Guide for Spouses (Male Conditioning); Workplace Violence Reporter
CONSULTANT: L.A. Times, Dallas MorningHerald; USA Weekend; Orlando Sentinel; NY Post; L.A. Times Magazine, In-Touch Magazine; Golf Magazine; “Falling Down” (Michael Douglas Feature DVD); etc.
MEDIA: ABC-TV News; Inside Edition; Tyra Banks Show; Starting Over (NBC-TV); KTLA News; CBS Radio; Politico.com; Montel Williams Show; Bad Girls Club; Hollywood 411: Robert Irvine Show; “Frangela” Talk Show; “Chains” (Innocence Project DocumentaryFuture Release Date).
Samuel I Miles, MD, PhD
Psychiatrist-Physician 11901 Santa Monica Blvd, #532 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 659-1674
Fax: (888) 451-2967
Email: doctor@drmiles.net
Website: www.drmiles.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD, PhD, Bd Cert (ABPN) Genl, Addiction & Forensic Psych
Specialties:
Psychiatric evaluation/treatment, Medicallegal consultation, case review, independent medical examination, and expert testimony in civil and criminal cases, including malpractice, personal injury, probate, and disability, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, addiction psychiatry. Psychiatric panel, LA County & US District Courts.
Debra S. Borys, PhD, FABPS
Forensic, Health & Clinical Psychology
15030 Ventura Blvd, Suite 11 Number 259 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tel: (310) 470-8484
Email: dsborysphd@sbcglobal.net
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD Clinical Psychology; Psychologist Lic #PSY11690; Fellow in Forensic Psychology –ABPS
Specialties:
Sexual harassment or assault; wrongful termination/discrimination; sex / dual relationships with tx / medical patients / clergy / students, other fiduc; psych ethics; psych reactions to crime / abuse / accident / med mal; PTSD. Psych evaluations / damages assessment, record/literature review, case planning re: psych issues. Plaintiff or Defense. Relevant Publications. UCLA - trained, Clinical, forensic & health psychology training & experience. Trial Experience.
Number of Times Deposed/Testified: 200
Gary Freedman-Harvey, PhD
1404 Ocean Ave
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Cell: (562) 209-4399
Fax: (562) 391-1867
Email: GFHPHD@me.com
Website:
www.MentalCapacityEvaluations.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD - Clinical Psychology (PSY11419)
Specialties:
Mental Capacity Evaluations: testamentary capacity; undue influence; estate & trust litigation; probate and LPS conservatorships; capacity declarations & testimony; elder abuse, litigation, consultation. Experienced expert witness: depositions & jury trials. Engaged in cases in CA, NV, NC.
Speaker:
2015 Berlin - International Psychogeriatric Congress: “Vulnerability to Undue Influence & Vascular Dementia”; OC Bar Association - Estates & Trust Division; Long Beach Bar Assn; Long Beach Community Foundation; OC Psychological Assn. On-site evaluations: residence or facility. Find me on www.LinkedIn. com; Member: Forensic Expert Witness Assn.
Gary Freedman-Harvey, PhD
1404 Ocean Ave
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Cell: (562) 209-4399
Fax: (562) 391-1867
Email: GFHPHD@me.com
Website:
www.MentalCapacityEvaluations.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhD - Clinical Psychology (PSY11419)
Specialties:
Mental Capacity Evaluations: testamentary capacity; undue influence; estate & trust litigation; probate and LPS conservatorships; capacity declarations & testimony; elder abuse, litigation, consultation. Experienced expert witness: depositions & jury trials. Engaged in cases in CA, NV, NC.
Speaker:
2015 Berlin - International Psychogeriatric Congress: “Vulnerability to Undue Influence & Vascular Dementia”; OC Bar Association - Estates & Trust Division; Long Beach Bar Assn; Long Beach Community Foundation; OC Psychological Assn. On-site evaluations: residence or facility. Find me on www.LinkedIn. com; Member: Forensic Expert Witness Assn.
Brian P. Jacks, MD, FAACP, FAPA
Formerly Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, USC 9730 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 108 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 274-0684
Fax: (310) 274-5049
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MD; Board Certified Psychiatrist; Adults (1974), Child/Adolescent (1976); FAACP; FAPA
Specialties:
Workers’ Comp (QME; AME); personal injury; sexual harassment; post-traumatic stress; wrongful termination; medical malpractice; child sexual abuse. Psychopharmacology; Forensic IME evaluations: malingering. Treatment: individual, marital, family, medical record review. 30+ years experience with adults, teenagers, children. Extensive trial experience.
Forensic QDE Lab, LLC
Linda L Mitchell, DABFDE
Certified Forensic Document Examiner
Tel: (888) 760-0339
Fax: (760) 888-0339
Email: forensicQDE@gmail.com
Website: www.forensicdocexaminer.com www.forensicqde.com
Offices in San Diego, Los Angeles & Riverside Counties
Specialties: Scientific Examination of Questioned Documents, Handwriting Expert. Civil or Criminal. Consulting & Sworn Testimony.
Integrated Forensic Services, LLC
Sean Espley and Joseph Merydith 915 Highland Point Dr, Ste 250 Roseville, CA 95678
Tel: (916) 300-3445
Cell: (916) 847-8552
Email: integratedforensic@gmail.com
Website: integratedforensic.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE)
Specialties: Signature examinations, handwriting examinations, hand printing examinations, examinations of altered documents, wills, indented writing examinations, computer generated document examinations, examinations of medical & business records.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 25 yrs experience.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Former government forensic document examiners.
Membership in Professional Societies: Active members with the Southwestern Assn of Forensic Document Examiners (SWAFDE).
Advisors/Experts @ MCS Associates, Banking & Financial Svcs Consultants
13681 Newport Ave, Ste 8-387 Tustin, CA 92780
Tel: (949) 263-8700
Fax: (949) 263-0770
Email: experts@mcsassociates.com
Website: www.mcsassociates.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: MBAs; PhDs; CPAs; CFAs
Specialties:
Nationwide consulting/expert witness company (est. 1973) in Banking, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and related Damages, Economics & Valuations: BANKING Operations/ Administration, Check fraud, Regulatory issues, Compliance; LENDING (all types): Underwriting, Servicing, policies/practice, Foreclosures & Workouts. FINANCE: Securities, Investments & Brokerage, Trusts & Fiduciaries, Investment Banking, Corp Finance; REAL ESTATE: Lending, Brokerage, Title / Escrow, Property Management; INSURANCE (all types): Coverage, Claims, Broker/Agent functions; DAMAGES & ACCOUNTING: Economics, Valuations / Appraisals, Forensic Accounting.
James H. Cantrell, CPM, CAM Cantrell Associates
1517 North Pt, Ste 539 San Francisco, CA 94123
Tel: (415) 956-6000
Cell: (415) 244-5927
Email: jimcha@pacbell.net
Website: realestateexpertwitness.co
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Cert Property Mgr (CPM) by the Institute or Real Estate Mgt; Condominium Association Manager (CAM), FL; University of Miami, BBA ‘71, Politics & Public Affairs; CA Brokers Lic, Instructor, IREM incl teaching in Russia & Poland.
Specialties:
Property Management issues for Commercial, Residential and Condominium real estate, standards of care, personal injury, property damage, security, lease terms & conditions, due diligence, operations, negligence, Association board duties.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Court appointed Receiver & Referee; extensive expert witness testimony. Condo ASN Mgr CAM-Florida.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Assoc Prof Golden Gate Univ 86-96, Masters Program; City of SF Existing Building Efficiency Initiative Task Force, 09-11; Pres IREM SF 1989; Chairman Intl Affairs IREM, 93-94; Featured Speaker NFMT Natl Facility Mgmt Conference, Chicago (07), Baltimore (08 & 09).
Honors/Awards:1987 CPM of the Year award 01 & 07; Instructor of the Year award IREM SF; 2013 Lloyd D Hanford Distinguished Faculty Award IREM, 2011 CPM Emeritus Award.
