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2022 directory of experts & consultants
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2022 Distributed as a benefit of membership to the following bar associations in Southern California: Los Angeles County Bar Association Kern County Bar Association Orange County Bar Association North San Diego County Bar Association San Bernardino County Bar Association Riverside County Bar Association Tulare County Bar Association Ventura County Bar Association
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about the directory The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is pleased to provide you with our 2022 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: Orange, North San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Kern, 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. For more information on expert4law.org contact 213.896.6504.
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ABOUT THE DIRECTORY.................................................................. 2 HOW TO USE THIS DIRECTORY....................................................... 4
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CATEGORY INDEXES..........................................................................5 LISTINGS: Litigation/Legal Services..................................................................... 9 Trial support services such as Document Services, Legal Software Products, Process Servers, Parliamentary Procedure, and Computer Support Expert Witness Referral Services......................................................... 9 Organizations that offer banks of experts in many categories Lawyer-to-Lawyer (L2L) Referrals......................................................10 Attorneys who hold themselves competent to provide services to other attorneys and firms
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Dispute Resolution Professionals....................................................... 12 Alternative Dispute Resolution service providers, including arbitrators, mediators, and private judges Expert Witnesses & Consultants......................................................... 13 Professionals with expertise in a variety of scientific, technological, medical, and forensic specialties
CUMULATIVE INDEX (ALL PARTICIPANTS)................................. 149
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how to use this directory
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.
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CATEGORY INDEXES CONTENTS LITIGATION / LEGAL SERVICES
Construction................................................ 13 OSHA.......................................................... 14 Traffic / Highway.......................................... 14
Process Servers............................................ 9
TRAVEL AND TOURISM....................... 14
EXPERT WITNESS REFERRAL SERVICES General.......................................................... 9 Medical - Legal.............................................. 9
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION ........................... 14 General........................................................ 14 Construction................................................ 15 Slips, Trips and Falls................................... 15
LAWYER-TO-LAWYER REFERRALS Administrative Law...................................... 10
ARCHITECTURE..................................... 33 ASSET SEARCH..................................... 34 AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY.................... 34 BANKRUPTCY........................................ 35 CHEMISTRY / CHEMICALS................. 35 COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY.................... 36
Trucks / Forklifts / Trailers........................... 16
COMPUTER / INFORMATION SCIENCES.............................................. 36
Vehicular / Traffic......................................... 16
General........................................................ 36 Cell Phone Forensics.................................. 36
Business Law.............................................. 10
ACCOUNTING......................................... 18
Family Law.................................................. 10
General........................................................ 18
Computer Forensics / Electronic Discovery.................................. 36
Healthcare Law........................................... 10
Business Valuation...................................... 21
Internet........................................................ 37
International Law..........................................11
Financial Statements................................... 22
Labor and Employment................................11
Marital Dissolution ...................................... 22
General........................................................ 37
Real Estate Law...........................................11
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROFESSIONALS ARBITRATION / MEDIATION............... 12 Commercial................................................. 12 Construction ............................................... 12 Dispute Review Board Panelist................... 12 Malpractice - Medical.................................. 12 Real Estate ................................................. 12
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS
CONSTRUCTION.................................... 37
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT .............................. 24
Building Codes............................................ 40
APPRAISAL AND VALUATION........... 24
Claims.......................................................... 41
General........................................................ 24
Contractors Licensing (CSLB)..................... 42
Business & Corporate................................. 26
Defects........................................................ 43
CCC Sec. 2000........................................... 28
Electrical...................................................... 45
Earnings Loss.............................................. 29
Foundations................................................. 46
Family Law.................................................. 30
Mechanical.................................................. 46
Gems & Jewelry.......................................... 30
Plumbing / Piping........................................ 46
Intangibles................................................... 31
Project Management................................... 47
Machinery & Equipment.............................. 31
Roofing / Waterproofing............................... 48
Personal Property........................................ 32
Safety.......................................................... 48
Carpentry / Framing.................................... 41
Professional Practice................................... 32
Swimming Pools.......................................... 49
ACCIDENT PREVENTION / SAFETY.................................................. 13
Real Estate - Generl.................................... 32
Tile & Natural Stone.................................... 49
General........................................................ 13
Stamps, Coins, Precious Metals, Currency.................................................... 33
Water Damage............................................ 49
Amusement Parks / Playground Safety....... 13
Water Intrusion Analysis.............................. 50
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CATEGORY INDEXES EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS, Continued DENTISTRY.............................................. 50 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / SPOUSAL ABUSE.................................................... 51 EARTHQUAKES..................................... 52
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION................ 73 General........................................................ 73
ENGINEERING........................................ 73
ENVIRONMENT....................................... 86
General Forensic......................................... 73
General........................................................ 86
Acoustics / Noise......................................... 74
Groundwater................................................ 86
Automotive.................................................. 75
Real Property - Toxic Contamination........... 87
Biomechanical / Biomedical........................ 75
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS......................... 52
Civil.............................................................. 76
General Forensic......................................... 52
Concrete...................................................... 77
Antitrust....................................................... 56
Corrosion..................................................... 77
Damages..................................................... 56
Earthquake ................................................. 77
Executive Compensation............................. 60
Electrical...................................................... 77
Fraud Investigation...................................... 61
Electronic..................................................... 78
Labor .......................................................... 62
Environmental ............................................ 78
Personal Injury............................................ 63
Fire Protection............................................. 78
ELDER ABUSE........................................ 64
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)............................................. 78
ELECTRICAL........................................... 64 ELEVATORS / ESCALATORS.............. 64 EMPLOYMENT........................................ 64 General........................................................ 64 Americans with Disabilities Act ................... 65 Compensation............................................. 65 Discrimination.............................................. 66 Employability / Wage Earning Capacity (includes Rehabilitation / Vocational Training).................................................... 67 ERISA; Employee Benefits & Pensions...... 68 Negligent Hiring........................................... 69 OSHA.......................................................... 69 Sexual Harassment..................................... 69 Spousal Support Determination ................. 70 Wrongful Termination................................... 71
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ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY (MOTION PICTURE, TV & SPORTS)...................................... 85
Hydraulic / Flooding..................................... 79 Lighting / Illumination................................... 80 Materials...................................................... 80 Mechanical.................................................. 80
ESCROW.................................................. 87 ETHICS...................................................... 87 FAILURE ANALYSIS ............................. 87 General........................................................ 87 Containers/Packaging................................. 88 Materials...................................................... 88 Vehicular ..................................................... 89
FINANCE................................................... 89 General........................................................ 89 Accounting................................................... 90 Banking ...................................................... 90 Securities / Securities Exchange Commission.............................................. 90
Metallurgical................................................ 81 Petroleum / Refining.................................... 81 Pipelines...................................................... 81
FIRES / EXPLOSIONS........................... 91 FOOD SAFETY........................................ 91
Plumbing .................................................... 81 Products...................................................... 82 Safety.......................................................... 83
FORECLOSURES................................... 91 FREIGHT LOGISTICS............................ 92
Sanitary....................................................... 83 Soils / Geotechnical .................................... 83 Solar Energy Systems................................. 84 Structural..................................................... 84 Traffic / Highway.......................................... 85
GEOLOGY / HYDROLOGY................... 92 HEALTHCARE FINANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT.............................. 92 HEALTHCARE LITIGATION................. 93
CATEGORY INDEXES EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS, Continued
MALPRACTICE - LEGAL.................... 108 MALPRACTICE - MEDICAL................110
HORSES................................................... 93 HOTEL / RESTAURANT INDUSTRY . 93
MALPRACTICE - MEDICAL RELATED ISSUES.............................. 111 Pharmacy................................................... 111
HUMAN FACTORS / ERGONOMICS...................................... 94
MALPRACTICE - PSYCHIATRY......... 111
Obstetrics & Gynecology........................... 121 Ophthalmology.......................................... 121 Orthopedics............................................... 122 Otolaryngology.......................................... 123 Pain Management..................................... 124 Pathology - Forensic................................. 124 Pediatrics................................................... 125 Plastic / Reconstructive Surgery............... 125
INSURANCE............................................ 94 General........................................................ 94 Bad Faith / Good Faith................................ 95
MALPRACTICE - REAL ESTATE.......112 MARKETING / ADVERTISING............112 MATERIALS SCIENCE ........................112
Claims Investigation.................................... 97
General.......................................................112
Coverage Analysis....................................... 97
Metals / Metallurgy.....................................112
Risk & Insurance Management................... 98 Standard of Care......................................... 98 Surplus Lines............................................... 98 Title.............................................................. 98 Worker’s Compensation.............................. 99
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY............... 99 General........................................................ 99 Patent Infringement................................... 101 Trademark................................................. 102
JURY TRIAL CONSULTANTS............ 106 LEGAL PRACTICES - FEES.............. 107 LENDER LIABILITY............................. 107 LIFE CARE PLANNING ...................... 107 MALPRACTICE - ACCOUNTING...... 108
Sexual Abuse (Civil / Criminal).................. 127 Spine Medicine.......................................... 128 Spine Surgery............................................ 128
MEDICINE AND HEALTH.....................115
Temporomandibular Jaw Dysfunction....... 128
Anesthesiology...........................................115
Toxicology.................................................. 128
Biomechanics.............................................115
Urology...................................................... 128
Burns..........................................................115
Vascular Surgery....................................... 129
Cardiology..................................................115
Worker’s Compensation............................ 129
Correctional Healthcare..............................116 Cosmetic / Plastic / Reconstructive Surgery /Med Spa....................................116 Critical Care................................................116 Dermatology...............................................117 Emergency / Trauma..................................117
INVESTIGATION................................... 103
Pulmonary................................................. 126 Rheumatology........................................... 127
Business Interruption................................... 96
Life Insurance.............................................. 98
Psychiatry.................................................. 126
Endocrinology.............................................117 Family / General Practice...........................117 General Surgery.........................................118 Infectious Diseases....................................118 Medical Peer Review..................................118 Medical Record Review .............................119 Neurology.................................................. 120 Neurosurgery............................................. 120
METEOROLOGY / CLIMATOLOGY................................... 129 POLICE PRACTICES........................... 130 PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY......... 130 General Clinical......................................... 130 General Forensic....................................... 130 Child / Adolescent...................................... 131 Criminal Behavior...................................... 132 Emotional Damages.................................. 132 Geriatric..................................................... 132 Marriage & Family .................................... 132 Mental Health Diversion............................ 133 Neuropsych Assessment........................... 133
Nursing...................................................... 121
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CATEGORY INDEXES EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS, Continued PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY (cont.).................................................... 134
Community Associations........................... 140 Finance...................................................... 140 Land ......................................................... 140 Landlord / Tenant....................................... 140
Police Brutality........................................... 134
Property Management............................... 141
Posttraumatic Stress................................. 134
Real Estate Disclosure.............................. 142
Sexual Assault / Rape............................... 134
Receivership.............................................. 142
Terrorism.................................................... 135
Residential................................................. 143
Testamentary Capacity.............................. 135
Standard of Care....................................... 143
Undue Influence........................................ 135
Title Insurance........................................... 144
Worker’s Compensation............................ 135
Title Search / Consulting........................... 144
QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS............. 136
RISK ANALYSIS.................................... 145 Travel and Tourism.................................... 145
REAL ESTATE....................................... 136 General...................................................... 136
SECURITY.............................................. 145
Brokerage.................................................. 139
General...................................................... 145
Commercial / Investment........................... 139
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SECURITY.............................................. 146
Hospital Security....................................... 146
STATISTICS........................................... 146 SURVEYS AND OPINION RESEARCH ........................................ 146 TAX ISSUES........................................... 147 TELECOMMUNICATIONS.................. 147 TRAVEL AND TOURISM..................... 147 U.S. CUSTOMS..................................... 147 UNIFORM RENTAL.............................. 148 WASTE DISPOSAL.............................. 148
LITIGATION / LEGAL SERVICES AND EXPERT WITNESS REFERRAL SERVICES LITIGATION / LEGAL SERVICES Process Servers
Benchmark Investigations Contact: Jim Zimmer, CPI 32158 Camino Capistrano, #A-415 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Tel: (800) 248-7721 Fax: (949) 606-8439 Email: zimmerpi@pacbell.net Website: www.BenchmarkInvestigations.net Degrees/Lic: BS, Business Management; CA Private Investigator Lic PI 12651; Registered Process Server #PSC/2411 Specialties: National agency. Professional investigations with emphasis upon accuracy, detail & expedience. Asset/financial searches; background investigation; DMV searches; domestic/marital cases; due diligence; mergers & acquisitions; process service; sexual harassment & discrimination investigations; surveillance/photog; witness location & statements. LA branch + correspondents nationwide. Multi-lingual agents. Fully insured. Jim Zimmer is a Past President of the National Council of Investigation & Security Services & the California Assn of Licensed Investigators. Jim is the 2011 recipient of the CALI Distinguished Achievement Award. See display ad page 103.
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/Lic: 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. See display ad page 105.
EXPERT WITNESS REFERRAL SERVICES
Medical - Legal
General
Pro/Consul Technical & Medical Experts 1945 Palo Verde Ave, Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90815-3443 Tel: (800) 392-1119 Fax: (562) 799-8821 Email: expert@expertinfo.com Website: www.expertinfo.com Degrees/Lic: MD; PhD; JD; CPA; DDS; RN, etc. Specialties: 15,000 Experts incl: acc recon; acctg; auto engr; biomech, busn val; const; econ; elec; eng; failure analysis; human fac; ins; lighting; marine; metal; medmal; mech; MD’s; RN’s; roof; safety; security; SOC; tax & many more. Education: Right Expert Right Away!® We welcome your RUSH cases! We feature a full roster of Technical and Medical expert witnesses. Our goal is to provide you with the best experts at a reasonable cost. Free Resume Binder. Put us to the test - we look forward to your call! Listed and Recommended by the A.M. Best Company. See display ads on pages 39, 81, 123 and inside front cover.
Examworks, LLC 11010 White Rock Rd, Ste 120 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Tel: (800) 458-1261 Fax: (916) 920-2515 Email: SacramentoScheduling@examworks.com Website: www.examworks.com CALIFORNIA’S LEADING PROVIDER OF INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXPERTS • Expert Witnesses and Consultants • Medical-Legal Practice Management • Multi-Specialty Consultants 1,500 Multispecialty Experts Serving: • Disability • Personal Injury • SIBTF • Workers’ Compensation • Service Requests ExamWorks’ Medical Panel is the most respected in California and can provide witnesses on the most stringent timeline. ExamWorks is accredited by URAC for CORE and HITRUST, and receives a SOC 2® Type 2 audit annually. See display ad on page 129 and insert ad after page 120.
Medical Consultant Services, Inc. 2377 W. Foothill Blvd, #9 Upland, CA 91786 Tel: (888) 627-4321 Fax: (909) 946-0347 Email: experts@expertsatmcs.com Website: www.expertsatmcs.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 Reinterpretation, 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.
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LAWYER-TO-LAWYER REFERRALS LAWYER-TO-LAWYER REFERRALS Administrative Law Michael Goch Law Offices of Michael Goch, APC 5850 Canoga Ave, Ste 400 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: (818) 710-7190 Fax: (818) 710-7191 Email: gochmichael@aol.com Website: MichaelGochLaw.com Degrees/Lic: JD, Southwestern University School of Law, 1978, Admitted in CA as well as Central, Northern, Southern, Eastern Districts & Ninth Circuit. Specialties: Representation of licensees, including medical doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, chiropractors & LMFT’s, in disciplinary proceedings and/or during investigations, appeals & writ proceedings. Also represent individuals whose applications for licensure in various professions have been denied, those involved with Department of Health Care Services & other related issues.
Business Law Rosen & Associates See display ad below.
Family Law Peter M. Walzer Walzer Melcher LLP 5941 Variel Ave Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: (818) 591-3700 Fax: (818) 591-3774 Email: pmw@walzermelcher. com Website: www.walzermelcher.com Degrees/Lic: BA, UCLA; JD, Southwestern U. Law School Specialties: FAMILY LAW - Divorce, Custody, Paternity, Pre & Post Marital Agreements, Attorney Fees
Previous Positions/Appointments: President, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2018-2019; President-Elect, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2017-2018; Vice President, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2012-2018; Chair, Los Angeles County Bar Family Law Section, 2015-2016; Co-chair, Continuing Legal Education Committee, American Bar Association Family Law Section, 2012-2013; Vice-President, U.S. Chapter, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2010-2012; Appointed in 2008 to the Elkins Family Law Task Force; Board of Directors, Southern California Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2010-2011. Publications: Los Angeles Lawyer: Interstate/ International Family Law Jurisdiction Issues; Valuing a Law Practice; California Lawyer: Premarital Agreements, Family Law Receiverships. AAML Journal: Wealth, Fame & Fortune. Numerous other articles available on my web site. Expert Witness Experience: Advised counsel on malpractice issues in Family Law matters; testified re: validity of premarital agreements, choice of laws & conflict of laws.
Healthcare Law Michael Goch Law Offices of Michael Goch, APC 5850 Canoga Ave, Ste 400 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: (818) 710-7190 Fax: (818) 710-7191 Email: gochmichael@aol.com Website: MichaelGochLaw.com Degrees/Lic: JD, Southwestern University School of Law, 1978, Admitted in CA as well as Central, Northern, Southern, Eastern Districts & Ninth Circuit. Specialties: Representation of licensees, including medical doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, chiropractors & LMFT’s, in disciplinary proceedings and/or during investigations, appeals & writ proceedings. Also represent individuals whose applications for licensure in various professions have been denied, those involved with Department of Health Care Services & other related issues.
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LAWYER-TO-LAWYER REFERRALS International Law Stein Shostak Shostak Pollack & O’Hara, LLP Elon Pollack, Kayla Owens 865 S. Figueroa St, Ste 1388 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 630-8888 Fax: (213) 630-8890 Email: elon@steinshostak.com kowens@steinshostak.com Website: www.ssspo.com www.ssspo.cn Degrees/Lic: Admitted to practice U.S. Court of International Trade, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Court, U.S. District Courts for Central & Southern Districts of California, U.S. 5th & 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Specialties: Since 1933, firm’s practice pertains exclusively to customs & international trade related matters. Office also in Shanghai, China. See display ad page 148.
Labor and Employment
Welch Consulting Contact: G. Edward (Ted) Anderson, PhD, Principal Amy M. Aukstikalnis, PhD, Principal Hyowook Chiang, PhD, Senior Managing Director Andrew Steckley, Economist Dawn Kovner, Economist 12424 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 600 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: (310) 393-5530 Fax: (310) 393-2503 Website: www.welchcon.com
Real Estate Law Matt D. Ober, Esq. Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo 234 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 800 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (877) 446-2529 Email: matt@rodllp.com Website: www.rodllp.com Degrees/Lic: 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; General Counsel services; construction contracts; dispute resolution; due diligence, business judgement; fiduciary duties. 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; 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. Super Lawyer, 2019-2020.
Kelly G. Richardson, Esq Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo 234 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 800 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (877) 446-2529 Email: kelly@rodllp.com Website: www.rodllp.com Degrees/Lic: Univ of California, 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. Super Lawyer, 2018-2022. Real Estate - Licensed broker; Counsel to brokers, agents & Association of Realtors® ; Frequent Instructor, 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. “
Specialties: Employment Litigation, Class Action, Wage & Hour, Employment Discrimination, Equal/Fair Pay, Audits of Employment Practices, Economic Damages, Loss of Earnings and Benefits, Mitigation and Job Availability, Econometric and Statistical Analysis.
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROFESSIONALS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROFESSIONALS ARBITRATION / MEDIATION Commercial Barry Ross, Esq. Ross Mediation 155 N. Lake Ave, Suite 800 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (626) 531-1131 Website: www.ROSSmediation.com Degrees/Lic: BS, MBA, USC; JD, Southwestern Law; Lic: CA Attorney since 1976 (SBN 069340); CA Real Estate Broker since 1973 Specialties: Barry Ross is one of California’s most highly respected, skilled mediators since 1993 with an outstanding history of resolution & thousands of satisfied parties. His mediation expertise includes breach of contract & tort liability in business & commercial disputes, real property disputes (including buyer/seller, landlord/tenant, construction defects, environmental claims, mold & fungus, boundary issues, title insurance & eminent domain), real estate agent/broker liability, intellectual property, estate, probate & trust litigation, insurance coverage & bad faith, municipal liability/governmental liability & personal injury. Affiliations: International Academy of Mediators (IAM); Southern CA Mediation Assn (SCMA); CA Assn of Realtors (CAR).
Construction Henry M. Koffman, PE Professor & Director, CE Dept School of Engineering, USC Owner, Trojan Construction Mgmt LLC 6311 Van Nuys Blvd, Ste 464 Van Nuys, CA 91401 Tel: (818) 988-7595 Fax: (818) 475-1895 Email: koffman@usc.edu Website: www. trojanconstructionmanagementllc.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
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Dispute Review Board Panelist John Donley Donley Construction Consultants 2524 Micheltorena St Los Angeles, CA 90039 Tel: (415) 456-9242 Email: john@donleycc.com Website: www.donleycc.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
Malpractice - Medical Michael F. Sedrak, MD Diplomate, American Board of Surgery 1902 Fullerton Ave #102 Corona, CA 92881 Tel: (949) 432-6344 Fax: (832) 743-0011 Email: DrSedrak@lifebackmedical.com Website: https://bit.ly/3s5aKSs Degrees/Lic: MD, Board Certified, Licensed in California & New York; Associate of the American College of Surgeons. Specialties: Including but not limited to: bariatric surgery, breast surgery, burns, emergency, trauma, general practice, general surgery, hernia, laparoscopic surgery, medicine; medical malpractice, medical peer review, case analysis, screen medical malpractice cases for merit, medical record review, medical bill auditing, standard of care evaluation, identify medical record tampering, identify adherence or deviation from standard of care.
Real Estate Barry Ross, Esq. Ross Mediation 155 N. Lake Ave, Suite 800 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (626) 531-1131 Website: www. ROSSmediation.com Degrees/Lic: BS, MBA, USC; JD, Southwestern Law; Lic: CA Attorney since 1976 (SBN 069340); CA Real Estate Broker since 1973 Specialties: Barry Ross is one of California’s most highly respected, skilled mediators since 1993 with an outstanding history of resolution & thousands of satisfied parties. His mediation expertise includes breach of contract & tort liability in business & commercial disputes, real property disputes (including buyer/seller, landlord/tenant, construction defects, environmental claims, mold & fungus, boundary issues, title insurance & eminent domain), real estate agent/broker liability, intellectual property, estate, probate & trust litigation, insurance coverage & bad faith, municipal liability/governmental liability & personal injury. Affiliations: International Academy of Mediators (IAM); Southern CA Mediation Assn (SCMA); CA Assn of Realtors (CAR).
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS
Construction
ACCIDENT PREVENTION / SAFETY 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.
WEXCO - an aperture company Contact: Brad P. Avritt, PE President 4132 Del Rey Ave Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Tel: (310) 306-3877 Fax: (310) 306-7480 Email: avrit@WEXCO.net Website: www.WEXCO.net Degrees/Lic: BS Civil Eng; MBA; PhD; PE; CPE; CCE; CCS; CPMP; CBO; CSP; CMC Specialties: Litigation support & expert witness services for Personal Injury: slips & falls, code & safety violations, falls from height, safety engineering & construction accidents. Accident Reconstruction: Computer simulation/ animation, automobile, pedestrian, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, braking distance, speed analysis & impact forces. Construction: all aspects including claims, delay impact analysis, contract disputes, CPM schedule analysis, construction defects, damage calculations, contractor’s performance, cost to repair. See insert ad after page 16.
Amusement Parks / Playground Safety
Pro/Consul Technical & Medical Experts 1945 Palo Verde Ave, Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90815-3443 Tel: (800) 392-1119 Fax: (562) 799-8821 Email: expert@expertinfo.com Website: www.expertinfo.com Degrees/Lic: MD; PhD; JD; CPA; DDS; RN, etc. Specialties: 15,000 Experts incl: acc recon; acctg; auto engr; biomech, busn val; const; econ; elec; eng; failure analysis; human fac; ins; lighting; marine; metal; medmal; mech; MD’s; RN’s; roof; safety; security; SOC; tax & many more. Education: Right Expert Right Away!® We welcome your RUSH cases! We feature a full roster of Technical and Medical expert witnesses. Our goal is to provide you with the best experts at a reasonable cost. Free Resume Binder. Put us to the test - we look forward to your call! Listed and Recommended by the A.M. Best Company.
Edward M. Pribonic, PE 4825 Hazelnut Ave Seal Beach, CA 90740 Tel: (562) 493-2946 Email: emp@pribonic.com Website: www.pribonic.com Degrees/Lic: BSME; Reg PE Mech (CA); Cert Ride Inspector Specialties: Technical consultation & expert witness services regarding theme parks, fun centers, resorts. Specifically, the evaluation of design, construction, maintenance & safety of rides, zip lines, go karts, inflatables, water parks & facilities. Former Manager of Engineering at Disneyland & Sr Manager at Disney Imagineering. Mbr, ASTM (Amus Rides) & IAAPA.
Cook Construction Company Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 438-4535 Fax: (818) 595-0028 Email: scook16121@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: 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, Stairs, Material/Costs, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 38.
Henry M. Koffman, PE Professor & Director, CE Dept School of Engineering, USC Owner, Trojan Construction Mgmt LLC 6311 Van Nuys Blvd, Ste 464 Van Nuys, CA 91401 Tel: (818) 988-7595 Fax: (818) 475-1895 Email: koffman@usc.edu Website: www.trojanconstructionmanagementllc.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
See display ads on pages 39, 81, 123 and inside front cover.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ACCIDENT PREVENTION / SAFETY (cont.) OSHA Gary L. Buffington, CSP Owner, American Safety Consulting 26035 Bouquet Canyon Rd, # 301 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Tel: (213) 952-1308 Tel: (888) 828-1044 Email: gbuff46@yahoo.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
Traffic / Highway William Kunzman, PE 1111 Town & Country Rd, #34 Orange, CA 92868 Tel: (714) 904-2821 Email: bill@traffic-engineer.com Website: www.traffic-expert.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mbr ITE/ASCE/FCAOC/YBHT.
TRAVEL AND TOURISM Diana Price, President Diana Price and Associates Forensic Travel Expert Litigation Consultant and Trial Los Angeles, CA 90008 Tel: (310) 650-5505 Email: diana@ forensictravelexpert.com Website: www.forensictravelexpert.com Degrees: Master of Arts, Communications Management, University of Southern California, Los Angeles; Bachelor of Arts, Marketing, Business Administration, California State University, Los Angeles. Specialties: Travel Agent fiduciary relationship to client; duty of care, Tour Operator professional standards; duty of care, Seller of Travel duty to inform, Travel accidents, Traveler safety concerns and warnings, Travel-related wrongful death, slip & fall. Highly prepared and uniquely qualified forensic travel expert with over 30 years of experience that provides pre-litigation and expert consulting in legal cases involving international and domestic tourism and travel.
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION 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.
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Biomechanical Research and Testing, LLC Contact: Judson B. Welcher, PhD; Daniel P. Voss, MS; Bryan C. Randles, MS; Isaac Ikram, MS, PE; Christopher Furbish; Todd Roescher; 2201 N. Lakewood, Ste. 1865 Long Beach, CA 90815 Tel: (562) 494-4407 Fax: (562) 494-4412 Email: info@brteng.com Specialties: Experts in Biomechanical Engineering & Accident Reconstruction. Specialties include evaluation of injury causing events, automotive and amusement park testing & evaluation, scene surveys & diagrams, aerial photography, licensed UAS part 107 pilot. Qualified in State & Federal Courts.
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/Lic: BS, Mathematics; AA, Psychology Specialties: Providing professional services as an expert witness to governmental & private clients in traffic collision analysis & reconstruction Expert Reconstruction Company LLC Christopher Gayner Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Oakland, California Tel: (888) 687-1334 Email: chris@ expertreconstruction.com Website: www.expertreconstruction.com Degrees/Lic: BS, MS Mechanical Engineering Specialties: Traffic Accident Analysis. Auto, truck, bus, motorcycle, bicycle & pedestrian. Accident reconstruction, biomechanics & human factors. Crash data retrieval, Delta-V, speed, collision severity, occupant dynamics, restraint systems, crashworthiness, product liability, computer animations & simulations. Causation, avoidance & prevention. Expert Witness testimony. Over 30 years of quality services in California for plaintiff & defense counsel. Civil & criminal matters.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION (cont.) General (cont.)
Education: Right Expert Right Away!® We welcome your RUSH cases! We feature a full roster of Technical and Medical expert witnesses. Our goal is to provide you with the best experts at a reasonable cost. Free Resume Binder. Put us to the test - we look forward to your call! Listed and Recommended by the A.M. Best Company. See display ads on pages 39, 81, 123 and inside front cover.
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/Lic: PhD, Post PhD, PE Specialties: Forensic Scientists - Diverse Technical Staff: IRSA Staff has over 300 person years of courtroom experience. Biomechanics; Reconstruction; Human Factors; Safety; Accident Prevention; Fraud; 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.
Pro/Consul Technical & Medical Experts 1945 Palo Verde Ave, Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90815-3443 Tel: (800) 392-1119 Fax: (562) 799-8821 Email: expert@expertinfo.com Website: www.expertinfo.com Degrees/Lic: MD; PhD; JD; CPA; DDS; RN, etc. Specialties: 15,000 Experts incl: acc recon; acctg; auto engr; biomech, busn val; const; econ; elec; eng; failure analysis; human fac; ins; lighting; marine; metal; medmal; mech; MD’s; RN’s; roof; safety; security; SOC; tax & many more.
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/Lic: 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 32 years. Court appointed Forensic Expert. Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners.
Construction Cook Construction Company Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 438-4535 Fax: (818) 595-0028 Email: scook16121@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: 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, Stairs, Material/Costs, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety.
Slips, Trips and Falls 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.
American Bio Engineers - an aperture company Contact: Brian K. Jones, MSBE, PE, ACTAR, CXLT; Scott C. Swinford, BSME, ACTAR; Alexander D. Szepelak, BSME; Kevin T. Imada, BSME; Michael A. Jorgensen, BSME; Cole M. Vigil, BSME; Conrad J.L. Salboro, BSME; W. Hunter Witt, BSKin; Jason R. Beaty; Tyler Kryst, MSBE; Kimberli Fernandez, BSBE; Mike Arun, PhD 2305 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92106 Tel: (619) 269-2089 Fax: (844) 882-6110 Email: admin@americanbioengineers.com Website: www.americanbioengineers.com Specialties: Motor vehicle accident reconstruction, biomechanical analyses, instrumented crash tests, forensic animation, slip/trip/falls, human factors, crash data retrieval/Bena & heavy truck EDR downloads, photogrammetry, traffic camera recordings & screenshots, 3D laser scanning, 3D printing, drone 3D mapping, aerial photography, licensed UAS part 107 pilots. Qualified as expert witness in CA and NV courts. See insert ad after page 16.
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 38.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION (cont.) Slips, Trips and Falls (cont.) 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/Lic: MBA – Executive Management, University of LA Verne Specialties: Trip and Fall, Municipal Infrastructure Assessment – Specialty Streets and Sidewalks Asphalt and Concrete Municipal Policies and Procedures. 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 Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Over 800 depositions & 160 trials for both defendant & plaintiff in trip & fall & other personal injury cases.
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/Lic: 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 32 years. Court appointed Forensic Expert. Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners.
VA Forensics - an aperture company Contact: Eugene Michael Vanderpol, MSME, PE, ACTAR Omar Kaayal, BSBE, ACTAR Ali Farhat, MSBE Alyssa Visalli, BME, EIT Will Valdez, Ph.C., MSBE 2784 Gateway Rd, Suite 101 Carlsbad, CA 92009 Email: info@vaforensics.com Website: www.vaforensics.com Service Offerings: VA Forensics, an Aperture company, is a Forensic Engineering firm specializing in Biomechanical Injury Analysis, Accident Reconstruction, Human Factors, Slip/ Trip and Falls, offering Forensic Animation, Drone Mapping & Photogrammetry, FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots Certified, Forensic Simulation (PC-Crash), 3D Laser Scanning, Forensic Visibility Analysis, Forensic Surveillance Video Analysis & Reverse Projection, Crash Data Retrieval (CDR/EDR) including Kia, Hyundai, and Tesla, Heavy Truck Event Data Recorders, Vehicle, Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Collisions, Occupant Kinematics, and Workplace Accidents. VA Forensics has over 60 years of combined forensic experience, with our team having provided expert services in over 39 states and having testified in over 1,400 trials, arbitrations, and depositions. We support legal firms (Plaintiff and Defense) as well as insurance companies and have provided expert testimony in both State and Federal courts. See insert after page 16.
Trucks / Forklifts / Trailers 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.
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Momentum Engineering Corp. Contact: Jeffrey Bonsall, Stephan DiBiase, Jose Tovar, Roberto Morales, Jon Landerville 2862 Columbia Street Torrance, CA 90503 Tel: (310) 618-8017 Email: jsb@momentum-eng.com Website: www.momentum-eng.com Offices in: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Las Vegas Degrees/Lic: Momentum Engineering Corp. (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: Accident Reconstruction, EDR Downloads, Expert Witness Testimony, Heavy Truck – Rapid Response, 3D Animation, Autonomous Vehicles and ADAS, Forensic Video Analysis. Education: Offering free CLE classes for legal professionals in CA and NV. Contact Vadim Perlovskiy at mcle@momentum-eng.com for more information.
Vehicular / Traffic 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 WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION (cont.) Vehicular / Traffic (cont.)
retrieval/Bena & heavy truck EDR downloads, photogrammetry, traffic camera recordings & screenshots, 3D laser scanning, 3D printing, drone 3D mapping, aerial photography, licensed UAS part 107 pilots. Qualified as expert witness in CA and NV courts. See insert ad after page 16.
Air, Weather & Sea Conditions, Inc. Contact: Jay Rosenthal, AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) PO Box 512 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Tel: (818) 645-8632 Alt: (310) 454-6530 Email: AirWeather@aol.com Website: www.weatherman.org Degrees/Lic: 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 on page 129
Expert Reconstruction Company LLC Christopher Gayner Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Oakland, California Tel: (888) 687-1334 Email: chris@ expertreconstruction.com Website: www.expertreconstruction.com Degrees/Lic: BS, MS Mechanical Engineering Specialties: Traffic Accident Analysis. Auto, truck, bus, motorcycle, bicycle & pedestrian. Accident reconstruction, biomechanics & human factors. Crash data retrieval, Delta-V, speed, collision severity, occupant dynamics, restraint systems, crashworthiness, product liability, computer animations & simulations. Causation, avoidance & prevention. Expert Witness testimony. Over 30 years of quality services in California for plaintiff & defense counsel. Civil & criminal matters.
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
VA Forensics - an aperture company Contact: Eugene Michael Vanderpol, MSME, PE, ACTAR Omar Kaayal, BSBE, ACTAR Ali Farhat, MSBE Alyssa Visalli, BME, EIT Will Valdez, Ph.C., MSBE 2784 Gateway Rd, Suite 101 Carlsbad, CA 92009 Email: info@vaforensics.com Website: www.vaforensics.com Service Offerings: VA Forensics, an Aperture company, is a Forensic Engineering firm specializing in Biomechanical Injury Analysis, Accident Reconstruction, Human Factors, Slip/ Trip and Falls, offering Forensic Animation, Drone Mapping & Photogrammetry, FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots Certified, Forensic Simulation (PC-Crash), 3D Laser Scanning, Forensic Visibility Analysis, Forensic Surveillance Video Analysis & Reverse Projection, Crash Data Retrieval (CDR/EDR) including Kia, Hyundai, and Tesla, Heavy Truck Event Data Recorders, Vehicle, Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Collisions, Occupant Kinematics, and Workplace Accidents. VA Forensics has over 60 years of combined forensic experience, with our team having provided expert services in over 39 states and having testified in over 1,400 trials, arbitrations, and depositions. We support legal firms (Plaintiff and Defense) as well as insurance companies and have provided expert testimony in both State and Federal courts. See insert ad after page 16.
Degrees/Lic: BS; MS; JD; PE; Lic Eng Contractor; Reg Prof Eng
American Bio Engineers - an aperture company Contact: Brian K. Jones, MSBE, PE, ACTAR, CXLT; Scott C. Swinford, BSME, ACTAR; Alexander D. Szepelak, BSME; Kevin T. Imada, BSME; Michael A. Jorgensen, BSME; Cole M. Vigil, BSME; Conrad J.L. Salboro, BSME; W. Hunter Witt, BSKin; Jason R. Beaty; Tyler Kryst, MSBE; Kimberli Fernandez, BSBE 2305 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92106 Tel: (619) 269-2089 Fax: (844) 882-6110 Email: admin@americanbioengineers.com Website: www.americanbioengineers.com
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 32 years. Court appointed Forensic Expert. Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners.
Specialties: Motor vehicle accident reconstruction, biomechanical analyses, instrumented crash tests, forensic animation, slip/trip/falls, human factors, crash data
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ACCOUNTING General 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/Lic: 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.
Analysis Group, Inc. Jeffrey H. Kinrich, Bruce A. Strombom 333 S. Hope St, 27th Fl Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel: (213) 896-4500 Fax: (213) 623-4112 Website: www.analysisgroup.com Degrees/Lic: PhD, MBA, CPA, CFA, ABV in Econ, Finance, Acctg, Statistics Specialties: Analysis Group provides economic, financial & business strategy consulting to law firms, corporations & govt agencies. We assist law firms & their clients w/all aspects of litigation, incl pretrial discovery, damages estimation, economic & financial models, business valuation, prep of expert reports & testimony & critique of opposing experts. Areas of expertise incl antitrust, IP, securities, valuation, healthcare, entertainment, sports, energy, employment & general business litigation.