Publications: Contributing Author, John Wiley Handbook of Real Estate, Journal of Prop Mgmt, “When The Power Goes Out”
Jack Cohen
2629 Townsgate Rd, Ste 100 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Tel: (747) 222-1550
Cell: (747) 222-1554
Fax: (747) 222-1551
Email: jack@coheninv.com
Specialties:
Private money lending in the real estate industry, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, loan underwriting, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards, title reports, property management, tenant and landlord issues, brokers and investors relations, finance and documentation, sales & leasing, insurance claims, loan servicing, real estate mortgage & financing, escrow, homeowners’ associations, SBA Lending, Lending Policies, Custom and Practice/Lender Liability, Broker Standards of Care and Fiduciary, Responsibility, Loan Underwriting, Credit Administration, Loan Process and Bank Loan, Restructure/ Workout Process, Note Valuations/Collateral Review, Litigation and Discovery Consulting, Banking Operations/Administration, Hard Money Lending, Construction RE Lending & Administration, Expert reports adherent to Federal Rule 26, Loan Syndication/Secondary Market Loan, Sales, Title Insurance, Bank Fraud, Elder Financial Abuse, Forged Deeds, Identity Theft, Mortgage Investigations, Private/Hard Money Lending, Real Estate Broker Standards & Practices, Title Insurance Claims, and Wrongful Foreclosure. Residential/ Commercial/lndustrial/Muliti-family Real Estate Management. Environmental regulations, hazards and contamination. Bankruptcy matters and proceedings. Construction and design flaws and defects.
Delores A. Conway, PhD
Professor Emeritus USC Marshall School of Business. Previously on Faculty at U of Rochester Simon Business School and University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Tel: (310) 613-9773
Email: dconway@marshall.usc.edu
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS, Math, Stat, U Wisconsin; MS/PhD Statistics, Stanford Univ; Assoc Dean, Simon Bus School, U of Rochester; Director, Real Estate Forecast, USC
Specialties:
Statistics, real estate analysis, econometrics, data analysis & sample surveys. Financial models, employment discrimination, forecasting, assessment of environmental pollution, analysis of medical data, economic analysis, insurance
Over 30 years experience as a testifying expert with law firms in LA, NY, DC, San Diego and Chicago
Edrington and Associates
Steven Edrington, CCIM, CPM, CFLC President 5944 Claremont Avenue, #2
Oakland, CA 94618
Tel: (510) 749-4880 Ext 107 (Office Phone) Email: info@edringtonandassociates.com Website: www.edringtonandassociates.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant –Forensic Expert Witness Association 2021 | Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Designation #8541 | Certified Property Manager (CPM) Designation #25072 | California Certified Resident Manager (CCRM) Designation | California Licensed Real Estate Broker #01129470 | California Class B General Building Contractor #1098831 | California Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser (expired) | Competent Toastmaster (CTM) Designation | ICC (International Code Council) – Residential Building Code Inspector – Cert #8853304 | B.S. Finance, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
Specialties: Habitability, Wrongful Eviction, Tenant Harassment, Property Manager/Landlord Standard of Care, Rent Surveys, Rent Differential/Economic Damages, Broker/Agent Failure to Disclose, HOA Disputes.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Expert witness and consultant for cases involving wrongful eviction, property manager’s and broker’s standard of care, warranty of habitability, and damages | Broker, developer, and investor with over 25 years of experience in investment and residential brokerage and property management | MCLE provider on topics including Rent and Eviction Controls, Issues of Habitability, and Adding and Legalizing Accessory Dwelling Units | Consultant to property owners on issues involving real estate transactions, planning and zoning, condominium conversions, accessory dwelling units, code compliance, property management, rent control, and landlord/tenant disputes.
Objective Expert for Landlord/Tenant Disputes: Your “Go To” Expert for Habitability, Wrongful Eviction, Tenant Harassment, Property Manager/Landlord Standard of Care, Rent Surveys, Rent Differential/Economic Damages, Broker/Agent Failure to Disclose, HOA Disputes.
Engel & Engel LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Jason A. Engel
350 S. Grand Avenue, Ste 3160
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel: (310) 277-2220
Fax: (310) 277-2212
Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com
Website: www.engelandengel.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Specialties:
Engel & Engel, LLP is a Los Angeles CPA firm engaged in the practice of forensic accounting for over 25 years. Mr. Engel has served as an expert witness in over 500 forensic accounting cases including expert testimony in connection with a jury award of $2.3 billion.
Mr. Engel has authored 20 research publications on the subjects of economic damages, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, alter ego, business valuation, and employment damages. Experience and expertise includes complex business litigation matters including economic damages, financial fraud investigation, alter ego, fraudulent transfers, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, intellectual property, construction, construction defects, real estate, employment, business interruption, business operations, partnership and corporate dissolutions, and accounting malpractice.
John A. Gebhardt
Principal - SEG Advisors
24025 Park Sorrento, Ste 460 Calabasas, CA 91302
Tel: (310) 422-4644
Email: jgebhardt@segadvisors.com Website: www.segadvisors.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BA - Economics - UCLA, Harvard University - Executive Education Program, Stanford University - Advanced Management College, Licensed RE Broker - California (1989)
Certificates: Real Property Administration & Facilities Management Administration
certifications - BOMI, CPA - California (inactive)
Specialties:
Agency, due diligence, standards of care, breach of lease and mitigation, lease terms, lease renewals/options/fair market value (FMV), co-tenancy, exclusives, brokerage actions, constructive eviction, disclosure, property management - costs / fees / duties, sales and leasing, financing, entitlements, development activities, eminent domain, RE personnel issues, CC&R’s/REA/OEA. Lender/
borrower, Office retail/industrial/apartments/ hotels/land/mixed-use and for-sale residential properties, environmental issues. Extensive and balanced (plaintiff/defense) litigation experience - deposition and trial. Expanded credentials at www.expert4law.org
Robert S. Griswold, CRE, CPM. CCIM, RPA, ACoM, PCAM, CCAM, GRI, ARM
President, Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc 16820 Delacroix
Reno, NV 89511
Cell: (619) 719-7761
Email: rgriswold@griswoldremgmt.com
Website: www.griswoldremgmt.com
Mailing Address:
c/o Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc., 5703 Oberlin Dr, Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92121
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MSBA RE Devel, USC; MBA RE Fin, USC; BS RE/Bus Econ, USC; CA RE Broker 1984; NV RE Broker 2002
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony, referee, receiverships & consulting on all aspects of property management standard of care issues. Realtor; Counselor of Real Estate (CRE); Certified Property Manager (CPM); Real Property Administrator (RPA); Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM); Accredited Residential Manager (ARM); Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM); Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM); Graduate, Realtor Inst (GRI), Hands-on manager of commercial, residential, retail & community association properties.
Active, hands-on real estate practitioner/ consultant/expert on standard of care & custom & practice incl fiduciary duty, personal injury, habitability, maintenance, health & safety, wrongful death; water intrusion & mold; property inspections; negligence in hiring/supervision/ termination; mgmt/receiver fees; Assn board duties & negligence; reserve studies; construction defect relocation/ economic damages, etc. Court-appointed receiver & bankruptcy custodian. Real Estate Expert for KNSD-TV (NBC 7/39). Author, Property Management Kit for Dummies; Co-Author, Real Estate Investing for Dummies, Landlord’s Legal Kit for Dummies & Mortgage Management for Dummies and Home Buying for Dummies.
Lawrence H. Jacobson
Lawrence H. Jacobson, APC 9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 517
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 271-0747
Fax: (310) 271-0757
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
AB, UCLA 1964; JD, UCLA School of Law 1967; RE Broker 1978; Certificate in Archaeology, UCLA Extension, 2009; CA Community College Instructor of Law; Notary 1973; Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated since 1980; Senior Editor, UCLA Law Review; Insurance Counsel Journal Award; Order of the Coif; Recipient of the CA Continuing Education of the Bar’s 2011 “Spirit of CEB” Award.