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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 approximately 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, 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/Lic: 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 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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.
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Haynie & Company CPAs Litigation Support Contact: Steven Gabrielson, CPA, CVA 4910 Campus Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660-2119 Tel: (949) 724-1880 Fax: (949) 724-1889 Email: sgabrielson@hayniecpa.com Website: www.hayniecpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPAs; CVAs
Fulcrum Inquiry LLP Contact: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com Degrees/Lic: 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, 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 ad insert after page 56.
Specialties: Consulting & expert witness testimony in a variety of practice areas: Commercial damages; ownership disputes; economic analysis; business valuation; lost profits analysis; fraud/forensic investigations; taxation; personal injury; wrongful term; professional liability; expert cross examination.
Krycler, Ervin, Taubman & Kaminsky Contact: Michael J. Krycler, CPA 15303 Ventura Blvd, #1040 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Now Serving the Santa Clarita Valley: 27651 Lincoln Place, #220 Santa Clarita, CA 91387 Tel: (818) 995-1040 Fax: (818) 995-4124 Email: mike@ketkcpa.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Visit us at www.ketkcpa.com
Gursey | Schneider LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Gary Krausz, CPA 1888 Century Park East, Ste 900 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 552-0960 Fax: (310) 557-3468 Email: garyk@gursey.com Website: www.gursey.com Specialties: Forensic accounting & litigation support services in the areas of marital dissolution, civil litigation, business valuation & appraisal, goodwill, business disputes, malpractice, tax matters, bankruptcy, damage & cost-profit assessments, insurance claims, court accounting, tracing and entertainment industry litigation.
Thomas M. Neches, CPA Thomas Neches & Company LLP 633 W. 5th St, Ste 2800 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel: (213) 624-8150 Fax: (213) 223-2304 Email: tmn@thomasneches.com Website: www.thomasneches.com
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/Lic: PhD, Ag. Econ, UC Davis; CPA (CA); ABV - AICPA 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/Lic: 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.
Degrees/Lic: BA, Mathematics, UC San Diego; MS, Operation Research, UCLA; CPA/ ABV, CVA, CFE, CFF Specialties: Expert testimony on lost profits, lost earnings, business valuation, forensic accounting, reasonable royalty, computer database analysis, & related issues. Testified before juries on behalf of plaintiffs & defendants in antitrust, breach of contract, fraud, intellectual property, lender liability, wrongful death & wrongful termination cases. Representative industries: banking, entertainment, insurance, manufacturing, retail, securities & wholesale. Published author; former Big 4 partner; Former Prof at Loyola Law School.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ACCOUNTING (cont.) General (cont.) Hugh Sills, CPA, Inc. Hugh Sills, CPA, CVA 6080 Center Dr, Sixth Fl Los Angeles, CA 90045 Tel: (310) 773-2028 4695 MacArthur Ct, 11th Fl Newport Beach, CA 92660 Tel: (949) 556-0222 Email: hugh@sillscpa.com Website: www.sillscpa.com
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com
Degrees/Lic: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Valuation Analyst
Degrees/Lic: PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
Specialties: Full service CPA firm providing Business Valuations, Forensic Accounting Investigations, and Expert Witness Testimony services. Services are provided in a wide range of matters including marital dissolutions, civil litigation, misappropriation of asset investigations, tax controversies.
Specialties: Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & lost value of business, forensic accounting, fraud investigation & investigative analysis of liability. Excellent communicators with extensive testimony exp. Prior Big Four accountants.
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Specialties include accounting, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business interruption, business dissolution, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination. See display ad page 20.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ACCOUNTING (cont.) Business Valuation Engel & Engel LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Jason A. Engel 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com Degrees/Lic: 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, 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 ad insert after page 56.
Gursey | Schneider LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Tina Fujisaki, CPA/CFF tinaf@gursey.com Los Angeles, CA Tel: (310) 552-0960; or Robert Watts, CPA rwatts@gursey.com Orange County, CA Tel: (949) 265-9900 Website: www.gursey.com
Higgins, Marcus & Lovett, Inc. Contact: Mark C. Higgins ASA, President 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/Lic: 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. See display ad page 27.
Krycler, Ervin, Taubman & Kaminsky Contact: Michael J. Krycler, CPA 15303 Ventura Blvd, #1040 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Now Serving the Santa Clarita Valley: 27651 Lincoln Place, #220 Santa Clarita, CA 91387 Tel: (818) 995-1040 Fax: (818) 995-4124 Email: mike@ketkcpa.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Visit us at www.ketkcpa.com
Specialties: Gursey | Schneider specializes in forensic accounting & litigation support services in all areas relating to marital dissolution, including: business valuation, tracing & assets, net spendable evaluations, determination of gross cash flow available for support & analysis of reimbursement claims & marital standard of living.
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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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
Hugh Sills, CPA, Inc. Hugh Sills, CPA, CVA 6080 Center Dr, Sixth Fl Los Angeles, CA 90045 Tel: (310) 773-2028 4695 MacArthur Ct, 11th Fl Newport Beach, CA 92660 Tel: (949) 556-0222 Email: hugh@sillscpa.com Website: www.sillscpa.com Degrees/Lic: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Valuation Analyst Specialties: Full service CPA firm providing Business Valuations, Forensic Accounting Investigations, and Expert Witness Testimony services. Services are provided in a wide range of matters including marital dissolutions, civil litigation, misappropriation of asset investigations, tax controversies. See display ad page 26.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination. See display ad page 20.
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Financial Statements 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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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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/Lic: 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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ACCOUNTING (cont.) Marital Dissolution (cont.) CMM, LLP Contact: Robert Schreiber 5820 Canoga Ave, Ste 300 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: (818) 986-5070 Fax: (818) 986-5034 Email: rschreiber@cmmcpas.com Website: www.cmmcpas.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s; CFE’s; MBA’s Specialties: Expert Witness; Forensic Accountants; Litigation Consultants; Fraud Investigations; Economic Damages; Business Valuations; Family Law and Tax
Krycler, Ervin, Taubman & Kaminsky Contact: Michael J. Krycler, CPA 15303 Ventura Blvd, #1040 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Now Serving the Santa Clarita Valley: 27651 Lincoln Place, #220 Santa Clarita, CA 91387 Tel: (818) 995-1040 Fax: (818) 995-4124 Email: mike@ketkcpa.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Visit us at www.ketkcpa.com
Diana G. Lesgart, CPA, CFE, CVA, CFF An Accountancy Corp Established 1997 22222 Sherman Way, Ste 212 Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 886-7140 Fax: (818) 886-7146 Email: Diana@LesgartCPA.com Website: www.jurispro.com/DianaLesgartCPA 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.
Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination. See display ad page 20.
Hugh Sills, CPA, Inc. Hugh Sills, CPA, CVA 6080 Center Dr, Sixth Fl Los Angeles, CA 90045 Tel: (310) 773-2028 4695 MacArthur Ct, 11th Fl Newport Beach, CA 92660 Tel: (949) 556-0222 Email: hugh@sillscpa.com Website: www.sillscpa.com Degrees/Lic: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Valuation Analyst Specialties: Full service CPA firm providing Business Valuations, Forensic Accounting Investigations, and Expert Witness Testimony services. Services are provided in a wide range of matters including marital dissolutions, civil litigation, misappropriation of asset investigations, tax controversies. See display ad page 26.
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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/Lic: MA; Post-Grad Cert; Adv Life Care Plans; ABVE; CDMS; CRC; CLCP
A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
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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
APPRAISAL AND VALUATION General Analysis Group, Inc. Jeffrey H. Kinrich, Bruce A. Strombom 333 S. Hope St, 27th Fl Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel: (213) 896-4500 Fax: (213) 623-4112 Website: www.analysisgroup.com Degrees/Lic: PhD, MBA, CPA, CFA, ABV in Econ, Finance, Acctg, Statistics Specialties: Analysis Group provides economic, financial & business strategy consulting to law firms, corporations & govt agencies. We assist law firms & their clients w/all aspects of litigation, incl pretrial discovery, damages estimation, economic & financial models, business valuation, prep of expert reports & testimony & critique of opposing experts. Areas of expertise incl antitrust, IP, securities, valuation, healthcare, entertainment, sports, energy, employment & general business litigation.
BTI Appraisal Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman Megan O’Rourke, President 425 E. Colorado St., Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205 Tel: (213) 532-3800 Fax: (213) 532-3807 Email: ben@btiappraisal.com Email: megan@btiappraisal.com Website: www.btiappraisal.com Degrees/Lic: 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 insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS APPRAISAL AND VALUATION (cont.) General (cont.) Engel & Engel LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Jason A. Engel 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com Degrees/Lic: 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, 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 ad insert after page 56.
Gursey | Schneider LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Stephan Wasserman, CPA/ABV 1888 Century Park East, Ste 900 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 552-0960 Fax: (310) 557-3468 Email: swasserman@gursey.com Website: www.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, eminent domain, goodwill loss, business disputes, malpractice, tax matters, bankruptcy, damage & cost-profit assessments, insurance claims and entertainment industry litigation. Gursey | Schneider has over 30 years of experience as expert witnesses in litigation support.
Thomas E. Pastore Chief Executive Officer and Founder Sanli Pastore and Hill, Inc. 1990 South Bundy Drive, Suite 800 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: (310) 571-3400 Email: tpastore@sphvalue.com Website: www.sphvalue.com Degrees/Licenses: • Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), American Society of Appraisers, Business Valuation Discipline • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) • Member, Association for Investment Management and Research • Member, Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts • Certified Management Accountant (CMA) • Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants • Member, Institute of Management Accountants • Master in Business Administration, University of Michigan. Course work includes economics, finance, marketing and business strategy • Bachelor in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Bryant College Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Mr. Thomas Pastore is Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Sanli Pastore & Hill, Inc., a specialist expert testimony & litigation opinions, forensic finance & economics, business, brand and IP valuation, forensic accounting, fairness & solvency opinions, and transactional advisory services firm. He has been involved in financial consulting for nearly 40 years, specializing in investment and financial analysis, litigation consulting and public accounting. Extensive experience encompasses valuing numerous businesses in a wide range of industries including retail, services, manufacturing and holding companies. He has served as an expert witness in federal and state courts for business litigation cases across the United States. See display ad page 55.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS APPRAISAL AND VALUATION (cont.) General (cont.) 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/Lic: PhD, Ag. Econ, UC Davis; CPA (CA); ABV - AICPA 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.
Nevin Sanli President and Founder Sanli Pastore and Hill, Inc. 1990 South Bundy Drive, Suite 800 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: (310) 571-3400 Email: nsanli@sphvalue.com Website: www.sphvalue.com Degrees/Licenses: • Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), American Society of Appraisers, Business Valuation Discipline • Bachelor of Arts, Honors Economics, from the University of California at Irvine; coursework included: advanced studies in finance, econometrics, mathematical and statistical models for business and applied research Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Mr. Nevin Sanli is the President and co-founder of Sanli Pastore & Hill, Inc., a financial consulting firm that creates custom expert testimony & litigation opinions, forensic finance & economics, business, brand and IP valuation, forensic accounting, fairness & solvency opinions, transactional advisory services, and solutions to complex problems for businesses, families, and individuals. Nevin has been running SP&H for 30 years and the firm is one of the largest and most respected premier boutique firms, with combined experience of over 150 years in valuations and financial opinions. Nevin has nearly 40 years of experience in financial consultancy, valuation, expert witness testimony, investment, and accounting analysis. He has served as an expert witness in federal and state courts for business litigation cases across the United States. See display ad page 55.
Business & Corporate 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/Lic: 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.
BTI Appraisal Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman Megan O’Rourke, President 425 E. Colorado St., Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205 Tel: (213) 532-3800 Fax: (213) 532-3807 Email: ben@btiappraisal.com Email: megan@btiappraisal.com Website: www.btiappraisal.com Degrees/Lic: Cert General Appraisers in various states, ASA & MAI available.
• Marital Dissolutions • Civil Disputes • Shareholder/Partner Disputes contact Hugh Sills, CPA,CVA tel 310.773.2028
tel 949.556.0222 email hugh@sillscpa.com visit us at www.sillscpa.com
6080 Center Drive, Sixth Floor Los Angeles, CA 90045
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4695 MacArthur Court, Eleventh Floor Newport Beach, CA 92660
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 insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS APPRAISAL AND VALUATION (cont.) Business & Corporate (cont.) CMM, LLP Contact: Robert Schreiber 5820 Canoga Ave, Ste 300 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: (818) 986-5070 Fax: (818) 986-5034 Email: rschreiber@cmmcpas.com Website: www.cmmcpas.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s; CFE’s; MBA’s Specialties: Expert Witness; Forensic Accountants; Litigation Consultants; Fraud Investigations; Economic Damages; Business Valuations; Family Law and Tax
Fulcrum Inquiry LLP Contact: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com
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, 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 ad insert after page 56.
Degrees/Lic: CPA’s, CFA’s, ASA’s PhD’s & MBA’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics & related subjects
Engel & Engel LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Jason A. Engel 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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.
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CCC Sec. 2000
Business & Corporate (cont.) Higgins, Marcus & Lovett, Inc. Contact: Mark C. Higgins ASA, President 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/Lic: 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. See display ad page 27.
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination. See display ad page 20.
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BTI Appraisal Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman Megan O’Rourke, President 425 E. Colorado St., Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205 Tel: (213) 532-3800 Fax: (213) 532-3807 Email: ben@btiappraisal.com Email: megan@btiappraisal.com Website: www.btiappraisal.com Degrees/Lic: 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 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 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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 WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS APPRAISAL AND VALUATION (cont.)
Earnings Loss
CCC Sec. 2000 (cont.) White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
BTI Appraisal Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman Megan O’Rourke, President 425 E. Colorado St., Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205 Tel: (213) 532-3800 Fax: (213) 532-3807 Email: ben@btiappraisal.com Email: megan@btiappraisal.com Website: www.btiappraisal.com Degrees/Lic: 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 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: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com Degrees/Lic: 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, 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 ad insert after page 56.
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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Family Law
Earnings Loss (cont.) White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59
BTI Appraisal Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman Megan O’Rourke, President 425 E. Colorado St., Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205 Tel: (213) 532-3800 Fax: (213) 532-3807 Email: ben@btiappraisal.com Email: megan@btiappraisal.com Website: www.btiappraisal.com Degrees/Lic: 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 insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
CMM, LLP Contact: Robert Schreiber 5820 Canoga Ave, Ste 300 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: (818) 986-5070 Fax: (818) 986-5034 Email: rschreiber@cmmcpas.com Website: www.cmmcpas.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s; CFE’s; MBA’s Specialties: Expert Witness; Forensic Accountants; Litigation Consultants; Fraud Investigations; Economic Damages; Business Valuations; Family Law and Tax
Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers
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Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination. See display ad page 20.
Gems & Jewelry 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 (951) 237-6005 Fax: (626) 335-6002 Email: teri@gem-appraisals.com Website: www.gem-appraisals.com Degrees/Lic: 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 6 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 Fax: (213) 624-2114 Email: charles@guildlabs.com Website: www.guildlabs.com Degrees/Lic: Graduate Gemologist; Accredited Senior Appraiser Specialties: Gemologist/Numismatist/ Appraiser specializing in all types of gems & jewelry, coins & currency; 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.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS APPRAISAL AND VALUATION (cont.)
Machinery & Equipment
Intangibles
BTI Appraisal Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman Megan O’Rourke, President 425 E. Colorado St., Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205 Tel: (213) 532-3800 Fax: (213) 532-3807 Email: ben@btiappraisal.com Email: megan@btiappraisal.com Website: www.btiappraisal.com Degrees/Lic: 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 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: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com Degrees/Lic: 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, 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.
BTI Appraisal Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman Megan O’Rourke, President 425 E. Colorado St., Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205 Tel: (213) 532-3800 Fax: (213) 532-3807 Email: ben@btiappraisal.com Email: megan@btiappraisal.com Website: www.btiappraisal.com Degrees/Lic: 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 insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
See ad insert after page 56.
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
Sencer Appraisal Associates — Equipment Appraisers Contact: Garrett Schwartz, ASA, CEA Tel: (888) 4-SENCER (888-473-6237) Tel: (323) 863-6225 Email: gschwartz@sencerappraisal.com Website: www.AllEquipmentAppraisal.com/ lacba Degrees/Lic: 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 appraisal of equipment in healthcare, construction, food processing and food service, agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, metalworking, and many other industries.
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BTI Appraisal Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman Megan O’Rourke, President 425 E. Colorado St., Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205 Tel: (213) 532-3800 Fax: (213) 532-3807 Email: ben@btiappraisal.com Email: megan@btiappraisal.com Website: www.btiappraisal.com Degrees/Lic: 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 insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
Professional Practice 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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59
Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination. See display ad page 20.
Real Estate - General 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/Lic: 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.
BTI Appraisal Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman Megan O’Rourke, President 425 E. Colorado St., Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205 Tel: (213) 532-3800 Fax: (213) 532-3807 Email: ben@btiappraisal.com Email: megan@btiappraisal.com Website: www.btiappraisal.com Degrees/Lic: 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 insurance claims, condemnations, IRS & SEC issues. The collective experience of our nationally regarded professionals can address projects of all sizes & locations.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS APPRAISAL AND VALUATION (cont.) Real Estate - General (cont.) CBRE, Inc. Bob Gutzman, MAI 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/Lic: 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 Integra Realty Resources Los Angeles 16030 Ventura Blvd, Ste 620 Encino, CA 91436 Tel: (818) 290-5444 Email: jellis@irr.com Website: www.irr.com/losangeles Degrees/Lic: 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 portfolio valuations; condemnation, analysis of potential value diminution; market rent disputes; comparative cash flow studies, & litigation support. 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 wellknown & highly respected coin dealers. Previous Positions/Appointments: Past President, ANA; American Numismatic Ass; Current President, CCBMA; CA Coin & Bullion Merchants Assn; Chairman, Gold & Silver PAC Membership in Professional Societi es: Board Member, PNG; Professional Numismatist Guild; Board Member & Founder, ICTA; Industry Council for Tangible Assets Consulting/ Expert Witness Experience - Civil: FBI; US Postal Inspector; L.A. District Attorney’s Office; Federal Trade Commission.
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A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ARCHITECTURE (cont.) John Donley Donley Construction Consultants 2524 Micheltorena St Los Angeles, CA 90039 Tel: (415) 456-9242 Email: john@donleycc.com Website: www.donleycc.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
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/Lic: Licensed Architect: California, Nevada, Hawaii, Florida, Alabama, Texas, Colorado, Utah. NCARB Certificate. Specialties: 42+ 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.
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Benchmark Investigations Contact: Jim Zimmer, CPI 32158 Camino Capistrano, #A-415 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Tel: (800) 248-7721 Fax: (949) 606-8439 Email: zimmerpi@pacbell.net Website: www.BenchmarkInvestigations.net Degrees/Lic: BS, Business Management; CA Private Investigator Lic PI 12651; Registered Process Server #PSC/2411 Specialties: National agency. Professional investigations with emphasis upon accuracy, detail & expedience. Asset/financial searches; background investigation; DMV searches; domestic/marital cases; due diligence; mergers & acquisitions; process service; sexual harassment & discrimination investigations; surveillance/photog; witness location & statements. LA branch + correspondents nationwide. Multi-lingual agents. Fully insured. Jim Zimmer is a Past President of the National Council of Investigation & Security Services & the California Assn of Licensed Investigators. Jim is the 2011 recipient of the CALI Distinguished Achievement Award. See display ad page 103.
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 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: Court Qualified Automobile Expert Witness and Licensed Automobile Dealer. Plaintiff and defense; consulting with attorneys, dealers, consumers, insurance companies; industry standards; New and used auto transactions; Dealer fraud; Vehicle sales and leasing; Dealership practices; Auto warranty issues; Lender-dealer relationships; Appraisals; Finance documentation and analysis; Wholesale and Retail; Diminished value cases. Automobile and equipment rentals. 40 Years of experience in the Automobile Business.
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/Lic: PhD - Economics, Business Marketing, BA - Economics Specialties: Expert Witness, Consultation & Case Preparation services in all facets of Automobile Industry Standards & Practices, specializing in Dealership Operations, Sales, Leasing, Financing, New & Used Cars, Service, Parts, Sales & Management Training. Industry Veteran since 1978. Please visit web site for complete background information. CV & References available upon request. Federal Trade Commission retained expert.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS BANKRUPTCY Howard M. Ehrenberg President & Managing Partner SulmeyerKupetz, APC 333 S. Grand Ave, Ste 3400 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel: (213) 626-2311 Fax: (231) 629-4520 Email: hehrenberg@ sulmeyerlaw.com Website: www.sulmeyerlaw.com Degrees/Lic: JD, CA State Bar, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Panel of Trustees, Bankruptcy Mediation Panel of the US Bankruptcy Court of the Central District of California, Credentialed State Court Receiver Specialties: Chapter 7, Chapter 11, business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy, receiverships, financial distress advisory, managed liquidations, municipal debt adjustment, debtor/creditor disputes, bankruptcy mediation. Education: JD, University of Southern California (1986); BA, UC Berkeley (1983) Previous Positions/Appointments: Business Bankruptcy Law Specialist, American Bankruptcy Board of Certification (1993-2015); Commissioner, City of Burbank (2002-2006); Executive Board, LACBA Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section (2010-present) Honors/Awards: Southern California Super Lawyers (2004-present); Best Lawyers, Bankruptcy (2017-present) Publications: ABA Journal, Serving as an Expert Witness in a Foreign Tribunal (April 2021) Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: With over 35 years of experience as a bankruptcy attorney and trustee, Howard is capable of opining about the full spectrum of issues related to Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy matters. He has served as both a testifying and non-testifying expert in cases involving such issues as defenses to avoidable transfers and fraudulent conveyances, community property interests, and the effects of material misrepresentations made by debtors. He held a certification in business bankruptcy law for more than 20 years and has been an appointed U.S. Chapter 7 Trustee since 1995. Bankruptcy Trustee Since 1995
Engel & Engel LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Jason A. Engel 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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/Lic: 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.
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
CHEMISTRY / CHEMICALS Chem Consulting, Inc. Tom J. Maricich, PhD Chemical Consultant; Prof of Chemistry (CSU Long Beach) P.O. Box 2942 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Cell: (562) 209-4306 Email: tom@chemconsulting.com Website: www.chemconsulting.com Degrees/Lic: MS; PhD Organic Chemistry, Yale Univ Specialties: Chemical expert w/extensive court exp (fed, state). Properties / analyses of toxic, corrosive, flammable / explosive substances; cosmetics; solvents, gases, acids, bases, chlorine, bleach; chemical safety (MSDS). Effective review, evaluation & preparation of evidence for trial; excellent communication skills. Many cases, plaintiffs/ defendants, major law firms. Consultant to Cal OSHA.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY
Uniform Bright Eddie Ferguson, Uniform Rental Expert 3410 La Sierra Ave., Suite F1114 Riverside, CA 92503 Tel: (951) 963-9575 (Office) Email: Expert@UniformBright.com Website: www.UniformBright.com Specialties: We provide expert witness & expert consultant services as it relates to the uniform rental industry in breach of contract disputes. We also perform feasibility studies, invoice auditing, diagnosis/troubleshooting, fabric testing, chemical testing & arbitration in state or federal court appearances. Is your client in breach of contract or about to cancel uniform rental services? The sooner you call, the sooner we can help. Call us today for a free consultation.
COMPUTER / INFORMATION SCIENCES General Mahdi Eslamimehr, PhD, MBA Quandary Peak Research 205 S. Broadway, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tel: (323) 545-0160 Email: mahdi@quandarypeak.com Degrees/Lic: Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA, a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Information Technology from the Linkoping University in Sweden, and an MBA from London School of Economics and Political Science. Specialties: Computer expert witness services, writing testimony, intellectual property and patent infringement, software design/source code inspection and review, breach-of-contract and non-performance claims, computer forensics, data recovery and metadata analysis.
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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.
Sara McDermott Senior Forensic Analyst/Expert Witness Forensic Pursuit 400 Continental Blvd, 6th Floor El Segundo, CA 90245 Tel: (303) 495-2082 Cell: (520) 981-1340 Email: sara@forensicpursuit.com Website: www.forensicpursuit.com Degrees/Lic: Access Data Certified Examiner (ACE), Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA), Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO), Cellebrite Mobile Forensics Fundamentals (CMFF), certified in Cellular Technology, Mapping and Analysis through HawkAnalytics and licensed Private Investigator. Specialties: Criminal and civil matters aggravated assault, arson, bombing, child sexual exploitation, domestic, dram shop, drug trafficking, fraud, harassment, homicide, intellectual property theft, kidnapping, medical malpractice, sex trafficking, vehicular homicide, weapons, etc. Digital forensics including computers, cell phones, external media, DVR’s, call detail records, etc. Specializing in collecting, acquiring, preserving and analyzing digital evidence for all types of cases. Services also include report preparation and expert witness testimony.
Computer Forensics / Electronic Discovery 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.
Sara McDermott Senior Forensic Analyst/Expert Witness Forensic Pursuit 400 Continental Blvd, 6th Floor El Segundo, CA 90245 Tel: (303) 495-2082 Cell: (520) 981-1340 Email: sara@forensicpursuit.com Website: www.forensicpursuit.com Degrees/Lic: Access Data Certified Examiner (ACE), Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA), Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO), Cellebrite Mobile Forensics Fundamentals (CMFF), certified in Cellular Technology, Mapping and Analysis through HawkAnalytics and licensed Private Investigator. Specialties: Criminal and civil matters aggravated assault, arson, bombing, child sexual exploitation, domestic, dram shop, drug trafficking, fraud, harassment, homicide, intellectual property theft, kidnapping, medical malpractice, sex trafficking, vehicular homicide, weapons, etc. Digital forensics including computers, cell phones, external media, DVR’s, call detail records, etc. Specializing in collecting, acquiring, preserving and analyzing digital evidence for all types of cases. Services also include report preparation and expert witness testimony.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS COMPUTER / INFORMATION SCIENCES (cont.) Computer Forensics / Electronic Discovery (cont.)
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, case-specific 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.
Internet Jason Frankovitz Quandary Peak Research 205 S. Broadway, #300 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tel: (323) 545-3660 Email: jason@quandarypeak. com Website: quandarypeak.com
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Degrees/Lic: Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University Specialties: Computer & Internet expert w/ CA Superior Court Experience. 25+ testifying appearances in state & federal court & Canada. Consulting to multiple class actions against Facebook. Analysis of software development failures, trademark/copyright/ patent infringement for websites & apps, programming best practices & code quality/ code theft audits. Specialty in open source software, Linux, Mac, mobile apps, digital media, social networking, games, cloud platforms, e-commerce, & graphic design/prepress.
A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS CONSTRUCTION (cont.) General (cont.) Cook Construction Company Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 438-4535 Fax: (818) 595-0028 Email: scook16121@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: 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, Stairs, Material/Costs, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety.
Lawsuit Preparation/Residential Construction ● Building Codes ● Carpentry/ Rough Framing ● Concrete ● Construction Contracts ● Floors ● Foundations ● Materials/ Costs ● Retaining Walls ● Roofing ● Safety ● Sheet Metal ● Single and Multi-family, Hillside Construction ● Stairs ● Stone ● Tile ● Vibration Trespass ● Water Damages ● Waterproofing ●
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad at right.
John Donley Donley Construction Consultants 2524 Micheltorena St Los Angeles, CA 90039 Tel: (415) 456-9242 Email: john@donleycc.com Website: www.donleycc.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
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Engel & Engel LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Jason A. Engel 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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 WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS CONSTRUCTION (cont.) General (cont.) 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/Lic: 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. 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. Expert project/construction management services. Past projects include office bldgs., multifamily, apartments, single family residential, schools, sports facilities, parking structures, steel towers, bridges and other structures & improvements.
KGA, Inc. Contact: Kurt Grosz 1409 Glenneyre St., Ste. A Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tel: (949) 497-6000 Fax: (949) 494-4893 Email: kurtg@kgainc.com Website: www.kgainc.com Degrees/Lic: CA & AZ Eng, Bldg, Haz Contractor; CA & AZ Engineer; ICC Bldg, Mech, Plumbing, Concrete & Accessibility Inspectors Cert; ACI Testing Grade I; ASPE Certified Estimator; MBA Specialties: KGA, Inc. provides expert witness testimony & neutral party service for construction disputes. Expert designations including Building Code, Contractor Standards, Safety, CAL OSHA, Claims, Cost to Repair, Contract Documents, & Insurance Appraiser.
Henry M. Koffman, PE Professor & Director, CE Dept School of Engineering, USC Owner, Trojan Construction Mgmt LLC 6311 Van Nuys Blvd, Ste 464 Van Nuys, CA 91401 Tel: (818) 988-7595 Fax: (818) 475-1895 Email: koffman@usc.edu Website: www. trojanconstructionmanagementllc.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
Pro/Consul Technical & Medical Experts 1945 Palo Verde Ave, Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90815-3443 Tel: (800) 392-1119 Fax: (562) 799-8821 Email: expert@expertinfo.com Website: www.expertinfo.com Degrees/Lic: MD; PhD; JD; CPA; DDS; RN, etc. Specialties: 15,000 Experts incl: acc recon; acctg; auto engr; biomech, busn val; const; econ; elec; eng; failure analysis; human fac; ins; lighting; marine; metal; medmal; mech; MD’s; RN’s; roof; safety; security; SOC; tax & many more. Education: Right Expert Right Away!® We welcome your RUSH cases! We feature a full roster of Technical and Medical expert witnesses. Our goal is to provide you with the best experts at a reasonable cost. Free Resume Binder. Put us to the test - we look forward to your call! Listed and Recommended by the A.M. Best Company. See display ads on pages 39, 81, 123 and inside front cover.
Daniel Rosen 46 Rollingwood Dr Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Tel: (310) 375-8766 Email: drosen47@cox.net Website: www.rosenconstructioninc.com Degrees/Lic: BS in R.E. Finance; Gen Bldg B; R.E. Broker Specialties: Evaluate general building defects in residential, apartment & condos. More than 20 yrs hands-on expert. Active general contractor specializing in reconstruction.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS CONSTRUCTION (cont.) General (cont.) Schwartz/Robert & Associates, Inc. Contact: Robert I Schwartz, AIA 42 Faculty St Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Tel: (805) 796-9092 Email: risoakpark@gmail.com, risoakpark@aol.com Website: www.schwartzrobert.com Degrees/Lic: 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. CPM scheduling, cost estimating, 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 Venice, CA, 90292 Cell: (310) 560-8217 Email: davidstern9@gmail.com Website: www.constructologist.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: BS Civil Eng; Reg Civil Eng; 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. Birthdate: April 12, 1955 Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA Education: BS Civil Engineering, Princeton Univ 1976 (Cum Laude) Certifications/Licenses: Professional Engineer (Reg Civil Engineer, CA); General Contractor (CA) Previous Positions/ Appointments: Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc, Project Management Consultants; Field Superintendent, Turner Construction Co, LA Number of Publications: Four Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 20 Trial testimony, 150 depositions, ten arbitrations & settlement conferences, representing both plaintiffs & defendants. Teaching: UCLA Extension & Cal State.
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/Lic: State of California Contractors License B-1 345079 & B-1 275171 Specialties: 68 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. 50 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.
WEXCO — an aperture company Contact: Brad P. Avritt, PE President 4132 Del Rey Ave Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Tel: (310) 306-3877 Fax: (310) 306-7480 Email: avrit@WEXCO.net Website: www.WEXCO.net Degrees/Lic: BS Civil Eng; MBA; PhD; PE; CPE; CCE; CCS; CPMP; CBO; CSP; CMC Specialties: Litigation support & expert witness services for Personal Injury: slips & falls, code & safety violations, falls from height, safety engineering & construction accidents. Accident Reconstruction: Computer simulation/ animation, automobile, pedestrian, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, braking distance, speed analysis & impact forces. Construction: all aspects including claims, delay impact analysis, contract disputes, CPM schedule analysis, construction defects, damage calculations, contractor’s performance, cost to repair. See insert ad after page 16.
Building Codes Cook Construction Company Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 438-4535 Fax: (818) 595-0028 Email: scook16121@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: 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, Stairs, Material/Costs, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 38.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS CONSTRUCTION (cont.) Building Codes (cont.) Donald F. Dickerson Associates 18425 Burbank Blvd, Ste 404 Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: (818) 385-3600 Fax: (818) 990-1669 Email: HelenLW@dfda1.com Website: www.dfda1.com Degrees/Lic: Reg Prf Engrs (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection) Specialties: Mechanical (heating, venting, a/c, plumbing, industrial piping). Electrical & fire protection engineering; inspections; expert testimony. Construction projects including retail, commercial, office, manufacturing, industrial, hotel, residential & health care facilities. Graphic & computer capabilities.
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/Lic: 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. 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. Expert project/construction management services. Past projects include office bldgs., multifamily, apartments, single family residential, schools, sports facilities, parking structures, steel towers, bridges and other structures & improvements.
KGA, Inc. Contact: Kurt Grosz 1409 Glenneyre St., Ste. A Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tel: (949) 497-6000 Fax: (949) 494-4893 Email: kurtg@kgainc.com Website: www.kgainc.com Degrees/Lic: CA & AZ Eng, Bldg, Haz Contractor; CA & AZ Engineer; ICC Bldg, Mech, Plumbing, Concrete & Accessibility Inspectors Cert; ACI Testing Grade I; ASPE Certified Estimator; MBA Specialties: KGA, Inc. provides expert witness testimony & neutral party service for construction disputes. Expert designations including Building Code, Contractor Standards, Safety, CAL OSHA, Claims, Cost to Repair, Contract Documents, & Insurance Appraiser.
David A. Stern, PE President Westec Construction, Inc. 13700 Marina Point Dr, #1509 Venice CA, 90049 Tel: (310) 560-8217 Cell: (310) 395-6761 Email: davidstern9@gmail.com Website: www.constructologist.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: BS Civil Eng; Reg Civil Eng; 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. Birthdate: April 12, 1955 Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA Education: BS Civil Engineering, Princeton Univ 1976 (Cum Laude) Certifications/Licenses: Professional Engineer (Reg Civil Engineer, CA); General Contractor (CA) Previous Positions/ Appointments: Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc, Project Management Consultants; Field Superintendent, Turner Construction Co, LA Number of Publications: Four Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 20 Trial testimony, 150 depositions, ten arbitrations & settlement conferences, representing both plaintiffs & defendants. Teaching: UCLA Extension & Cal State.
Carpentry / Framing Cook Construction Company Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 438-4535 Fax: (818) 595-0028 Email: scook16121@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: 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, Stairs, Material/Costs, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 38.
Claims KGA, Inc. Contact: Kurt Grosz 1409 Glenneyre St., Ste. A Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tel: (949) 497-6000 Fax: (949) 494-4893 Email: kurtg@kgainc.com Website: www.kgainc.com Degrees/Lic: CA & AZ Eng, Bldg, Haz Contractor; CA & AZ Engineer; ICC Bldg, Mech, Plumbing, Concrete & Accessibility Inspectors Cert; ACI Testing Grade I; ASPE Certified Estimator; MBA Specialties: KGA, Inc. provides expert witness testimony & neutral party service for construction disputes. Expert designations including Building Code, Contractor Standards, Safety, CAL OSHA, Claims, Cost to Repair, Contract Documents, & Insurance Appraiser.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS CONSTRUCTION (cont.) Claims (cont.) David A. Stern, PE President Westec Construction, Inc. 13700 Marina Point Dr, #1509 Venice CA, 90049 Tel: (310) 560-8217 Cell: (310) 395-6761 Email: davidstern9@gmail.com Website: www.constructologist.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: BS Civil Eng; Reg Civil Eng; 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. Birthdate: April 12, 1955 Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA Education: BS Civil Engineering, Princeton Univ 1976 (Cum Laude) Certifications/Licenses: Professional Engineer (Reg Civil Engineer, CA); General Contractor (CA) Previous Positions/ Appointments: Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc, Project Management Consultants; Field Superintendent, Turner Construction Co, LA Number of Publications: Four Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 20 Trial testimony, 150 depositions, ten arbitrations & settlement conferences, representing both plaintiffs & defendants. Teaching: UCLA Extension & Cal State.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: PhD’s; MBA’s; JD’s; CPA’s; Acc Sr Apprsrs; CVA’s; ABV’s; Cert Frd Examiners; CFF’s
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Specialties: Expert witness testimony for complex litigation involving damage analyses of lost profits, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Contractors Licensing (CSLB) Cook Construction Company Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 438-4535 Fax: (818) 595-0028 Email: scook16121@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: 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, Stairs, Material/Costs, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 38.
KGA, Inc. Contact: Kurt Grosz 1409 Glenneyre St., Ste. A Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tel: (949) 497-6000 Fax: (949) 494-4893 Email: kurtg@kgainc.com Website: www.kgainc.com Degrees/Lic: CA & AZ Eng, Bldg, Haz Contractor; CA & AZ Engineer; ICC Bldg, Mech, Plumbing, Concrete & Accessibility Inspectors Cert; ACI Testing Grade I; ASPE Certified Estimator; MBA Specialties: KGA, Inc. provides expert witness testimony & neutral party service for construction disputes. Expert designations including Building Code, Contractor Standards, Safety, CAL OSHA, Claims, Cost to Repair, Contract Documents, & Insurance Appraiser.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS CONSTRUCTION (cont.) Defects
Cook Construction Company Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 438-4535 Fax: (818) 595-0028 Email: scook16121@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30 years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
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, Stairs, Material/Costs, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 38.