Specialties:
Real estate attorney (50+ years) and CA Real Estate Broker (40+ years). Expertise includes interpretation of real estate documents, real estate and mortgage brokers’ standard of care, custom & usage, mortgage banking, lawyer malpractice in real estate and business transactions, legal ethics and fee disputes.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Extensive expertise in legal malpractice, ethics, real estate brokerage custom and practice and all real estate related issues. Retained in approx. 200 cases involving the interpretation of real estate documents, real estate and mortgage brokers’ standard of care, legal malpractice involving real estate, corporate finance, merger and acquisition, legal ethics and legal fee disputes.
Qualifications:
Beverly Hills Bar Assoc. 2011-12 President; Judge pro tem for the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Municipal Court Systems; adjunct professor of law: real estate secured transactions and administrative law; former Vice-President, Legal Affairs of the CA Association of Realtors; Legal Counsel to the Newport Beach Assoc. of Realtors and prior counsel to the Beverly Hills and Palm Springs Regional Assoc. of Realtors, and special counsel to the San Fernando Valley Board of Realtors. Special Deputy Trial Counsel for the CA State Bar.
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Lawrence H. Jacobson
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Kidder Mathews
Contact: Andrew Zimbaldi
5 Park Plaza, Ste 1700 Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 887-0293
Email: Arzimbaldi@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
MBA: RE Brokers License
Specialties:
Property management: commercial & residential; receivership of real estate & operating businesses; operation & disposition of properties; environmental remediation; homeowners associations; construction management; entitlement due diligence.
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV,
sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Barry Ross, Esq., MBA Ross Mediation Services® 155 N. Lake Ave, Suite 800 Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: (626) 531-1131 Website: www.ROSSmediation. com
Barry Ross is one of California’s most highly respected, skilled mediators, with an outstanding history of thousands of satisfied parties and resolved cases since 1993.
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BS, MBA: USC; JD: Southwestern Law School; Licensed CA Attorney: 1976 (SBN 069340);
CA Real Estate Broker: 1973 (DRE:00460974)
Barry’s Mediation Expertise and Experience:
Business & Commercial, Real Property Disputes, Breach of Contract, Tort Liability, Malpractice, Buyer/Seller, Landlord/Tenant, Real Estate Agent/ Broker Liability, Construction Defects,¬ HOA/Condominium Law, Neighbor Law, Title Insurance, Environmental Claims, Mold & Fungus, Habitability, Boundary Disputes, Eminent Domain, Insurance Coverage, Bad Faith, Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation, Fiduciary Law, Banking & Finance, Labor/Employment Law, Personal Injury, Intellectual Property, Municipal/Government Liability.
Affiliations: MC3 Certified Mediator (MC3) International Academy of Mediators (IAM) CA Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (CADN)
SoCal Mediation Assn (SCMA) Community Associations Institute (CAI) Community Association Law Course Author
California Assn of Realtors (CAR) Expert Witness, National Author, Speaker ADR Media Consultant, Educator, Lecturer
Kidder Mathews
Contact: Andrew Zimbaldi
5 Park Plaza, Ste 1700 Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 887-0293
Email: Arzimbaldi@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
MBA: RE Brokers License
Specialties:
Property management: commercial & residential; receivership of real estate & operating businesses; operation & disposition of properties; environmental remediation; homeowners associations; construction management; entitlement due diligence.
Jack Cohen
2629 Townsgate Rd, Ste 100 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Tel: (747) 222-1550
Cell: (747) 222-1554
Fax: (747) 222-1551
Email: jack@coheninv.com
Specialties:
Private money lending in the real estate industry, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, loan underwriting, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards, title reports, property management, tenant and landlord issues, brokers and investors relations, finance and documentation, sales & leasing, insurance claims, loan servicing, real estate mortgage & financing, escrow, homeowners’ associations, SBA Lending, Lending Policies, Custom and Practice/Lender Liability, Broker Standards of Care and Fiduciary, Responsibility, Loan Underwriting, Credit Administration, Loan Process and Bank Loan, Restructure/ Workout Process, Note Valuations/Collateral Review, Litigation and Discovery Consulting, Banking Operations/Administration, Hard Money Lending, Construction RE Lending & Administration, Expert reports adherent to Federal Rule 26, Loan Syndication/Secondary Market Loan, Sales, Title Insurance, Bank Fraud, Elder Financial Abuse, Forged Deeds, Identity Theft, Mortgage Investigations, Private/Hard Money Lending, Real Estate Broker Standards & Practices, Title Insurance Claims, and Wrongful Foreclosure. Residential/ Commercial/lndustrial/Muliti-family Real Estate Management. Environmental regulations, hazards and contamination. Bankruptcy matters and proceedings. Construction and design flaws and defects.
Edrington and Associates
Steven Edrington, CCIM, CPM, CFLC President 5944 Claremont Avenue, #2 Oakland, CA 94618
Tel: (510) 749-4880 Ext 107 (Office Phone)
Email: info@edringtonandassociates.com
Website: www.edringtonandassociates.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant –Forensic Expert Witness Association 2021 | Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Designation #8541 | Certified Property Manager (CPM) Designation #25072 | California Certified Resident Manager (CCRM) Designation | California Licensed Real Estate Broker #01129470 | California Class B General Building Contractor #1098831 | California Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser (expired) | Competent Toastmaster (CTM) Designation | ICC (International Code Council) – Residential Building Code Inspector – Cert #8853304 | B.S. Finance, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
Specialties:
Habitability, Wrongful Eviction, Tenant Harassment, Property Manager/Landlord Standard of Care, Rent Surveys, Rent Differential/Economic Damages, Broker/Agent Failure to Disclose, HOA Disputes.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Expert witness and consultant for cases involving wrongful eviction, property manager’s and broker’s standard of care, warranty of habitability, and damages | Broker, developer, and investor with over 25 years of experience in investment and residential brokerage and property management | MCLE provider on topics including Rent and Eviction Controls, Issues of Habitability, and Adding and Legalizing Accessory Dwelling Units | Consultant to property owners on issues involving real estate transactions, planning and zoning, condominium conversions, accessory dwelling units, code compliance, property management, rent control, and landlord/tenant disputes.
Objective Expert for Landlord/Tenant Disputes: Your “Go To” Expert for Habitability, Wrongful Eviction, Tenant Harassment, Property Manager/Landlord Standard of Care, Rent Surveys, Rent Differential/Economic Damages, Broker/Agent Failure to Disclose, HOA Disputes.
Kidder Mathews
Contact: Andrew Zimbaldi
5 Park Plaza, Ste 1700 Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 887-0293
Email: Arzimbaldi@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
MBA: RE Brokers License
Specialties:
Property management: commercial & residential; receivership of real estate & operating businesses; operation & disposition of properties; environmental remediation; homeowners associations; construction management; entitlement due diligence.
Matt D. Ober, Esq.
Richardson | Ober LLP
234 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 800 Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: (877) 446-2529
Email: matt@roattorneys.com
Website: www.roattorneys.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
Univ of California, Los Angeles, BA, Economics, 1982; Southwestern Univ School of Law, JD, 1985; Licensed to practice, 1985
Specialties:
Common Interest Development/Condominium Law; due diligence, business judgement; fiduciary duties; General Counsel services; construction contracts; dispute resolution.
Past President, Community Association
Institute Greater Los Angeles Chapter; Author, CAI’s California Law Course for Common Interest Development Managers; Fellow, College of Community Association Lawyers; Past President, College of Community Association Lawyers Board of Governors; Delegate, California Legislative Action Committee; National Faculty, CAI; Faculty, California Association of Community Managers; Speaker, CAI National Conference, CAI Law Seminar and CACM California Law Seminar; Co-author, CAI California Community Association Law Course; Board of Directors, CAI Greater Los Angeles and Greater Inland Empire Chapters; Inductee, CAI Hall of Fame; Recipient, CAI-GRIE Chapter President’s Award and Outstanding Service Award. Member, CAI Nation Business Partners Council; CAI National Board of Trustees 2021-present. Recipient of CAI Nation’s Author of the Year Award-2019; CAI National President-Elect 2025. Recipient of CAI National Author of the Year Award-2019; Outstanding Volunteer Service Award-2018; Super Lawyers, 2019-2025, MartindaleHubbell AV Rated.