John P. (Jack) Diehl, AIA, LEED, AP President, The Diehl Group Architects, Inc. 489 Saxony Pl, Ste 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel: (760) 487-1301 Fax: (760) 487-1303 Email: jdiehl@diehlgroup.com Website: www.diehlgroup.com Degrees/Lic: Arch lic in 13 states: CA, CO, NV, AZ, HI, TX, OR, NE, UT, WA, FL, NM, WY. Specialties: Forensic investigation, expert testimony for industry std of care & professional std of practice, quality control & peer review, code analysis, ADA consultation. Education: Univ of TX, Arlington, BS Arch ‘71 Previous Positions/Appointments/Prof Societies: 40 yr practice as Architect, GC & Forensic Consultant. NCARB, ICBO, AAMA, CSI, RCI Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Testimony for over 200 construction defect cases, plaintiff/defense.
Energy Resource Associates, Inc. Contact: James P. Waltz, PE, CEM., DABFET, FCABE 1280 Greenbrier Rd W. Sacramento, CA 95691 Tel: (925) 447-1140 Fax: (925) 215-2149 Email: experts@eraenergy.com Website: www.eraenergy.com Degrees/Lic: BSME, MBA, PE (CA, NV, OH), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Board Certified Forensic Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional Specialties: 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. Ivey Engineering, Inc. Rush Porter Director of Business Development 8330 Juniper Creek Lane San Diego, CA 92126 Tel: (858) 587-2874 Tel: (858) 935-8544 ext.104 (Direct Line) Cell: (619) 733-5956 Email: rporter@iveyengineering.com Website: www.iveyengineering.com Specialties: Ivey Engineering Inc. performs forensic engineering, building system design, testing and analysis, and provides expert witness testimony. The firm specializes in the following: HVAC Systems - Plumbing Systems - Fire Protection Systems – Ventilation Assessment - Carbon Monoxide Analysis - Refrigeration Systems - Construction Cost Estimating Building Code Analysis We do not bill for airfare or travel time while traveling by air. The technical staff is comprised of professional engineers with multiple state licenses and construction experts. Our clients include law firms, insurance companies, building owners, HOAs, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and facility managers. We are retained nearly equally by plaintiffs and defendants and have been retained to assist in resolution or testify in over 1,000 disputes and legal matters. Our experience includes the following types of litigation: Product Liability - Construction Defect - Insurance Defense - Patent Infringement – Subrogation Personal Injuries - Construction Claims - Design Errors & Omissions - Casualty Loss IEI provides consulting for residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, educational, health care, and governmental facilities. Brief profiles of staff members can be found on our website, www.iveyengineering. com. CVs and fee schedules are available upon request.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS CONSTRUCTION (cont.) Defects (cont.) Naresh J. Kar, PhD, PE Vice President Kars’ Advanced Materials, Inc. Testing and Research Labs 2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801 Tel: (714) 527-7100, X 102 Fax: (714) 527-7169 Email: naresh.kar@karslab.com Website: www.karslab.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Patent infringement testing experience. Fellow, ASM (American Society for Metals). Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners. See display ad page 113. KGA, Inc. Contact: Kurt Grosz 1409 Glenneyre St., Ste. A Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tel: (949) 497-6000 Fax: (949) 494-4893 Email: kurtg@kgainc.com Website: www.kgainc.com Degrees/Lic: CA & AZ Eng, Bldg, Haz Contractor; CA & AZ Engineer; ICC Bldg, Mech, Plumbing, Concrete & Accessibility Inspectors Cert; ACI Testing Grade I; ASPE Certified Estimator; MBA Specialties: KGA, Inc. provides expert witness testimony & neutral party service for construction disputes. Expert designations including Building Code, Contractor Standards, Safety, CAL OSHA, Claims, Cost to Repair, Contract Documents, & Insurance Appraiser. Harvey Kreitenberg 245 S. Hudson Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004 Tel: (323) 931-2503 Email: harvey@plumbingexpert.com Website: www.plumbingexpert.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
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National Tile and Stone Authority Gil Chotam, CTC, C54, C29, CSI, CDT, ASTM Greg Andrews, CTC, C54, CSI, ASTM 8534 Jumilla Ave Winnetka, CA 91306 Tel: (805) 341-5570 Email: info@NTSAexperts.com Website: www.NTSAexperts.com Specialties: Tile and Stone Failure Analysis, Residential and Commercial. Floors, patios, kitchens, countertops, paving, showers, decks, coping. Ceramic, porcelain, glass tile, marble, granite, limestone. Pool Construction Defect, Pool and Spa Tile Installation and Material Specialist. Leaks, cracking, discoloration, delamination. Tile and Stone Testing. Bond Strength Testing. Analyze design, installation and performance of tile, stone, synthetic and engineered materials. Site Inspections, verify compliance with industry standards.
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
Daniel Rosen 46 Rollingwood Dr Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Tel: (310) 375-8766 Email: drosen47@cox.net Website: www.rosenconstructioninc.com Degrees/Lic: BS in R.E. Finance; Gen Bldg B; R.E. Broker Specialties: Evaluate general building defects in residential, apartment & condos. More than 20 yrs hands-on expert. Active general contractor specializing in reconstruction.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS CONSTRUCTION (cont.) Defects (cont.) Shakir Shatnawi Shatec Engineering Consultants, LLC 7064 Tarvisio Way El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Tel: (916) 990-6488 Cell: (916) 790-1158 Email: sshatnawi@shatec.net Website: www.shatec.net Degrees/Lic: PhD, MS, BS/Professional Engineers License - Civil 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 Venice CA, 90049 Tel: (310) 560-8217 Cell: (310) 395-6761 Email: davidstern9@gmail.com Website: www.constructologist.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: BS Civil Eng; Reg Civil Eng; 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. Birthdate: April 12, 1955 Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA Education: BS Civil Engineering, Princeton Univ 1976 (Cum Laude) Certifications/Licenses: Professional Engineer (Reg Civil Engineer, CA); General Contractor (CA) Previous Positions/ Appointments: Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc, Project Management Consultants; Field Superintendent, Turner Construction Co, LA Number of Publications: Four Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 20 Trial testimony, 150 depositions, ten arbitrations & settlement conferences, representing both plaintiffs & defendants. Teaching: UCLA Extension & Cal State.
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/Lic: State of California Contractors License B-1 345079 & B-1 275171 Specialties: 68 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. 50 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.
Electrical Donald F. Dickerson Associates 18425 Burbank Blvd, Ste 404 Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: (818) 385-3600 Fax: (818) 990-1669 Email: HelenLW@dfda1.com Website: www.dfda1.com Degrees/Lic: Reg Prf Engrs (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection) Specialties: Mechanical (heating, venting, a/c, plumbing, industrial piping). Electrical & fire protection engineering; inspections; expert testimony. Construction projects including retail, commercial, office, manufacturing, industrial, hotel, residential & health care facilities. Graphic & computer capabilities.
Gary Floyd Gary Floyd & Associates 1741 Paloma St Pasadena, CA 91104 Tel: (818) 257-2983 Fax: (626) 398-7953 Email: glf@t-k.com Degrees/Lic: BA; MFA; Elec Contr C-10 (CA); Gen Contr B; IAAI; IAEI
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
Specialties: • General Construction Defects • Forensic Electrical Investigations: Installation, Appliances, Fire, Shock, Cost Analysis • Lighting Design, Installation, Light Levels • Acoustics, Noise Levels, A-V & Sound Systems • Theater, Entertainment Testified in municipal & federal court in CA, NY, & American Arbitration Association.
Degrees/Lic: Licensed Architect: California, Nevada, Hawaii, Florida, Alabama, Texas, Colorado, Utah. NCARB Certificate. Specialties: 42+ 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.
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Cook Construction Company Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 438-4535 Fax: (818) 595-0028 Email: scook16121@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: CA Gen Contractors Lic 431852; 30 years construction experience; Graduate study in Construction, L.A. Business College.
A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
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, Stairs, Material/Costs, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 38.
Mechanical Donald F. Dickerson Associates 18425 Burbank Blvd, Ste 404 Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: (818) 385-3600 Fax: (818) 990-1669 Email: HelenLW@dfda1.com Website: www.dfda1.com Degrees/Lic: Reg Prf Engrs (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection) Specialties: Mechanical (heating, venting, a/c, plumbing, industrial piping). Electrical & fire protection engineering; inspections; expert testimony. Construction projects including retail, commercial, office, manufacturing, industrial, hotel, residential & health care facilities. Graphic & computer capabilities.
Harvey Kreitenberg 245 S. Hudson Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004 Tel: (323) 931-2503 Email: harvey@plumbingexpert.com Website: www.plumbingexpert.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
Plumbing / Piping 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.
Donald F. Dickerson Associates 18425 Burbank Blvd, Ste 404 Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: (818) 385-3600 Fax: (818) 990-1669 Email: HelenLW@dfda1.com Website: www.dfda1.com Degrees/Lic: Reg Prf Engrs (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection) Specialties: Mechanical (heating, venting, a/c, plumbing, industrial piping). Electrical & fire protection engineering; inspections; expert testimony. Construction projects including retail, commercial, office, manufacturing, industrial, hotel, residential & health care facilities. Graphic & computer capabilities.
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Ivey Engineering, Inc. Rush Porter Director of Business Development 8330 Juniper Creek Lane San Diego, CA 92126 Tel: (858) 587-2874 Tel: (858) 935-8544 ext. 104 (Direct Line) Cell: (619) 733-5956 Email: rporter@iveyengineering.com Website: www.iveyengineering.com Specialties: Ivey Engineering Inc. performs forensic engineering, building system design, testing and analysis, and provides expert witness testimony. The firm specializes in the following: HVAC Systems - Plumbing Systems Fire Protection Systems – Ventilation Assessment - Carbon Monoxide Analysis Refrigeration Systems - Construction Cost Estimating - Building Code Analysis We do not bill for airfare or travel time while traveling by air. The technical staff is comprised of professional engineers with multiple state licenses and construction experts. Our clients include law firms, insurance companies, building owners, HOAs, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and facility managers. We are retained nearly equally by plaintiffs and defendants and have been retained to assist in resolution or testify in over 1,000 disputes and legal matters. Our experience includes the following types of litigation: Product Liability - Construction Defect Insurance Defense - Patent Infringement – Subrogation - Personal Injuries Construction Claims - Design Errors & Omissions - Casualty Loss IEI provides consulting for residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, educational, health care, and governmental facilities. Brief profiles of staff members can be found on our website, www.iveyengineering.com. CVs and fee schedules are available upon request.
Harvey Kreitenberg 245 S. Hudson Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004 Tel: (323) 931-2503 Email: harvey@plumbingexpert.com Website: www.plumbingexpert.com Degrees/Lic: 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 Fax: (818) 595-0028 Email: scook16121@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: 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, Stairs, Material/Costs, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 38.
John Donley Donley Construction Consultants 2524 Micheltorena St Los Angeles, CA 90039 Tel: (415) 456-9242 Email: john@donleycc.com Website: www.donleycc.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
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/Lic: 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. 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. Expert project/construction management services. Past projects include office bldgs., multifamily, apartments, single family residential, schools, sports facilities, parking structures, steel towers, bridges and other structures & improvements.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS CONSTRUCTION (cont.) Roofing / Waterproofing Cook Construction Company Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 438-4535 Fax: (818) 595-0028 Email: scook16121@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: 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, Stairs, Material/Costs, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 38.
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/Lic: 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: Roofing, Waterproofing & Exterior Wall Consulting 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.
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Safety Gary L. Buffington, CSP Owner, American Safety Consulting 26035 Bouquet Canyon Rd, # 301 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Tel: (213) 952-1308 Tel: (888) 828-1044 Email: gbuff46@yahoo.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
James R. Hinson, FIAE, PE Sr Consulting Safety Engineer & Risk Analyst Safety & Health Consultants 1840 Kent Dr. Brentwood, CA 94513 Tel: (650) 740-8119 Email: makeitsafe@att.net Degrees/Lic: AS, Lic. Safety Engineer, Professional Engineer (Safety Branch) Specialties: Health and Safety Professional of the Year Award, 2018, by Lawyer Magazine. Cal/Fed - OSHA advisor to labor and management; consulting professional engineer, educator, researcher, author, expert and public speaker with emphasis on construction: Rulemaking history and interpretation of Cal/Fed - OSHA standards, multi-employer worksite responsibilities, on-site consultation, steel erection and metal decking operations.
KGA, Inc. Contact: Kurt Grosz 1409 Glenneyre St., Ste. A Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tel: (949) 497-6000 Fax: (949) 494-4893 Email: kurtg@kgainc.com Website: www.kgainc.com Degrees/Lic: CA & AZ Eng, Bldg, Haz Contractor; CA & AZ Engineer; ICC Bldg, Mech, Plumbing, Concrete & Accessibility Inspectors Cert; ACI Testing Grade I; ASPE Certified Estimator; MBA Specialties: KGA, Inc. provides expert witness testimony & neutral party service for construction disputes. Expert designations including Building Code, Contractor Standards, Safety, CAL OSHA, Claims, Cost to Repair, Contract Documents, & Insurance Appraiser.
David A. Stern, PE President Westec Construction, Inc. 13700 Marina Point Dr, #1509 Venice CA, 90049 Tel: (310) 560-8217 Cell: (310) 395-6761 Email: davidstern9@gmail.com Website: www.constructologist.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: BS Civil Eng; Reg Civil Eng; 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. Birthdate: April 12, 1955 Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA Education: BS Civil Engineering, Princeton Univ 1976 (Cum Laude) Certifications/Licenses: Professional Engineer (Reg Civil Engineer, CA); General Contractor (CA) Previous Positions/ Appointments: Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc, Project Management Consultants; Field Superintendent, Turner Construction Co, LA Number of Publications: Four Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 20 Trial testimony, 150 depositions, ten arbitrations & settlement conferences, representing both plaintiffs & defendants. Teaching: UCLA Extension & Cal State.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS CONSTRUCTION (cont.)
Water Damage
Swimming Pools National Tile and Stone Authority Gil Chotam, CTC, C54, C29, CSI, CDT, ASTM Greg Andrews, CTC, C54, CSI, ASTM 8534 Jumilla Ave Winnetka, CA 91306 Tel: (805) 341-5570 Email: info@NTSAexperts.com Website: www.NTSAexperts.com Specialties: Tile and Stone Failure Analysis, Residential and Commercial. Floors, patios, kitchens, countertops, paving, showers, decks, coping. Ceramic, porcelain, glass tile, marble, granite, limestone. Pool Construction Defect, Pool and Spa Tile Installation and Material Specialist. Leaks, cracking, discoloration, delamination. Tile and Stone Testing. Bond Strength Testing. Analyze design, installation and performance of tile, stone, synthetic and engineered materials. Site Inspections, verify compliance with industry standards.
Tile & Natural Stone National Tile and Stone Authority Gil Chotam, CTC, C54, C29, CSI, CDT, ASTM Greg Andrews, CTC, C54, CSI, ASTM 8534 Jumilla Ave Winnetka, CA 91306 Tel: (805) 341-5570 Email: info@NTSAexperts.com Website: www.NTSAexperts.com Specialties: Tile and Stone Failure Analysis, Residential and Commercial. Floors, patios, kitchens, countertops, paving, showers, decks, coping. Ceramic, porcelain, glass tile, marble, granite, limestone. Pool Construction Defect, Pool and Spa Tile Installation and Material Specialist. Leaks, cracking, discoloration, delamination. Tile and Stone Testing. Bond Strength Testing. Analyze design, installation and performance of tile, stone, synthetic and engineered materials. Site Inspections, verify compliance with industry standards.
A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Cook Construction Company Stephen M. Cook 7210 Jordan Ave Canoga Park, CA 91303 Tel: (818) 438-4535 Fax: (818) 595-0028 Email: scook16121@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: 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, Stairs, Material/Costs, Building Codes, Contracts, Safety. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Construction defect cases for insurance companies & attorneys, 1992-present. See display ad page 38.
KGA, Inc. Contact: Kurt Grosz 1409 Glenneyre St., Ste. A Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tel: (949) 497-6000 Fax: (949) 494-4893 Email: kurtg@kgainc.com Website: www.kgainc.com Degrees/Lic: CA & AZ Eng, Bldg, Haz Contractor; CA & AZ Engineer; ICC Bldg, Mech, Plumbing, Concrete & Accessibility Inspectors Cert; ACI Testing Grade I; ASPE Certified Estimator; MBA Specialties: KGA, Inc. provides expert witness testimony & neutral party service for construction disputes. Expert designations including Building Code, Contractor Standards, Safety, CAL OSHA, Claims, Cost to Repair, Contract Documents, & Insurance Appraiser.
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Water Intrusion Analysis
Water Damage (cont.) Henry M. Koffman, PE Professor & Director, CE Dept School of Engineering, USC Owner, Trojan Construction Mgmt LLC 6311 Van Nuys Blvd, Ste 464 Van Nuys, CA 91401 Tel: (818) 988-7595 Fax: (818) 475-1895 Email: koffman@usc.edu Website: www. trojanconstructionmanagementllc.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
David A. Stern, PE President Westec Construction, Inc. 13700 Marina Point Dr, #1509 Venice CA, 90049 Tel: (310) 560-8217 Cell: (310) 395-6761 Email: davidstern9@gmail.com Website: www.constructologist.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: BS Civil Eng; Reg Civil Eng; 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. Birthdate: April 12, 1955 Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA Education: BS Civil Engineering, Princeton Univ 1976 (Cum Laude) Certifications/Licenses: Professional Engineer (Reg Civil Engineer, CA); General Contractor (CA) Previous Positions/ Appointments: Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc, Project Management Consultants; Field Superintendent, Turner Construction Co, LA Number of Publications: Four Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 20 Trial testimony, 150 depositions, ten arbitrations & settlement conferences, representing both plaintiffs & defendants. Teaching: UCLA Extension & Cal State.
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A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Air, Weather & Sea Conditions, Inc. Contact: Jay Rosenthal, AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) PO Box 512 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Tel: (818) 645-8632 Alt: (310) 454-6530 Email: AirWeather@aol.com Website: www.weatherman.org Degrees/Lic: 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 on page 129
DENTISTRY 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/Lic: 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.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS DENTISTRY (cont.) 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 Degrees/Lic: DDS, NYU College of Dentistry, 1988; Residency: NYU College of Dentistry, 1989 Specialties: As of Nov 2020: I have been deposed over 100 times; reviewed over 850 cases for both defense and plaintiff including peer review, accidents and malpractice. 53% defense / 47% plaintiff. I have qualified in Superior Court over 50 times and never been disqualified. At least 95% of my time is spent in patient care. I can be counted on to be ethical, competent, prepared and analytical as well as articulate and persuasive at depositions and court appearances. Published and have been written about in print, radio and TV over 230 times. (http://www.expertwitness.dental/ - click on Expert Testimony - Media Coverage / Write Ups). I hold 2 current professorships: UCLA School of Dentistry & NYU College of Dentistry, and I am a former Professor at Western University College of Dental Medicine (2013-2018). Licensed in 42 states to opine on 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 1989-91; private practice in Brentwood, CA since 1991 - serving over 13,000 patients on a fee for service basis. Founder of the non-profit “Homeless Not Toothless” (www.homelessnottoothless.org) which has made it possible for over 100,000 homeless Veterans, women of domestic abuse and foster children to receive over $7.7 million in pro-bono dental care. Member: American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontics: 2013-present, ADA since 1991 and Peer Review Committee ADA 1995-2009, Delta Dental Peer Review 2000-present.
Afshin Salamati, DDS, MS Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology 465 N. Roxbury Dr, Ste 912 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Tel: (310) 275-1090 Email: Afshin@DrSalamati.com Website: www.DrSalamati.com Degrees/Lic: Board Cert Periodontist, DDS UCLA 1996, Cert in Periodontics UCLA 1999, Master of Science (MS) in Oral Biology UCLA 2000 & Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) Specialties: Expert defense & plaintiff witness. Provider of QME, AME & IME. Expert in dentistry, periodontics & dental implants. Membership: American Dental Assn (ADA), CA Dental Assn (CDA), L.A. Dental Soc (LADS), Beverly Hills Acad of Dentistry, Amer Acad of Periodontology (AAP) & Amer Bd of Periodontology
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / SPOUSAL ABUSE 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/Lic/Certifications: PhD Psychology; Marriage Family Therapist; Director of CA Certified Domestic Violence program. SPECIALTIES: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Anger Management, Child Custody, Parenting, Sexual Violence, Suicidality, Grief and Loss, Road Rage, School Violence and Sex Trafficking. PROFESSOR/LECTURER: UCLA Extension; L.A. Superior Court; National Alliance on Mental Illness; 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; Workplace Violence Prevention Reporter; Golf Magazine; “Falling Down” (Michael Douglas Feature DVD); etc. MEDIA: ABC-TV News; Tyra Banks Show; Starting Over (NBC-TV); KTLA News; CBS Radio; Politico.com; Inside Edition; Montel Williams Show; Bad Girls Club; Hollywood 411: Robert Irvine Show; “Frangela” Talk Show; “Chains” (Innocence Project Documentary - No Release Date).
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ECONOMIC ANALYSIS General Forensic
A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
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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/Lic: 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.
Analysis Group, Inc. Jeffrey H. Kinrich, Bruce A. Strombom 333 S. Hope St, 27th Fl Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel: (213) 896-4500 Fax: (213) 623-4112 Website: www.analysisgroup.com Degrees/Lic: PhD, MBA, CPA, CFA, ABV in Econ, Finance, Acctg, Statistics Specialties: Analysis Group provides economic, financial & business strategy consulting to law firms, corporations & govt agencies. We assist law firms & their clients w/all aspects of litigation, incl pretrial discovery, damages estimation, economic & financial models, business valuation, prep of expert reports & testimony & critique of opposing experts. Areas of expertise incl antitrust, IP, securities, valuation, healthcare, entertainment, sports, energy, employment & general business litigation.
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 approximately 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, 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/Lic: 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.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (cont.) General Forensic (cont.) 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/Lic: 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.
Delores A. Conway, PhD Professor, Simon Business School, U of Rochester Previously on Faculty at USC Marshall School of Business and U of Chicago Booth School of Business Los Angeles, CA 90089 Tel: (310) 613-9773 Email: delores.conway@simon.rochester.edu Degrees/Lic: 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/Lic: 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.
Engel & Engel LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Jason A. Engel 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee.
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: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com Degrees/Lic: 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, 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 ad insert after page 56.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (cont.) General Forensic (cont.) Gursey | Schneider LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Stephan Wasserman, CPA/ABV Gary Krausz, CPA 1888 Century Park East, Ste 900 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 552-0960 Fax: (310) 557-3468 Email: swasserman@gursey.com Email: garyk@gursey.com Website: www.gursey.com Specialties: Gursey | Schneider specializes in forensic accounting & litigation support services in the areas of civil litigation, business disputes, bankruptcy, damage & cost-profit insurance claims, court accountings, fraud investigations, accounting malpractice, intellectual property, construction, government accounting & entertainment litigation. Gursey | Schneider has over 30 years of experience as expert witnesses in accounting related matters.
Haynie & Company CPAs Litigation Support Contact: Steven Gabrielson, CPA, CVA 4910 Campus Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660-2119 Tel: (949) 724-1880 Fax: (949) 724-1889 Email: sgabrielson@hayniecpa.com Website: www.hayniecpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPAs; CVAs Specialties: Consulting & expert witness testimony in a variety of practice areas: Commercial damages; ownership disputes; economic analysis; business valuation; lost profits analysis; fraud/forensic investigations; taxation; personal injury; wrongful term; professional liability; expert cross examination.
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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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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/Lic: PhD, Ag. Econ, UC Davis; CPA (CA); ABV - AICPA 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/Lic: 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. Hugh Sills, CPA, Inc. Hugh Sills, CPA, CVA 6080 Center Dr, Sixth Fl Los Angeles, CA 90045 Tel: (310) 773-2028 4695 MacArthur Ct, 11th Fl Newport Beach, CA 92660 Tel: (949) 556-0222 Email: hugh@sillscpa.com Website: www.sillscpa.com Degrees/Lic: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Valuation Analyst Specialties: Full service CPA firm providing Business Valuations, Forensic Accounting Investigations, and Expert Witness Testimony services. Services are provided in a wide range of matters including marital dissolutions, civil litigation, misappropriation of asset investigations, tax controversies. See display ad page 26.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (cont.) General Forensic (cont.) White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
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/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers
Degrees/Lic: MBAs; PhDs; CPAs; CFAs
Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination.
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.
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Antitrust Micronomics Roy Weinstein, Managing Director Robert Mills, Director Nels Pearsall, Director Kenneth E. Romig, Director Chris Harris, Principal Megan Fasules, Principal Peter Quies, Principal Ryan Smart, Principal 777 South Figueroa Street, Ste 4600 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 629-2655 Fax: (213) 688-8899 Email: rweinstein@micronomics.com Website: www.micronomics.com Specialties: Patent damages and intellectual property; employment litigation; insurance litigation; sports & entertainment; economic impact studies; surveys and statistical analyses; financial markets & event studies.
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com
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 approximately 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, 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.
FINANCIAL COMPLEXITY MADE CLEAR Fulcrum is a forensic accounting, finance, and economic consulting firm specializing in complex litigation, investigation and appraisal issues. We provide accurate, thoughtful and customized analysis, which we present in a clear and persuasive manner. Our experts possess a broad range of specialties which enable us to serve numerous industries and both large and small companies. Fulcrum’s experience and insight provides the following advantages: •
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The principals at Fulcrum have served as experts for over 75 years, assisting a broad range of firms across industries in both litigation and nonlitigation settings. David Nolte is a CPA, an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and an MBA. Over his 40 years of experience, Mr. Nolte has testified over 500 times in deposition and over 200 times at in trial. Renee Howdeshell is a CPA and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Ms. Howdeshell has over 20 years of experience and a decade of expert witness testimonies involving her forensic accounting, valuation and economic damages assignments. Nicole Liska is an ABD with a Masters 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.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (cont.) Damages (cont.) Susan P. Bleecker, CPA 180 S. Lake Ave, Ste 410 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (626) 449-9151 Fax: (626) 449-6373 Email: bleeck@pacbell.net Degrees/Lic: MBA; CPA Specialties: Economic damages, lost profits, loss of earnings; closely held & professional businesses; individuals; breach of contract, negligence, bad faith; PI, WD, MM & employment; financial analysis of business & accounting records.
BTI Appraisal Ben F. Tunnell III, Chairman Megan O’Rourke, President 425 E. Colorado St., Suite 640 Glendale, CA 91205 Tel: (213) 532-3800 Fax: (213) 532-3807 Email: ben@btiappraisal.com Email: megan@btiappraisal.com Website: www.btiappraisal.com Degrees/Lic: 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 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/Lic: 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.
CMM, LLP Contact: Robert Schreiber 5820 Canoga Ave, Ste 300 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: (818) 986-5070 Fax: (818) 986-5034 Email: rschreiber@cmmcpas.com Website: www.cmmcpas.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s; CFE’s; MBA’s Specialties: Expert Witness; Forensic Accountants; Litigation Consultants; Fraud Investigations; Economic Damages; Business Valuations; Family Law and Tax
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
Engel & Engel LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Jason A. Engel 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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.
Degrees/Lic: 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.
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Fulcrum Inquiry LLP Contact: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com Degrees/Lic: 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, 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 ad insert after page 56.
Haynie & Company CPAs Litigation Support Contact: Steven Gabrielson, CPA, CVA 4910 Campus Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660-2119 Tel: (949) 724-1880 Fax: (949) 724-1889 Email: sgabrielson@hayniecpa.com Website: www.hayniecpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPAs; CVAs Specialties: Consulting & expert witness testimony in a variety of practice areas: Commercial damages; ownership disputes; economic analysis; business valuation; lost profits analysis; fraud/forensic investigations; taxation; personal injury; wrongful term; professional liability; expert cross examination.
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Higgins, Marcus & Lovett, Inc. Contact: Mark C. Higgins ASA, President 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/Lic: 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. See display ad page 27.
Micronomics Roy Weinstein, Managing Director Robert Mills, Director Nels Pearsall, Director Kenneth E. Romig, Director Chris Harris, Principal Megan Fasules, Principal Peter Quies, Principal Ryan Smart, Principal 777 South Figueroa Street, Ste 4600 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 629-2655 Fax: (213) 688-8899 Email: rweinstein@micronomics.com Website: www.micronomics.com Specialties: Patent damages and intellectual property; employment litigation; insurance litigation; sports & entertainment; economic impact studies; surveys and statistical analyses; financial markets & event studies.
Thomas M. Neches, CPA Thomas Neches & Company LLP 633 W. 5th St, Ste 2800 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel: (213) 624-8150 Fax: (213) 223-2304 Email: tmn@thomasneches.com Website: www.thomasneches.com Degrees/Lic: BA, Mathematics, UC San Diego; MS, Operation Research, UCLA; CPA/ ABV, CVA, CFE, CFF Specialties: Expert testimony on lost profits, lost earnings, business valuation, forensic accounting, reasonable royalty, computer database analysis, & related issues. Testified before juries on behalf of plaintiffs & defendants in antitrust, breach of contract, fraud, intellectual property, lender liability, wrongful death & wrongful termination cases. Representative industries: banking, entertainment, insurance, manufacturing, retail, securities & wholesale. Published author; former Big 4 partner; Former Prof at Loyola Law School.
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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Rizzardi Economic Associates Stephanie Rizzardi, MBA, Principal Economist Aman Singh, MA, Senior Economist 2596 Mission St, Ste 330 San Marino, CA 91108 Tel: (626) 229-0304 Fax: (626) 229-0305 Email: srizzardi@rizzardieconomics.com Website: www.rizzardieconomics.com Degrees/Lic: BA Econ; MBA Fin, MA 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 40 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/Lic: 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.
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White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination. See display ad page 20.
Executive Compensation Mae Lon Ding, MBA, CCP President, Personnel Systems Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 28597 Anaheim Hills, CA 92809 Tel: (714) 342-6639 Fax: (714) 281-2949 Email: mding@personnelsystems.com Website: www.personnelsystems.com Degrees/Lic: MBA; Certified Compensation Professional Specialties: Employee / executive compensation, employee performance appraisal, personnel policies & procedures, employment discrimination, economic damages & employability. Types of cases include sex & race discrimination, wrongful termination; determination of “reasonable employee compensation” in tax & divorce cases & overtime exemption. University instructor, author, speaker & nationally recognized consultant.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (cont.) Executive Compensation (cont.) 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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
Fraud Investigation 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 approximately 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, 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.
CMM, LLP Contact: Robert Schreiber 5820 Canoga Ave, Ste 300 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel: (818) 986-5070 Fax: (818) 986-5034 Email: rschreiber@cmmcpas.com Website: www.cmmcpas.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s; CFE’s; MBA’s Specialties: Expert Witness; Forensic Accountants; Litigation Consultants; Fraud Investigations; Economic Damages; Business Valuations; Family Law and Tax
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/Lic: 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 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (cont.) Fraud Investigation (cont.) White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination. See display ad page 20.
Labor Susan P. Bleecker, CPA 180 S. Lake Ave, Ste 410 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (626) 449-9151 Fax: (626) 449-6373 Email: bleeck@pacbell.net Degrees/Lic: MBA; CPA Specialties: Economic damages, lost profits, loss of earnings; closely held & professional businesses; individuals; breach of contract, negligence, bad faith; PI, WD, MM & employment; financial analysis of business & accounting records.
Fulcrum Inquiry LLP Contact: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com Degrees/Lic: 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, 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 ad insert after page 56.
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (cont.) Labor (cont.) White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Personal Injury Susan P. Bleecker, CPA 180 S. Lake Ave, Ste 410 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (626) 449-9151 Fax: (626) 449-6373 Email: bleeck@pacbell.net Degrees/Lic: MBA; CPA Specialties: Economic damages, lost profits, loss of earnings; closely held & professional businesses; individuals; breach of contract, negligence, bad faith; PI, WD, MM & employment; financial analysis of business & accounting records.
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/Lic: 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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ELDER ABUSE Gary Freedman-Harvey, PhD 311 Main St, Ste 9 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Tel: (562) 209-4399 (mobile) Fax: (562) 391-1867 Email: GFHPHD@me.com Website: www. MentalCapacityEvaluations. com Degrees/Lic: 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.
ELECTRICAL Donald F. Dickerson Associates 18425 Burbank Blvd, Ste 404 Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: (818) 385-3600 Fax: (818) 990-1669 Email: HelenLW@dfda1.com Website: www.dfda1.com Degrees/Lic: Reg Prf Engrs (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection) Specialties: Mechanical (heating, venting, a/c, plumbing, industrial piping). Electrical & fire protection engineering; inspections; expert testimony. Construction projects including retail, commercial, office, manufacturing, industrial, hotel, residential & health care facilities. Graphic & computer capabilities.
ELEVATORS / ESCALATORS Robert P. Cotton 45 Mitchell Blvd, Ste 8 San Rafael, CA 94903 Tel: (510) 812-9798 Email: robbycotton@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic, State of CA, City of LA. Certified Elevator Mechanic. 43+ years experience. Teaching credentials for National Elevator Industry Educational Program 1993 Specialties: Technical specialties are elevators & escalators, including failure analysis, troubleshooting, installation, repair, modernization, maintenance, inspection, 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. Previous Positions/Appointments: Journeyman Elevator Mechanic 1983; International Union of Elevator Constructors, (I.U.E.C. Local #8)
EMPLOYMENT General Jay M. Finkelman, PhD, MLS, MBA HR Management & Industrial Psychology The Chicago School 707 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 615-7267 (Office) Cell: (213) 361-6106 Email: jfinkelman@thechicagoschool.edu Website: www.thechicagoschool.edu Degrees/Lic: 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, adverse impact, performance appraisal, Statistical analysis, staffing practices, human factors, OSHA, stress claims, “whistle blower retaliation.” • 30 yrs exp; over 450 retentions in CA. Testified at trial 65 times; over 125 pubs.
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Susan Green Susan Green & Associates Vocational and Rehabilitation Consulting 10801 National Blvd, #438 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Tel: (310) 559-8548 Cell: (310) 490-1266 Fax: (310) 559-8561 Email: sue@sgreenassociates.com Website: www.sgreenassociates.com Degrees/Lic: MS; CRC; ABVE; FVE Specialties: Over 36 yrs exp in workers’ comp/ vocational rehabilitation counseling. Social Security Admin Vocational Expert. Expert witness testimony re: vocational assessment, Americans w/Disabilities Act, employability & wage earning capacity in employment law & P.I. cases. Certified Rehabilitation Vocationologist. For further information, please see our website: www.sgreenassociates.com Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA Professor (Emeritus), 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/Lic: 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 KLCSTV. 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.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS EMPLOYMENT (cont.) Americans with Disabilities Act Jay M. Finkelman, PhD, MLS, MBA HR Management & Industrial Psychology The Chicago School 707 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 615-7267 (Office) Cell: (213) 361-6106 Email: jfinkelman@thechicagoschool.edu Website: www.thechicagoschool.edu Degrees/Lic: 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, adverse impact, performance appraisal, Statistical analysis, staffing practices, human factors, OSHA, stress claims, “whistle blower retaliation.” • 30 yrs exp; over 450 retentions in CA. Testified at trial 65 times; over 125 pubs.
Susan Green Susan Green & Associates Vocational and Rehabilitation Consulting 10801 National Blvd, #438 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Tel: (310) 559-8548 Cell: (310) 490-1266 Fax: (310) 559-8561 Email: sue@sgreenassociates.com Website: www.sgreenassociates.com Degrees/Lic: MS; CRC; ABVE; FVE Specialties: Over 36 yrs exp in workers’ comp/ vocational rehabilitation counseling. Social Security Admin Vocational Expert. Expert witness testimony re: vocational assessment, Americans w/Disabilities Act, employability & wage earning capacity in employment law & P.I. cases. Certified Rehabilitation Vocationologist. For further information, please see our website: www.sgreenassociates.com
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA Professor (Emeritus), 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
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA Professor (Emeritus), 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/Lic: PhD Management, UCLA; MBA, UCLA
Degrees/Lic: 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.
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 KLCSTV. 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.
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 KLCSTV. 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.
Compensation Mae Lon Ding, MBA, CCP President, Personnel Systems Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 28597 Anaheim Hills, CA 92809 Tel: (714) 342-6639 Fax: (714) 281-2949 Email: mding@personnelsystems.com Website: www.personnelsystems.com Degrees/Lic: MBA; Certified Compensation Professional Specialties: Employee / executive compensation, employee performance appraisal, personnel policies & procedures, employment discrimination, economic damages & employability. Types of cases include sex & race discrimination, wrongful termination; determination of “reasonable employee compensation” in tax & divorce cases & overtime exemption. University instructor, author, speaker & nationally recognized consultant.
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS EMPLOYMENT (cont.) Discrimination 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/Lic: 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 10850 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 550 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: (310) 470-8484 Email: dsborysphd@sbcglobal.net Degrees/Lic: 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.
Delores A. Conway, PhD Professor, Simon Business School, U of Rochester Previously on Faculty at USC Marshall School of Business and U of Chicago Booth School of Business Los Angeles, CA 90089 Tel: (310) 613-9773 Email: delores.conway@simon.rochester.edu Degrees/Lic: 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.