Kelly G. Richardson, Esq Richardson | Ober LLC 234 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 800 Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: (877) 446-2529
Tel: (626) 389-1432 (Direct)
Email: kelly@roattorneys.com
Website: www.roattorneys.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
U.C., Riverside, BA, 1980; Univ of Southern California, Juris Doctor, 1983; Admitted to Law Practice, 1983; Licensed Real Estate Broker, 2009-present
Specialties:
Real estate broker & agent standard of care; homeowner association law.
HOA law - National Trustee of Community Associations Institute (CAI) 2011-2017; 2016 CAI National President; Author of syndicated weekly newspaper column, “HOA Homefront” 2005-present; Fellow, College of Community Association Lawyers 2006-present; Author & originator of the CAR “Basic Information Guide to Common Interest Developments;” CAI Byron Hanke Award recipient 2019, President’s Award 2023. Super Lawyer, 2018-present.
Real Estate - Licensed broker; Counsel to brokers, agents & Association of Realtors®; Frequent author & lecturer on real estate law & risk management issues; Faculty, Professional Realty Institute 1999-2019; Member, CAR Legal Affairs Forum
“AV” rated; Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates.”
Jack Cohen
2629 Townsgate Rd, Ste 100 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Tel: (747) 222-1550
Cell: (747) 222-1554
Fax: (747) 222-1551
Email: jack@coheninv.com
Specialties:
Private money lending in the real estate industry, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, loan underwriting, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards, title reports, property management, tenant and landlord issues, brokers and investors relations, finance and documentation, sales & leasing, insurance claims, loan servicing, real estate mortgage & financing, escrow, homeowners’ associations, SBA Lending, Lending Policies, Custom and
Practice/Lender Liability, Broker Standards of Care and Fiduciary, Responsibility, Loan Underwriting, Credit Administration, Loan Process and Bank Loan, Restructure/ Workout Process, Note Valuations/Collateral Review, Litigation and Discovery Consulting, Banking Operations/Administration, Hard Money Lending, Construction RE Lending & Administration, Expert reports adherent to Federal Rule 26, Loan Syndication/Secondary Market Loan, Sales, Title Insurance, Bank Fraud, Elder Financial Abuse, Forged Deeds, Identity Theft, Mortgage Investigations, Private/Hard Money Lending, Real Estate Broker Standards & Practices, Title Insurance Claims, and Wrongful Foreclosure. Residential/ Commercial/lndustrial/Muliti-family Real Estate Management. Environmental regulations, hazards and contamination. Bankruptcy matters and proceedings. Construction and design flaws and defects.
Craig Cherney, Esq.
High Desert Law Group, LLP
20715 N. Pima Rd, Ste F-108
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Tel: (480) 240-0040
Email: craig@hdflg.com
Website: www.craigcherney.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BA, Univ of Virginia; JD, Univ San Diego School of Law; Lic RE Broker CA; Lic Attorney CA, AZ, NV
Specialties:
Land management, fiduciary duties, standards of care, private equity funds, real estate sponsors, fee disputes, title disputes, boundary disputes, entitlements, zoning, land use, commission disputes, failure to disclose, SPDS.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Participated in over 25 civil litigations as real estate expert witness in multiple states.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Vice President at American Land Fund; Manager of Land at Pulte Group. Urban Land Institute - Residential Neighborhood Development Council.
Honors/Awards: San Diego Law Review
Jack Cohen
2629 Townsgate Rd, Ste 100 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Tel: (747) 222-1550
Cell: (747) 222-1554
Fax: (747) 222-1551
Email: jack@coheninv.com
Specialties:
Private money lending in the real estate industry, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, loan underwriting, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards, title reports, property management, tenant and landlord issues, brokers and investors relations, finance and documentation, sales & leasing, insurance claims, loan servicing, real estate mortgage & financing, escrow, homeowners’ associations, SBA Lending, Lending Policies, Custom and Practice/Lender Liability, Broker Standards of Care and Fiduciary, Responsibility, Loan Underwriting, Credit Administration, Loan Process and Bank Loan, Restructure/ Workout Process, Note Valuations/Collateral Review, Litigation and Discovery Consulting, Banking Operations/Administration, Hard Money Lending, Construction RE Lending & Administration, Expert reports adherent to Federal Rule 26, Loan Syndication/Secondary Market Loan, Sales, Title Insurance, Bank Fraud, Elder Financial Abuse, Forged Deeds, Identity Theft, Mortgage Investigations, Private/Hard Money Lending, Real Estate Broker Standards & Practices, Title Insurance Claims, and Wrongful Foreclosure. Residential/ Commercial/lndustrial/Muliti-family Real Estate Management. Environmental regulations, hazards and contamination. Bankruptcy matters and proceedings. Construction and design flaws and defects.
Edrington and Associates
Steven Edrington, CCIM, CPM, CFLC
President 5944 Claremont Avenue, #2 Oakland, CA 94618
Tel: (510) 749-4880 Ext 107 (Office Phone)
Email: info@edringtonandassociates.com
Website: www.edringtonandassociates.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant –Forensic Expert Witness Association 2021 | Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Designation #8541 | Certified Property Manager (CPM) Designation #25072 | California Certified Resident Manager (CCRM) Designation | California Licensed Real Estate Broker #01129470 | California Class B General Building Contractor #1098831 | California Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser (expired) | Competent Toastmaster (CTM) Designation | ICC (International Code Council) – Residential Building Code Inspector – Cert #8853304 | B.S. Finance, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
Specialties:
Habitability, Wrongful Eviction, Tenant Harassment, Property Manager/Landlord Standard of Care, Rent Surveys, Rent Differential/Economic Damages, Broker/Agent Failure to Disclose, HOA Disputes.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Expert witness and consultant for cases involving wrongful eviction, property manager’s and broker’s standard of care, warranty of habitability, and damages | Broker, developer, and investor with over 25 years of experience in investment and residential brokerage and property management | MCLE provider on topics including Rent and Eviction Controls, Issues of Habitability, and Adding and Legalizing Accessory Dwelling Units | Consultant to property owners on issues involving real estate transactions, planning and zoning, condominium conversions, accessory dwelling units, code compliance, property management, rent control, and landlord/tenant disputes.
Objective Expert for Landlord/Tenant Disputes: Your “Go To” Expert for Habitability, Wrongful Eviction, Tenant Harassment, Property Manager/Landlord Standard of Care, Rent Surveys, Rent Differential/Economic Damages, Broker/Agent Failure to Disclose, HOA Disputes.
Robert S. Griswold, CRE, CPM. CCIM, RPA, ACoM, PCAM, CCAM, GRI, ARM
President, Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc 16820 Delacroix Reno, NV 89511
Cell: (619) 719-7761
Email: rgriswold@griswoldremgmt.com
Website: www.griswoldremgmt.com
Mailing Address: c/o Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc., 5703 Oberlin Dr, Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92121
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MSBA RE Devel, USC; MBA RE Fin, USC; BS RE/Bus Econ, USC; CA RE Broker 1984; NV RE Broker 2002
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony, referee, receiverships & consulting on all aspects of property management standard of care issues. Realtor; Counselor of Real Estate (CRE); Certified Property Manager (CPM); Real Property Administrator (RPA); Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM); Accredited Residential Manager (ARM); Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM); Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM); Graduate, Realtor Inst (GRI), Hands-on manager of commercial, residential, retail & community association properties.