Mae Lon Ding, MBA, CCP President, Personnel Systems Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 28597 Anaheim Hills, CA 92809 Tel: (714) 342-6639 Fax: (714) 281-2949 Email: mding@personnelsystems.com Website: www.personnelsystems.com Degrees/Lic: MBA; Certified Compensation Professional Specialties: Employee / executive compensation, employee performance appraisal, personnel policies & procedures, employment discrimination, economic damages & employability. Types of cases include sex & race discrimination, wrongful termination; determination of “reasonable employee compensation” in tax & divorce cases & overtime exemption. University instructor, author, speaker & nationally recognized consultant.
Michael A Robbins Extti, Incorporated 153 Stagecoach Rd Bell Canyon, CA 91307-1046 Tel: (818) 712-0203 Fax: (818) 712-9902 Email: mrobbins@extti.com Website: www.extti.com Degrees/Lic: AB; JD; Calif State Bar Specialties: 40+ yrs HR, labor & employment law experience. 600+ cases as an expert. Expert testimony on: • Competence of workplace investigations • Adequacy of harassment/discrimination complaint handling • Sufficiency of a company’s preventative programs • Other employment issues including interactive process & failure to accommodate Extensive experience in public & private sectors. See display ad page 71. Jay M. Finkelman, PhD, MLS, MBA HR Management & Industrial Psychology The Chicago School 707 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 615-7267 (Office) Cell: (213) 361-6106 Email: jfinkelman@thechicagoschool.edu Website: www.thechicagoschool.edu Degrees/Lic: 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, adverse impact, performance appraisal, Statistical analysis, staffing practices, human factors, OSHA, stress claims, “whistle blower retaliation.” • 30 yrs exp; over 450 retentions in CA. Testified at trial 65 times; over 125 pubs.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS EMPLOYMENT (cont.) Discrimination (cont.) Susan Green Susan Green & Associates Vocational and Rehabilitation Consulting 10801 National Blvd, #438 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Tel: (310) 559-8548 Cell: (310) 490-1266 Fax: (310) 559-8561 Email: sue@sgreenassociates.com Website: www.sgreenassociates.com Degrees/Lic: MS; CRC; ABVE; FVE Specialties: Over 36 yrs exp in workers’ comp/ vocational rehabilitation counseling. Social Security Admin Vocational Expert. Expert witness testimony re: vocational assessment, Americans w/Disabilities Act, employability & wage earning capacity in employment law & P.I. cases. Certified Rehabilitation Vocationologist. For further information, please see our website: www.sgreenassociates.com
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
Employability / Wage Earning Capacity (includes Rehabilitation / Vocational Training)
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA Professor (Emeritus), 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/Lic: 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 KLCSTV. 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.
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/Lic: 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
Mae Lon Ding, MBA, CCP President, Personnel Systems Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 28597 Anaheim Hills, CA 92809 Tel: (714) 342-6639 Fax: (714) 281-2949 Email: mding@personnelsystems.com Website: www.personnelsystems.com Degrees/Lic: MBA; Certified Compensation Professional Specialties: Employee / executive compensation, employee performance appraisal, personnel policies & procedures, employment discrimination, economic damages & employability. Types of cases include sex & race discrimination, wrongful termination; determination of “reasonable employee compensation” in tax & divorce cases & overtime exemption. University instructor, author, speaker & nationally recognized consultant. Jay M. Finkelman, PhD, MLS, MBA HR Management & Industrial Psychology The Chicago School 707 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 615-7267 (Office) Cell: (213) 361-6106 Email: jfinkelman@thechicagoschool.edu Website: www.thechicagoschool.edu Degrees/Lic: 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, adverse impact, performance appraisal, Statistical analysis, staffing practices, human factors, OSHA, stress claims, “whistle blower retaliation.” • 30 yrs exp; over 450 retentions in CA. Testified at trial 65 times; over 125 pubs.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS EMPLOYMENT (cont.) Employability / Wage Earning Capacity (includes Rehabilitation / Vocational Training) (cont.) Howard J. Goldfarb Goldfarb & Associates 1101 Fremont Ave, Ste 103 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Tel: (626) 441-9687 Fax: (626) 799-8736 Email: goldfarbassociates@ yahoo.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
Susan Green Susan Green & Associates Vocational and Rehabilitation Consulting 10801 National Blvd, #438 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Tel: (310) 559-8548 Cell: (310) 490-1266 Fax: (310) 559-8561 Email: sue@sgreenassociates.com Website: www.sgreenassociates.com Degrees/Lic: MS; CRC; ABVE; FVE Specialties: Over 36 yrs exp in workers’ comp/ vocational rehabilitation counseling. Social Security Admin Vocational Expert. Expert witness testimony re: vocational assessment, Americans w/Disabilities Act, employability & wage earning capacity in employment law & P.I. cases. Certified Rehabilitation Vocationologist. For further information, please see our website: www.sgreenassociates.com
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ERISA; Employee Benefits & Pensions Jay M. Finkelman, PhD, MLS, MBA HR Management & Industrial Psychology The Chicago School 707 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 615-7267 (Office) Cell: (213) 361-6106 Email: jfinkelman@thechicagoschool.edu Website: www.thechicagoschool.edu Degrees/Lic: 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, adverse impact, performance appraisal, Statistical analysis, staffing practices, human factors, OSHA, stress claims, “whistle blower retaliation.” • 30 yrs exp; over 450 retentions in CA. Testified at trial 65 times; over 125 pubs.
Howard J. Goldfarb Goldfarb & Associates 1101 Fremont Ave, Ste 103 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Tel: (626) 441-9687 Fax: (626) 799-8736 Email: goldfarbassociates@ yahoo.com Degrees/Lic: 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), 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/Lic: 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 KLCSTV. 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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS EMPLOYMENT (cont.) Negligent Hiring Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA Professor (Emeritus), 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/Lic: 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 KLCSTV. 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.
OSHA Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA Professor (Emeritus), 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/Lic: 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 KLCSTV. 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.
Sexual Harassment Debra S. Borys, PhD, FABPS Forensic, Health & Clinical Psychology 10850 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 550 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: (310) 470-8484 Email: dsborysphd@sbcglobal.net Degrees/Lic: PhD Clinical Psychology; Psychologist Lic #PSY11690; Fellow in Forensic Psychology - ABPS
Michael A Robbins Extti, Incorporated 153 Stagecoach Rd Bell Canyon, CA 91307-1046 Tel: (818) 712-0203 Fax: (818) 712-9902 Email: mrobbins@extti.com Website: www.extti.com Degrees/Lic: AB; JD; Calif State Bar Specialties: 40+ yrs HR, labor & employment law experience. 600+ cases as an expert. Expert testimony on: • Competence of workplace investigations • Adequacy of harassment/discrimination complaint handling • Sufficiency of a company’s preventative programs • Other employment issues including interactive process & failure to accommodate • Extensive experience in public & private sectors. Education: AB, San Diego State Univ 1975 (Summa Cum Laude, Valedictorian); JD, UCLA School of Law, 1978 Previous Positions/Appointments: Field Atty, NLRB; four years in-house labor counsel plus 15 years private practice as labor & employment atty including Managing Partner, Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman, LLP; 3 years, Instructor, Loyola Marymount Univ Honors/ Awards: Phi Beta Kappa; Elected to College of Labor & Employment Lawyers Number of Publications: Contrib Author: four books; numerous articles Membership in Professional Societies: Past Pres, Society of Independent Workplace Investigators (SIWI); Past Chair, LA County Bar (Labor & Employment Law Sec); ABA (Sec of Labor & Employment Law); Calif Lawyers Assn, Executive Committee (Labor & Employment Law Sec); Past President, Assn of Workplace Investigators (AWI) Consulting/Expert Witness Experience, Civil: Extensive consulting experience & expert testimony (for both Plaintiffs & Defendants). See display ad page 71.
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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS EMPLOYMENT (cont.) Sexual Harassment (cont.) Jay M. Finkelman, PhD, MLS, MBA HR Management & Industrial Psychology The Chicago School 707 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 615-7267 (Office) Cell: (213) 361-6106 Email: jfinkelman@thechicagoschool.edu Website: www.thechicagoschool.edu Degrees/Lic: 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, adverse impact, performance appraisal, Statistical analysis, staffing practices, human factors, OSHA, stress claims, “whistle blower retaliation.” • 30 yrs exp; over 450 retentions in CA. Testified at trial 65 times; over 125 pubs.
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA Professor (Emeritus), 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/Lic: 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 KLCSTV. 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.
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 Degrees/Lic: Board Cert Psychiatrist; MD; MPH; QME; CA Medical Bd Expert Specialties: Nationally respected 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. See insert ad after page 128.
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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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
Spousal Support Determination Howard J. Goldfarb Goldfarb & Associates 1101 Fremont Ave, Ste 103 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Tel: (626) 441-9687 Fax: (626) 799-8736 Email: goldfarbassociates@ yahoo.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS EMPLOYMENT (cont.) Spousal Support Determination (cont.) Regain, Inc., A Vocational Services Company Contact: David Laine, MRC, CRC, CCM 515 Cabrillo Park Dr., Ste 312 Santa Ana, CA 92701-5090 Tel: (714) 558-0802 Tel: (800) 743-8448 Email: DLaine@Regain.net Website: www.regain.net Degrees/Lic: Masters Degree (MRC) in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling; Lic/CRC; CCM; Member, American Board of Vocational Experts; International Assoc. of Rehabilitation Professionals. Specialties: Over 40 years of experience in all phases of Vocational Evaluation to include: initial interview, vocational testing, vocational/ career counseling, employability assessment & current/future earning capacity, local & natl labor market evaluations, report preparation & expert testimony. Specializing in Spousal Support Evaluations.
Wrongful Termination 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/Lic: 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
Michael A Robbins Extti, Incorporated 153 Stagecoach Rd Bell Canyon, CA 91307-1046 Tel: (818) 712-0203 Fax: (818) 712-9902 Email: mrobbins@extti.com Website: www.extti.com Degrees/Lic: AB; JD; Calif State Bar Specialties: 40+ yrs HR, labor & employment law experience. 600+ cases as an expert. Expert testimony on: • Competence of workplace investigations • Adequacy of harassment/discrimination complaint handling • Sufficiency of a company’s preventative programs • Other employment issues including interactive process & failure to accommodate Extensive experience in public & private sectors. See display ad below.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS EMPLOYMENT (cont.) Wrongful Termination (cont.) Howard J. Goldfarb Goldfarb & Associates 1101 Fremont Ave, Ste 103 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Tel: (626) 441-9687 Fax: (626) 799-8736 Email: goldfarbassociates@ yahoo.com Degrees/Lic: MA Rehab Counseling; Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Brian H. Kleiner, PhD, MBA Professor (Emeritus), 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/Lic: PhD Management, UCLA; MBA, UCLA
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.
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.
Susan Green Susan Green & Associates Vocational and Rehabilitation Consulting 10801 National Blvd, #438 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Tel: (310) 559-8548 Cell: (310) 490-1266 Fax: (310) 559-8561 Email: sue@sgreenassociates.com Website: www.sgreenassociates.com
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 KLCSTV. 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.
Degrees/Lic: MS; CRC; ABVE; FVE Specialties: Over 36 yrs exp in workers’ comp/ vocational rehabilitation counseling. Social Security Admin Vocational Expert. Expert witness testimony re: vocational assessment, Americans w/Disabilities Act, employability & wage earning capacity in employment law & P.I. cases. Certified Rehabilitation Vocationologist. For further information, please see our website: www.sgreenassociates.com
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination. See display ad page 20.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION General Micronomics Roy Weinstein, Managing Director Robert Mills, Director Nels Pearsall, Director Kenneth E. Romig, Director Chris Harris, Principal Megan Fasules, Principal Peter Quies, Principal Ryan Smart, Principal 777 South Figueroa Street, Ste 4600 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 629-2655 Fax: (213) 688-8899 Email: rweinstein@micronomics.com Website: www.micronomics.com Specialties: Patent damages and intellectual property; employment litigation; insurance litigation; sports & entertainment; economic impact studies; surveys and statistical analyses; financial markets & event studies.
ENGINEERING General Forensic 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.
A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
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/Lic: 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. 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. Expert project/construction management services. Past projects include office bldgs., multifamily, apartments, single family residential, schools, sports facilities, parking structures, steel towers, bridges and other structures & improvements.
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Helfrich-Associates Engineering Consulting Firm 30640 Kristin Court Redlands, CA 92373 Tel: (909) 389-7316 Cell: (951) 440-7331 Fax: (909) 389-7326 Email: brittany@helfrich-associates.com Website: www.helfrich-associates.com Degrees/Lic: MS and BS in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineer Certification in CA, NV & AZ. Geotechnical Engineer Certification in CA. Professional Engineer Certification in TX. Specialties: We have a team of experts in the following disciplines: Civil, Geotechnical, Structural, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering as well as Geologists, Draftsmen & Building Permit Expeditors. We provide expert construction litigation consulting services to Attorneys.
Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates, Inc. Contact: Carl H. Josephson, SE Dan R. Werdowatz, SE 6730 Lusk Blvd, Ste F200 San Diego, CA 92121-2753 Tel: (858) 558-2181 Fax: (858) 558-2188 Add’l offices in Scottsdale, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Sacramento, California Email: cjosephson@jwa-se.com Email: dwerdowatz@jwa-se.com Website: www.jwa-se.com Degrees/Lic: SE (AZ, CA, HI, ID, IL, LA, NV, OR, UT, WA); PE (CO, CT, FL, IN, KS, MI, MO, NM, NY, ND, OH, SC, TX, WV, WI) Specialties: Established in 1988; licensed in 25 states. Structural design & construction defect investigations, evaluations. Wood, masonry, steel & concrete structures. Seismic & wind design. Code review & analysis. Experts in over 1,000 cases nationwide and abroad. 3D graphics & animation. ADR.
Ramesh J. Kar, PhD, PE President Kars’ Advanced Materials, Inc Testing & Research Labs 2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801 Tel: (714) 527-7134 Fax: (714) 527-7169 Email: ramesh.kar@karslab.com Website: www.karslab.com Degrees/Lic: 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 113.
Medical Consultant Services, Inc. 2377 W. Foothill Blvd, #9 Upland, CA 91786 Tel: (888) 627-4321 Fax: (909) 946-0347 Email: experts@expertsatmcs.com Website: www.expertsatmcs.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 Reinterpretation, 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.
Pro/Consul Technical & Medical Experts 1945 Palo Verde Ave, Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90815-3443 Tel: (800) 392-1119 Fax: (562) 799-8821 Email: expert@expertinfo.com Website: www.expertinfo.com Degrees/Lic: MD; PhD; JD; CPA; DDS; RN, etc. Specialties: 15,000 Experts incl: acc recon; acctg; auto engr; biomech, busn val; const; econ; elec; eng; failure analysis; human fac; ins; lighting; marine; metal; medmal; mech; MD’s; RN’s; roof; safety; security; SOC; tax & many more. Education: Right Expert Right Away!® We welcome your RUSH cases! We feature a full roster of Technical and Medical expert witnesses. Our goal is to provide you with the best experts at a reasonable cost. Free Resume Binder. Put us to the test - we look forward to your call! Listed and Recommended by the A.M. Best Company. See display ads on pages 39, 81, 123 and inside front cover.
Acoustics / Noise Gary Floyd Gary Floyd & Associates 1741 Paloma St Pasadena, CA 91104 Tel: (818) 257-2983 Fax: (626) 398-7953 Email: glf@t-k.com Degrees/Lic: BA; MFA; Elec Contr C-10 (CA); Gen Contr B; IAAI; IAEI Specialties: • General Construction Defects • Forensic Electrical Investigations: Installation, Appliances, Fire, Shock, Cost Analysis • Lighting Design, Installation, Light Levels • Acoustics, Noise Levels, A-V & Sound Systems • Theater, Entertainment Testified in municipal & federal court in CA, NY, & American Arbitration Association.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ENGINEERING (cont.) Automotive 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.
Biomechanical Research and Testing, LLC Contact: Judson B. Welcher, PhD; Daniel P. Voss, MS; Bryan C. Randles, MS; Isaac Ikram, MS, PE; Christopher Furbish; Todd Roescher; 2201 N. Lakewood, Ste. 1865 Long Beach, CA 90815 Tel: (562) 494-4407 Fax: (562) 494-4412 Email: info@brteng.com Specialties: Experts in Biomechanical Engineering & Accident Reconstruction. Specialties include evaluation of injury causing events, automotive and amusement park testing & evaluation, scene surveys & diagrams, aerial photography, licensed UAS part 107 pilot. Qualified in State & Federal Courts.
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.
Biomechanical / Biomedical
American Bio Engineers - an aperture company Contact: Brian K. Jones, MSBE, PE, ACTAR, CXLT; Scott C. Swinford, BSME, ACTAR; Alexander D. Szepelak, BSME; Kevin T. Imada, BSME; Michael A. Jorgensen, BSME; Cole M. Vigil, BSME; Conrad J.L. Salboro, BSME; W. Hunter Witt, BSKin; Jason R. Beaty; Tyler Kryst, MSBE; Kimberli Fernandez, BSBE 2305 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92106 Tel: (619) 269-2089 Fax: (844) 882-6110 Email: admin@americanbioengineers.com Website: www.americanbioengineers.com Specialties: Motor vehicle accident reconstruction, biomechanical analyses, instrumented crash tests, forensic animation, slip/trip/falls, human factors, crash data retrieval/Bena & heavy truck EDR downloads, photogrammetry, traffic camera recordings & screenshots, 3D laser scanning, 3D printing, drone 3D mapping, aerial photography, licensed UAS part 107 pilots. Qualified as expert witness in CA and NV courts.
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/Lic: PhD, Post PhD, PE Specialties: Forensic Scientists - Diverse Technical Staff: IRSA Staff has over 300 person years of courtroom experience. Biomechanics; Reconstruction; Human Factors; Safety; Accident Prevention; Fraud; 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.
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Biomechanical / Biomedical (cont.)
VA Forensics - an aperture company Contact: Eugene Michael Vanderpol, MSME, PE, ACTAR Omar Kaayal, BSBE, ACTAR Ali Farhat, MSBE Alyssa Visalli, BME, EIT Will Valdez, Ph.C., MSBE 2784 Gateway Rd, Suite 101 Carlsbad, CA 92009 Email: info@vaforensics.com Website: www.vaforensics.com Service Offerings: VA Forensics, an Aperture company, is a Forensic Engineering firm specializing in Biomechanical Injury Analysis, Accident Reconstruction, Human Factors, Slip/ Trip and Falls, offering Forensic Animation, Drone Mapping & Photogrammetry, FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots Certified, Forensic Simulation (PC-Crash), 3D Laser Scanning, Forensic Visibility Analysis, Forensic Surveillance Video Analysis & Reverse Projection, Crash Data Retrieval (CDR/EDR) including Kia, Hyundai, and Tesla, Heavy Truck Event Data Recorders, Vehicle, Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Collisions, Occupant Kinematics, and Workplace Accidents. VA Forensics has over 60 years of combined forensic experience, with our team having provided expert services in over 39 states and having testified in over 1,400 trials, arbitrations, and depositions. We support legal firms (Plaintiff and Defense) as well as insurance companies and have provided expert testimony in both State and Federal courts. See insert ad after page 16.
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A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Henry M. Koffman, PE Professor & Director, CE Dept School of Engineering, USC Owner, Trojan Construction Mgmt LLC 6311 Van Nuys Blvd, Ste 464 Van Nuys, CA 91401 Tel: (818) 988-7595 Fax: (818) 475-1895 Email: koffman@usc.edu Website: www. trojanconstructionmanagementllc.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ENGINEERING (cont.) Concrete
A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Corrosion
Electrical
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
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:
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.
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.
Earthquake 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/Lic: 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. 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. Expert project/construction management services. Past projects include office bldgs., multifamily, apartments, single family residential, schools, sports facilities, parking structures, steel towers, bridges and other structures & improvements.
Donald F. Dickerson Associates 18425 Burbank Blvd, Ste 404 Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: (818) 385-3600 Fax: (818) 990-1669 Email: HelenLW@dfda1.com Website: www.dfda1.com Degrees/Lic: Reg Prf Engrs (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection) Specialties: Mechanical (heating, venting, a/c, plumbing, industrial piping). Electrical & fire protection engineering; inspections; expert testimony. Construction projects including retail, commercial, office, manufacturing, industrial, hotel, residential & health care facilities. Graphic & computer capabilities.
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/Lic: 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. Previous Positions/Appointments: IEEE Publications: Publications & patents upon request
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ENGINEERING (cont.) Electronic W. Ross Stone, PhD Stoneware Ltd 840 Armada Terrace San Diego, CA 92106 Tel: (619) 222-1915 Fax: (619) 222-1606 Email: r.stone@ieee.org Degrees/Lic: PhD, Fellow, IEEE; Fellow, International Union of Radio Science (URSI); Fellow, Chinese Institute of Electronics; Fellow, Electromagnetics Academy; Honorary Life Member, IEEE AP-S AdCom; Asst Secretary General URSI (Pub). Specialties: 45+ years experience. Internationally known expert in antennas, cellular & wireless communications (GSM, UMTS, 5G, CDMA, WCMA, LTE, 3GPP2, 4G, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, 802.11, UWB), cell phones, handsets, base station, mobile, RF, HF, VHF, UHF, microwave, millimeter-wave & propagation technologies. Honors/Awards: URSI President’s Award; EurAAP Antenna Award; Editor-in-Chief IEEE Antennas & Propagation Magazine (30+ yrs); Editor, Radio Science Bulletin (20+ yrs); Adjunct Full Professor, Beijing Jiaotong Univ. Publications: 100 publications, 6 books
Environmental Jeremy R. Squire, PE Murex Environmental, Inc. 42 Corporate Park, Ste 120 Irvine, CA 92606 Tel: (714) 508-0800 Email: jeremysquire@ murexenv.com Website: www.murexenv.com Degrees/Lic: Civil/Environmental P.E. (CA, 2006); M.S. Civil/Environmental (CSUF, 2006) Specialties: Site assessment and remediation; vapor intrusion/mitigation; risk assessment & site closure; hexavalent chromium, PFAS, PCE, insurance, and environmental litigation.
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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/Lic: BS, Petroleum Engineering; Registered Environmental Property Assessor REPA 450065 Specialties: Regulatory Compliance, Petroleum & Power Generation
Fire Protection Donald F. Dickerson Associates 18425 Burbank Blvd, Ste 404 Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: (818) 385-3600 Fax: (818) 990-1669 Email: HelenLW@dfda1.com Website: www.dfda1.com Degrees/Lic: Reg Prf Engrs (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection) Specialties: Mechanical (heating, venting, a/c, plumbing, industrial piping). Electrical & fire protection engineering; inspections; expert testimony. Construction projects including retail, commercial, office, manufacturing, industrial, hotel, residential & health care facilities. Graphic & computer capabilities.
Harvey Kreitenberg 245 S. Hudson Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004 Tel: (323) 931-2503 Email: harvey@plumbingexpert.com Website: www.plumbingexpert.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Donald F. Dickerson Associates 18425 Burbank Blvd, Ste 404 Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: (818) 385-3600 Fax: (818) 990-1669 Email: HelenLW@dfda1.com Website: www.dfda1.com Degrees/Lic: Reg Prf Engrs (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection) Specialties: Mechanical (heating, venting, a/c, plumbing, industrial piping). Electrical & fire protection engineering; inspections; expert testimony. Construction projects including retail, commercial, office, manufacturing, industrial, hotel, residential & health care facilities. Graphic & computer capabilities.
Energy Resource Associates, Inc. Contact: James P. Waltz, PE, CEM., DABFET, FCABE 1280 Greenbrier Rd W. Sacramento, CA 95691 Tel: (925) 447-1140 Fax: (925) 215-2149 Email: experts@eraenergy.com Website: www.eraenergy.com Degrees/Lic: BSME, MBA, PE (CA, NV, OH), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Board Certified Forensic Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional Specialties: 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 WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ENGINEERING (cont.) 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/Lic: 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
Ivey Engineering, Inc. Rush Porter Director of Business Development 8330 Juniper Creek Lane San Diego, CA 92126 Tel: (858) 587-2874 Tel: (858) 935-8544 ext. 104 (Direct Line) Cell: (619) 733-5956 Email: rporter@iveyengineering.com Website: www.iveyengineering.com Specialties: Ivey Engineering Inc. performs forensic engineering, building system design, testing and analysis, and provides expert witness testimony. The firm specializes in the following: HVAC Systems - Plumbing Systems Fire Protection Systems – Ventilation Assessment - Carbon Monoxide Analysis Refrigeration Systems - Construction Cost Estimating - Building Code Analysis We do not bill for airfare or travel time while traveling by air. The technical staff is comprised of professional engineers with multiple state licenses and construction experts. Our clients include law firms, insurance companies, building owners, HOAs, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and facility managers. We are retained nearly equally by plaintiffs and defendants and have been retained to assist in resolution or testify in over 1,000 disputes and legal matters. Our experience includes the following types of litigation: Product Liability - Construction Defect Insurance Defense - Patent Infringement – Subrogation - Personal Injuries Construction Claims - Design Errors & Omissions - Casualty Loss
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.
Bodh R. Subherwal, PE BR Laboratories Inc 15161 Triton Ln, P.O. Box 1249 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Tel: (714) 891-0206 Cell: (714) 262-6231 Fax: (714) 893-0818 Email: bsbrli@aol.com Degrees/Lic: Reg PE; MSME; MBA; Combustion, Safety, Envir & Energy Engr Specialties: Accident investigation, gas fired equipment, assessment of combustion, heating, ventilation & space conditioning, energy & environmental analysis, laboratory analysis, expert witness testimony, interrogatory & deposition assistance.
Hydraulic / Flooding
A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
IEI provides consulting for residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, educational, health care, and governmental facilities. Brief profiles of staff members can be found on our website, www.iveyengineering.com. CVs and fee schedules are available upon request.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ENGINEERING (cont.) Hydraulic / Flooding (cont.) Ali S. Fayad, PE Lecturer @ CSU (since 1984) P.O. Box 1317 Anaheim, CA 92815 Tel: (530) 680-1461 Website: www.altdepth.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
Lighting / Illumination Gary Floyd Gary Floyd & Associates 1741 Paloma St Pasadena, CA 91104 Tel: (818) 257-2983 Fax: (626) 398-7953 Email: glf@t-k.com
Materials 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
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.
Specialties: 4x Forensic Engineering Laboratories is a full-service forensic engineering laboratory. We provide expert witness & analytical & testing services in the following areas:
Degrees/Lic: BA; MFA; Elec Contr C-10 (CA); Gen Contr B; IAAI; IAEI Specialties: • General Construction Defects • Forensic Electrical Investigations: Installation, Appliances, Fire, Shock, Cost Analysis • Lighting Design, Installation, Light Levels • Acoustics, Noise Levels, A-V & Sound Systems • Theater, Entertainment Testified in municipal & federal court in CA, NY, & American Arbitration Association.
Pro/Consul Technical & Medical Experts 1945 Palo Verde Ave, Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90815-3443 Tel: (800) 392-1119 Fax: (562) 799-8821 Email: expert@expertinfo.com Website: www.expertinfo.com Degrees/Lic: MD; PhD; JD; CPA; DDS; RN, etc. Specialties: 15,000 Experts incl: acc recon; acctg; auto engr; biomech, busn val; const; econ; elec; eng; failure analysis; human fac; ins; lighting; marine; metal; medmal; mech; MD’s; RN’s; roof; safety; security; SOC; tax & many more. Education: Right Expert Right Away!® We welcome your RUSH cases! We feature a full roster of Technical and Medical expert witnesses. Our goal is to provide you with the best experts at a reasonable cost. Free Resume Binder. Put us to the test - we look forward to your call! Listed and Recommended by the A.M. Best Company. See display ads on pages 39, 81, 123 and inside front cover.
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Mechanical
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.
Donald F. Dickerson Associates 18425 Burbank Blvd, Ste 404 Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: (818) 385-3600 Fax: (818) 990-1669 Email: HelenLW@dfda1.com Website: www.dfda1.com Degrees/Lic: Reg Prf Engrs (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection) Specialties: Mechanical (heating, venting, a/c, plumbing, industrial piping). Electrical & fire protection engineering; inspections; expert testimony. Construction projects including retail, commercial, office, manufacturing, industrial, hotel, residential & health care facilities. Graphic & computer capabilities.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ENGINEERING (cont.) Metallurgical 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.
Eurofins EAG Materials Science, LLC 250 N. Nash St El Segundo, CA 90245 Tel: (310) 322-2011 Fax: (310) 322-2243 Email: arunkumar@eurofinseag.com Website: www.EAG.com Degrees/Lic: PhD’s: Materials & Metallurgy, Chemistry Specialties: Materials & failure analysis, product liability & patent infringement, metals, composites, plastics, polymers, thin films. Airplanes, autos, helicopters, motorcycles, consumer products, medical devices, prosthesis & implants & electronic components. Analysis of failures due to fatigue, overstress, corrosion, wear or material/mfg defects.
Ramesh J. Kar, PhD, PE President Kars’ Advanced Materials, Inc Testing & Research Labs 2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801 Tel: (714) 527-7134 Fax: (714) 527-7169 Email: ramesh.kar@karslab.com Website: www.karslab.com Degrees/Lic: 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 113.
Petroleum / Refining 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/Lic: BS, Petroleum Engineering; Registered Environmental Property Assessor REPA 450065 Specialties: Regulatory Compliance, Petroleum & Power Generation
Pipelines Harvey Kreitenberg 245 S. Hudson Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004 Tel: (323) 931-2503 Email: harvey@plumbingexpert.com Website: www.plumbingexpert.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
Plumbing 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.
See display ad page 89.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ENGINEERING (cont.) Plumbing (cont.) Donald F. Dickerson Associates 18425 Burbank Blvd, Ste 404 Tarzana, CA 91356 Tel: (818) 385-3600 Fax: (818) 990-1669 Email: HelenLW@dfda1.com Website: www.dfda1.com Degrees/Lic: Reg Prf Engrs (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection) Specialties: Mechanical (heating, venting, a/c, plumbing, industrial piping). Electrical & fire protection engineering; inspections; expert testimony. Construction projects including retail, commercial, office, manufacturing, industrial, hotel, residential & health care facilities. Graphic & computer capabilities.
Ivey Engineering, Inc. Rush Porter Director of Business Development 8330 Juniper Creek Lane San Diego, CA 92126 Tel: (858) 587-2874 Tel: (858) 935-8544 ext. 104 (Direct Line) Cell: (619) 733-5956 Email: rporter@iveyengineering.com Website: www.iveyengineering.com Specialties: Ivey Engineering Inc. performs forensic engineering, building system design, testing and analysis, and provides expert witness testimony. The firm specializes in the following: HVAC Systems - Plumbing Systems Fire Protection Systems – Ventilation Assessment - Carbon Monoxide Analysis Refrigeration Systems - Construction Cost Estimating - Building Code Analysis We do not bill for airfare or travel time while traveling by air. The technical staff is comprised of professional engineers with multiple state licenses and construction experts. Our clients include law firms, insurance companies, building owners, HOAs, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and facility managers. We are retained nearly equally by plaintiffs and defendants and have been retained to assist in resolution or testify in over 1,000 disputes and legal matters. Our experience includes the following types of litigation: Product Liability - Construction Defect Insurance Defense - Patent Infringement – Subrogation - Personal Injuries Construction Claims - Design Errors & Omissions - Casualty Loss IEI provides consulting for residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, educational, health care, and governmental facilities. Brief profiles of staff members can be found on our website, www.iveyengineering.com. CVs and fee schedules are available upon request.
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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/Lic: 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.
Products 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 WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ENGINEERING (cont.)
Soils / Geotechnical
Safety Gary L. Buffington, CSP Owner: American Safety Consulting 26035 Bouquet Canyon Rd, # 301 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Tel: (213) 952-1308 Tel: (888) 828-1044 Email: gbuff46@yahoo.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
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/Lic: 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 32 years. Court appointed Forensic Expert. Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners.
WEXCO - an aperture company Contact: Brad P. Avritt, PE President 4132 Del Rey Ave Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Tel: (310) 306-3877 Fax: (310) 306-7480 Email: avrit@WEXCO.net Website: www.WEXCO.net Degrees/Lic: BS Civil Eng; MBA; PhD; PE; CPE; CCE; CCS; CPMP; CBO; CSP; CMC Specialties: Litigation support & expert witness services for Personal Injury: slips & falls, code & safety violations, falls from height, safety engineering & construction accidents. Accident Reconstruction: Computer simulation/ animation, automobile, pedestrian, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, braking distance, speed analysis & impact forces. Construction: all aspects including claims, delay impact analysis, contract disputes, CPM schedule analysis, construction defects, damage calculations, contractor’s performance, cost to repair. See insert ad after page 16.
Sanitary John Shaw, PE Water, Wastewater, Hydraulic & Forensic Engineering John Shaw Consulting, LLC Tel: (530) 550-1576 Email: john@shaweng.com Website: www.shaweng.com Degrees/Lic: BS, Civil Engineering, PE Specialties: Water / wastewater / sewer industry - unique combination of operations & engineering background. Sanitary engineering: water (potable) & wastewater (industrial, domestic) treatment, conveyance, hydraulics, storage, reuse. Wastewater: treatment plants, disposal / reuse facilities, sewage lift station design, sewer collection systems, sludge treatment. Water projects: treatment plants, transmission pipelines, pump stations, pressure regulating stations, AWWA storage, reservoirs & swimming pools.
A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
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Soils / Geotechnical (cont.)
Mission Geoscience, Inc. Contact: James R. Ashby, President 3972 Barranca Parkway, Suite J-450 Irvine, CA 92606 Tel: (949) 955-9086 Cell: (714) 270-6520 Email: jrashby@missiongeo.com Degrees/Lic: MS; PhD; PG; CEG; CHg; CAC; CIH; RCE; GE Specialties: MISSION provides consulting expert witness & litigation support services in both the environmental & geotechnical sciences. Experienced (35+ years) Senior level professionals provide expertise in the areas of geology, hydrogeology, geotechnical/ construction defect, site assessment & due diligence, soil vapor, groundwater & soil remediation, landslides, faulting & mining exploration/reclamation.
Solar Energy Systems Rod Bergen 23838 Pacific Coast Highway, #686 Mailbu, CA 90265 Tel: (818) 591-7963 Fax: (818) 222-6911 Email: rodbergen@live.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
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A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
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/Lic: 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. 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. Expert project/construction management services. Past projects include office bldgs., multifamily, apartments, single family residential, schools, sports facilities, parking structures, steel towers, bridges and other structures & improvements.
Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates, Inc. Contact: Carl H. Josephson, SE Dan R. Werdowatz, SE 6730 Lusk Blvd, Ste F200 San Diego, CA 92121-2753 Tel: (858) 558-2181 Fax: (858) 558-2188 Add’l offices in Scottsdale, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Sacramento, California Email: cjosephson@jwa-se.com Email: dwerdowatz@jwa-se.com Website: www.jwa-se.com Degrees/Lic: SE (AZ, CA, HI, ID, IL, LA, NV, OR, UT, WA); PE (CO, CT, FL, IN, KS, MI, MO, NM, NY, ND, OH, SC, TX, WV, WI) Specialties: Established in 1988; licensed in 25 states. Structural design & construction defect investigations, evaluations. Wood, masonry, steel & concrete structures. Seismic & wind design. Code review & analysis. Experts in over 1,000 cases nationwide and abroad. 3D graphics & animation. ADR.
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Traffic / Highway William Kunzman, PE 1111 Town & Country Rd, #34 Orange, CA 92868 Tel: (714) 904-2821 Email: bill@traffic-engineer.com Website: www.traffic-expert.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mbr ITE/ASCE/FCAOC/YBHT.
Shakir Shatnawi Shatec Engineering Consultants, LLC 7064 Tarvisio Way El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Tel: (916) 990-6488 Cell: (916) 790-1158 Email: sshatnawi@shatec.net Website: www.shatec.net Degrees/Lic: PhD, MS, BS/Professional Engineers License - Civil 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.
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY (MOTION PICTURE, TV & SPORTS) 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/Lic/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. Previous Positions/Appointments: President, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; EVP, NBC Studios; Vice Chair, IFTA Honors/Awards: Recipient, Tom Dowd Lifetime Achievement Award Consulting/ Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Preeminent expert on successful franchises such as: “CSI,” “Hannah Montana,” “The Apprentice,” “Frasier,” “America’s Most Wanted,” “Judge Judy,” “The Walking Dead.”
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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Mark S. Laska, PhD Great Ecology, Inc. San Diego, CA Tel: (858) 750-3201 Email: mlaska@greatecology.com Website: www.greatecology.com Degrees/Lic: PhD Ecology – Rutgers, MS – Fordham, BA – Colorado Boulder Expertise: • Natural Resource Damage Assessments (NRDA) • Ecological systems including impacts to wetlands, coastal areas, habitat, T&E spp • Effects of contamination in water, land, air to biological systems • Ecorisk, greenhouse gases, climate change resiliency, PFAS, heavy metals, PCB, oil spills • Complicated ecological problems, data analysis and graphical presentation of complex ideas • Land use, real estate development, coastal ecology, planning Background: Dr Laska has worked on cases involving NRD, habitat restoration, mitigation banking, effects of contamination on biological systems, climate change, resiliency and wildlife. He is founder and President of Great Ecology with staff and offices across the country; established in 2001 – he has completed over 1,000 projects and has been an expert on over a dozen cases in California and elsewhere
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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/Lic: 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.