Active, hands-on real estate practitioner/ consultant/expert on standard of care & custom & practice incl fiduciary duty, personal injury, habitability, maintenance, health & safety, wrongful death; water intrusion & mold; property inspections; negligence in hiring/supervision/ termination; mgmt/receiver fees; Assn board duties & negligence; reserve studies; construction defect relocation/ economic damages, etc. Court-appointed receiver & bankruptcy custodian. Real Estate Expert for KNSD-TV (NBC 7/39). Author, Property Management Kit for Dummies; Co-Author, Real Estate Investing for Dummies, Landlord’s Legal Kit for Dummies & Mortgage Management for Dummies and Home Buying for Dummies.
Robert S. Griswold, CRE, CPM. CCIM, RPA, ACoM, PCAM, CCAM, GRI, ARM
President, Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc
16820 Delacroix Reno, NV 89511
Cell: (619) 719-7761
Email: rgriswold@griswoldremgmt.com
Website: www.griswoldremgmt.com
Mailing Address:
c/o Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc., 5703 Oberlin Dr, Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92121
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
MSBA RE Devel, USC; MBA RE Fin, USC; BS RE/Bus Econ, USC; CA RE Broker 1984; NV RE Broker 2002
Specialties:
Expert witness testimony, referee, receiverships & consulting on all aspects of property management standard of care issues. Realtor; Counselor of Real Estate (CRE); Certified Property Manager (CPM); Real Property Administrator (RPA); Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM); Accredited Residential Manager (ARM); Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM); Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM); Graduate, Realtor Inst (GRI), Hands-on manager of commercial, residential, retail & community association properties.
Active, hands-on real estate practitioner/ consultant/expert on standard of care & custom & practice incl fiduciary duty, personal injury, habitability, maintenance, health & safety, wrongful death; water intrusion & mold; property inspections; negligence in hiring/supervision/ termination; mgmt/receiver fees; Assn board duties & negligence; reserve studies; construction defect relocation/ economic damages, etc. Court-appointed receiver & bankruptcy custodian. Real Estate Expert for KNSD-TV (NBC 7/39). Author, Property Management Kit for Dummies; Co-Author, Real Estate Investing for Dummies, Landlord’s Legal Kit for Dummies & Mortgage Management for Dummies and Home Buying for Dummies.
Kidder Mathews
Contact: Andrew Zimbaldi
5 Park Plaza, Ste 1700 Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 887-0293
Email: Arzimbaldi@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications: MBA: RE Brokers License
Specialties:
Property management: commercial & residential; receivership of real estate & operating businesses; operation & disposition of properties; environmental remediation; homeowners associations; construction management; entitlement due diligence.
Craig Cherney, Esq.
High Desert Law Group, LLP 20715 N. Pima Rd, Ste F-108 Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Tel: (480) 240-0040
Email: craig@hdflg.com
Website: www.craigcherney.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BA, Univ of Virginia; JD, Univ San Diego School of Law; Lic RE Broker CA; Lic Attorney CA, AZ, NV
Specialties:
Land management, fiduciary duties, standards of care, private equity funds, real estate sponsors, fee disputes, title disputes, boundary disputes, entitlements, zoning, land use, commission disputes, failure to disclose, SPDS.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Participated in over 25 civil litigations as real estate expert witness in multiple states.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Vice President at American Land Fund; Manager of Land at Pulte Group. Urban Land Institute - Residential Neighborhood Development Council.
Honors/Awards: San Diego Law Review
Lawrence H. Jacobson
Lawrence H. Jacobson, APC 9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 517 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 271-0747
Fax: (310) 271-0757
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
AB, UCLA 1964; JD, UCLA School of Law 1967; RE Broker 1978; Certificate in Archaeology, UCLA Extension, 2009; CA Community College Instructor of Law; Notary 1973; Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated since 1980; Senior Editor, UCLA Law Review; Insurance Counsel Journal Award; Order of the Coif; Recipient of the CA Continuing Education of the Bar’s 2011 “Spirit of CEB” Award.
Specialties:
Real estate attorney (50+ years) and CA Real Estate Broker (40+ years). Expertise includes interpretation of real estate documents, real estate and mortgage brokers’ standard of care, custom & usage, mortgage banking, lawyer malpractice in real estate and business transactions, legal ethics and fee disputes.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Extensive expertise in legal malpractice, ethics, real estate brokerage custom and practice and all real estate related issues. Retained in approx. 200 cases involving the interpretation of real estate documents, real estate and mortgage brokers’ standard of care, legal malpractice involving real estate, corporate finance, merger and acquisition, legal ethics and legal fee disputes.
Qualifications:
Beverly Hills Bar Assoc. 2011-12 President; Judge pro tem for the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Municipal Court Systems; adjunct professor of law: real estate secured transactions and administrative law; former Vice-President, Legal Affairs of the CA Association of Realtors; Legal Counsel to the Newport Beach Assoc. of Realtors and prior counsel to the Beverly Hills and Palm Springs Regional Assoc. of Realtors, and special counsel to the San Fernando Valley Board of Realtors. Special Deputy Trial Counsel for the CA State Bar.
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Kidder Mathews
Contact: Andrew Zimbaldi
5 Park Plaza, Ste 1700 Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: (949) 887-0293
Email: Arzimbaldi@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/ Certifications:
MBA: RE Brokers License
Specialties:
Property management: commercial & residential; receivership of real estate & operating businesses; operation & disposition of properties; environmental remediation; homeowners associations; construction management; entitlement due diligence.
Jack Cohen
2629 Townsgate Rd, Ste 100 Westlake Village, CA 91361
Tel: (747) 222-1550
Cell: (747) 222-1554
Fax: (747) 222-1551
Email: jack@coheninv.com
Specialties:
Private money lending in the real estate industry, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, loan underwriting, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards, title reports, property management, tenant and landlord issues, brokers and investors relations, finance and documentation, sales & leasing, insurance claims, loan servicing, real estate mortgage & financing, escrow, homeowners’ associations, SBA Lending, Lending Policies, Custom and Practice/Lender Liability, Broker Standards of Care and Fiduciary, Responsibility, Loan Underwriting, Credit Administration, Loan Process and Bank Loan, Restructure/ Workout Process, Note Valuations/Collateral Review, Litigation and Discovery Consulting, Banking Operations/Administration, Hard Money Lending, Construction RE Lending & Administration, Expert reports adherent to Federal Rule 26, Loan Syndication/Secondary Market Loan, Sales, Title Insurance, Bank Fraud, Elder Financial Abuse, Forged Deeds, Identity Theft, Mortgage Investigations, Private/Hard Money Lending, Real Estate Broker Standards & Practices, Title Insurance Claims, and Wrongful Foreclosure. Residential/ Commercial/lndustrial/Muliti-family Real Estate Management. Environmental regulations, hazards and contamination. Bankruptcy matters and proceedings. Construction and design flaws and defects.
Edrington and Associates
Steven Edrington, CCIM, CPM, CFLC President 5944 Claremont Avenue, #2 Oakland, CA 94618
Tel: (510) 749-4880 Ext 107 (Office Phone)
Email: info@edringtonandassociates.com Website: www.edringtonandassociates.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant –Forensic Expert Witness Association 2021 | Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Designation #8541 | Certified Property Manager (CPM) Designation #25072 | California Certified Resident Manager (CCRM) Designation | California Licensed Real Estate Broker #01129470 | California Class B General Building Contractor #1098831 | California Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser (expired) | Competent Toastmaster (CTM) Designation | ICC (International Code Council) – Residential Building Code Inspector – Cert #8853304 | B.S. Finance, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
Specialties:
Habitability, Wrongful Eviction, Tenant Harassment, Property Manager/Landlord Standard of Care, Rent Surveys, Rent Differential/Economic Damages, Broker/Agent Failure to Disclose, HOA Disputes.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Expert witness and consultant for cases involving wrongful eviction, property manager’s and broker’s standard of care, warranty of habitability, and damages | Broker, developer, and investor with over 25 years of experience in investment and residential brokerage and property management | MCLE provider on topics including Rent and Eviction Controls, Issues of Habitability, and Adding and Legalizing Accessory Dwelling Units | Consultant to property owners on issues involving real estate transactions, planning and zoning, condominium conversions, accessory dwelling units, code compliance, property management, rent control, and landlord/tenant disputes.