Groundwater Margaret R. Eggers, PhD, PG, CHG Eggers Environmental, Inc. P.O. Box 4484 Oceanside, CA 92052 Tel: (760) 757-7711 Email: meggers@eggersenv. com Website: www.eggersenv.com Degrees/Lic: PhD, Geology/Sedimentology; BS, MS Geology; Reg Hydrogeologist (CA); Reg Geologist (CA, AR) Specialties: Expert testimony, mediation representation, litigation support & technical consultation on issues of soil &/or groundwater contamination; geology & hydrogeology; contaminant source evaluation & timing; nature & extent of contamination; toxic tort litigation related to soil & groundwater contamination; cost recovery; cost allocation incl muti-owner properties or PRP groups; 3rd party review incl site assessment & investigation docs.
Mission Geoscience, Inc. Contact: James R. Ashby, President 3972 Barranca Parkway, Suite J-450 Irvine, CA 92606 Tel: (949) 955-9086 Cell: (714) 270-6520 Email: jrashby@missiongeo.com Degrees/Lic: MS; PhD; PG; CEG; CHg; CAC; CIH; RCE; GE Specialties: MISSION provides consulting expert witness & litigation support services in both the environmental & geotechnical sciences. Experienced (35+ years) Senior level professionals provide expertise in the areas of geology, hydrogeology, geotechnical/ construction defect, site assessment & due diligence, soil vapor, groundwater & soil remediation, landslides, faulting & mining exploration/reclamation.
Jeremy R. Squire, PE Murex Environmental, Inc. 42 Corporate Park, Ste 120 Irvine, CA 92606 Tel: (714) 508-0800 Email: jeremysquire@ murexenv.com Website: www.murexenv.com Degrees/Lic: Civil/Environmental P.E. (CA, 2006); M.S. Civil/Environmental (CSUF, 2006) Specialties: Site assessment and remediation; vapor intrusion/mitigation; risk assessment & site closure; hexavalent chromium, PFAS, PCE, insurance, and environmental litigation.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS ENVIRONMENT (cont.) Real Property - Toxic Contamination Jeremy R. Squire, PE Murex Environmental, Inc. 42 Corporate Park, Ste 120 Irvine, CA 92606 Tel: (714) 508-0800 Email: jeremysquire@ murexenv.com Website: www.murexenv.com Degrees/Lic: Civil/Environmental P.E. (CA, 2006); M.S. Civil/Environmental (CSUF, 2006) Specialties: Site assessment and remediation; vapor intrusion/mitigation; risk assessment & site closure; hexavalent chromium, PFAS, PCE, insurance, and environmental litigation.
ESCROW 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/Lic: 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.
ETHICS Joel Mark 919 Box Canyon Trl Palm Desert, CA 92211 Cell: (805) 701-7731 Fax: (760) 772-6665 Email: jmark4law@gmail.com Website: www.joelmarkesq.com Degrees/Lic: 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. 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 Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 110+ engagements in Attorney Fee Disputes; Attorney Ethics, Attorney Malpractice (Litigation).
FAILURE ANALYSIS 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 (cont.) General (cont.) Eurofins EAG Materials Science, LLC 250 N. Nash St El Segundo, CA 90245 Tel: (310) 322-2011 Fax: (310) 322-2243 Email: arunkumar@eurofinseag.com Website: www.EAG.com Degrees/Lic: PhD’s: Materials & Metallurgy, Chemistry Specialties: Materials & failure analysis, product liability & patent infringement, metals, composites, plastics, polymers, thin films. Airplanes, autos, helicopters, motorcycles, consumer products, medical devices, prosthesis & implants & electronic components. Analysis of failures due to fatigue, overstress, corrosion, wear or material/mfg defects. See display ad page 89.
Nikhil Kar, PhD, PE Principal Mechanical Engineer Kars’ Advanced Materials, Inc. 2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801 Tel: (714) 527 7100 Fax: (714) 527-7169 Email: nikhil.kar@karslab.com Website: www.karslab.com Degrees/Lic: B.S., M.S., Ph.D., (Mechanical Engineering); Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer; Registered Professional Metallurgical Engineer; Current Teaching Faculty Member at the University of Southern California. Specialties: Failure Analysis/Stress Analysis/ Product Liability and Product Defects. Cases involving plastic connectors, hydraulic hoses, refrigerator failures and furnace fires, slip and fall analysis. Failures of high temperature coatings, chairs, glass bottle failures. Product defects in paint, stucco, plumbing and other construction defect claims. Automotive, aerospace and truck component failures, bearing failures. Titanium implant failures, polymers and polymer composite fractures. See display ad page 113.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis. ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
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Pro/Consul Technical & Medical Experts 1945 Palo Verde Ave, Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90815-3443 Tel: (800) 392-1119 Fax: (562) 799-8821 Email: expert@expertinfo.com Website: www.expertinfo.com Degrees/Lic: MD; PhD; JD; CPA; DDS; RN, etc.
Containers/Packaging 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.
Naresh J. Kar, PhD, PE Vice President Kars’ Advanced Materials, Inc. Testing and Research Labs 2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801 Tel: (714) 527-7100, X 102 Fax: (714) 527-7169 Email: naresh.kar@karslab.com Website: www.karslab.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Patent infringement testing experience. Fellow, ASM (American Society for Metals). Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners.
Specialties: 15,000 Experts incl: acc recon; acctg; auto engr; biomech, busn val; const; econ; elec; eng; failure analysis; human fac; ins; lighting; marine; metal; medmal; mech; MD’s; RN’s; roof; safety; security; SOC; tax & many more.
Previous Positions/Appointments: Multiplant 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.
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Nikhil Kar, PhD, PE Principal Mechanical Engineer Kars’ Advanced Materials, Inc. 2528 W. Woodland Dr Anaheim, CA 92801 Tel: (714) 527 7100 Fax: (714) 527-7169 Email: nikhil.kar@karslab.com Website: www.karslab.com
Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Full time Consultant/Expert Witness since 2010; Assisted in 10 cases as an Expert Witness in 2021; Provided forensic analysis, expert reports, depositions and court testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Degrees/Lic: B.S., M.S., Ph.D., (Mechanical Engineering); Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer; Registered Professional Metallurgical Engineer; Current Teaching Faculty Member at the University of Southern California.
Expert Witness and Consultant in packaging, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, shipping, procurement and intellectual property.
Specialties: Failure Analysis/Stress Analysis/ Product Liability and Product Defects. Cases involving plastic connectors, hydraulic hoses, refrigerator failures and furnace fires, slip and fall analysis. Failures of high temperature coatings, chairs, glass bottle failures. Product defects in paint, stucco, plumbing and other construction defect claims. Automotive, aerospace and truck component failures, bearing failures. Titanium implant failures, polymers and polymer composite fractures.
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Honors/Awards: Best Achievement of Organizational Business Improvement in Manufacturing given by the Global Six-Sigma and Business Improvement Awards and others.
Materials 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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS FAILURE ANALYSIS (cont.) Vehicular 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.
Micronomics Roy Weinstein, Managing Director Robert Mills, Director Nels Pearsall, Director Kenneth E. Romig, Director Chris Harris, Principal Megan Fasules, Principal Peter Quies, Principal Ryan Smart, Principal 777 South Figueroa Street, Ste 4600 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 629-2655 Fax: (213) 688-8899 Email: rweinstein@micronomics.com Website: www.micronomics.com
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION: Automotive, trucks, construction equipment & premises liability.
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Years in Business Fulcrum Inquiry LLP Contact: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com Degrees/Lic: 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, 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.
Degrees/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV
Specialties: Patent damages and intellectual property; employment litigation; insurance litigation; sports & entertainment; economic impact studies; surveys and statistical analyses; financial markets & event studies.
FAILURE ANALYSIS: Metallurgy, product testing & computerized stress analysis.
FINANCE
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
Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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EUROFINS EAG MATERIALS SCIENCE LLC 310.322.2011 • info.seal@eag.com (Formerly SEAL Laboratories)
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Banking 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/Lic: MBAs; PhDs; CPAs; CFAs
Fulcrum Inquiry LLP Contact: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com Degrees/Lic: 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, 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 ad insert after page 56.
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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.
Securities / Securities Exchange Commission 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/Lic: 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.
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FORECLOSURES
Securities / Securities Exchange Commission (cont.) Thomas G. Taliaferro 2907 Shelter Island Dr, Ste 105 San Diego, CA 92106 Tel: (619) 780-8049 Email: TGTaliaferro@gmail.com Website: www.FinancialAdvisorExpertWitness. com Degrees/Lic: CIMA®, AIF® Specialties: Securities, financial advisor, portfolio management, fiduciary duty, investment suitability, churning, asset allocation, broker/dealer supervision, financial planning, selling away, unauthorized trading, high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, branch manager.
FIRES / EXPLOSIONS 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
Rappaport Consulting Contact: Robert B. Rappaport, MCFI 1072 Casitas Pass Rd, Unit 151 Carpinteria, CA 93013 Tel: (310) 806-8057 Email: robert@rappaportconsulting.com Website: www.rappaportconsulting.com Degrees/Lic: Certified Fire Investigator (CFI); CCAI; IAAI; NAFI; Pro Board; CFEI; CI; BS, USC; CA P.I. Lic No 26789 Specialties: Experienced fire/arson expert; case analysis of origin & cause investigations; trial preparation; expert witness testimony; court qualified expert in both criminal & civil cases; fire investigation training; over 29 years fire experience.
FOOD SAFETY
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/Lic: 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.
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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS FREIGHT LOGISTICS
GEOLOGY / HYDROLOGY
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. Previous Positions/Appointments: Multiplant 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. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Full time Consultant/Expert Witness since 2010; Assisted in 10 cases as an Expert Witness in 2021; 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.
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A & E Forensics Steven Norris, AIA, GE, PE, HG, CEG, CASp, LEED 2121 Montiel Rd San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel: (760) 839-7302 Email: steve@aeforensics.com Website: aeforensics.com Degrees/Lic: • 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 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, zoning-setbacks, concrete performance, path of travel, structural analysis, earthquake-fire 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 • Serving all California, Hawaii & Oklahoma
Mission Geoscience, Inc. Contact: James R. Ashby, President 3972 Barranca Parkway, Suite J-450 Irvine, CA 92606 Tel: (949) 955-9086 Cell: (714) 270-6520 Email: jrashby@missiongeo.com Degrees/Lic: MS; PhD; PG; CEG; CHg; CAC; CIH; RCE; GE Specialties: MISSION provides consulting expert witness & litigation support services in both the environmental & geotechnical sciences. Experienced (35+ years) Senior level professionals provide expertise in the areas of geology, hydrogeology, geotechnical/ construction defect, site assessment & due diligence, soil vapor, groundwater & soil remediation, landslides, faulting & mining exploration/reclamation.
HEALTHCARE FINANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT Jacqueline Bloink Jaqueline Bloink LLC 306 Avenida Monterey San Clemente, CA, 92672 Tel: (970) 560-1009 Email: jbloink @ jacquelinebloinkllc.com Website: www. jacquelinebloinkllc.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: MBA, RHIA, CFE, CHC, CPCO, CPC, CPC-I, CMRS Specialties: Forensic Medical Coding and Billing, Healthcare Compliance, Healthcare Fraud, UCR. Previous Positions/Appointments: Published Author, National Speaker, Consultant, Professor and Expert Witness. 24 years in Healthcare and Business Honors/ Awards: Teaching Awards Ethical Award Publications: Listed on CV-Available on Request Membership in Professional Societies: AHIMA, ACFE, ASPC, AMBA, HCCA
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS HEALTHCARE FINANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT (cont.) Barry Posner Posner Healthcare Consulting 1902 Prosser Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: (310) 903-7987 Email: blionelp@gmail.com Website: www. posnerhealthcare.com Degrees/Lic: MS Health Care Administration/ Finance, 1996, California State University Northridge; BS Health Science/Policy, 1990, California State University Northridge; AS Math/Science, 1986, College of the Canyons, Valencia, California Specialties: Healthcare Billing and Cost Analyses, Medical Cost Trend Analyses, Alignment of Service Delivery and Insurance, Managed Care Operations, Accountable Care Organizations, Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA Program Management, Healthcare Provider Reimbursement & Incentive Strategies. Publications: Author, “TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTHCARE COSTS;” Author, “THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR PROVIDER RISK CONTRACTING.” Professional Societies: American College of Healthcare Executives Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Hampton, Plaintiff, v. Amgen Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Defendants Superior Court California, Central District. Unlimited Civil Tort. Client: Yoka & Smith, LLP. Opined on medical billing appropriateness and reimbursement. Tender Care 24/7 Home Care v. Misa - United States District Court, Southern District of California. Client: Terran T. Steinhart, Esq. Law Office. Unlimited Civil Tort. Opined on reasons for termination of home health Medicare provider ID number. Zankiewicz v. Mahal, et al. - San Joaquin Superior Court. Unlimited Civil Auto Tort. Client: Johnson Schachter & Lewis, A Professional Law Corporation. Opined on medical billing appropriateness. Expert Testimony before the L.A. County Board of Supervisors as representative of the L.A. County Medical Association Representative.
HEALTHCARE LITIGATION Lucinda Ehnes 5112 Runway Dr Fair Oaks CA, 95628 Tel: (916) 599-5490 Email: cindy_ehnes@hotmail.com Degrees/Lic: Juris Doctorate; Lic in CA & CO Specialties: Healthcare Law, Reimbursement, Managed Care Education: BA, George Washington Univ; Columbus School of Law - JD, Catholic University of America Previous Positions/ Appointments: Director, CA Dept of Managed Health Care 2004-2011; Director of Enforcement, Colorado Dept of Insurance 1997-2001 Publications: The Prentice Hall ADA Compliance Advisor (1995).
HORSES Rod Bergen 23838 Pacific Coast Highway, #686 Mailbu, CA 90265 Tel: (818) 591-7963 Fax: (818) 222-6911 Email: rodbergen@live.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
Martin D. Cohen 4444 Ocean Heights Court Seaside, CA 93955 Tel: (831) 393-0588 Fax: (831) 393-0578 Email: mdc@mdccorporation.us Website: www.mdccorporation.us Degrees/Lic: BS, Univ of Tennessee Specialties: Equine accident reconstruction, appraisal, horse behavior; stable management; Show & Pleasure horses, matters of care, custody & control; Hunter/Jumper trainer, rider, instructor. Judge: 1984 & 1996 Olympic Games. Currently or Formerly FEI Internationale Judge, Courser Designer, Chief Steward; USEF National Judge, Course Designer, Steward; Canadian Senior Course Designer. Serving Plaintiff & Defense attorneys with equal fairness. Over 90% success rate. Free travel for qualified out of state cases.
HOTEL / RESTAURANT INDUSTRY Fessel International Hospitality Consultants and Manask & Associates Jeff McNeal 19 Suffolk Ave, Ste A Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Tel: (626) 566-3500 Tel: (818) 563-3552 Tel: (877) 432-8380 Cell: (626) 993-8199 Email: jeff@fessel.com Website: www.fessel.com www.manask.com Degrees/Lic: Restaurant Management. Professional Member: Foodservice Consultants Society International, Certified Food-service Management Professional, National Restaurant Association, California Restaurant Association & California Hotel/ Motel Association. Specialties: Foodservice operations expert in: Restaurants, Bars/Lounges, Cafeterias, Casinos, Catering, Clubs, Colleges, Food Courts, Hotels/Resorts & Studios. Experience in: industry custom & trade practices, operation standards, profit enhancement, cost control management, P&L analysis, expert witness support/testimony, contract/lease negotiations, food safety & sanitation & most foodservice issues & operations, Parking issues and site selection. Experience includes: Amgen, Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker, LA City Attorney & DWP, Morrison & Foerster & Embassy Suites. Published author in industry publications; seminar presenter: Who’s Who in California, Who’s Who in the West. Past president of California Restaurant Association. 35 yrs experience as an operator, consultant & expert witness.
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/Lic: 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, contruction 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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS HOTEL / RESTAURANT INDUSTRY (cont.) Maurice Robinson & Associates LLC Maurice Robinson, President 28 Dover Pl Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Tel: (310) 640-9656 Fax: (310) 640-9276 Email: maurice@mauricerobinson.com Website: www.mauricerobinson.com Degrees/Lic: Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Arbitrator, Mediator Specialties: Hotels, resorts, golf, timeshares, gaming, commercial real estate, theme parks, damage estimates, appraisals, market feasibility, financial & economic analysis, testimony, leases, concessions, franchises.
HUMAN FACTORS / ERGONOMICS
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/Lic: PhD, Post PhD, PE Specialties: Forensic Scientists - Diverse Technical Staff: IRSA Staff has over 300 person years of courtroom experience. Biomechanics; Reconstruction; Human Factors; Safety; Accident Prevention; Fraud; 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.
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INSURANCE General 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/Lic: Lic in CA, DC & NY Specialties: Practice limited to mediation, arbitration & expert consulting and testimony in matters involving insurance, reinsurance or lawyers’ professional ethics & responsibilities. Birthdate: 12/15/37 Birthplace: LA, CA Education: BS, Engineering, US Naval Academy; JD, USC Certifications/Licenses: Lic in CA, DC & NY and before multiple federal courts 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 Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Qualified as an expert in both state & federal courts on matters involving insurance & reinsurance. Former Presiding Referee of the State Bar Court.
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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
Robert Hughes Associates, Inc. 2100 N. Greenville Ave, Suite 201-J Richardson (Dallas), TX 75082 Tel: (972) 980-0088 Fax: (972) 233-1548 Email: joakley@roberthughes.com Website: www.roberthughes.com Degrees/Lic: Masters; PhD’s, CPCU; RPLU; RM; RF; ACE; CLU; ACAS; MAAA; CEBS; FCAS; SCLA; ChFC; RHU; LLIF; CRPS; FLMI; CSSC Specialties: RHA, established 1979, a group of insurance experts-former insurance company executives, agents, brokers, underwriters, Workers Compensation specialists, D&O and E&O expertise, risk managers, claims managers, adjusters, actuaries & captive management specialists. P&C, L&H, reinsurance, insurance agency standards, insurance underwriting, insurance archaeology, bad faith, actuarial, property & casualty insurance, life & death insurance, risk management, insurance broker standards.
Pauline Thomas, CRM, CIC, ARM, CISR Effective Risk Management P.O. Box 2192 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2192 Tel: (949) 251-1500 Email: EffectivRM@aol.com Degrees/Lic: Certified Insurance Counselor; Assoc Risk Management; Certified Risk Manager; Certified Insurance Service Representative; Lic Agent/Broker/Producer/ Consultant. Specialties: Property, liability, workers compensation insurance & risk management, Custom & practice, bad faith, good faith. Coverage interpretation & design. Interpretation of insurance clauses in business contracts, contractual liability & additional insured, certificates, PEO’s. Self-insurance, claims made v. occurrence. Underwriter, producer, agent broker duties & responsibilities, standard of care. 50+ yrs experience includes insurance company, retail, wholesale, excess & surplus lines, general agent, underwriting & consulting. Personal & Commercial lines. Past-president, Society of Risk Management Consultants. Faculty Member, BIG “I”® Virtual University, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS INSURANCE (cont.) Bad Faith / Good Faith 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/Lic: 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.
Jeffrey B. Ellis Law Offices of Jeffrey B. Ellis 16133 Ventura Blvd, Ste 700 Encino, CA 91436 Tel: (818) 578-3225 Fax: (310) 861-1312 Email: jeff@jeffreybellis.com Website: www.jeffreybellis.com Degrees/Lic: BA; JD Specialties: Coverage analysis & claims handling standards in all liability, property & disability insurance fields. Background: 40 years representing insureds & insurers in complex coverage litigation. Articles: Cumis rights, covered defense costs & CGL disputes. Has qualified as bad faith expert in Superior Court.
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
James T. Hudson Law Office of James T. Hudson 3550 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2000 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Tel: (213) 386-2747 Fax: (213) 386-3916 Email: james.hudson.law@ca.rr.com Website: www.lawyers.com/jameshudsonlaw. com Degrees/Lic: BA Stanford 1965; JD, USC 1968; Calif State Bar. Specialties: Expert witness services in insurance bad faith/good faith & legal malpractice litigation. Practicing trial attorney for 40+ years, representing insurers & insureds. Has qualified as expert witness for both plaintiffs & defendants in Superior Court.
Guy O. Kornblum A Professional Law Corporation 1388 Sutter St, Ste 805 San Francisco CA, 94109 Tel: (415) 440-7800 Cell: (415) 730-3485 Fax: (415) 275-1921 Email: gkornblum@kornblumlaw.com Website: www.kornblumlaw.com Degrees/Lic: JD, 1966, Univ of CA, Hastings College of the Law; AB, 1961, Indiana Univ. Specialties: Qualified as an expert on insurance matters & insurance claims handling in cases in Los Angeles County, Solano County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, Sacramento County & Contra Costa County & also in the US District Court for the Northern District of California & also at arbitration. His testimony has been accepted on a wide variety of issues in the areas of insurance company claims handling & practice including evaluating coverage positions, the investigation of claims, compliance with insurance regulations & overall insurance industry claims handling principles, customs & practices. Also qualified as an expert on civil litigation standards, case evaluation & settlement practices. Specialist in civil trials, arbitrations & appeals since graduating from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, in 1966. His firm has its principal office in San Francisco and an additional office in San Ramon (East Bay).
Certifications/Lic: Lic to practice law in CA & IN. Certified in Civil Trial Law & Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy & is a Charter Fellow of the American College of Board Certified Attorneys. Honors/Awards: Super Lawyer each year since 2006, Top 100 Trial Lawyer, National Academy of Jurisprudence Publications: He is co-author of “Negotiating and Settling Tort Cases: Reaching the Settlement,” published by Thomson West & the American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America), with a Fourth Edition released for 2018. He has also co-authored two books on insurance coverage & bad faith & over 200 published articles on topics relating to law practice & procedure. Membership in Professional Societies: Charter Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America where he is now a Senior Fellow. He is also a Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar & Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Janice A. Ramsay, A Law Corporation 5 Saros Irvine, CA 92603 Tel: (949) 854-9375 Cell: (949) 400-5940 Email: janiceramsay1023@gmail.com Website: www.JaniceARamsay.com Degrees/Lic: Licensed lawyer – California; Member ABA Tort and Insurance Section; Orange County Bar Association Specialties: Testifies to the customs and practices of the insurance industry in handling first party residential and commercial insurance claims Education: A.B. - Indiana University; J.D. – University of San Francisco Previous Positions/Appointments: Practicing Lawyer for more than 40 years in the area of insurance law; ABA; CA Bar Assn; Orange County Bar Assn - Chair of Insurance Law Section 2014; Orange County Women Lawyers Assn - Board of Directors 2016-2018; Advisory Board at I.U. and U.S.F Honors/Awards: OCBA Insurance Law Section Spotlight Attorney, Feb 2000; “Trailblazer” USF Law School, Spring 2017; Indiana University Bicentennial MedalDistinguished Service. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Testified in insurance bad faith cases in both state and federal courts on numerous occasions
Specialties: Insurance Claims Handling; First & Third Party Bad Faith Commercial & Personal Lines; Casualty & Property.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS INSURANCE (cont.) Bad Faith / Good Faith (cont.) Pauline Thomas, CRM, CIC, ARM, CISR Effective Risk Management P.O. Box 2192 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2192 Tel: (949) 251-1500 Email: EffectivRM@aol.com Degrees/Lic: Certified Insurance Counselor; Assoc Risk Management; Certified Risk Manager; Certified Insurance Service Representative; Lic Agent/Broker/Producer/ Consultant. Specialties: Property, liability, workers compensation insurance & risk management, Custom & practice, bad faith, good faith. Coverage interpretation & design. Interpretation of insurance clauses in business contracts, contractual liability & additional insured, certificates, PEO’s. Self-insurance, claims made v. occurrence. Underwriter, producer, agent broker duties & responsibilities, standard of care. 50+ yrs experience includes insurance company, retail, wholesale, excess & surplus lines, general agent, underwriting & consulting. Personal & Commercial lines. Past-president, Society of Risk Management Consultants. Faculty Member, BIG “I”® Virtual University, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Business Interruption White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination. See display ad page 20.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS INSURANCE (cont.) Claims Investigation 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/Lic: 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.
Fulcrum Inquiry LLP Contact: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Coverage Analysis 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/Lic: 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.
Jeffrey B. Ellis Law Offices of Jeffrey B. Ellis 16133 Ventura Blvd, Ste 700 Encino, CA 91436 Tel: (818) 578-3225 Fax: (310) 861-1312 Email: jeff@jeffreybellis.com Website: www.jeffreybellis.com Degrees/Lic: BA; JD Specialties: Coverage analysis & claims handling standards in all liability, property & disability insurance fields. Background: 40 years representing insureds & insurers in complex coverage litigation. Articles: Cumis rights, covered defense costs & CGL disputes. Has qualified as bad faith expert in Superior Court.
Degrees/Lic: 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, 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 ad insert after page 56.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS INSURANCE (cont.) Coverage Analysis (cont.) Pauline Thomas, CRM, CIC, ARM, CISR Effective Risk Management P.O. Box 2192 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2192 Tel: (949) 251-1500 Email: EffectivRM@aol.com Degrees/Lic: Certified Insurance Counselor; Assoc Risk Management; Certified Risk Manager; Certified Insurance Service Representative; Lic Agent/Broker/Producer/ Consultant. Specialties: Property, liability, workers compensation insurance & risk management, Custom & practice, bad faith, good faith. Coverage interpretation & design. Interpretation of insurance clauses in business contracts, contractual liability & additional insured, certificates, PEO’s. Self-insurance, claims made v. occurrence. Underwriter, producer, agent broker duties & responsibilities, standard of care. 50+ yrs experience includes insurance company, retail, wholesale, excess & surplus lines, general agent, underwriting & consulting. Personal & Commercial lines. Past-president, Society of Risk Management Consultants. Faculty Member, BIG “I”® Virtual University, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America.
Life Insurance 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/Lic: 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.
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Pauline Thomas, CRM, CIC, ARM, CISR Effective Risk Management P.O. Box 2192 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2192 Tel: (949) 251-1500 Email: EffectivRM@aol.com
Pauline Thomas, CRM, CIC, ARM, CISR Effective Risk Management P.O. Box 2192 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2192 Tel: (949) 251-1500 Email: EffectivRM@aol.com
Degrees/Lic: Certified Insurance Counselor; Assoc Risk Management; Certified Risk Manager; Certified Insurance Service Representative; Lic Agent/Broker/Producer/ Consultant.
Degrees/Lic: Certified Insurance Counselor; Assoc Risk Management; Certified Risk Manager; Certified Insurance Service Representative; Lic Agent/Broker/Producer/ Consultant.
Specialties: Property, liability, workers compensation insurance & risk management, Custom & practice, bad faith, good faith. Coverage interpretation & design. Interpretation of insurance clauses in business contracts, contractual liability & additional insured, certificates, PEO’s. Self-insurance, claims made v. occurrence. Underwriter, producer, agent broker duties & responsibilities, standard of care. 50+ yrs experience includes insurance company, retail, wholesale, excess & surplus lines, general agent, underwriting & consulting. Personal & Commercial lines. Past-president, Society of Risk Management Consultants. Faculty Member, BIG “I”® Virtual University, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America.
Specialties: Property, liability, workers compensation insurance & risk management, Custom & practice, bad faith, good faith. Coverage interpretation & design. Interpretation of insurance clauses in business contracts, contractual liability & additional insured, certificates, PEO’s. Self-insurance, claims made v. occurrence. Underwriter, producer, agent broker duties & responsibilities, standard of care. 50+ yrs experience includes insurance company, retail, wholesale, excess & surplus lines, general agent, underwriting & consulting. Personal & Commercial lines. Past-president, Society of Risk Management Consultants. Faculty Member, BIG “I”® Virtual University, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America.
Standard of Care Pauline Thomas, CRM, CIC, ARM, CISR Effective Risk Management P.O. Box 2192 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2192 Tel: (949) 251-1500 Email: EffectivRM@aol.com Degrees/Lic: Certified Insurance Counselor; Assoc Risk Management; Certified Risk Manager; Certified Insurance Service Representative; Lic Agent/Broker/Producer/ Consultant. Specialties: Property, liability, workers compensation insurance & risk management, Custom & practice, bad faith, good faith. Coverage interpretation & design. Interpretation of insurance clauses in business contracts, contractual liability & additional insured, certificates, PEO’s. Self-insurance, claims made v. occurrence. Underwriter, producer, agent broker duties & responsibilities, standard of care. 50+ yrs experience includes insurance company, retail, wholesale, excess & surplus lines, general agent, underwriting & consulting. Personal & Commercial lines. Past-president, Society of Risk Management Consultants. Faculty Member, BIG “I”® Virtual University, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America.
Title 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/Lic: 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 WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS INSURANCE (cont.) Title (cont.) 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/Lic: 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).” Anya Stanley, Esq, Partner Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt, LLP 1800 Century Park East, 12th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 734-3323, 425 Tel: (805) 773-4223 (direct dial) Fax: (310) 861-5422 Email: astanley@gibbsgiden.com Website: www.gibbsgiden.com Degrees/Lic: JD, 1975 Specialties: Title insurance coverage and claims analysis (including bad faith and disputes). Escrow standard of care. Testify on behalf of plaintiff or defense. 42 years experience in title insurance and escrow law and procedure.
Worker’s Compensation Pauline Thomas, CRM, CIC, ARM, CISR Effective Risk Management P.O. Box 2192 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2192 Tel: (949) 251-1500 Email: EffectivRM@aol.com Degrees/Lic: Certified Insurance Counselor; Assoc Risk Management; Certified Risk Manager; Certified Insurance Service Representative; Lic Agent/Broker/Producer/ Consultant. Specialties: Property, liability, workers compensation insurance & risk management, Custom & practice, bad faith, good faith. Coverage interpretation & design. Interpretation of insurance clauses in business contracts, contractual liability & additional insured, certificates, PEO’s. Self-insurance, claims made v. occurrence. Underwriter, producer, agent broker duties & responsibilities, standard of care. 50+ yrs experience includes insurance company, retail, wholesale, excess & surplus lines, general agent, underwriting & consulting. Personal & Commercial lines. Past-president, Society of Risk Management Consultants. Faculty Member, BIG “I”® Virtual University, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY General Engel & Engel LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Jason A. Engel 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (cont.) General (cont.) 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 Fulcrum Inquiry LLP Contact: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com Degrees/Lic: 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, 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 ad insert after page 56.
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Degrees/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (cont.) General (cont.) White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Patent Infringement Analysis Group, Inc. Jeffrey H. Kinrich, Bruce A. Strombom 333 S. Hope St, 27th Fl Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel: (213) 896-4500 Fax: (213) 623-4112 Website: www.analysisgroup.com Degrees/Lic: PhD, MBA, CPA, CFA, ABV in Econ, Finance, Acctg, Statistics Specialties: Analysis Group provides economic, financial & business strategy consulting to law firms, corporations & govt agencies. We assist law firms & their clients w/all aspects of litigation, incl pretrial discovery, damages estimation, economic & financial models, business valuation, prep of expert reports & testimony & critique of opposing experts. Areas of expertise incl antitrust, IP, securities, valuation, healthcare, entertainment, sports, energy, employment & general business litigation.
Cislo & Thomas LLP Daniel M. Cislo Managing Partner 12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Ste 1700 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: (310) 979-9090 Email: dan@cislo.com Website: www.cislo.com Specialties: Specializing in patent, copyright, trademark clearance, filing, licensing and litigation matters for a wide range of complex technologies and consumer goods. Expertise in patent, trademark and copyright procedures and practices before the U.S. Patent Office, U.S. Trademark Office, Trademark Trial & Appeal Board and Domain Name Dispute Resolution. Membership in Professional Societies: LAIPLA; Federal Bar Association Board of Directors; Santa Monica Bar Association Past President; LA Copyright Society; Association of Business Trial Lawyers; American Bar Association; Member of the Lawyer Representatives’ Mediation Panel Selection Committee.
Engel & Engel LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Jason A. Engel 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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.
Micronomics Roy Weinstein, Managing Director Robert Mills, Director Nels Pearsall, Director Kenneth E. Romig, Director Chris Harris, Principal Megan Fasules, Principal Peter Quies, Principal Ryan Smart, Principal 777 South Figueroa Street, Ste 4600 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 629-2655 Fax: (213) 688-8899 Email: rweinstein@micronomics.com Website: www.micronomics.com Specialties: Patent damages and intellectual property; employment litigation; insurance litigation; sports & entertainment; economic impact studies; surveys and statistical analyses; financial markets & event studies.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (cont.) Patent Infringement (cont.) White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
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Trademark Cislo & Thomas LLP Daniel M. Cislo Managing Partner 12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Ste 1700 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: (310) 979-9090 Email: dan@cislo.com Website: www.cislo.com Specialties: Specializing in patent, copyright, trademark clearance, filing, licensing and litigation matters for a wide range of complex technologies and consumer goods. Expertise in patent, trademark and copyright procedures and practices before the U.S. Patent Office, U.S. Trademark Office, Trademark Trial & Appeal Board and Domain Name Dispute Resolution. Membership in Professional Societies: LAIPLA; Federal Bar Association Board of Directors; Santa Monica Bar Association Past President; LA Copyright Society; Association of Business Trial Lawyers; American Bar Association; Member of the Lawyer Representatives’ Mediation Panel Selection Committee.
Engel & Engel LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Jason A. Engel 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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.
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Trademark (cont.) White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com
Benchmark Investigations Contact: Jim Zimmer, CPI 32158 Camino Capistrano, #A-415 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Tel: (800) 248-7721 Fax: (949) 606-8439 Email: zimmerpi@pacbell.net Website: www.BenchmarkInvestigations.net Degrees/Lic: BS, Business Management; CA Private Investigator Lic PI 12651; Registered Process Server #PSC/2411
Specialties: National agency. Professional investigations with emphasis upon accuracy, detail & expedience. Asset/financial searches; background investigation; DMV searches; domestic/marital cases; due diligence; mergers & acquisitions; process service; sexual harassment & discrimination investigations; surveillance/photog; witness location & statements. LA branch + correspondents nationwide. Multi-lingual agents. Fully insured. Jim Zimmer is a Past President of the National Council of Investigation & Security Services & the California Assn of Licensed Investigators. Jim is the 2011 recipient of the CALI Distinguished Achievement Award. See display ad page 103.
Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS INVESTIGATION (cont.) 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/Lic: 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. See display ad page 105.
KEYSTONE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES, INC. Contact: Kelly Cory, President/CEO 530 South Lake Avenue, Suite 706 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (626) 676-5170 Email: info@keystoneis.com Website: www.keystoneis.com Lic. No. PI 26751
Keystone is certified through the California Bar Association to provide CLE training and credit on Effectively Using Legal Investigations. Kelly Cory is the Regional Director of the National Council of Investigative & Security Services and active member of the California Association of Licensed Investigators. “More of What You’re Looking For.” Providing the competitive edge on all of your case matters. Contact our office for a complimentary strategy session. See display ad below.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS INVESTIGATION (cont.) 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/Lic: 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.
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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: Full service private investigation firm. Nic Smith, CPP (CA Lic 5417) is a civil & criminal investigator with 40+ years in the field. He has helped solved thousands of cases in the legal & business arenas & is a court-qualified expert in security. He specializes in worldwide asset searches, locates, fraud & environmental cases. Joanne Parrent (CA Lic 24108) was formerly an author & journalist. As an investigator, she uses her research background in complex litigation & environmental cases, background research & witness interviews. PSI’s expertise has been critical to the outcome of many high-profile cases. For more info, website: PSInvestigates.com
David Cannon, PhD Senior Consultant Trial Innovations 1440 Manhattan Ave Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Tel: (310) 927-5879 Fax: (310) 861-8280 Email: david@trialinnovations.com Website: www.trialinnovations.com Degrees/Lic: 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. Membership in Professional Societies: Board Member, Amer Soc of Trial Consultants; Amer Psych Assn; CA Psych Assn. Consulting/Expert Witness ExperienceCivil: Business litigation, Employment, Product Liability, Personal Injury; Medical Malpractice. Criminal: Criminal Defense.
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Adam Bercovici spent 30 years with the LAPD, and has led the most elite police investigative units in American law enforcement. As an expert Adam has focused on complex police investigations and accountability, Brady issues, criminal conspiracy, public safety, K9 operations, use of force, police tactics, undercover tactics, kidnapping, private security and private investigator operations. In the Entertainment Industry Adam has worked as on-camera expert-talent and is regularly sought out by major media outlets for commentary on police practices.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS LEGAL PRACTICES - FEES 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/Lic: 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 & allocaton 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 Direct: (818) 547-5178 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 Cell: (805) 701-7731 Fax: (760) 772-6665 Email: jmark4law@gmail.com Website: www.joelmarkesq.com Degrees/Lic: 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. 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 Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 110+ engagements in Attorney Fee Disputes; Attorney Ethics, Attorney Malpractice (Litigation).
LENDER LIABILITY 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/Lic: 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.
LIFE CARE PLANNING 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/Lic: 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
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MALPRACTICE ACCOUNTING White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com
James T. Hudson Law Office of James T. Hudson 3550 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2000 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Tel: (213) 386-2747 Fax: (213) 386-3916 Email: james.hudson.law@ca.rr.com Website: www.lawyers.com/jameshudsonlaw. com
Degrees/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers
Degrees/Lic: BA Stanford 1965; JD, USC 1968; Calif State Bar.
Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination. See display ad page 20.
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Specialties: Expert witness services in insurance bad faith/good faith & legal malpractice litigation. Practicing trial attorney for 40+ years, representing insurers & insureds. Has qualified as expert witness for both plaintiffs & defendants in Superior Court.
Lawrence H. Jacobson, Esq 9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 517 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 271-0747 Fax: (310) 271-0757 Email: Law.Jac@LHJpc.com Website: www.LawrenceJacobson.com Degrees/Lic: AB, UCLA 1964; JD, UCLA School of Law 1967; RE Broker 1978 Specialties: Real estate & mortgage broker standard of care, legal malpractice, ethics & fee disputes. Qualifications: In practice since 1968, Former Vice President-Legal Affairs, California Assn of Realtors; UCLA Law Review; Order of the Coif; Adjunct Professor of Law, Real Estate Broker, Lecturer: CEB Real Estate Broker Practice; Graduate Realtors Institute; Past President, Beverly Hills Bar Assn; LACBA, Beverly Hills Bar Association; CA State Bar Arbitration Panels, and CA State Bar Special Deputy Trial Counsel. Expert Witness: Standard of Care: Real Estate, Business & Mortgage Broker, Escrow and Title Company, Lawyer Malpractice (Real Estate & Business Transactions), ethics, fee disputes, Custom & Usage Real Estate Transactions / Documents. See display ad page 139.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MALPRACTICE - LEGAL (cont.) Guy O. Kornblum A Professional Law Corporation 1388 Sutter St, Ste 805 San Francisco CA, 94109 Tel: (415) 440-7800 Cell: (415) 730-3485 Fax: (415) 275-1921 Email: gkornblum@kornblumlaw.com Website: www.kornblumlaw.com Degrees/Lic: JD, 1966, Univ of CA, Hastings College of the Law; AB, 1961, Indiana Univ. Specialties: Qualified as an expert on insurance matters & insurance claims handling in cases in Los Angeles County, Solano County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, Sacramento County & Contra Costa County & also in the US District Court for the Northern District of California & also at arbitration. His testimony has been accepted on a wide variety of issues in the areas of insurance company claims handling & practice including evaluating coverage positions, the investigation of claims, compliance with insurance regulations & overall insurance industry claims handling principles, customs & practices. Also qualified as an expert on civil litigation standards, case evaluation & settlement practices. Specialist in civil trials, arbitrations & appeals since graduating from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, in 1966. His firm has its principal office in San Francisco and an additional office in San Ramon (East Bay). Certifications/Lic: Lic to practice law in CA & IN. Certified in Civil Trial Law & Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy & is a Charter Fellow of the American College of Board Certified Attorneys. Honors/Awards: Super Lawyer each year since 2006, Top 100 Trial Lawyer, National Academy of Jurisprudence Publications: He is co-author of “Negotiating and Settling Tort Cases: Reaching the Settlement,” published by Thomson West & the American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America), with a Fourth Edition released for 2018. He has also co-authored two books on insurance coverage & bad faith & over 200 published articles on topics relating to law practice & procedure. Membership in Professional Societies: Charter Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America where he is now a Senior Fellow. He is also a Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar & Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Joel Mark 919 Box Canyon Trl Palm Desert, CA 92211 Cell: (805) 701-7731 Fax: (760) 772-6665 Email: jmark4law@gmail.com Website: www.joelmarkesq.com Degrees/Lic: 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. 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 Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: 110+ engagements in Attorney Fee Disputes; Attorney Ethics, Attorney Malpractice (Litigation).
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MALPRACTICE - MEDICAL Doreen Casuto, RN, MRA, CRRN, CCM, CLCP President, Rehabilitation Care 7851 Mission Center Ct, Ste 103 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 299-9922 Fax: (619) 299-9932 Email: info@rehabcarecoord.com Website: www.rehabcarecoord.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: BS Nursing, American University (1970); MRA Rehab Admin, University of San Francisco (1984); Registered Nurse - CA, UT, DC; Certified Case Manager; Certified Life Care Planner; Certified Nurse Life Care Planner; Certified Rehab Registered Nurse Specialties: Life Care Planning: Dynamic allencompassing plan to determine patient needs across multiple medical specialties & therapies for the rest of the patient’s life. Created with input and research by the medical experts and the entire nursing team at RCC. Case Management: Long Term Care Management for individuals with catastrophic injuries & life events. Serve as patient advocate and resource for all government benefits and community resources. Performed on behalf of Special Needs trust after settlement or verdict. Catastrophic Injuries: Mild/Moderate/ Traumatic Brain Injuries. Spinal Cord Injuries, Orthopedic Injuries or Amputees, and Mental Illness. Membership in Professional Societies: Adjunct Faculty, San Diego State. Board Member, San Diego Brain Injury Foundation. Board Member, California Brain Injury Association. Board Member, Foundation for Rehab Education and Research. Member of Ethic Review Committee, International Association of Rehab Professionals.
William Dillin, MD Independent Spine Evaluation, Inc. 6100 Center Drive, Ste 810 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Tel: (424) 276-7715 Email: keena.giles@independentspine.com Website: www.independentspine.com Degrees/Lic: MD; CA & TX Medical License. Specialties: William Dillin, MD is a spine surgery and spine medicine consultant at the Cedars Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute. The Kerlan-Jobe physicians serve as consultants to the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Loyola Marymount University & USC Trojan Football. Independent Medical Evaluations; Medical Legal Reviews. See display ad page 114.
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Charles Dubin, M.D. Gynecology 10921 Wilshire Blvd, #507 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: (310) 617-0519 Fax: (310) 471-0519 Email: dubincharles53@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: M.D; Physician’s and Surgeon’s Certificate California License 1979; Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners 1979; American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Certified 1984; Fellow American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1986; Certification in Advance Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy 1996; Certified DaVinci Robotic Surgeon 2013. Specialties: Expert Testimony in Gynecological and Obstetrical Malpracticeplaintiff and defense. Record Review, Forensic Analysis, Sexual Abuse, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic and Robotic Surgery, Office Gynecology, OB-GYN Expert for Los Angeles County Superior Court. Education: M.D., UCLA 1987; Sex Therapy Fellowship UCLA 1980; Internship and Residency Ob-Gyn, UCLA 1981; Chief Resident Ob-Gyn @ UCLA 1982. Previous Positions/Appointments: 19821992 Clinical Faculty Instructor Family Practice Residency at Santa Monica Hospital; 1982-1995 and 2012-2016 Assistant Clinical Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine; 2018-present Expert Witness Panel Ob-Gyn Los Angeles Superior Court. Honors/Awards: Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude.
J. Carlos Maggi, MD President, Pediatric Critical Care Group and Pediatric Hospitalists of America Memorial Miller Childrens 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/Lic: 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: experts@expertsatmcs.com Website: www.expertsatmcs.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 Reinterpretation, 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 Bruce J. Reitman, MD 1171 S. Bromley Ct Anaheim, CA 92808 Tel: (714) 209-6043 Fax: (714) 280-1036 Email: brucedr@pacbell.net Degrees/Lic: MD; BS – Biochemistry Specialties: Anesthesiology; respiratory therapy; acute pain management; critical care. 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 Certifications/Licenses: CA Physicians & Surgeons License. Previous Positions/Appointments: Currently on staff at Anaheim Regional Med Center; PlacentiaLinda 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) Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Upon Request.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MALPRACTICE - MEDICAL (cont.) Michael F. Sedrak, MD Diplomate, American Board of Surgery 1902 Fullerton Ave #102 Corona, CA 92881 Tel: (949) 432-6344 Fax: (832) 743-0011 Email: DrSedrak@lifebackmedical.com Website: https://bit.ly/3s5aKSs Degrees/Lic: MD, Board Certified, Licensed in California & New York; Associate of the American College of Surgeons. Specialties: Including but not limited to: bariatric surgery, breast surgery, burns, emergency, trauma, general practice, general surgery, hernia, laparoscopic surgery, medicine; medical malpractice, medical peer review, case analysis, screen medical malpractice cases for merit, medical record review, medical bill auditing, standard of care evaluation, identify medical record tampering, identify adherence or deviation from standard of care.
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt, LLP Contact: Barbara Luna, John Luna, Dean Atkinson, Venita McMorris & David Turner 15490 Ventura Blvd, Ste 300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (818) 981-4226 Fax: (818) 981-4278 4 Park Place Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 219-9816 Fax: (949) 219-9095 Email: expert@wzwlh.com Website: www.wzwlh.com Degrees/Lic: 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, reasonable royalties, lost earnings, & 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, class actions, 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, 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 59.
MALPRACTICE - MEDICAL RELATED ISSUES Pharmacy 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/Lic: PharmD; Calif R Ph 29591 Specialties: Pharmacy standards of care (community, hospital, long-term care); pharmacy risk assessment and management; fraud, waste, and abuse associated with 3rd party pharmacy benefits; drug information research, pharmacist and pharmacy license defense. Available for background research, consultation, trial preparation, and trial testimony.
MALPRACTICE - PSYCHIATRY Debra S. Borys, PhD, FABPS Forensic, Health & Clinical Psychology 10850 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 550 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: (310) 470-8484 Email: dsborysphd@sbcglobal.net Degrees/Lic: 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.
Brian P. Jacks, MD, FAACP, FAPA Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, USC 9730 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 108 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 274-0684 Fax: (310) 274-5049
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 Degrees/Lic: Board Cert Psychiatrist; MD; MPH; QME; CA Medical Bd Expert Specialties: Nationally respected 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. See insert ad after page 128.
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/Lic: MD, PhD, Bd Cert (ABPN) Genl, Addiction & Forensic Psych Specialties: Psychiatric evaluation/treatment, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, addiction psychiatry. Medical-legal consultation, case review & expert testimony in malpractice, personal injury, employment, probate, disability workers’ compensation & criminal cases. Independent medical examinations. Psychiatric panel, LA County & US District Courts.
Degrees/Lic: MD; Board Certified Psychiatrist; Adults (1974), Child/Adolescent (1976); FAACP; FAPA Specialties: Workers’ Comp (QME; AME); personal injury; sexual harassment; posttraumatic 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.
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Lawrence H. Jacobson, Esq 9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 517 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 271-0747 Fax: (310) 271-0757 Email: Law.Jac@LHJpc.com Website: www.LawrenceJacobson.com
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/Lic: AB, UCLA 1964; JD, UCLA School of Law 1967; RE Broker 1978
Degrees/Lic: BBA; MBA (Statistics); Doctorate (Marketing Research & Strategy)
Specialties: Real estate & mortgage broker standard of care, legal malpractice, ethics & fee disputes.
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.
Qualifications: In practice since 1968, Former Vice President-Legal Affairs, California Assn of Realtors; UCLA Law Review; Order of the Coif; Adjunct Professor of Law, Real Estate Broker, Lecturer: CEB Real Estate Broker Practice; Graduate Realtors Institute; Past President, Beverly Hills Bar Assn; LACBA, Beverly Hills Bar Association; CA State Bar Arbitration Panels, and CA State Bar Special Deputy Trial Counsel. Expert Witness: Standard of Care: Real Estate, Business & Mortgage Broker, Escrow and Title Company, Lawyer Malpractice (Real Estate & Business Transactions), ethics, fee disputes, Custom & Usage Real Estate Transactions / Documents. See display ad page 139.
Fees: $795 for deposition, trial and consultation Birthdate: Nov 22, 1952 Birthplace: New York City 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 Prior Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Working as an Expert Witness since 1994. 50+ depositions & 8 trial experiences.
MARKETING / ADVERTISING (cont.) 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/Lic: 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, 48+ 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: Advertising Club of Los Angeles/ ThinkLA; Brd Member, Advertising Industry Emergency Fund/AD Relief; FEWA.
MATERIALS SCIENCE General Kars’ Advanced Materials, Inc. See display ad page 113.
Metals / Metallurgy Eurofins EAG Materials Science, LLC 250 N. Nash St El Segundo, CA 90245 Tel: (310) 322-2011 Fax: (310) 322-2243 Email: arunkumar@eurofinseag.com Website: www.EAG.com Degrees/Lic: PhD’s: Materials & Metallurgy, Chemistry Specialties: Materials & failure analysis, product liability & patent infringement, metals, composites, plastics, polymers, thin films. Airplanes, autos, helicopters, motorcycles, consumer products, medical devices, prosthesis & implants & electronic components. Analysis of failures due to fatigue, overstress, corrosion, wear or material/mfg defects. See display ad page 89.
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William Dillin, MD See display ad page 114.
Anesthesiology Robert H. Odell Jr., MD, PhD Neuropathy and Pain Centers of America 8084 W. Sahara, Ste B Las Vegas, NV 89117 Tel: (702) 521-9542 Fax: (702) 254-7044 Email: bodell@nvneuropathy.com Website: www.robertodellmdphd.com
Pro/Consul Technical & Medical Experts 1945 Palo Verde Ave, Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90815-3443 Tel: (800) 392-1119 Fax: (562) 799-8821 Email: expert@expertinfo.com Website: www.expertinfo.com
Degrees/Lic: MD, PhD, MS, BS, AB (AL, CA NV, AZ, FL, TN, GA, MI, WI, PA)
Specialties: 15,000 Experts incl: acc recon; acctg; auto engr; biomech, busn val; const; econ; elec; eng; failure analysis; human fac; ins; lighting; marine; metal; medmal; mech; MD’s; RN’s; roof; safety; security; SOC; tax & many more.
Specialties: Pain Management, Anesthesiology 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 Certifications: Amer Board of Anesthesiology (1983); Amer Board of Pain Medicine (2007); Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (2008) 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 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) See display ad page 124.
Degrees/Lic: MD; PhD; JD; CPA; DDS; RN, etc.
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Burns Jeffrey L. Rosenberg, MD, FACS 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 601 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 977-0257 Fax: (213) 977-0501
Cardiology MLXperts, LLC Medical Legal Expert Witnesses Contact: Ronald S. Kvitne, MD 2275 Huntington Dr., #124 San Marino, CA 91108 Tel: (800) 660-9104 Email: info@MLXperts.com Website: www.MLXperts.com Degrees/Lic: A nationwide network of world class Medical Legal Expert Witnesses, in all fields of medicine. MLXperts was founded by Ronald S. Kvitne, MD. Dr. Kvitne is a top orthopedic surgeon and a partner at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA. With 30+ years of experience as an Orthopedic Medical Expert Witness, Dr. Kvitne’s medical expertise is highly regarded & sought after for his testimony at Deposition, Arbitration, as well as State & Federal Trial. It is worth noting that our unparalleled medical & legal expertise has helped attorneys achieve a 99% success rate of favorable settlements and/or verdicts. Services: • Medical Record Review • Independent Medical Exam • Defense Medical Exam • Medical Expert Witness Testimony in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice Insurance Disability Claims • Free Consultations See display ad on inside back cover, and insert ad after page 8.
Degrees/Lic: 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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH (cont.) Cardiology (cont.) 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/Lic: MD (CA) Specialties: Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine Certifications/Licenses: ABIM Cert, Internal Med; ABIM Cert, Cardiovascular Disease 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 Consulting/Expert Witness Experience Civil: 190-200 cases as a cardiology expert witness over the last 38 years, 50/50 plaintiff/ defense, uniformly excellent feedback
Correctional Healthcare 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/Lic: MD, CA license, Board Certified in Family Practice, with credentials in Hospice & Palliative Care, Certified Correctional Health Professional-Physician Specialties: Prison medicine, corrections access to healthcare, emergency transfer, COVID, pain control, suicide, in-custody heat-related injuries, hospice & palliative care, infectious disease, chronic care, deliberate indifference, standard of care in prisons and local jails, delayed diagnosis and treatment, triage, trauma and assault, correctional facility utilization management.
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Cosmetic / Plastic / Reconstructive Surgery /Med Spa 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 Websites: 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.
Critical Care Karen Geneau, RN, BSN PICU/Pediatric Nursing Expert Witness P.O. Box 1061 Julian, CA 92036 Tel: (949) 285-3337 Email: kgeneaurn@yahoo.com Degrees/Lic: BSN Nursing: Michigan State University 1977 CA RN License 339214, BLS and PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support) Specialties: PICU, Pediatrics, Critical Care, I am available nationwide for evaluation for nursing standard of care in PICU and Pediatric cases. I have reviewed cases since 1996 and have been deposed approximately 6 times and testified at trial once. My cases have come from both defense teams (60%) and plaintiff teams (40%). Previous Positions: 1977-1981 William Beaumont Hospital in Michigan: Pediatric Infant and Toddler Unit 1981-1982 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: PICU 1982-1984 Coastal Community Hospital, Santa Ana, CA: Pediatric Unit 1984-2014 CHOC Children’s Hospital, Orange, CA: PICU and CVICU 2014-2020 Kaiser Roseville: PICU/Pediatric Unit.
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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
Critical Care (cont.) Joshua Rice, MD, FCCP Joshua Rice MD, A Medical Corporation California Lung Associates 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 503 Los Angeles, CA 91401 Tel: (213) 977-4979 Cell: (818) 618-0407 Email: drjosh3040@gmail.com
Degrees/Lic: 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.
Degrees/Lic: Bachelor of Engineering, MD Specialties: Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine. Education: The Cooper Union-Bachelor of Chemical Engineering 1991, The Ohio State University College of Medicine-Medical Degree 1995, North Shore University Health SystemCompletion of Internal Medicine Residency 1998, New York Presbyterian/Cornell Weill Medical Center-Completion of Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship 2001.
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).
Previous Positions/Appointments: Partner, California Lung Associates, Los Angeles, California Director of Pulmonary, PIH Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, California, Fellow College of Chest Physicians American Thoracic Society.
Endocrinology Michael A. Bush, MD 8920 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 635 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Tel: (310) 652-3870 Fax: (310) 652-4317
Honors/Awards: Board certified in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Internal Medicine; Top 10th Percentile American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Boards, 2020
Degrees/Lic: MD (CA); Diplomate, Internal Med/Endocrinology & Metabolism
Publications: List of academic publications available on request with CV. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Weitz & Luxenberg Law Firm-Asbestos Chart Review; American Medical Forensics-Critical Care Medicine Chart Review; Experience with courtroom testimony.
Dermatology Marilyn Mehlmauer, MD Board Certified Dermatology and Dermatopathology 3750 Mayfair Dr Los Angeles, CA 90065 Tel: (626) 818-6363 3018 Kellogg St San Diego, CA 92106 Email: mmehlmauermd@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: MD Specialties: Dermatology; Plaintiff and Defense; Initial discussion no charge.
Emergency / Trauma Michael F. Sedrak, MD Diplomate, American Board of Surgery 1902 Fullerton Ave #102 Corona, CA 92881 Tel: (949) 432-6344 Fax: (832) 743-0011 Email: DrSedrak@lifebackmedical.com Website: https://bit.ly/3s5aKSs Degrees/Lic: MD, Board Certified, Licensed in California & New York; Associate of the American College of Surgeons. Specialties: Including but not limited to: bariatric surgery, breast surgery, burns, emergency, trauma, general practice, general surgery, hernia, laparoscopic surgery, medicine; medical malpractice, medical peer review, case analysis, screen medical malpractice cases for merit, medical record review, medical bill auditing, standard of care evaluation, identify medical record tampering, identify adherence or deviation from standard of care.
Specialties: Board Certified Endocrinologist; medical/legal experience in all aspects of diabetes, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, obesity, cholesterol, calcium & related disorders; active teacher in endocrine problems; Past President, American Diabetes Assn (CA); Past President, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (CA); extensive reviews, standard of care issues/expert witness.
Family / General Practice 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/Lic: 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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH (cont.) General Surgery Michael F. Sedrak, MD Diplomate, American Board of Surgery 1902 Fullerton Ave #102 Corona, CA 92881 Tel: (949) 432-6344 Fax: (832) 743-0011 Email: DrSedrak@lifebackmedical.com Website: https://bit.ly/3s5aKSs Degrees/Lic: MD, Board Certified, Licensed in California & New York; Associate of the American College of Surgeons. Specialties: Including but not limited to: bariatric surgery, breast surgery, burns, emergency, trauma, general practice, general surgery, hernia, laparoscopic surgery, medicine; medical malpractice, medical peer review, case analysis, screen medical malpractice cases for merit, medical record review, medical bill auditing, standard of care evaluation, identify medical record tampering, identify adherence or deviation from standard of care.
Infectious Diseases 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/Lic: 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. Education: BA, MD, FACP, FIDSA, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Previous Positions/Appointments: Director, House Staff Training, Coord Med Educ UCLA-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 Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Deposition (70); Court Appearances (15)
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MLXperts, LLC Medical Legal Expert Witnesses Contact: Ronald S. Kvitne, MD 2275 Huntington Dr., #124 San Marino, CA 91108 Tel: (626) 460-6214 Email: info@MLXperts.com Website: www.MLXperts.com Degrees/Lic: A nationwide network of world class Medical Legal Expert Witnesses, in all fields of medicine. MLXperts was founded by Ronald S. Kvitne, MD. Dr. Kvitne is a top orthopedic surgeon and a partner at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA. With 30+ years of experience as an Orthopedic Medical Expert Witness, Dr. Kvitne’s medical expertise is highly regarded & sought after for his testimony at Deposition, Arbitration, as well as State & Federal Trial. It is worth noting that our unparalleled medical & legal expertise has helped attorneys achieve a 99% success rate of favorable settlements and/or verdicts. Services: • Medical Record Review • Independent Medical Exam • Defense Medical Exam • Medical Expert Witness Testimony in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice Insurance Disability Claims • Free Consultations See display ad on inside back cover, and insert ad after page 8.
Medical Peer Review Joshua Rice, MD, FCCP Joshua Rice MD, A Medical Corporation California Lung Associates 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 503 Los Angeles, CA 91401 Tel: (213) 977-4979 Cell: (818) 618-0407 Email: drjosh3040@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: Bachelor of Engineering, MD Specialties: Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine. Education: The Cooper Union-Bachelor of Chemical Engineering 1991, The Ohio State University College of Medicine-Medical Degree 1995, North Shore University Health SystemCompletion of Internal Medicine Residency 1998, New York Presbyterian/Cornell Weill Medical Center-Completion of Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship 2001. Previous Positions/Appointments: Partner, California Lung Associates, Los Angeles, California Director of Pulmonary, PIH Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, California, Fellow College of Chest Physicians American Thoracic Society. Honors/Awards: Board certified in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Internal Medicine; Top 10th Percentile American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Boards, 2020 Publications: List of academic publications available on request with CV. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Weitz & Luxenberg Law Firm-Asbestos Chart Review; American Medical Forensics-Critical Care Medicine Chart Review; Experience with courtroom testimony.
Michael F. Sedrak, MD Diplomate, American Board of Surgery 1902 Fullerton Ave #102 Corona, CA 92881 Tel: (949) 432-6344 Fax: (832) 743-0011 Email: DrSedrak@lifebackmedical.com Website: https://bit.ly/3s5aKSs Degrees/Lic: MD, Board Certified, Licensed in California & New York; Associate of the American College of Surgeons. Specialties: Including but not limited to: bariatric surgery, breast surgery, burns, emergency, trauma, general practice, general surgery, hernia, laparoscopic surgery, medicine; medical malpractice, medical peer review, case analysis, screen medical malpractice cases for merit, medical record review, medical bill auditing, standard of care evaluation, identify medical record tampering, identify adherence or deviation from standard of care.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH (cont.) Medical Record Review Doreen Casuto, RN, MRA, CRRN, CCM, CLCP President, Rehabilitation Care 7851 Mission Center Ct, Ste 103 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 299-9922 Fax: (619) 299-9932 Email: info@rehabcarecoord.com Website: www.rehabcarecoord.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: BS Nursing, American University (1970); MRA Rehab Admin, University of San Francisco (1984); Registered Nurse - CA, UT, DC; Certified Case Manager; Certified Life Care Planner; Certified Nurse Life Care Planner; Certified Rehab Registered Nurse Specialties: Life Care Planning: Dynamic allencompassing plan to determine patient needs across multiple medical specialties & therapies for the rest of the patient’s life. Created with input and research by the medical experts and the entire nursing team at RCC. Case Management: Long Term Care Management for individuals with catastrophic injuries & life events. Serve as patient advocate and resource for all government benefits and community resources. Performed on behalf of Special Needs trust after settlement or verdict. Catastrophic Injuries: Mild/Moderate/ Traumatic Brain Injuries. Spinal Cord Injuries, Orthopedic Injuries or Amputees, and Mental Illness. Membership in Professional Societies: Adjunct Faculty, San Diego State. Board Member, San Diego Brain Injury Foundation. Board Member, California Brain Injury Association. Board Member, Foundation for Rehab Education and Research. Member of Ethic Review Committee, International Association of Rehab Professionals.
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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
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Joshua Rice, MD, FCCP Joshua Rice MD, A Medical Corporation California Lung Associates 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 503 Los Angeles, CA 91401 Tel: (213) 977-4979 Cell: (818) 618-0407 Email: drjosh3040@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: Bachelor of Engineering, MD Specialties: Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine. Education: The Cooper Union-Bachelor of Chemical Engineering 1991, The Ohio State University College of Medicine-Medical Degree 1995, North Shore University Health SystemCompletion of Internal Medicine Residency 1998, New York Presbyterian/Cornell Weill Medical Center-Completion of Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship 2001. Previous Positions/Appointments: Partner, California Lung Associates, Los Angeles, California Director of Pulmonary, PIH Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, California, Fellow College of Chest Physicians American Thoracic Society. Honors/Awards: Board certified in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Internal Medicine; Top 10th Percentile American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Boards, 2020
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Michael F. Sedrak, MD Diplomate, American Board of Surgery 1902 Fullerton Ave #102 Corona, CA 92881 Tel: (949) 432-6344 Fax: (832) 743-0011 Email: DrSedrak@lifebackmedical.com Website: https://bit.ly/3s5aKSs Degrees/Lic: MD, Board Certified, Licensed in California & New York; Associate of the American College of Surgeons. Specialties: Including but not limited to: bariatric surgery, breast surgery, burns, emergency, trauma, general practice, general surgery, hernia, laparoscopic surgery, medicine; medical malpractice, medical peer review, case analysis, screen medical malpractice cases for merit, medical record review, medical bill auditing, standard of care evaluation, identify medical record tampering, identify adherence or deviation from standard of care.
Publications: List of academic publications available on request with CV. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Weitz & Luxenberg Law Firm-Asbestos Chart Review; American Medical Forensics-Critical Care Medicine Chart Review; Experience with courtroom testimony.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH (cont.) Neurology 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/Lic: MD; Bd Cert; Fellow, Amer Acad of Neurology; MBA, Health Care Mgmt. Certified Physician Executive 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. 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 Certifications/Licenses: Diplomate, Amer Bd of Psychiatry & Neurology; CA Med Lic 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 Consulting/Expert Witness Experience, Civil & Criminal: Medical Expert for Medical Board of California. Depositions, IME record review & court testimony, plaintiff & defense, since 1984.
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David A. Lombardi, MD Neurologist 2420 River Rd, #230-5004 Norco, CA 92860 Tel: (909) 374-4305 Email: dlombardi002@earthlink.net Email: dlombardi003@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: MD, QME Specialties: Board Certified Neurologist; Medical Legal experience since 1978; IME; AME; DME; Court (26) & Depo (59) Expert Witness Testimony; Past Director, Neurodiagnostics Lab & Neurovascular Unit; Past Chairman, Bioethics Committee & Past Director, Stroke Receiving Center at Orange County Global Medical Center, Santa Ana, California.
MLXperts, LLC Medical Legal Expert Witnesses Contact: Ronald S. Kvitne, MD 2275 Huntington Dr., #124 San Marino, CA 91108 Tel: (626) 460-6214 Email: info@MLXperts.com Website: www.MLXperts.com Degrees/Lic: A nationwide network of world class Medical Legal Expert Witnesses, in all fields of medicine. MLXperts was founded by Ronald S. Kvitne, MD. Dr. Kvitne is a top orthopedic surgeon and a partner at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA. With 30+ years of experience as an Orthopedic Medical Expert Witness, Dr. Kvitne’s medical expertise is highly regarded & sought after for his testimony at Deposition, Arbitration, as well as State & Federal Trial. It is worth noting that our unparalleled medical & legal expertise has helped attorneys achieve a 99% success rate of favorable settlements and/or verdicts. Services: • Medical Record Review • Independent Medical Exam • Defense Medical Exam • Medical Expert Witness Testimony in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice Insurance Disability Claims • Free Consultations See display ad on inside back cover, and insert ad after page 8.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH (cont.) Nursing Doreen Casuto, RN, MRA, CRRN, CCM, CLCP President, Rehabilitation Care 7851 Mission Center Ct, Ste 103 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 299-9922 Fax: (619) 299-9932 Email: info@rehabcarecoord.com Website: www.rehabcarecoord.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: BS Nursing, American University (1970); MRA Rehab Admin, University of San Francisco (1984); Registered Nurse - CA, UT, DC; Certified Case Manager; Certified Life Care Planner; Certified Nurse Life Care Planner; Certified Rehab Registered Nurse Specialties: Life Care Planning: Dynamic allencompassing plan to determine patient needs across multiple medical specialties & therapies for the rest of the patient’s life. Created with input and research by the medical experts and the entire nursing team at RCC. Case Management: Long Term Care Management for individuals with catastrophic injuries & life events. Serve as patient advocate and resource for all government benefits and community resources. Performed on behalf of Special Needs trust after settlement or verdict. Catastrophic Injuries: Mild/Moderate/ Traumatic Brain Injuries. Spinal Cord Injuries, Orthopedic Injuries or Amputees, and Mental Illness. Membership in Professional Societies: Adjunct Faculty, San Diego State. Board Member, San Diego Brain Injury Foundation. Board Member, California Brain Injury Association. Board Member, Foundation for Rehab Education and Research. Member of Ethic Review Committee, International Association of Rehab Professionals.
Karen Geneau, RN, BSN PICU/Pediatric Nursing Expert Witness P.O. Box 1061 Julian, CA 92036 Tel: (949) 285-3337 Email: kgeneaurn@yahoo.com Degrees/Lic: BSN Nursing: Michigan State University 1977 CA RN License 339214, BLS and PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support) Specialties: PICU, Pediatrics, Critical Care, I am available nationwide for evaluation for nursing standard of care in PICU and Pediatric cases. I have reviewed cases since 1996 and have been deposed approximately 6 times and testified at trial once. My cases have come from both defense teams (60%) and plaintiff teams (40%). Previous Positions: 1977-1981 William Beaumont Hospital in Michigan: Pediatric Infant and Toddler Unit 1981-1982 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: PICU 1982-1984 Coastal Community Hospital, Santa Ana, CA: Pediatric Unit 1984-2014 CHOC Children’s Hospital, Orange, CA: PICU and CVICU 2014-2020 Kaiser Roseville: PICU/Pediatric Unit.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Charles Dubin, M.D. Gynecology 10921 Wilshire Blvd, #507 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: (310) 617-0519 Fax: (310) 471-0519 Email: dubincharles53@gmail.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: M.D; Physician’s and Surgeon’s Certificate California License 1979; Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners 1979; American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Certified 1984; Fellow American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1986; Certification in Advance Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy 1996; Certified DaVinci Robotic Surgeon 2013. Specialties: Expert Testimony in Gynecological and Obstetrical Malpracticeplaintiff and defense. Record Review, Forensic Analysis, Sexual Abuse, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic and Robotic Surgery, Office Gynecology, OB-GYN Expert for Los Angeles County Superior Court. Education: M.D., UCLA 1987; Sex Therapy Fellowship UCLA 1980; Internship and Residency Ob-Gyn, UCLA 1981; Chief Resident Ob-Gyn @ UCLA 1982. Previous Positions/Appointments: 19821992 Clinical Faculty Instructor Family Practice Residency at Santa Monica Hospital; 1982-1995 and 2012-2016 Assistant Clinical Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine; 2018-present Expert Witness Panel Ob-Gyn Los Angeles Superior Court. Honors/Awards: Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude.
Ophthalmology Alan L. Shabo, MD Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, UCLA/ Jules Stein Eye Institute; past Chief of Ophthalmology, Cedars Sinai; Appointed Expert Panel, LA Superior Court; Consultant, Dept. of Justice/CA Experience: 200 cases/depositions/trials Email: ashabo@hotmail.com Tel: (310) 824-9661 (Office) Tel: (310) 857-8001 (Mobile/Cell) Fax: (424) 272-9032 Degrees/Lic: MD (Highest Honors); MS (Neuroanatomy); AB (Phi Beta Kappa) Specialties: Eye, orbital & head injuries; eye treatments; cataract surgery; retinal disease, diabetic retinopathy; eye surgeries; Author of 50 journal papers/chapters. Certificates/Lic: Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology; Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology. Office: 9100 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 265E Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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Medical Consultant Services, Inc. 2377 W. Foothill Blvd, #9 Upland, CA 91786 Tel: (888) 627-4321 Fax: (909) 946-0347 Email: experts@expertsatmcs.com Website: www.expertsatmcs.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 Reinterpretation, 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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH (cont.) Orthopedics (cont.) 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 Degrees/Lic: MB, BCh 1963; MD 1971; FRCS 1966; FACS 1971 Specialties: Orthopaedic surgery; spine surgery; hip & knee replacements; general orthopaedic. 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. Birthdate: 10/24/38 Birthplace: South Africa Certifications/Licenses: CA & NV Previous 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 Consulting/ Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Extensive in Orthopaedic Surgery in Superior Court, Federal Courts in CA & NV.
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/Lic: 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 2017.
Donald R. Carter, MD, FACS 32332 Sukat Court Pauma Valley, CA 92061 Tel: (303) 898-3407 Email: pete@donaldrcartermd. com Degrees/Lic: MD, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Specialty Residency, University of Colorado, Otolaryngology Board Certified, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Fellow, American College of Surgeons Specialties: Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Pediatric and Adult Ear, Nose and Throat medicine and surgery; Sinus Disease; Hearing Loss; Tinnitus; Facial Injuries
Specialties: Shoulder, knee, elbow, ankle, trauma, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy. Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the State of California.
Otolaryngology Steven A. Burres, MD, QME, FAACS Steven A. Burres, MD, QME FAACS, Inc. 6221 Wilshire Blvd, Ste LL3 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: (323) 937-1673 Fax: (323) 937-0882 Degrees/Lic: MD, Univ of Chicago; Fellow, Stanford Univ; USC Faculty; Cedars Sinai staff Specialties: Facial Plastic Surgery; Liposuction; Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery; Sinus Disease; Ear Deformities; Hearing Loss; Facelifts; Cheek & Chin Implants. 30 years experience, workers comp/QME/PI. Publications: Published 30 scientific papers/ chapters.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH (cont.) Pain Management Robert H. Odell Jr., MD, PhD Neuropathy and Pain Centers of America 8084 W. Sahara, Ste B Las Vegas, NV 89117 Tel: (702) 521-9542 Fax: (702) 254-7044 Email: bodell@nvneuropathy. com Website: www.robertodellmdphd.com Degrees/Lic: MD, PhD, MS, BS, AB (AL, CA NV, AZ, FL, TN, GA, MI, WI, PA) Specialties: Pain Management, Anesthesiology
MD, Stanford 1976 Certifications: Amer Board of Anesthesiology (1983); Amer Board of Pain Medicine (2007); Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (2008) 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 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) See display ad below.
Pathology - Forensic Marvin Pietruszka, MD, MS, JD, FCAP 324 South Beverly Drive, #389 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 779-3279 Email: pathlologymd@aol.com Degrees/Lic: MD 1977; JD 2001; MSc 2004; MSc 2009 Specialties: Causation Expert, Forensic Pathology, Internal Medicine & Toxicology. Wrongful death & personal injury cases; Independent autopsies; Plaintiff/Defense; Board Certified, Pathology; Forensic Toxicology, Preventative Medicine; Staff: Valley Presbyterian Hospital; Numerous Honors & Publications; Clinical Assoc Professor, USC Keck School of Medicine. References upon request.
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;
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH (cont.) Pediatrics Karen Geneau, RN, BSN PICU/Pediatric Nursing Expert Witness P.O. Box 1061 Julian, CA 92036 Tel: (949) 285-3337 Email: kgeneaurn@yahoo.com Degrees/Lic: BSN Nursing: Michigan State University 1977 CA RN License 339214, BLS and PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support) Specialties: PICU, Pediatrics, Critical Care, I am available nationwide for evaluation for nursing standard of care in PICU and Pediatric cases. I have reviewed cases since 1996 and have been deposed approximately 6 times and testified at trial once. My cases have come from both defense teams (60%) and plaintiff teams (40%). Previous Positions: 1977-1981 William Beaumont Hospital in Michigan: Pediatric Infant and Toddler Unit 1981-1982 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: PICU 1982-1984 Coastal Community Hospital, Santa Ana, CA: Pediatric Unit 1984-2014 CHOC Children’s Hospital, Orange, CA: PICU and CVICU 2014-2020 Kaiser Roseville: PICU/Pediatric Unit.
J. Carlos Maggi, MD President, Pediatric Critical Care Group and Pediatric Hospitalists of America Memorial Miller Childrens 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/Lic: 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.