Objective Expert for Landlord/Tenant Disputes: Your “Go To” Expert for Habitability, Wrongful Eviction, Tenant Harassment, Property Manager/Landlord Standard of Care, Rent Surveys, Rent Differential/Economic Damages, Broker/Agent Failure to Disclose, HOA Disputes.
Lawrence H. Jacobson
Lawrence H. Jacobson, APC 9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 517 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310) 271-0747
Fax: (310) 271-0757
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
AB, UCLA 1964; JD, UCLA School of Law 1967; RE Broker 1978; Certificate in Archaeology, UCLA Extension, 2009; CA Community College Instructor of Law; Notary 1973; Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated since 1980; Senior Editor, UCLA Law Review; Insurance Counsel Journal Award; Order of the Coif; Recipient of the CA Continuing Education of the Bar’s 2011 “Spirit of CEB” Award.
Specialties:
Real estate attorney (50+ years) and CA Real Estate Broker (40+ years). Expertise includes interpretation of real estate documents, real estate and mortgage brokers’ standard of care, custom & usage, mortgage banking, lawyer malpractice in real estate and business transactions, legal ethics and fee disputes.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Extensive expertise in legal malpractice, ethics, real estate brokerage custom and practice and all real estate related issues. Retained in approx. 200 cases involving the interpretation of real estate documents, real estate and mortgage brokers’ standard of care, legal malpractice involving real estate, corporate finance, merger and acquisition, legal ethics and legal fee disputes.
Qualifications:
Beverly Hills Bar Assoc. 2011-12 President; Judge pro tem for the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Municipal Court Systems; adjunct professor of law: real estate secured transactions and administrative law; former Vice-President, Legal Affairs of the CA Association of Realtors; Legal Counsel to the Newport Beach Assoc. of Realtors and prior counsel to the Beverly Hills and Palm Springs Regional Assoc. of Realtors, and special counsel to the San Fernando Valley Board of Realtors. Special Deputy Trial Counsel for the CA State Bar.
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Kelly G. Richardson, Esq
Richardson | Ober LLC
234 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 800 Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: (877) 446-2529
Tel: (626) 389-1432 (Direct)
Email: kelly@roattorneys.com
Website: www.roattorneys.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
U.C., Riverside, BA, 1980; Univ of Southern California, Juris Doctor, 1983; Admitted to Law Practice, 1983; Licensed Real Estate Broker, 2009-present
Specialties:
Real estate broker & agent standard of care; homeowner association law.
HOA law - National Trustee of Community Associations Institute (CAI) 2011-2017; 2016 CAI National President; Author of syndicated weekly newspaper column, “HOA Homefront” 2005-present; Fellow, College of Community Association Lawyers 2006-present; Author & originator of the CAR “Basic Information Guide to Common Interest Developments;” CAI Byron Hanke Award recipient 2019, President’s Award 2023. Super Lawyer, 2018-present.
Real Estate - Licensed broker; Counsel to brokers, agents & Association of Realtors®; Frequent author & lecturer on real estate law & risk management issues; Faculty, Professional Realty Institute 1999-2019; Member, CAR Legal Affairs Forum
“AV” rated; Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates.”
Petru Corporation
Title, Natural Resources & Land Experts
Contact: Timothy B. Truwe, President 250 Hallock Dr, Ste 100
Santa Paula, CA 93060-9218
Tel: (805) 933-1398
Fax: (805) 933-1380
Email: Petru@PetruCorporation.com
Website: www.PetruCorporation.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: Reg Professional Landman
Specialties:
Full service land company. incl: title search; title reports; title engineering; oil, gas, mineral, geothermal, wind & solar consulting; water rights; rights of way; regulatory compliance & subdivisions. Petru has provided its services on muti-million dollar projects & matters involving court litigation. Featured on “Enterprises” TV show, aired on FOX Business Network. Published in “Black Gold in California” and “Corporate America (Business Elite).”
Stan Kephart
Kephart Consulting, LLC
Consultant
Nationwide Tel: (602) 615-7694
Email: stan@policeand securitypractices.com
Website: www.policeandsecuritypractices.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
BA Public Service; MA Ed - Thesis: Alternatives to Lethal Force; NIMS/SIMS Certification; CA Executive P.O.S.T. & AZ P.O.S.T. Certifications; State Corrections Management Certification; State Teaching Credential; FEMA - All NIMS Certifications; Credentialed as a Federal, State & Tribal Law Enforcement Officer.
Specialties: Expert Witness in: Police Practices; Crime Foreseeability; Officer Involved Shootings; Security Policies and Procedures; Special Event Security: Crowd Management/Control; Riots & Demonstrations; Bar Fights; Adult & Juvenile Custody; Indian Country Casino Operations/Policing Standards.
Achievements:
Olympic Games Security Administrator, Retired Police Chief, California Undersheriff, Major Disaster Command and Crime Scene Operations’ Experience, Governor’s Commendation as Special Adviser to California Adjutant General for Law Enforcement Training. Post 911 Honors: 1st Non-Native Police Chief of the Year Award by the National Assn for Native American Law Enforcement, Named by Peter Ueberroth (LAOCC) in his book, Made in America, as one of his “Super Stars.” One of 150 International Security Experts invited to Dohar, Qatar, Sports Fan Violence Conference; Epoch News Documentary “January 6th The Real Story.”
Professional Affiliations: Lifetime member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS).
Mark Mooring
Proper Authorities, LLC
P.O. Box 1060 Ventura, CA 93002
Tel: (800) 994-4991
Email:
Mark@properauthorities.com
Website: www.properauthorities.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Private Investigator (PI); 20+years as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP); 20+ years as a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA)
Specialties:
Security, healthcare security, training, policies, procedures, deployment, tactics, use of force, detention, arrest, reporting, investigations, workplace violence/crime prevention, premise liability
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Over 20+ years.
Education: Masters Public Admin - Personnel Management/Disaster Response, USC; BS Business Administration, USC.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Chief Protective Services, County of Santa Clara (8 yrs); Sgt LAPD (25 yrs).
Honors/Awards: Police Meritorious Service Award (LAPD); Police Commission Unit Citation (LAPD).
Publications: Workplace Violence Prevention for Healthcare (DVD); Personal Safety and Self Defense (DVD).
Membership in Professional Societies: 20+ years in Amer Soc for Industrial Security (ASIS); Intl Assoc for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS).
Mark Mooring Proper Authorities, LLC
P.O. Box 1060
Ventura, CA 93002
Tel: (800) 994-4991
Email: Mark@properauthorities.com
Website: www.properauthorities.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Private Investigator (PI); 20+years as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP); 20+ years as a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA)
Specialties:
Security, healthcare security, training, policies, procedures, deployment, tactics, use of force, detention, arrest, reporting, investigations, workplace violence/crime prevention, premise liability
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Over 20+ years.
Education: Masters Public Admin - Personnel Management/Disaster Response, USC; BS Business Administration, USC.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Chief Protective Services, County of Santa Clara (8 yrs); Sgt LAPD (25 yrs).
Honors/Awards: Police Meritorious Service Award (LAPD); Police Commission Unit Citation (LAPD).
Publications: Workplace Violence Prevention for Healthcare (DVD); Personal Safety and Self Defense (DVD).
Membership in Professional Societies: 20+ years in Amer Soc for Industrial Security (ASIS); Intl Assoc for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS).
Expert Strategy Group
Julie Olenik-Brown
Tel: (800) 521-2877 Ext: 301
Tel: (760) 795-9004
Email: Expert@ExpertStrategy-Group.com
Website: ExpertSG.com
Specialties:
Our diverse network of expert witnesses includes leading global industry specialists, PhD’s, senior executives, scientists, technical and materials experts, and supremely qualified medical professionals across many professional industries.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: We offer expert witnesses in many professional industries. Here are just a few of the expert categories we offer: accident, accounting, automotive, aviation, biomechanics, business, chemical, construction, economics, employment, engineering, failure analysis, finance, firearms, hazardous materials, hotel, insurance, intellectual property, machinery, marketing, medical and medical device, nursing home, pharmacology, product liability, psychology, security, financial securities, toxicology, technical, transportation, valuation, warnings. And thousands more expert witness categories. We do all of the work in connecting law firms with experts who fit your case: Expert Strategy Group is a strategic partner to law firms for all of your Expert Witness needs. We have developed a unique technology platform that, when paired with our 1:1 client service model, creates a more precise degree of Expert matching to extremely specific litigation criteria.
Delores A. Conway, PhD
Professor Emeritus USC Marshall School of Business. Previously on Faculty at U of Rochester Simon Business School and University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Tel: (310) 613-9773
Email: dconway@marshall.usc.edu
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BS, Math, Stat, U Wisconsin; MS/PhD Statistics, Stanford Univ; Assoc Dean, Simon Bus School, U of Rochester; Director, Real Estate Forecast, USC
Specialties:
Statistics, real estate analysis, econometrics, data analysis & sample surveys. Financial models, employment discrimination, forecasting, assessment of environmental pollution, analysis of medical data, economic analysis, insurance
Over 30 years experience as a testifying expert with law firms in LA, NY, DC, San Diego and Chicago
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Dr. Michael A. Kamins & Associates
Former Director of Research, Area Head of Marketing - Stony Brook College of Business
Tel: (323) 868-9507
Fax: (323) 931-0258
Email: michaelakaminsconsultants@gmail.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: BBA; MBA (Statistics); Doctorate (Marketing Research & Strategy)
Specialties:
Marketing & advertising strategy as well as marketing research, questionnaire design & statistical issues. I specialize in survey research, confusion, secondary meaning, dilution, false advertising, celebrity advertising, pricing strategy, pioneership & international advertising. Consumer behavior expertise incl rumor & information processing. I have assisted such individuals as Muhammed Ali, Taylor Swift, Rock Group “Boston,” The “Doors,” Bill Medley & Kareem Abdul Jabbar & such companies as AT&T, Pinkberry, MGM, Lexus, AMEX, the State of California & New York St. Attorney General Elliot Spitzer’s Office, Samsung. Appeared against President Trump in the Trump University Class Action, and on behalf of Fox News against Dominion.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Working as an Expert Witness since 1994. 50+ depositions & 8 trial experiences.
Education: BBA (Statistics) Bernard M, Baruch, 1974; MBA (Statistics) Bernard M Baruch, 1977; PhD (Marketing) New York University, 1984.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Taught Statistics at Baruch College & Marketing/ Marketing Research at NYU, USC, Stony Brook and the Drucker School of Management. Honors & Awards: Golden Apple Award winning teacher and Dean’s Scholar, Best Teacher in the Grad School of Business at Stony Brook, 2008.
Number of Publications: 50+.
Professional Societies: Assn for Consumer Research; Amer Marketing Assn; Academy of Marketing Science.
Fees: $950 for deposition, trial and consultation
Phillips, Fractor & Co, LLC
Contact: G. Michael Phillips, PhD 3452 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 744-3540
Email: contactpfc@rule26.com
Website: www.phillipsfractor.com
Degrees/Licenses/Certifications: PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFE, CFA, ABV, CVA, MAFF, CIMA, MS, EdD
Specialties:
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, STATISTICS, VALUATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, and DATA ANALYSIS consulting and testimony. Since 1982, our team has offered creative, effective, scientifically appropriate, discrete, ethical research and testimony tailored to our clients’ unique needs. As a boutique firm with international capability and experience, we look at each problem with a fresh perspective
Typical cases include ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (e.g., general forensics, lost earnings, antitrust, damages, compensation, personal injury, toxic torts, wrongful death, wrongful termination, class action), FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (e.g., investigation of alleged executive malfeasance, investigation of alleged misappropriation of trust funds, financial impact of breach of contract, financial impact of misappropriation of trade secrets, business valuation, corporate issues, corporate governance, alter ego, fraud analysis, marital dissolution, professional practices), FINANCE (e.g., modeling, investment analysis, “what if” analysis, portfolio valuation, options and stock valuation, fraudulent conveyance), STATISTICS (e.g., sampling, extrapolation, econometrics, forecasting, simulation, Monte Carlo, discrimination, failure rates), QUESTIONNAIRES & SURVEYS (e.g., consumer perceptions, Lanham Act, public opinion, class action), INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (e.g., FMV analysis, entertainment/motion pictures/music/TV, sports, royalties, patent infringement, conjoint and hedonic analysis, surveys), REAL ESTATE (e.g., mass appraisal, residential rent, wrongful eviction, environmental issues, rights-of-way, licensing), TECHNOLOGY (e.g., AI, Internet, start-ups, e-commerce, valuation), and “ONE OF A KIND” cases.
Randy Phares, President
Dr. Box Consulting, Inc. 15504 N. 169th Ave
Surprise, AZ 85388
Cell: (775) 443-5529
Email: drbox@live.com
Website: mypackagingexpert.com
Specialties:
Packaging, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, shipping, load securement, safety, intellectual property, forklifts, pallet jacks, pallets, packing, crates, strapping, transportation, corrugated, folding cartons, plastic, design, lean manufacturing, procurement, purchasing, logistics.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Full time Consultant/Expert Witness since 2010; Assisted in over 20 cases as an Expert Witness. Provided forensic analysis, expert reports, depositions and court testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants. Expert Witness and Consultant in packaging, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, shipping, procurement and intellectual property.
Employment Prior to Consulting: Previous Positions/Appointments: Multi-plant GM for TIN Inc., Advisory Board Paperboard Packaging Magazine, President – South Texas Mfg Assoc., Packaging Consulting Council –TAPPI, Vice Chair – Pkg Consultants Council - IOPP, President – Paperboard Pkg Grp, Vice Chair - ASQ, member ASTM.
Honors/Awards: Best Achievement of Organizational Business Improvement in Manufacturing given by the Global Six-Sigma and Business Improvement Awards and others.
Publications: Writer or featured in over 60 publications. Author of “A Paper Based Packaging Design Guide”, CNS Media (Innova), (online book) 2019.
4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories 14, 16, 18, 19, 51, 81, 82, 86, 88, 91, 92, 96, 97, 98, 99
AA & E Forensics
27, 36, 40, 47, 50, 54, 55, 57, 81, 84, 85, 88, 92, 93, 100
Aboolian, Andre 128
Advisors/Experts @ MCS Associates 21, 58, 61, 98, 103, 143
Air, Weather & Sea Conditions 21, 55, 132
Anfuso, Ron J 21
Armstrong, Julie A 136
Arrigo, Michael F 100, 101
Arrowhead Evaluation Services 9, 10, 128
Attard, Janet 123
B. Riley Advisory Services 22, 58, 61, 66
Bennett, Edward L 27, 73, 75, 78, 113
Benveniste, Richard 56, 57, 130
Bergen, Rod 93, 102
Blumberg, John P. 114
Borys, Debra S 74, 77, 117, 140, 141, 142
Bovie, Adam G 86, 119
Brossmer, Theresa L. Newman 33
BTI Appraisal 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 62
Buffington, Gary L 15, 53, 132
Burgess Consulting & Forensics 38, 39
California Consultants 41, 81, 83
Cannon, David 110
Cantor Forensic Accounting, PLLC 25
Cantrell, James H 143
Carmona, Charles I 33
Casteel Accident Reconstruction 16
CBRE, Inc. 35
Cherney, Craig 147, 149
Chilson, Shanon T 42, 48, 51
Christensen, Burke A 103, 104
Christopoulos, James 58, 62, 69
CivTek International 84, 85
Clinton, Mark 42
Cohen, Jack 37, 143, 145, 147, 148, 150
Colucci, Dennis A 37
Conway, Delores A. 58, 143, 152
Cook Construction Company 15, 18, 42, 43, 53, 45, 46, 47, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54
Corporate Sciences 58
Cotton, Robert P 70
Cultural Heritage Experts 36
Danoff, Dudley Seth 131
DeFoe, Scott 134, 135
Dickson, Deborah 22, 58, 62, 66
Digital Forensics Laboratory (LLC) 39
Dillin, William 116, 130, 133
Donley, John 12, 36, 43, 52
Dore, Christopher 36
Dr. Box Consulting, Inc. 97, 99, 153
Dreyer, Jerrold S 121
Eckstine & Associates, Inc.