Plastic / Reconstructive Surgery Steven A. Burres, MD, QME, FAACS Steven A. Burres, MD, QME FAACS, Inc. 6221 Wilshire Blvd, Ste LL3 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: (323) 937-1673 Fax: (323) 937-0882 Degrees/Lic: MD, Univ of Chicago; Fellow, Stanford Univ; USC Faculty; Cedars Sinai staff Specialties: Facial Plastic Surgery; Liposuction; Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery; Sinus Disease; Ear Deformities; Hearing Loss; Facelifts; Cheek & Chin Implants. 30 years experience, workers comp/QME/PI. Publications: Published 30 scientific papers/ chapters.
Peter B. Fodor, MD 1515 7th St, Ste 282 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Tel: (310) 203-9818 Fax: (310) 203-9798 Website: www.peterfodormd.com Degrees/Lic: MD; FACS; Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery; American Board of General Surgery Specialties: Aesthetic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery; Clinical Prof, Plastic Surgery UCLA; Past President, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Board Member of International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons. In active practice limited to aesthetic surgery of the body & face. Willing to consult with aesthetic surgery cases & testify for Plaintiff or Defense.
Brent R.W. Moelleken, MD, FACS Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 120 S. Spalding Dr, Ste 110 Beverly Hills, CA 92012 Tel: (310) 273-1001 Fax: (310) 205-4881 Email: drbrent@drbrent.com Website: www.drbrent.com Degrees/Lic: MD, FACS Specialties: Plastic Surgery, FACS, Wound care specialist, reconstructive surgery, microsurgical nerve repair, complex scar & wound treatment, burn treatment. Education: Yale Medical, Harvard, UCSF, UCLA Certifications/Licenses: CA Medical Lic, FACS 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 Membership in Professional Societies: Cert, Am Bd of Surgery, Fellow Amer College of Surgeons FACS, ASPS, ASAPS Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Case reviewer Med Malpractice, Lien cases; wound healing, scar, nerve expert, burn expert.
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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 Degrees/Lic: MD; Fellow, Amer College of Surgeons; Lic (CA, TX, MS, AL, GA, FL)
Pro/Consul Technical & Medical Experts 1945 Palo Verde Ave, Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90815-3443 Tel: (800) 392-1119 Fax: (562) 799-8821 Email: expert@expertinfo.com Website: www.expertinfo.com Degrees/Lic: MD; PhD; JD; CPA; DDS; RN, etc. Specialties: 15,000 Experts incl: acc recon; acctg; auto engr; biomech, busn val; const; econ; elec; eng; failure analysis; human fac; ins; lighting; marine; metal; medmal; mech; MD’s; RN’s; roof; safety; security; SOC; tax & many more. Education: Right Expert Right Away!® We welcome your RUSH cases! We feature a full roster of Technical and Medical expert witnesses. Our goal is to provide you with the best experts at a reasonable cost. Free Resume Binder. Put us to the test - we look forward to your call! Listed and Recommended by the A.M. Best Company. See display ads on pages 39, 81, 123 and inside front cover.
Jeffrey L. Rosenberg, MD, FACS 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 601 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 977-0257 Fax: (213) 977-0501 Degrees/Lic: 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.
Specialties: 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.
Psychiatry 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 Degrees/Lic: Board Cert Psychiatrist; MD; MPH; QME; CA Medical Bd Expert Specialties: Nationally respected 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. See insert ad after page 128.
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Samuel I Miles, MD, PhD Psychiatrist-Physician 8631 W. Third Street, #425E Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: (310) 659-1674 Fax: (888) 451-2967 Email: doctor@drmiles.net Website: www.drmiles.net Degrees/Lic: MD, PhD, Bd Cert (ABPN) Genl, Addiction & Forensic Psych Specialties: Psychiatric evaluation/treatment, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, addiction psychiatry. Medical-legal consultation, case review & expert testimony in malpractice, personal injury, employment, probate, disability workers’ compensation & criminal cases. Independent medical examinations. Psychiatric panel, LA County & US District Courts.
Pulmonary James Pearle, MD Western Pulmonary Medical Group, Inc. California Research Medical Group, Inc. P.O. Box 157 Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 Cell: (714) 337-3797 Tel: (714) 446-8702 Email: jpearlemd@hotmail.com Degrees/Lic: BA Biology, University of Chicago, 1969; MD, New York Medical College, 1973; Internship Kaiser Hospital Oakland, CA 1974; Medical Residency George Washington University 1977; Pulmonary Fellowship University of Illinois 1979. Specialties: Internal Medicine; Pulmonary Disease. Research experience with more than 100 clinical trials as Principal Investigator. Certifications/Licenses: MD, California Positions/Appointments: Assistant Professor, UCLA School of Medicine 1979-1982; Assistant Professor, UCI School of Medicine 1982-86; Clinical Professor, UCI 2020-present. 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; President, Southern California Hospitalist Network, Inc; Respiratory Therapy Director Brea Hospital, Brea, CA; Respiratory Therapy Director Coast Plaza Medical Center, Norwalk, CA; Chairman, Physician Well-Being Committee, St. Jude. Publications and Reviews: Available on CV Membership in Professional Societies: ATS; ACCP Consulting/Expert Witness Experience - Civil: Extensive Defense and Plaintiff experience in asbestos disease, occupational and environmental lung disease, critical care, pulmonary, malpractice. 30 years experience.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH (cont.) Pulmonary (cont.) Joshua Rice, MD, FCCP Joshua Rice MD, A Medical Corporation California Lung Associates 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 503 Los Angeles, CA 91401 Tel: (213) 977-4979 Cell: (818) 618-0407 Email: drjosh3040@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: Bachelor of Engineering, MD Specialties: Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine. Education: The Cooper Union-Bachelor of Chemical Engineering 1991, The Ohio State University College of Medicine-Medical Degree 1995, North Shore University Health SystemCompletion of Internal Medicine Residency 1998, New York Presbyterian/Cornell Weill Medical Center-Completion of Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship 2001. Previous Positions/Appointments: Partner, California Lung Associates, Los Angeles, California Director of Pulmonary, PIH Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, California, Fellow College of Chest Physicians American Thoracic Society. Honors/Awards: Board certified in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Internal Medicine; Top 10th Percentile American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Boards, 2020 Publications: List of academic publications available on request with CV. Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Weitz & Luxenberg Law Firm-Asbestos Chart Review; American Medical Forensics-Critical Care Medicine Chart Review; Experience with courtroom testimony.
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/Lic: BS; MD; FACP; FCCP; Clinical Professor of Medicine Specialties: Expert in pulmonary diseases, internal medicine & critical care. Asthma management, pulmonary masses, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, lung cancer, bronchoscopy, mechanical ventilation, pleural effusions, COPD, emphysema. Former Chief of Staff, Chief of Medicine: Cedars-Sinai Health System; 20 yrs Experience: defense & plaintiff.
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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.fmploypain.com
Charles Dubin, M.D. Gynecology 10921 Wilshire Blvd, #507 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: (310) 617-0519 Fax: (310) 471-0519 Email: dubincharles53@gmail.com
Degrees/Lic: MD; FRCPC; FACR; Lic (CA & NY)
Degrees/Lic: M.D; Physician’s and Surgeon’s Certificate California License 1979; Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners 1979; American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Certified 1984; Fellow American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1986; Certification in Advance Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy 1996; Certified DaVinci Robotic Surgeon 2013.
Specialties: Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Occupational, Industrial & Environmental Rheumatology/Arthritis, Syndromes of Chronic Fatigue & Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Lupus, Scleroderma, Raynaud’s Syndrome, Spondylitis, Myositis, Reflex Dystrophy, CRPS. 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 Consulting/ Expert Witness Experience: Consultation, case review, analysis, IME/AME, deposition, trial experience. On behalf of manufacturers & physicians involved in silicone implant litigation, manufacturers involved in “phenfen” litigation, plaintiff for l-tryptophan EMS, industry/defendant & selected plaintiffs for industrial/occupational/environmental/ post-traumatic claims of fibromyalgia, reflex dystrophy, CRPS & syndromes of chronic fatigue & pain, arthritis, connective tissue & other rheumatologic diseases. Physician/ plaintiff in rheumatology medical malpractice issues.
Specialties: Expert Testimony in Gynecological and Obstetrical Malpracticeplaintiff and defense. Record Review, Forensic Analysis, Sexual Abuse, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic and Robotic Surgery, Office Gynecology, OB-GYN Expert for Los Angeles County Superior Court. Education: M.D., UCLA 1987; Sex Therapy Fellowship UCLA 1980; Internship and Residency Ob-Gyn, UCLA 1981; Chief Resident Ob-Gyn @ UCLA 1982. Previous Positions/Appointments: 19821992 Clinical Faculty Instructor Family Practice Residency at Santa Monica Hospital; 1982-1995 and 2012-2016 Assistant Clinical Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine; 2018-present Expert Witness Panel Ob-Gyn Los Angeles Superior Court. Honors/Awards: Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude.
Helen Grusd, PhD 420 S Beverly Blvd, Ste 100 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 475-2450 Email: hgrusd@aol.com Degrees/Lic: PhD; Certified Forensic Consultant; Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Examiners Specialties: Forensics, children, families, adults. Evaluated over 2,000 clergy and boy scout sexual abuse cases. Sexual harassment, post-traumatic stress disorders, etc.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH (cont.) Spine Medicine William Dillin, MD Independent Spine Evaluation, Inc. 6100 Center Drive, Ste 810 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Tel: (424) 276-7715 Email: keena.giles@independentspine.com Website: www.independentspine.com Degrees/Lic: MD; CA & TX Medical License. Specialties: William Dillin, MD is a spine surgery and spine medicine consultant at the Cedars Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute. The Kerlan-Jobe physicians serve as consultants to the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Loyola Marymount University & USC Trojan Football. Independent Medical Evaluations; Medical Legal Reviews. See display ad page 114.
Spine Surgery MLXperts, LLC Medical Legal Expert Witnesses Contact: Ronald S. Kvitne, MD 2275 Huntington Dr., #124 San Marino, CA 91108 Tel: (626) 460-6214 Email: info@MLXperts.com Website: www.MLXperts.com Degrees/Lic: A nationwide network of world class Medical Legal Expert Witnesses, in all fields of medicine. MLXperts was founded by Ronald S. Kvitne, MD. Dr. Kvitne is a top orthopedic surgeon and a partner at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA. With 30+ years of experience as an Orthopedic Medical Expert Witness, Dr. Kvitne’s medical expertise is highly regarded & sought after for his testimony at Deposition, Arbitration, as well as State & Federal Trial. It is worth noting that our unparalleled medical & legal expertise has helped attorneys achieve a 99% success rate of favorable settlements and/or verdicts. Services: • Medical Record Review • Independent Medical Exam • Defense Medical Exam • Medical Expert Witness Testimony in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice Insurance Disability Claims • Free Consultations See display ad on inside back cover, and insert ad after page 8.
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Temporomandibular Jaw Dysfunction 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/Lic: 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.
Toxicology Marvin Pietruszka, MD, MS, JD, FCAP 324 South Beverly Drive, #389 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 779-3279 Email: pathlologymd@aol.com Degrees/Lic: MD 1977; JD 2001; MSc 2004; MSc 2009 Specialties: Causation Expert, Forensic Pathology, Internal Medicine & Toxicology. Wrongful death & personal injury cases; Independent autopsies; Plaintiff/Defense; Board Certified, Pathology; Forensic Toxicology, Preventative Medicine; Staff: Valley Presbyterian Hospital; Numerous Honors & Publications; Clinical Assoc Professor, USC Keck School of Medicine. References upon request.
Jonathan S. Rutchik, MD, MPH Neurology/Occupational & Environmental Medicine Assoc Professor UCSF, Dept of Occ/ Env Medicine Tel: (415) 381-3133 Fax: (415) 381-3131 Email: jsrutch@neoma.com Website: www.neoma.com Degrees/Lic: MD (CA, NY, MA, NM, ID); Masters in Public Health; Bd Cert Neurology; Bd Cert Occ/Env Medicine; CA QME, AME. Specialties: Electromyography, organic solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, carbon monoxide, neuropathy, brain trauma, disability, risk assessment, neuroepidemiology, product liability, utilization review, upper/lower extremity, head, neck, back injury, plaintiff, defense.
Urology Dudley Seth Danoff, MD, FACS Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 8635 West Third Street, Ste One 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/Lic/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. Full-time clinical practice. Author, lecturer, Who’s Who in America, Academic Appointment. 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 Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Experience in medical malpractice, plaintiff/ defense; case reviews, deposition; expert witness, court experience.
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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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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH (cont.)
Worker’s Compensation
METEOROLOGY / CLIMATOLOGY
Vascular Surgery Robert Wagmeister, MD Vascular Surgeon 2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 670 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Tel: (310) 828-5626 Fax: (310) 828-2826 Email: RWAGMD@aol.com Degrees/Lic: MD; Fellow, American College of Surgeons Specialties: Vascular surgery; diseases, trauma & surgery of the circulation, both arterial & venous. Includes carotid artery, aneurysms, bypass surgery, dialysis surgery, amputations, pulmonary embolus, phlebitis, access for spine surgery. Birthdate: May 16, 1949 Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY Education: BA, Brooklyn College, NY 1970; MD, Tufts Medical Schl, Boston, MA 1974 Certifications/Licenses: Special certification in vascular surgery given by Amer Bd of Surgery Previous Positions/ Appointments: Clinical Instructor, New York Univ Schl of Medicine Honors/Awards: Commendation, LA Fire Dept 1992 LA Riots Number of Publications: Six Membership in Professional Societies: So Cal Vascular Surgery Soc; Society for Vascular Surgery; Soc for Clinical Vascular Surgery; Peripheral Vascular Surgery Soc; American College of Phlebology Consulting/Expert Witness Experience, Civil: Extensive experience in medical malpractice cases; numerous cases each year; depositions; expert witness; court appearance as required.
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/Lic: 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 2017. Specialties: Shoulder, knee, elbow, ankle, trauma, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy. Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the State of California.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS POLICE PRACTICES Stan Kephart Kephart Consulting, LLC Chairman of the Board, Intelligence Based Integrated Security Systems, Inc. (IBIS2) CA, AZ, FL Tel: (213) 700-3886 Email: stan@ policeandsecuritypractices.com Website: www.policeandsecuritypractices.com Degrees/Lic: 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 Certification; Credentialed as a Federal, State & Tribal Law Enforcement Officer. Specialties: Expert Witness in: Police Practices; Use of Force Including Carotid Restraint; Crime Foreseeability; Officer Involved Shootings; Security Policies and Procedures; Special Event Security: Crowd Management/Control; Riots & Demonstrations; Bar Fights; Adult & Juvenile Custody. 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. 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 if his “Super Stars.” One of 150 International Security Experts invited to Dohar, Qatar, Sports Fan Violence Conference; Prominently mentioned in “Fanaticus: Mischief and Madness in the Modern Sports Fan” by Justin Gubar, Emmy-award winning ESPN investigative journalist, 2015. Professional Affiliations: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
Timothy T. Williams, Jr. T.T. Williams Jr. Investigations Inc. 445 S. Figueroa St, Ste 2950 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel: (213) 439-9026 Fax: (213) 439-9030 Email: ttwjrpi@aol.com Website: www.ttwilliamspi.com Degrees/Lic: PI 23399; PPO 14771 Specialties: Police Procedure, Use of Force Wrongful Convictions. Experience: Retired LAPD, Senior Detective Supervisor, Elite Robbery-Homicide Division. 29+ yrs of active Law Enforcement exper, w/ 26 yrs conducting & supervising investigations incl homicide, robbery, domestic viol, child abuse, assault, sexual assault, rape, burglary, auto theft, juvenile & narcotics investigation.
PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY General Clinical Brian P. Jacks, MD, FAACP, FAPA Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, USC 9730 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 108 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 274-0684 Fax: (310) 274-5049
Adjunct Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, USC Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
A practicing psychiatrist for 33 years, Dr. Sugar is board certified 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 Resource 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)
Degrees/Lic: MD; Board Certified Psychiatrist; Adults (1974), Child/Adolescent (1976); FAACP; FAPA Specialties: Workers’ Comp (QME; AME); personal injury; sexual harassment; posttraumatic 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.
General Forensic Julie A. Armstrong, PsyD, RNCS Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Nurse Specialist with more than 30 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. 77 Solano Square, #302 Benicia, CA 94510 Tel: (310) 666-9190 Email: dreamdoc@mac.com Website: www.psychologyexpertwitness.com Degrees/Lic: PsyD, MN, Master of Nursing/ Critical Nurse Specialist, CA Psy 16001, AZ Psy 4952 Specialties: Psychological expert assessment, PTSD, malingering, independent medical evaluation, disability evaluation, claimed impairment, fitness for duty, allegations of harassment and discrimination, psychology and psychiatric nursing standards of care, psychological damages, workers compensation.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY (cont.) General Forensic (cont.) Helen Grusd, PhD 420 S Beverly Blvd, Ste 100 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 475-2450 Email: hgrusd@aol.com Degrees/Lic: PhD; Certified Forensic Consultant; Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Examiners Specialties: Forensics, children, families, adults. Evaluated over 2,000 clergy and boy scout sexual abuse cases. Sexual harassment, post-traumatic stress disorders, etc. 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 Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, USC 9730 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 108 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 274-0684 Fax: (310) 274-5049 Degrees/Lic: MD; Board Certified Psychiatrist; Adults (1974), Child/Adolescent (1976); FAACP; FAPA Specialties: Workers’ Comp (QME; AME); personal injury; sexual harassment; posttraumatic 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 Degrees/Lic: Board Cert Psychiatrist; MD; MPH; QME; CA Medical Bd Expert Specialties: Nationally respected 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.
Samuel I Miles, MD, PhD Psychiatrist-Physician 8631 W. Third Street, #425E Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: (310) 659-1674 Fax: (888) 451-2967 Email: doctor@drmiles.net Website: www.drmiles.net Degrees/Lic: MD, PhD, Bd Cert (ABPN) Genl, Addiction & Forensic Psych Specialties: Psychiatric evaluation/treatment, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, addiction psychiatry. Medical-legal consultation, case review & expert testimony in malpractice, personal injury, employment, probate, disability workers’ compensation & criminal cases. Independent medical examinations. Psychiatric panel, LA County & US District Courts.
Child / Adolescent Brian P. Jacks, MD, FAACP, FAPA Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, USC 9730 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 108 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 274-0684 Fax: (310) 274-5049 Degrees/Lic: MD; Board Certified Psychiatrist; Adults (1974), Child/Adolescent (1976); FAACP; FAPA Specialties: Workers’ Comp (QME; AME); personal injury; sexual harassment; posttraumatic 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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY (cont.) Criminal Behavior 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 Degrees/Lic: Board Cert Psychiatrist; MD; MPH; QME; CA Medical Bd Expert Specialties: Nationally respected 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. See insert ad after page 128.
Emotional Damages Debra S. Borys, PhD, FABPS Forensic, Health & Clinical Psychology 10850 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 550 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: (310) 470-8484 Email: dsborysphd@sbcglobal.net Degrees/Lic: 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.
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Geriatric Gary Freedman-Harvey, PhD 311 Main St, Ste 9 Seal Beach, CA 90740 (562) 209-4399 (mobile) Fax: (562) 391-1867 Email: GFHPHD@me.com Website: www. MentalCapacityEvaluations. com Degrees/Lic: 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.
Marriage & Family 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/Lic: PhD Psychology; Marriage Family Therapist; Director of CA Certified Domestic Violence program. SPECIALTIES: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Anger Management, Child Custody, Parenting, Sexual Violence, Suicidality, Grief and Loss, Road Rage, School Violence and Sex Trafficking. PROFESSOR/LECTURER: UCLA Extension; L.A. Superior Court; National Alliance on Mental Illness; 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; Workplace Violence Prevention Reporter; Golf Magazine; “Falling Down” (Michael Douglas Feature DVD); etc. MEDIA: ABC-TV News; Tyra Banks Show; Starting Over (NBC-TV); KTLA News; CBS Radio; Politico.com; Inside Edition; Montel Williams Show; Bad Girls Club; Hollywood 411: Robert Irvine Show; “Frangela” Talk Show; “Chains” (Innocence Project Documentary - No Release Date).
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 Degrees/Lic: Board Cert Psychiatrist; MD; MPH; QME; CA Medical Bd Expert Specialties: Nationally respected 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. See insert ad after page 128.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY (cont.) Mental Health Diversion 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 Degrees/Lic: Board Cert Psychiatrist; MD; MPH; QME; CA Medical Bd Expert Specialties: Nationally respected 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. See insert ad after page 128.
Neuropsych Assessment 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.
MindFull Neuropsychology and Psychology, PC Jeffrey Wertheimer, PhD, ABPP-CN & Ann Gottuso, PhD, ABPP-CN 130 S. Euclid Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 2001 Barrington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: (323) 695-6552 Email: jeffreycwertheimer@gmail.com anngottusophd@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: PhD in Clinical Psychology; Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP-CN) Specialties: Neuropsychological evaluations for medi-legal & forensic consultation, medical/ neurological conditions for adolescents, adults & elderly (eg: traumatic brain injury, dementia, cognitive impairment, movement disorder, stroke, epilepsy, psychological trauma/ disturbance, capacity), medical record review. Previous Positions/Appointments: CedarsSinai Medical Center
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY (cont.) Police Brutality 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 Degrees/Lic: Board Cert Psychiatrist; MD; MPH; QME; CA Medical Bd Expert Specialties: Nationally respected 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. See insert ad after page 128.
Posttraumatic Stress Debra S. Borys, PhD, FABPS Forensic, Health & Clinical Psychology 10850 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 550 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: (310) 470-8484 Email: dsborysphd@sbcglobal.net Degrees/Lic: 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.
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Brian P. Jacks, MD, FAACP, FAPA Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, USC 9730 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 108 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 274-0684 Fax: (310) 274-5049 Degrees/Lic: MD; Board Certified Psychiatrist; Adults (1974), Child/Adolescent (1976); FAACP; FAPA Specialties: Workers’ Comp (QME; AME); personal injury; sexual harassment; posttraumatic 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/Lic: PhD Psychology; Marriage Family Therapist; Director of CA Certified Domestic Violence program. SPECIALTIES: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Anger Management, Child Custody, Parenting, Sexual Violence, Suicidality, Grief and Loss, Road Rage, School Violence and Sex Trafficking. PROFESSOR/LECTURER: UCLA Extension; L.A. Superior Court; National Alliance on Mental Illness; 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; Workplace Violence Prevention Reporter; Golf Magazine; “Falling Down” (Michael Douglas Feature DVD); etc.
MEDIA: ABC-TV News; Tyra Banks Show; Starting Over (NBC-TV); KTLA News; CBS Radio; Politico.com; Inside Edition; Montel Williams Show; Bad Girls Club; Hollywood 411: Robert Irvine Show; “Frangela” Talk Show; “Chains” (Innocence Project Documentary - No Release Date).
Samuel I Miles, MD, PhD Psychiatrist-Physician 8631 W. Third Street, #425E Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: (310) 659-1674 Fax: (888) 451-2967 Email: doctor@drmiles.net Website: www.drmiles.net Degrees/Lic: MD, PhD, Bd Cert (ABPN) Genl, Addiction & Forensic Psych Specialties: Psychiatric evaluation/treatment, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, addiction psychiatry. Medical-legal consultation, case review & expert testimony in malpractice, personal injury, employment, probate, disability workers’ compensation & criminal cases. Independent medical examinations. Psychiatric panel, LA County & US District Courts.
Sexual Assault / Rape Debra S. Borys, PhD, FABPS Forensic, Health & Clinical Psychology 10850 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 550 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: (310) 470-8484 Email: dsborysphd@sbcglobal.net Degrees/Lic: 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.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY (cont.) Sexual Assault / Rape (cont.) 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 Degrees/Lic: Board Cert Psychiatrist; MD; MPH; QME; CA Medical Bd Expert Specialties: Nationally respected 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. See insert ad after page 128.
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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
Gary Freedman-Harvey, PhD 311 Main St, Ste 9 Seal Beach, CA 90740 (562) 209-4399 (mobile) Fax: (562) 391-1867 Email: GFHPHD@me.com Website: www. MentalCapacityEvaluations. com
Degrees/Lic: Board Cert Psychiatrist; MD; MPH; QME; CA Medical Bd Expert
Degrees/Lic: PhD - Clinical Psychology (PSY11419)
Specialties: Nationally respected 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.
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.
Dr. Lieberman appears in the Media as a legal analyst & testifies before Congress. Recommendations upon request. See insert ad after page 128.
Testamentary Capacity Gary Freedman-Harvey, PhD 311 Main St, Ste 9 Seal Beach, CA 90740 (562) 209-4399 (mobile) Fax: (562) 391-1867 Email: GFHPHD@me.com Website: www. MentalCapacityEvaluations. com Degrees/Lic: 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.
Worker’s Compensation Brian P. Jacks, MD, FAACP, FAPA Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, USC 9730 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 108 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 274-0684 Fax: (310) 274-5049 Degrees/Lic: MD; Board Certified Psychiatrist; Adults (1974), Child/Adolescent (1976); FAACP; FAPA Specialties: Workers’ Comp (QME; AME); personal injury; sexual harassment; posttraumatic 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.
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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS Bart A. Baggett Handwriting Expert USA 15233 Ventura Blvd, 5th Fl Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Tel: (323) 544-9277 Email: handwritingexperts@ yahoo.com Website: www. handwritingexpertusa.com Degrees/Lic: BS, Diplomate ACFEI Specialties: President of the International School of Forensic Document Examination and frequent media guest on high profile shows such as CNN’s Larry King Live, CourtTV & Today Show. Bart has over 25+ years in handwriting and altered document experience. Court qualified expert witness 100+ times in 6 states & published in this field. Specializes in handwritten items, photocopies, altered docs, letters, contracts, wills, deeds, checks, graffiti & anonymous letters. He has personally instructed and/or mentored over 60 working document examiners in this field with an emphasis on effective depositions & courtroom testimony. Serving Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino, San Diego, Antelope Valley & Ventura counties.
Forensic QDE Lab, LLC Linda L Mitchell, DABFDE Certified Forensic Document Examiner Offices in San Diego, Los Angeles & Riverside Counties Offices in San Diego, Los Angeles & Riverside Counties Tel: (888) 760-0339 Fax: (760) 888-0339 Email: forensicQDE@gmail.com Website: www.forensicdocexaminer.com www.forensicqde.com Specialties: Scientific Examination of Questioned Documents, Handwriting Expert. Civil or Criminal. Consulting & Sworn Testimony.
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Integrated Forensic Services, LLC Sean Espley and Joseph Merydith 915 Highland Point Dr, Ste 250 Roseville, CA 95678 Tel: (916) 300-3445 Tel: (916) 847-8552 Email: integratedforensic@gmail.com Website: integratedforensic.com Degrees/Lic/: 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. Previous Positions/Appointments: Former government forensic document examiners Membership in Professional Societies: Active members with the Southwestern Assn of Forensic Document Examiners (SWAFDE) Consulting/Expert Witness Experience Criminal: 18 yrs experience.
REAL ESTATE General 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/Lic: 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 WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS REAL ESTATE (cont.) General (cont.) 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/Lic: 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. 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” Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Court appointed Receiver & referee; extensive expert witness testimony. Condo ASN Mgr CAM-Florida.
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: Court qualified expert, private money lending, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards, title reports, property management and landlord issues, brokers and investor relations, finance and documentation, sale & leasing, insurance claims, loan servicing and escrow. Over 40 Years of experience in private money lending & real estate related cases.
Delores A. Conway, PhD Professor, Simon Business School, U of Rochester Previously on Faculty at USC Marshall School of Business and U of Chicago Booth School of Business Los Angeles, CA 90089 Tel: (310) 613-9773 Email: delores.conway@simon.rochester.edu Degrees/Lic: 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.
Engel & Engel LLP Certified Public Accountants Contact: Jason A. Engel 2029 Century Park E., Ste 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 277-2220 Fax: (310) 277-2212 Email: jasonengel@engelandengel.com Website: www.engelandengel.com
John A. Gebhardt Principal - SEG Advisors 11400 W. Olympic Blvd, Ste 1450 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Tel: (310) 422-4644 Email: jgebhardt@segadvisors.com Degrees/Lic: 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/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 properties. Extensive and balanced (plaintiff/defense) litigation experience deposition and trial. Expanded credentials at www.expert4law.org
Degrees/Lic: 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. Mr. Engel has been engaged in the practice of forensic accounting and expert testimony for forty years including forensic experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms. Mr. Engel has testified in federal courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and dispute resolutions and arbitration/mediation. He has also served as a court appointed accounting referee. 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.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS REAL ESTATE (cont.) General (cont.) Robert S. Griswold, CRE, CPM. CCIM, RPA, PCAM, CCAM, GRI, ARM President, Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc. 5703 Oberlin Dr, Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92121 Tel: (858) 597-6100 Fax: (858) 597-6161 Email: rgriswold@griswoldremgmt.com Website: www.griswoldremgmt.com Degrees/Lic: 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 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 consultant/expert on standard of care & custom & practice incl fiduciary duty, personal injury, 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 for Dummies; CoAuthor, Real Estate Investing for Dummies, Landlord’s Legal Kit for Dummies & Mortgage Management for Dummies.
Nichols Real Estate & General Contracting Contact: Barbara Nichols 1633 Clear View Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Tel: (310) 273-6369 Fax: on request Website: www.barbaranichols.net Degrees/Lic: BA; MBA; Real Estate Brokers License (CA); Gen Building Contractor’s B License (CA) Specialties: Real Estate & Building expert with unique background as MBA/Broker/ Builder. Special expertise in disclosure, Standards of Care, data research & presentation, property inspection, construction/materials, appraisal, landslide/geotechnical, mold/fungus/water intrusion. HOA cases, property mgmt, injuries at properties, builder/developer cases, residential & commercial property. Provide evidence development/evaluation, expert witness, consultation & litigation support. An “active broker” representing buyers, sellers, properties for lease and property management. Achievements: Instructor in courses of investigative research; Trained in communications & presentation techniques; interviewed by ABC regarding property inspections & stigmas. In 20002020 authored 17 articles for the Natl Assn of Realtors monthly natl magazine, Realtor, on Home Inspection, Stigma, Property Red Flags, Ten Ways to Land in Court, Real Estate Ethics, Agent Property Inspection, Injuries at Properties, Repairs & Credits, Documentation, Transactions with Relatives, Disclosing Distress, HOA Lawsuits, Survey & Boundary Disputes, Be Cautious with Flips, AIRBNB is Crashing the Neighborhood, Negligent Referrals Carry Risks & Standard of Care. The only expert asked by NAR to write an article on Standard of Care. Speaker on Risk Mgmt/ Agt Liability at the NAR 2005 & 2007 Ntl Convention. Author of 4 Audio CD course “How to Stay Out of Court” for Agnts & Brkrs. Instructor of 17,000 California Agents & Brkrs on Real Estate risk mgmt. Instructor for the DRE required risk mgmt course for lic renewal. Author, The No Lawsuit Guide to Real Estate Transactions for Agents, Buyers & Sellers, Publisher, McGraw Hill, Spring ‘07.
Lawrence H. Jacobson, Esq 9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 517 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 271-0747 Fax: (310) 271-0757 Email: Law.Jac@LHJpc.com Website: www.LawrenceJacobson.com Degrees/Lic: AB, UCLA 1964; JD, UCLA School of Law 1967; RE Broker 1978 Specialties: Real estate & mortgage broker standard of care, legal malpractice, ethics & fee disputes. Qualifications: In practice since 1968, Former Vice President-Legal Affairs, California Assn of Realtors; UCLA Law Review; Order of the Coif; Adjunct Professor of Law, Real Estate Broker, Lecturer: CEB Real Estate Broker Practice; Graduate Realtors Institute; Past President, Beverly Hills Bar Assn; LACBA, Beverly Hills Bar Association; CA State Bar Arbitration Panels, and CA State Bar Special Deputy Trial Counsel. Expert Witness: Standard of Care: Real Estate, Business & Mortgage Broker, Escrow and Title Company, Lawyer Malpractice (Real Estate & Business Transactions), ethics, fee disputes, Custom & Usage Real Estate Transactions / Documents. See display ad page 139. Kidder Mathews Contact: Andrew Zimbaldi 5 Park Plaza, Ste 1700 Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 887-0293 Email: Arzimbaldi@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: 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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS REAL ESTATE (cont.) General (cont.) Barry Ross, Esq. Ross Mediation 155 N. Lake Ave, Suite 800 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (626) 531-1131 Website: www.ROSSmediation.com Degrees/Lic: BS, MBA, USC; JD, Southwestern Law; Lic: CA Attorney since 1976 (SBN 069340); CA Real Estate Broker since 1973 Specialties: Barry Ross is one of California’s most highly respected, skilled mediators since 1993 with an outstanding history of resolution & thousands of satisfied parties. His mediation expertise includes breach of contract & tort liability in business & commercial disputes, real property disputes (including buyer/ seller, landlord/tenant, construction defects, environmental claims, mold & fungus, boundary issues, title insurance & eminent domain), real estate agent/broker liability, intellectual property, estate, probate & trust litigation, insurance coverage & bad faith, municipal liability/governmental liability & personal injury. Affiliations: International Academy of Mediators (IAM); Southern CA Mediation Assn (SCMA); CA Assn of Realtors (CAR).
Richard A. Snyder R A Snyder Properties, Inc 2399 Camino Del Rio South, Ste 102 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 793-4002 Fax: (619) 297-0779 Email: rick@rasnyder.com Degrees/Lic: BS Business Admin, RE; Certified Property Manager (CPM) Specialties: Real Estate Professional for over 40 years. Experienced in a broad range of agency representations; management of over 6,000 apartment units & 400,000 sq ft commercial/industrial. Serves as a Court Appointed Receiver & as a Litigation Consultant in Real Estate Custom & Practice, Ethics & Agency. Past Pres, CA Assn of Realtors.
Brokerage Kidder Mathews Contact: Andrew Zimbaldi 5 Park Plaza, Ste 1700 Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 887-0293 Email: Arzimbaldi@gmail.com
estate & operating businesses; operation & disposition of properties; environmental remediation; homeowners associations; construction management; entitlement due diligence.
Commercial / Investment 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: Court qualified expert, private money lending, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards, title reports, property management and landlord issues, brokers and investor relations, finance and documentation, sale & leasing, insurance claims, loan servicing and escrow. Over 40 Years of experience in private money lending & real estate related cases.
Degrees/Lic: MBA: RE Brokers License Specialties: Property management: commercial & residential; receivership of real
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS REAL ESTATE (cont.) Community Associations Daniel A. Nordberg, Esq. Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo 234 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 800 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (877) 446-2529 Email: dan@rodllp.com Website: www.rodllp.com Degrees/Lic: University of California, Irvine, BA; Pepperdine University School of Law, JD; licensed to practice 1977 Specialties: CID/Condominium Law; General Counsel Services; Construction Contracts; Dispute Resolution; Due Diligence; Business Judgement; Fiduciary Duties; Standard of Care; Managing Agent Responsibilities. Positions: Past Pres, CAI - Orange County Chapter Awards & Distinctions: Inductee, CAI-OC Hall of Fame; Recipient, CAI-OC May Russell Award; CAI-OC President’s Award; CACM Excellence in Education Award; AV Rated.
Matt D. Ober, Esq. Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo 234 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 800 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (877) 446-2529 Email: matt@rodllp.com Website: www.rodllp.com Degrees/Lic: 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; General Counsel services; construction contracts; dispute resolution; due diligence, business judgement; fiduciary duties. 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; 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. Super Lawyer, 2019-2020
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Kelly G. Richardson, Esq Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo 234 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 800 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (877) 446-2529 Email: kelly@rodllp.com Website: www.rodllp.com
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
Degrees/Lic: Univ of California, Riverside, BA, 1980; Univ of Southern California, Juris Doctor, 1983; Admitted to Law Practice, 1983; Licensed Real Estate Broker, 2009-present
Specialties: Court qualified expert, private money lending, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards, title reports, property management and landlord issues, brokers and investor relations, finance and documentation, sale & leasing, insurance claims, loan servicing and escrow. Over 40 Years of experience in private money lending & real estate related cases.
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. Super Lawyer, 2018-2022. Real Estate - Licensed broker; Counsel to brokers, agents & Association of Realtors® ; Frequent Instructor, 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.“
Finance 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/Lic: 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.
Land Craig Cherney, Esq. High Desert Law Group, LLP 11260 N. Tatum Blvd, Ste 143 Phoenix, AZ 85028 Tel: (480) 240-0040 Email: craig@hdflg.com Website: www.craigcherney.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: BA, Univ of Virginia, 1993; JD, Univ San Diego School of Law, 1996; Lic RE Broker CA; Lic Attorney CA, AZ, NV Specialties: Land management, fiduciary duties, standards of care, private equity funds, real estate sponsors. 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 Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Participated in over 25 civil litigations as real estate expert witness in multiple states.