43
Edrington and Associates 143, 146, 148, 150
Ehrhardt, Kelly 123
Ellis, John G 35
Energy Resource Associates 48, 87
Engel & Engel LLP 22, 23, 28, 29, 31, 38, 43, 59, 62, 68, 105, 107, 108, 144
Expert Strategy Group 14, 15, 16, 18, 48, 83, 87, 92, 94, 99, 102, 107, 122, 127, 152
Expert Witness Pain 126 Exponent 81
Farasatpour, Jim 44, 45, 52, 81, 86, 93
Fayad, Ali S 88
Felman, Elliot D 121
Finkelman, Jay M 71, 74, 75, 77
First Legal 8
Forensic Accounting Services Team, Inc. 23, 26, 62
Forensic QDE Lab 142
Frankovitz, Jason 40
Freedman-Harvey, Gary 70, 140, 142
Fulcrum Inquiry LLP 25, 32, 59, 62, 63, 68, 69
GG. Gsell and Company 18
Gardner, Marissa 100
Gebhardt, John A 144
Gemberling, Dennis P 102
Gharibian, Emin 136, 141
Global Weather and Climate Consulting LLC 132
Goldfarb, Howard J 75, 76, 78
Goodwin, Jason 123, 124
Greenfield, Gary 112
Grigsby Forensics & Valuation 25, 29
Griswold, Robert S 144, 148, 149
Gross, Daniel A 120
Grossman, Jay S 56, 114
Grusd, Helen 136
Gursey | Schneider LLP 22, 23, 25, 28
HHennington, Marshall L. 72, 110, 111
Herman, Marc 35
Higgins, Marcus & Lovett 24, 29, 64
Ho, Judy 139, 140
Hodson P.I., LLC 9, 108, 109
Hogan, Lola 104
Huss, Jedediah V 56, 57
Ideal Insurance Agency 103
Insight Economics, LLC ........................................................... 59, 64, 68
Institute of Risk & Safety Analyses 17, 83, 102
Integrated Forensic Services 142
Jacks, Brian P 117, 136, 139, 141, 142
Jacobson, Lawrence H 115, 118, 144, 147, 149, 150
Jim Farasatpour Associates 44, 45, 52, 81, 86, 93
Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates, Inc. 82, 94
Kamins, Michael A 118, 153
Kar, Naresh J 48, 97, 119
Kar, Nikhil 96, 97, 119
Kar, Ramesh J 82, 91, 119
Karlovsky, Matthew E 131
KARS’ Testing & Research Labs –A Division of ESi 48, 82, 86, 91, 96, 97, 118, 119
Kavaler, Deb 55
Kephart, Stan............................................................................. 134, 151
Kidder Mathews 145, 146, 149
Kinsey Investigations, Inc 108
KLE Nurse Consultants 123
Kleiner, Brian H
27, 71, 73, 74, 76, 77, 79
Koffman, Henry M 12, 15, 44, 54, 85
KPC Legal Audit Services
112
Kreitenberg, Harvey 49, 51, 52, 87, 88, 91
Krycler, Ervin, Taubman & Kaminsky 22, 24, 26
Kunzman, William 16, 94
Label, Lorne S 122
Lathrop, Mitchell L 104, 115 Leavitt, Todd P 95
Lesgart, Diana G 26
Levittan, Michael L 57, 140, 141
Lieberman, Carole, M.D. 137, 138, 139, 140
Linet, Lewis R 37
Londre, Larry Steven 118
Lynch, Paul 126
Maggi, Carlos J 116, 127
March, Kathleen P 38
Mark, Joel 96, 112, 115
Mathis, David M 120
McKenzie Forensic Auditors, Inc. ........................................................ 60
Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 38, 44, 82, 97, 134
Medical Consultant Services, Inc. 9, 116, 124
Miles, Samuel I 117, 139, 141
Moelleken, Brent R.W. 128
Mooring, Mark 151
MRK Medical Consultants 125
Napier, Dan 103
Nevium Intellectual Property Consultants 106
Newman, Philip E 120
Nichter, Larry S 128
No World Borders 100, 101
Nolta, L. Fredrick (Fred) 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55
Nolte Analytics LLP 24, 30, 64, 79, 106, Inside Front Cover
OO’Connor, John D 112, 115
Ober, Matt D 11, 146
Odell, Robert H 120, 126, 127
On-Scene Consulting Group, LLC 134, 135
PPacific EH&S Services 95
Pacific Structural & Forensic Engineers Global 49, 89, 90. 93, Back Cover
Paramount Investigative Services 105, 110
Parrent Smith Investigations & Research 110
Pearle, James 129
Petru Corporation 105, 151
Pfeffer, Glenn B 125, 126
Phares, Randy 97, 99, 153
Phillips, Fractor & Co 24, 30, 32, 33, 34, 49, 60, 61, 65, 66, 69, 70, 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 79, 80, 95, 98, 106, 145, 152, 153
Posner, Barry L 102
Raber, Jack H 117
Reitman, Bruce J 116
Rhodes Engineering 87
Richardson, Kelly G 11, 146, 150
Rider Levett Bucknall 12, 44
Rizzardi Economic Associates 65
Rosen, Michael D 22, 28, 60
Rosen, Robert C 11, 98, 99
Rosenberg, Ettie 134
Rosenberg, Jeffrey L 120, 128
Rosenthal, Jay 21, 55, 132
Rosing, Heather Linn 112, 113, 116
Ross, Barry 12, 13, 145
Ross Mediation 12, 13, 145
Roughan & Associates 113, 122
Rutchik, Jonathan S 122, 130
S2 Forensics, LLC 39, 40
Sapphos Environmental 95
Sarkozi, Jeff 130
Schulze Haynes Loevenguth & Co 23, 60, 65
Schwartz/Robert & Associates 44
Segil, Clive M 125
Sencer Appraisal Associates 34
Setec Investigations 40
Shabo, Alan L 123
Shah, Shishir 117, 132
Shamoun, John M 129
Shatnawi, Shakir 49, 82, 86, 95
Shear, Stuart 121
Shepherd, John D 53, 55
Shipman, Dorinda 87, 96
Simons, Steven 129
Sowden, Erin 55
Stern, David A 45, 46, 50, 53, 54
Stetson, William B 125, 132
Stuppler, Barry S 35
Sugar, Jeff 136
TTaheri, Barry 41, 81, 83
Ted S. Merrill & Sons 45, 50
Truck Accident & Incident Experts 19, 20
Turner, Scott 19, 20
Turner, Tim 38
Tyson, John K 17, 19, 21, 92
Unciphered Cryptocurrency Rescue 55
Urology & Mesh Medical Consulting, PLLC 131
VVertex
46, 65
Vinaccia, Jacqueline S 113
Vlahos, Dean J 36, 50
WWax-Semus, Pamela 26
West, Allison 74, 78
Whalen, Wayne M 114, 120
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt 23, 25, 26, 30, 31, 46, 61, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 80, 104, 105, 107, 108, 116, 117
Wilson, Kitch ........................................................................................ 94
Wilson, Mary Jane 87, 91
Wittenberg, Andrew 121
YA Engineering Services (Formerly Momentum Engineering Corp.) 17, 19, 84, 100
Young, Thomas 84, 85
Zweig, Stephan 121
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