Landlord / Tenant 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: Court qualified expert, private money lending, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards, title reports, property management and landlord issues, brokers and investor relations, finance and documentation, sale & leasing, insurance claims, loan servicing and escrow. Over 40 Years of experience in private money lending & real estate related cases.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS REAL ESTATE (cont.) Landlord / Tenant (cont.) Nichols Real Estate & General Contracting Contact: Barbara Nichols 1633 Clear View Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Tel: (310) 273-6369 Fax: on request Website: www.barbaranichols.net Degrees/Lic: BA; MBA; Real Estate Brokers License (CA); Gen Building Contractor’s B License (CA) Specialties: Real Estate & Building expert with unique background as MBA/Broker/ Builder. Special expertise in disclosure, Standards of Care, data research & presentation, property inspection, construction/materials, appraisal, landslide/geotechnical, mold/fungus/water intrusion. HOA cases, property mgmt, injuries at properties, builder/developer cases, residential & commercial property. Provide evidence development/evaluation, expert witness, consultation & litigation support. An “active broker” representing buyers, sellers, properties for lease and property management. Achievements: Instructor in courses of investigative research; Trained in communications & presentation techniques; interviewed by ABC regarding property inspections & stigmas. In 20002020 authored 17 articles for the Natl Assn of Realtors monthly natl magazine, Realtor, on Home Inspection, Stigma, Property Red Flags, Ten Ways to Land in Court, Real Estate Ethics, Agent Property Inspection, Injuries at Properties, Repairs & Credits, Documentation, Transactions with Relatives, Disclosing Distress, HOA Lawsuits, Survey & Boundary Disputes, Be Cautious with Flips, AIRBNB is Crashing the Neighborhood, Negligent Referrals Carry Risks & Standard of Care. The only expert asked by NAR to write an article on Standard of Care. Speaker on Risk Mgmt/ Agt Liability at the NAR 2005 & 2007 Ntl Convention. Author of 4 Audio CD course “How to Stay Out of Court” for Agnts & Brkrs. Instructor of 17,000 California Agents & Brkrs on Real Estate risk mgmt. Instructor for the DRE required risk mgmt course for lic renewal. Author, The No Lawsuit Guide to Real Estate Transactions for Agents, Buyers & Sellers, Publisher, McGraw Hill, Spring ‘07.
Property Management 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/Lic: 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.
Kidder Mathews Contact: Andrew Zimbaldi 5 Park Plaza, Ste 1700 Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 887-0293 Email: Arzimbaldi@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
E. Robert Miller CPM, CIPS, CMCE. Robert Miller & Associates 330 Primrose Rd, Ste 402 Burlingame, CA 94010 Tel: (650) 373-0705 Fax: (650) 373-0709 Email: elymiller@hotmail.com Website: www.ERobertMiller.com Degrees/Lic: Broker; Certified Property Manager (CPM); Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS); Certified Management Consultant (CMC); BS School of Commerce, Univ Wisconsin; Past National President, Institute of Real Estate Management. Specialties: Expert Witness in property management issues for all types of commercial & residential real estate. Experience in arbitration, litigation, lease terms, personal injury, property damage, security, standards of care & due diligence. Retained as expert witness/consultant in more than 1400 lawsuits.
Richard A. Snyder R A Snyder Properties, Inc 2399 Camino Del Rio South, Ste 102 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 793-4002 Fax: (619) 297-0779 Email: rick@rasnyder.com Degrees/Lic: BS Business Admin, RE; Certified Property Manager (CPM) Specialties: Real Estate Professional for over 40 years. Experienced in a broad range of agency representations; management of over 6,000 apartment units & 400,000 sq ft commercial/industrial. Serves as a Court Appointed Receiver & as a Litigation Consultant in Real Estate Custom & Practice, Ethics & Agency. Past Pres, CA Assn of Realtors.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS REAL ESTATE (cont.) Real Estate Disclosure Craig Cherney, Esq. High Desert Law Group, LLP 11260 N. Tatum Blvd, Ste 143 Phoenix, AZ 85028 Tel: (480) 240-0040 Email: craig@hdflg.com Website: www.craigcherney.com Degrees/Lic/Certifications: BA, Univ of Virginia, 1993; JD, Univ San Diego School of Law, 1996; Lic RE Broker CA; Lic Attorney CA, AZ, NV Specialties: Land management, fiduciary duties, standards of care, private equity funds, real estate sponsors. 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 Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Participated in over 25 civil litigations as real estate expert witness in multiple states.
Lawrence H. Jacobson, Esq 9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 517 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 271-0747 Fax: (310) 271-0757 Email: Law.Jac@LHJpc.com Website: www.LawrenceJacobson.com Degrees/Lic: AB, UCLA 1964; JD, UCLA School of Law 1967; RE Broker 1978 Specialties: Real estate & mortgage broker standard of care, legal malpractice, ethics & fee disputes. Qualifications: In practice since 1968, Former Vice President-Legal Affairs, California Assn of Realtors; UCLA Law Review; Order of the Coif; Adjunct Professor of Law, Real Estate Broker, Lecturer: CEB Real Estate Broker Practice; Graduate Realtors Institute; Past President, Beverly Hills Bar Assn; LACBA, Beverly Hills Bar Association; CA State Bar Arbitration Panels, and CA State Bar Special Deputy Trial Counsel. Expert Witness: Standard of Care: Real Estate, Business & Mortgage Broker, Escrow and Title Company, Lawyer Malpractice (Real Estate & Business Transactions), ethics, fee disputes, Custom & Usage Real Estate Transactions / Documents. See display ad page 139.
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Nichols Real Estate & General Contracting Contact: Barbara Nichols 1633 Clear View Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Tel: (310) 273-6369 Fax: on request Website: www.barbaranichols.net Degrees/Lic: BA; MBA; Real Estate Brokers License (CA); Gen Building Contractor’s B License (CA) Specialties: Real Estate & Building expert with unique background as MBA/Broker/ Builder. Special expertise in disclosure, Standards of Care, data research & presentation, property inspection, construction/materials, appraisal, landslide/geotechnical, mold/fungus/water intrusion. HOA cases, property mgmt, injuries at properties, builder/developer cases, residential & commercial property. Provide evidence development/evaluation, expert witness, consultation & litigation support. An “active broker” representing buyers, sellers, properties for lease and property management. Achievements: Instructor in courses of investigative research; Trained in communications & presentation techniques; interviewed by ABC regarding property inspections & stigmas. In 20002020 authored 17 articles for the Natl Assn of Realtors monthly natl magazine, Realtor, on Home Inspection, Stigma, Property Red Flags, Ten Ways to Land in Court, Real Estate Ethics, Agent Property Inspection, Injuries at Properties, Repairs & Credits, Documentation, Transactions with Relatives, Disclosing Distress, HOA Lawsuits, Survey & Boundary Disputes, Be Cautious with Flips, AIRBNB is Crashing the Neighborhood, Negligent Referrals Carry Risks & Standard of Care. The only expert asked by NAR to write an article on Standard of Care. Speaker on Risk Mgmt/ Agt Liability at the NAR 2005 & 2007 Ntl Convention. Author of 4 Audio CD course “How to Stay Out of Court” for Agnts & Brkrs. Instructor of 17,000 California Agents & Brkrs on Real Estate risk mgmt. Instructor for the DRE required risk mgmt course for lic renewal. Author, The No Lawsuit Guide to Real Estate Transactions for Agents, Buyers & Sellers, Publisher, McGraw Hill, Spring ‘07.
Receivership Kidder Mathews Contact: Andrew Zimbaldi 5 Park Plaza, Ste 1700 Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 887-0293 Email: Arzimbaldi@gmail.com Degrees/Lic: 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.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS REAL ESTATE (cont.) Residential Nichols Real Estate & General Contracting Contact: Barbara Nichols 1633 Clear View Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Tel: (310) 273-6369 Fax: on request Website: www.barbaranichols.net Degrees/Lic: BA; MBA; Real Estate Brokers License (CA); Gen Building Contractor’s B License (CA) Specialties: Real Estate & Building expert with unique background as MBA/Broker/ Builder. Special expertise in disclosure, Standards of Care, data research & presentation, property inspection, construction/materials, appraisal, landslide/geotechnical, mold/fungus/water intrusion. HOA cases, property mgmt, injuries at properties, builder/developer cases, residential & commercial property. Provide evidence development/evaluation, expert witness, consultation & litigation support. An “active broker” representing buyers, sellers, properties for lease and property management. Achievements: Instructor in courses of investigative research; Trained in communications & presentation techniques; interviewed by ABC regarding property inspections & stigmas. In 20002020 authored 17 articles for the Natl Assn of Realtors monthly natl magazine, Realtor, on Home Inspection, Stigma, Property Red Flags, Ten Ways to Land in Court, Real Estate Ethics, Agent Property Inspection, Injuries at Properties, Repairs & Credits, Documentation, Transactions with Relatives, Disclosing Distress, HOA Lawsuits, Survey & Boundary Disputes, Be Cautious with Flips, AIRBNB is Crashing the Neighborhood, Negligent Referrals Carry Risks & Standard of Care. The only expert asked by NAR to write an article on Standard of Care. Speaker on Risk Mgmt/ Agt Liability at the NAR 2005 & 2007 Ntl Convention. Author of 4 Audio CD course “How to Stay Out of Court” for Agnts & Brkrs. Instructor of 17,000 California Agents & Brkrs on Real Estate risk mgmt. Instructor for the DRE required risk mgmt course for lic renewal. Author, The No Lawsuit Guide to Real Estate Transactions for Agents, Buyers & Sellers, Publisher, McGraw Hill, Spring ‘07.
Standard of Care 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: Court qualified expert, private money lending, credit file and qualifications, appraisals, evictions, foreclosures, industry standards, title reports, property management and landlord issues, brokers and investor relations, finance and documentation, sale & leasing, insurance claims, loan servicing and escrow. Over 40 Years of experience in private money lending & real estate related cases.
Lawrence H. Jacobson, Esq 9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 517 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Tel: (310) 271-0747 Fax: (310) 271-0757 Email: Law.Jac@LHJpc.com Website: www.LawrenceJacobson.com Degrees/Lic: AB, UCLA 1964; JD, UCLA School of Law 1967; RE Broker 1978 Specialties: Real estate & mortgage broker standard of care, legal malpractice, ethics & fee disputes. Qualifications: In practice since 1968, Former Vice President-Legal Affairs, California Assn of Realtors; UCLA Law Review; Order of the Coif; Adjunct Professor of Law, Real Estate Broker, Lecturer: CEB Real Estate Broker Practice; Graduate Realtors Institute; Past President, Beverly Hills Bar Assn; LACBA, Beverly Hills Bar Association; CA State Bar Arbitration Panels, and CA State Bar Special Deputy Trial Counsel. Expert Witness: Standard of Care: Real Estate, Business & Mortgage Broker, Escrow and Title Company, Lawyer Malpractice (Real Estate & Business Transactions), ethics, fee disputes, Custom & Usage Real Estate Transactions / Documents. See display ad page 139.
Nichols Real Estate & General Contracting Contact: Barbara Nichols 1633 Clear View Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Tel: (310) 273-6369 Fax: on request Website: www.barbaranichols.net Degrees/Lic: BA; MBA; Real Estate Brokers License (CA); Gen Building Contractor’s B License (CA) Specialties: Real Estate & Building expert with unique background as MBA/Broker/ Builder. Special expertise in disclosure, Standards of Care, data research & presentation, property inspection, construction/materials, appraisal, landslide/geotechnical, mold/fungus/water intrusion. HOA cases, property mgmt, injuries at properties, builder/developer cases, residential & commercial property. Provide evidence development/evaluation, expert witness, consultation & litigation support. An “active broker” representing buyers, sellers, properties for lease and property management. Achievements: Instructor in courses of investigative research; Trained in communications & presentation techniques; interviewed by ABC regarding property inspections & stigmas. In 20002020 authored 17 articles for the Natl Assn of Realtors monthly natl magazine, Realtor, on Home Inspection, Stigma, Property Red Flags, Ten Ways to Land in Court, Real Estate Ethics, Agent Property Inspection, Injuries at Properties, Repairs & Credits, Documentation, Transactions with Relatives, Disclosing Distress, HOA Lawsuits, Survey & Boundary Disputes, Be Cautious with Flips, AIRBNB is Crashing the Neighborhood, Negligent Referrals Carry Risks & Standard of Care. The only expert asked by NAR to write an article on Standard of Care. Speaker on Risk Mgmt/ Agt Liability at the NAR 2005 & 2007 Ntl Convention. Author of 4 Audio CD course “How to Stay Out of Court” for Agnts & Brkrs. Instructor of 17,000 California Agents & Brkrs on Real Estate risk mgmt. Instructor for the DRE required risk mgmt course for lic renewal. Author, The No Lawsuit Guide to Real Estate Transactions for Agents, Buyers & Sellers, Publisher, McGraw Hill, Spring ‘07.
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EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS REAL ESTATE (cont.) Standard of Care (cont.) Daniel A. Nordberg, Esq. Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo 234 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 800 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (877) 446-2529 Email: dan@rodllp.com Website: www.rodllp.com Degrees/Lic: University of California, Irvine, BA; Pepperdine University School of Law, JD; licensed to practice 1977 Specialties: CID/Condominium Law; General Counsel Services; Construction Contracts; Dispute Resolution; Due Diligence; Business Judgement; Fiduciary Duties; Standard of Care; Managing Agent Responsibilities. Positions: Past Pres, CAI - Orange County Chapter Awards & Distinctions: Inductee, CAI-OC Hall of Fame; Recipient, CAI-OC May Russell Award; CAI-OC President’s Award; CACM Excellence in Education Award; AV Rated.
Kelly G. Richardson, Esq Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo 234 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 800 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: (877) 446-2529 Email: kelly@rodllp.com Website: www.rodllp.com Degrees/Lic: Univ of California, 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. Super Lawyer, 2018-2022. Real Estate - Licensed broker; Counsel to brokers, agents & Association of Realtors® ; Frequent Instructor, 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.“
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Richard A. Snyder R A Snyder Properties, Inc 2399 Camino Del Rio South, Ste 102 San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 793-4002 Fax: (619) 297-0779 Email: rick@rasnyder.com Degrees/Lic: BS Business Admin, RE; Certified Property Manager (CPM) Specialties: Real Estate Professional for over 40 years. Experienced in a broad range of agency representations; management of over 6,000 apartment units & 400,000 sq ft commercial/industrial. Serves as a Court Appointed Receiver & as a Litigation Consultant in Real Estate Custom & Practice, Ethics & Agency. Past Pres, CA Assn of Realtors.
Title Insurance 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/Lic: 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.
Anya Stanley, Esq, Partner Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt, LLP 1800 Century Park East, 12th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 Tel: (310) 734-3323, 425 Tel: (805) 773-4223 (direct dial) Fax: (310) 861-5422 Email: astanley@gibbsgiden.com Website: www.gibbsgiden.com Degrees/Lic: JD, 1975 Specialties: Title insurance coverage and claims analysis (including bad faith and disputes). Escrow standard of care. Testify on behalf of plaintiff or defense. 42 years experience in title insurance and escrow law and procedure.
Title Search / Consulting 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/Lic: 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).”
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS RISK ANALYSIS Travel and Tourism Diana Price, President Diana Price and Associates Forensic Travel Expert Litigation Consultant and Trial Los Angeles, CA 90008 Tel: (310) 650-5505 Email: diana@ forensictravelexpert.com Website: www.forensictravelexpert.com Degrees: Master of Arts, Communications Management, University of Southern California, Los Angeles; Bachelor of Arts, Marketing, Business Administration, California State University, Los Angeles. Specialties: Travel Agent fiduciary relationship to client; duty of care, Tour Operator professional standards; duty of care, Seller of Travel duty to inform, Travel accidents, Traveler safety concerns and warnings, Travel-related wrongful death, slip & fall. Highly prepared and uniquely qualified forensic travel expert with over 30 years of experience that provides pre-litigation and expert consulting in legal cases involving international and domestic tourism and travel.
SECURITY General Robert A. Gardner, CPP Independent Security Consultant Offices: Santa Paula, CA, Sacramento, CA, Las Vegas, NV & Scottsdale, AZ Tel: (805) 659-4294 (CA) Tel: (916) 668-6026 (CA) Tel: (702) 733-8711 (NV) Tel: (480) 347-0211 (AZ) Email: cpp@crimewise.com Website: www.crimewise.com Degrees/Lic: Bd Cert in Security Mgmt; Cert Protection Profl (CPP), Cert Security Profl (CSP), NV Licensed Security Consultant, CA/ NV/AZ Private Investigator & CA/NV Patrol Operator Lics, CA Advanced & Supervisory Peace Officer Cert; CA Teaching Credential; BSIS/DOJ Firearms Instructor
Stan Kephart Kephart Consulting, LLC Chairman of the Board, Intelligence Based Integrated Security Systems, Inc. (IBIS2) CA, AZ, FL Tel: (213) 700-3886 Email: stan@ policeandsecuritypractices.com Website: www.policeandsecuritypractices.com Degrees/Lic: 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 Certification; Credentialed as a Federal, State & Tribal Law Enforcement Officer. Specialties: Expert Witness in: Police Practices; Use of Force Including Carotid Restraint; Crime Foreseeability; Officer Involved Shootings; Security Policies and Procedures; Special Event Security: Crowd Management/Control; Riots & Demonstrations; Bar Fights; Adult & Juvenile Custody 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. 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 if his “Super Stars.” One of 150 International Security Experts invited to Dohar, Qatar, Sports Fan Violence Conference; Prominently mentioned in “Fanaticus: Mischief and Madness in the Modern Sports Fan” by Justin Gubar, Emmy-award winning ESPN investigative journalist, 2015. Professional Affiliations: 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/Lic: Private Investigator (PI); Certified Protection Professional (CPP); 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 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: Amer Soc for Industrial Security (ASIS); Intl Assoc for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Over 20+ years.
R Bruce Ramm Security Design Concepts Orange County, CA Tel: (714) 997-1084 (CA) (623) 533-3429 (Maricopa County, AZ) Email: ramm.sdc@ix.netcom. com Website: securitydesignconcepts.com Specialties: Police & private security consulting experience (30+ years); security operations, guards, use of force, procedures; night clubs/bars; shoplifting; shopping centers; hotels; apartments; parking lots; security devices; general premises liability.
Specialties: Guard / Bouncer / Investigator Conduct, Use of Force, Detention & Arrest, Premises Security Issues, Security Policies & Procedures, Security Adequacy Assessment, Crime Prevention Theory, Building & Site Design for Security, Security Licensing Requirements, State & Local Regulatory Compliance.
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SECURITY Hospital Security 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/Lic: Private Investigator (PI); Certified Protection Professional (CPP); 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 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: Amer Soc for Industrial Security (ASIS); Intl Assoc for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Over 20+ years.
Fulcrum Inquiry LLP Contact: David Nolte/Renee Howdeshell 707 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tel: (213) 787-4100 Fax: (213) 891-1300 Email: dnolte@fulcrum.com Email: rhowdeshell@fulcrum.com Website: www.fulcrum.com Degrees/Lic: 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, 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 ad insert after page 56.
STATISTICS Delores A. Conway, PhD Professor, Simon Business School, U of Rochester Previously on Faculty at USC Marshall School of Business and U of Chicago Booth School of Business Los Angeles, CA 90089 Tel: (310) 613-9773 Email: delores.conway@simon.rochester.edu Degrees/Lic: 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.
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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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
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/Lic: 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. Fees: $795 for deposition, trial and consultation Birthdate: Nov 22, 1952 Birthplace: New York City 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 Prior Consulting/Expert Witness Experience: Working as an Expert Witness since 1994. 50+ depositions & 8 trial experiences.
EXPERT WITNESS AND CONSULTANTS SURVEYS AND OPINION RESEARCH (cont.) 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/Lic: PhD’s, Economics; Ed.D; MBA; CPA; CFA; CPA/ABV Specialties: Lost Profits & economic losses, employment economics; finance & investments; wrongful termination; wrongful injury; wrongful death; medical malpractice; employment mitigation analysis; statistical analysis; discrimination claims; class action analysis; compensation issues, incl executive compensation; prevailing wage studies; family business; valuation of earnings & benefits; entertainment; custom research; forecasting; construction defects; sampling; database analysis; data entry & database construction; business valuation; forensic accounting.
TAX ISSUES Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman CPA’s Contact: Lester J. Schwartz, CPA/CFF, Michael D. Saltsman, CPA, MBA 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 650 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tel: (310) 826-1040 Fax: (310) 826-1065 Email: less@zss.com Website: www.zsscpa.com Degrees/Lic: CPA’s & Appraisers Specialties: Accounting, malpractice, business interruption, business valuation & appraisal, commercial damages, contract disputes, economic analysis & damages, environmental clean-up cost, estate & trust accounting, forensic accounting, fraud, lost profits, marital dissolutions, partnership disputes, personal injury, royalties, shareholder disputes, tracing & wrongful termination. See display ad page 20.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS W. Ross Stone, PhD Stoneware Ltd 840 Armada Terrace San Diego, CA 92106 Tel: (619) 222-1915 Fax: (619) 222-1606 Email: r.stone@ieee.org Degrees/Lic: PhD, Fellow, IEEE; Fellow, International Union of Radio Science (URSI); Fellow, Chinese Institute of Electronics; Fellow, Electromagnetics Academy; Honorary Life Member, IEEE AP-S AdCom; Asst Secretary General URSI (Pub). Specialties: 45+ years experience. Internationally known expert in antennas, cellular & wireless communications (GSM, UMTS, 5G, CDMA, WCMA, LTE, 3GPP2, 4G, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, 802.11, UWB), cell phones, handsets, base station, mobile, RF, HF, VHF, UHF, microwave, millimeter-wave & propagation technologies. Honors/Awards: URSI President’s Award; EurAAP Antenna Award; Editor-in-Chief IEEE Antennas & Propagation Magazine (30+ yrs); Editor, Radio Science Bulletin (20+ yrs); Adjunct Full Professor, Beijing Jiaotong Univ. Publications: 100 publications, 6 books
U.S. CUSTOMS Jo-Anne Daniels, Licensed Customs Broker 22782 Third Avenue Stevinson, CA 95374 Cell: (650) 438-1411 Email: jo@trade-resources.com Website: www.trade-resources.com Specialties: Founder and Principal of Trade Resources & Associates, an international trade and transportation consulting firm providing advice on International Trade, Trucking, Transportation Management, Logistics and Warehousing matters. Expert Witness Litigation Services: Expert Testimony and Expert Reports Expert Consultation: Case Review and Analysis Frequent speaker at international trade and logistics associations Author of trade and logistics publications Degrees & Education: Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Stony Brook, NY. Licensed Customs Broker-License Issued 1983. Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA); Professional Association of Exporters and Importers (PAEI); Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
TRAVEL AND TOURISM Diana Price, President Diana Price and Associates Forensic Travel Expert Litigation Consultant and Trial Los Angeles, CA 90008 Tel: (310) 650-5505 Email: diana@ forensictravelexpert.com Website: www.forensictravelexpert.com Degrees: Master of Arts, Communications Management, University of Southern California, Los Angeles; Bachelor of Arts, Marketing, Business Administration, California State University, Los Angeles. Specialties: Travel Agent fiduciary relationship to client; duty of care, Tour Operator professional standards; duty of care, Seller of Travel duty to inform, Travel accidents, Traveler safety concerns and warnings, Travel-related wrongful death, slip & fall. Highly prepared and uniquely qualified forensic travel expert with over 30 years of experience that provides pre-litigation and expert consulting in legal cases involving international and domestic tourism and travel.
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UNIFORM RENTAL
Uniform Bright Eddie Ferguson, Uniform Rental Expert 3410 La Sierra Ave., Suite F1114 Riverside, CA 92503 Tel: (951) 963-9575 (Office) Email: Expert@UniformBright.com Website: www.UniformBright.com Specialties: We provide expert witness & expert consultant services as it relates to the uniform rental industry in breach of contract disputes. We also perform feasibility studies, invoice auditing, diagnosis/troubleshooting, fabric testing, chemical testing & arbitration in state or federal court appearances. Is your client in breach of contract or about to cancel uniform rental services? The sooner you call, the sooner we can help. Call us today for a free consultation.
WASTE DISPOSAL John Shaw, PE Water, Wastewater, Hydraulic & Forensic Engineering John Shaw Consulting, LLC Tel: (530) 550-1576 Email: john@shaweng.com Website: www.shaweng.com Degrees/Lic: BS, Civil Engineering, PE Specialties: Water / wastewater / sewer industry - unique combination of operations & engineering background. Sanitary engineering: water (potable) & wastewater (industrial, domestic) treatment, conveyance, hydraulics, storage, reuse. Wastewater: treatment plants, disposal / reuse facilities, sewage lift station design, sewer collection systems, sludge treatment. Water projects: treatment plants, transmission pipelines, pump stations, pressure regulating stations, AWWA storage, reservoirs & swimming pools.
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4 4X Forensic Engineering Laboratories......... 13, 14, 15, 16, 46, 73, 75, 77, 80, 81, 82, 87, 88, 89, 91
A A & E Forensics...................................... 24, 33, 37, 43, 46, 49, 50, 52, 73, 76, 77, 79, 83, 84, 92
Casuto, Doreen................................................................110, 119, 121 CBRE, Inc.......................................................................................... 33 Chem Consulting............................................................................... 35 Cherney, Craig......................................................................... 140, 142 Christopoulos, James............................................................ 52, 57, 63 Cislo & Thomas, LLP............................................................... 101, 102
Advisors/Experts @ MCS Associates................. 18, 26, 32, 52, 56, 87, 90, 91, 95, 97, 98, 107, 136, 140, 141, 144
CMM, LLP.................................................................. 23, 27, 30, 57, 61
Air, Weather & Sea Conditions............................................ 17, 50, 129
Cohen, Martin D................................................................................ 93
American Bio Engineers (Aperture)...................................... 15, 17, 75, see insert ad following page 16
Conway, Delores A...................................................... 53, 66, 137, 146
Cohen, Jack...................................................... 34, 137, 139, 140, 143
Analysis Group.............................................................. 18, 24, 52, 101
Cook Construction Company............................. 13, 15, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 47, 48, 49
Anfuso, Ron J.................................................................................... 22
Corporate Sciences........................................................................... 53
Aperture.................................................. 13, 15, 16, 17, 40, 75, 76, 83, see insert ad following page 16
Cotton, Robert P................................................................................ 64
Armstrong, Julie A........................................................................... 130
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B B. Riley Advisory Services............................................... 18, 52, 56, 61 Baggett, Bart................................................................................... 136 Bean, James................................................................................... 136 Benchmark Investigations..................................................... 9, 34, 103 Bennett, Edward L................................................... 24, 66, 67, 71, 107 Benveniste, Richard.................................................................. 50, 128 Bergen, Rod................................................................................ 84, 93 Biomechanical Research and Testing......................................... 14, 75 Bleecker, Susan P................................................................. 57, 62, 63 Bloink, Jacqueline............................................................................. 92 Blumberg Law Corporation.............................................................. 108
Daniels, Jo-Anne............................................................................. 147 Danoff, Dudley Seth........................................................................ 128 Diana Price and Associates............................................... 14, 145, 147 Dickson, Deborah............................................................ 18, 53, 57, 61 Diehl, John P (Jack).......................................................................... 43 Dillin, William............................................................ 110, 114, 115, 128 Ding, Mae Lon................................................................. 60, 65, 66, 67 Donald F Dickerson Associates............... 41, 45, 46, 64, 77, 78, 80, 82 Donley, John.................................................................... 12, 34, 38, 47 Dr. Box Consulting, Inc................................................................ 88, 92 Dreyer, Jerrold S............................................................................. 118 Dubin, Charles................................................................. 110, 121, 127
Borys, Debra S.....................................................66, 69, 111, 132, 134
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Brossmer, Theresa L Newman.......................................................... 30
Eggers, Margaret R........................................................................... 86
BTI Appraisal........................................... 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 57
Ehnes, Lucinda.................................................................................. 93
Buffington, Gary L.................................................................. 14, 48, 83
Ehrenberg, Howard M....................................................................... 35
Burgess Consulting & Forensics....................................................... 36
Ellis, Jeffrey B.............................................................................. 95, 97
Burres, Steven A...................................................................... 123, 125
Ellis, John G...................................................................................... 33
Bush, Michael A............................................................................... 117
Energy Resource Associates, Inc................................................ 43, 78
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Engel & Engel LLP....................................... 18, 21, 25, 27, 28, 35, 38, 53, 57, 61, 99, 101, 102, 137
Cannon, David................................................................................. 106
Eslamimehr, Mahdi............................................................................ 36
Cantrell, James H............................................................................ 137
Eurofins EAG Materials Science, LLC........................... 81, 87, 89, 112
Carmona, Charles I........................................................................... 30
Examworks.....................9, 122, 129, see insert ad following page 120
Carter, Donald R.............................................................................. 123
Expert Reconstruction Company................................................. 14, 17
Casteel Accident Reconstruction....................................................... 14
Exponent........................................................................................... 73 EXTTI.................................................................................... 66, 69, 71
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F Farasatpour, Jim.................................................. 39, 41, 47, 73, 77, 84 Fayad, Ali S....................................................................................... 80 Felman, Elliot D............................................................................... 117 Fessel International Hospitality Consultants and Manask & Associates............................................................... 93 Finkelman, Jay M................................................ 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70
Hogan, Lola....................................................................................... 95 Hudson, James T...................................................................... 95, 108
I Institute of Risk & Safety Analyses........................................ 15, 75, 94 Integrated Forensic Services........................................................... 136 Ivey Engineering.............................................................. 43, 47, 79, 82
Floyd, Gary............................................................................ 45, 74, 80
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Fodor, Peter B................................................................................. 125
Jacks, Brian P...................................................111, 130, 131, 134, 135
Food Safety and HACCP Compliance............................................... 91
Jacobson, Lawrence H............................ 108, 112, 138, 139, 142, 143
Forensic Pursuit................................................................................ 36
Jim Farasatpour Associates................................ 39, 41, 47, 73, 77, 84
Forensic QDE Lab........................................................................... 136
Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates.......................................... 74, 84
Frankovitz, Jason.............................................................................. 37 Freedman-Harvey, Gary.................................................... 64, 132, 135 Fulcrum Inquiry, LLP............................... 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 53, 58, 62, 89, 90, 97, 100, 146, see insert ad following page 56
G G. Gsell and Company...................................................................... 16 Gardner, Robert A............................................................................ 145 Gayner, Christopher.................................................................... 14, 17 Gebhardt, John A............................................................................. 137 Gemberling, Dennis P....................................................................... 93 Geneau, Karen................................................................ 116, 121, 125 Goch, Michael................................................................................... 10 Goldfarb, Howard J............................................................... 68, 70, 72 Gottuso, Ann.................................................................................... 133 Green, Susan............................................................ 64, 65, 67, 68, 72 Greenfield, Gary.............................................................................. 107 Griswold, Robert S.......................................................................... 138 Grossman, Jay S............................................................................... 51 Grusd, Helen........................................................................... 127, 131 GTD Scientific................................................................................... 75
K Kamins, Michael A................................................................... 112, 146 Kar, Naresh J................................................................44, 88, 112, 113 Kar, Nikhil.....................................................................87, 88, 112, 113 Kar, Ramesh J..............................................................74, 81, 112, 113 Kars’ Advanced Materials...........................44, 74, 81, 87, 88, 112, 113 Kephart, Stan.......................................................................... 130, 145 Keystone Investigative Services...................................................... 104 KGA, Inc.............................................................. 39, 41, 42, 44, 48, 49 Kidder Mathews....................................................... 138, 139, 141, 142 Kinsey Investigations, Inc................................................................ 106 Kleiner, Brian H............................................. 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72 Koffman, Henry M...................................................... 12, 13, 39, 50, 76 Kornblum, Guy O....................................................................... 95, 109 KPC Legal Audit Services............................................................... 107 Kreitenberg, Harvey...................................... 44, 46, 47, 78, 79, 81, 82 Krycler, Ervin, Taubman & Kaminsky..................................... 19, 21, 23 Kunzman, William........................................................................ 14, 85
L Label, Lorne S................................................................................. 120
Gursey | Schneider LLP.................................................. 19, 21, 25, 54
Laska, Mark S................................................................................... 86
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Haynie & Company............................................................... 19, 54, 58 Helfrich-Associates............................................................................ 74 Herman, Marc.................................................................................... 33 Higgins, Marcus & Lovett................................................ 21, 27, 28, 58 Hinson, James R............................................................................... 48 Ho, Judy.................................................................................. 131, 133 Hodson P.I., LLC.................................................................. 9, 104, 105
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Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company...see insert ad following page 24 Leavitt, Todd P................................................................................... 85 Lesgart, Diana G............................................................................... 23 Levittan, Michael L............................................................. 51, 132, 134 Lieberman, Carole......................70, 111, 126, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135 see insert ad following page 128 Linet, Lewis R.................................................................................... 34
Individual/Company/Firm/Organization Index Lombardi, David A........................................................................... 120
Pearle, James................................................................................. 126
Londre, Larry Steven....................................................................... 112
Petru Corporation...................................................................... 99, 144
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Pfeffer, Glenn B............................................................................... 122
Maggi, J Carlos....................................................................... 110, 125
Phares, Randy............................................................................. 88, 92
Mark, Joel.......................................................................... 87, 107, 109
Phillips, Fractor & Co.................. 22, 28, 29, 31, 32, 35, 44, 54, 56, 58, 61, 62, 63, 65, 67, 68, 70, 72, 85, 89, 94, 100, 138, 146, 147
Mathis, David M............................................................................... 116
Pietruszka, Marvin................................................................... 124, 128
Maurice Robinson & Associates........................................................ 94
Posner, Barry..................................................................................... 93
McDermott, Sara............................................................................... 36
Pribonic, Edward M........................................................................... 13
Medical Consultant Services..................................9, 74, 110, 119, 122
Pro/Consul Technical & Medical Experts........ 9, 13, 15, 39, 74, 80, 81, 88, 115, 120, 122, 123, 126, 133 see ad on inside front cover
March, Kathleen P............................................................................. 35
Mehlmauer, Marilyn......................................................................... 117 Melcher, Christopher C.................................................................... 109 Micronomics, Inc..................................................... 56, 58, 73, 89, 101
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Miles, Samuel I.........................................................111, 126, 131, 134
Raber, Jack H...................................................................................111
Miller, E Robert................................................................................ 141
Ramm, R Bruce............................................................................... 145
MindFull Neuropsychology and Psychology, PC............................. 133
Ramsay, Janice A.............................................................................. 95
Mission Geoscience.............................................................. 84, 86, 92
Rappaport Consulting........................................................................ 91
MLXperts-Medical Legal Expert Witnesses......115, 118, 120, 122, 128 see ad on inside back cover, insert ad following page 8
Regain, Inc, A Vocational Services Company................................... 71
Moelleken, Brent R.W...................................................................... 125
Rhodes Engineering.......................................................................... 77
Momentum Engineering Corp........................................................... 16
Rice, Joshua............................................................. 117, 118, 119, 127
Mooring, Mark......................................................................... 145, 146
Richardson, Kelly G........................................................... 11, 140, 144
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Rizzardi Economic Associates.......................................................... 60
Najar Investigations............................................. see ad on back cover National Tile and Stone Authority................................................ 44, 49 Neches, Thomas......................................................................... 19, 58 Nelken, Jeff........................................................................................ 91 Nevium Intellectual Property Consultants....................................... 100 Newman, Philip E............................................................................ 116 Nichols Real Estate & General Contracting............ 138, 141, 142, 143 Nichter, Larry S................................................................................ 116 Nordberg, Daniel A.................................................................. 140, 144
O Ober, Matt D.............................................................................. 11, 140
Reitman, Bruce J............................................................................. 110
Robbins, Michael A................................................................ 66, 69, 71 Robert Hughes Associates................................................................ 94 Rosen, Daniel.............................................................................. 39, 44 Rosen, Michael D.................................................................. 19, 26, 54 Rosen, Robert C.......................................................................... 10, 90 Rosenberg, Jeffrey L............................................................... 115, 126 Rosenthal, Jay..................................................................... 17, 50, 129 Ross, Barry................................................................................ 12, 139 Ross Mediation.......................................................................... 12, 139 Roughan & Associates............................................................ 107, 119 Rutchik, Jonathan S........................................................................ 128
Odell, Robert H........................................................................ 115, 124
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Sanli, Nevin................................................................................. 26, 55
Pacific EH&S Services...................................................................... 86
Sanli Pastore & Hill................................................................ 25, 26, 55
Pacific Structural & Forensic Engineers Global........................... 44, 85
Sapphos Environmental.................................................................... 86
Parrent Smith Investigations & Research........................................ 106
Sarkozi, Jeff..................................................................................... 127
Pastore, Thomas E...................................................................... 25, 55
Schulze Haynes Loevenguth & Co........................................ 19, 54, 60
Salamati, Afshin................................................................................. 51
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Individual/Company/Firm/Organization Index Schwartz/Robert & Associates.......................................................... 40 Sedrak, Michael F...............................................12, 111, 117, 118, 119 Segil, Clive M.................................................................................. 123
U Uniform Bright........................................................................... 36, 148
Sencer Appraisal Associates............................................................. 31
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Setec Investigations.......................................................................... 37
VA Forensics (Aperture)....................................................... 16, 17, 76, see insert ad following page 16
Shabo, Alan L.................................................................................. 121 Shamoun, John M........................................................................... 126
Vlahos, Dean J............................................................................ 34, 45
Shatnawi, Shakir......................................................................... 45, 85
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Shaw, John................................................................................ 83, 148
Wagmeister, Robert......................................................................... 129
Shear, Stuart................................................................................... 117
Walzer, Peter M................................................................................. 10
Shepherd, John D............................................................................. 48
Weinraub, Michael R....................................................................... 125
Sills, Hugh................................................................. 20, 22, 23, 26, 54
Welch Consulting............................................................................... 11
Simons, Steven M........................................................................... 127
Wertheimer, Jeffrey......................................................................... 133
Snyder, Richard A............................................................ 139, 141, 144
WEXCO (Aperture)............................................................... 13, 40, 83, see insert ad following page 16
Squire, Jeremy R................................................................... 78, 86, 87
Stein Shostak Shostak Pollack & O’Hara.................................. 11, 148
White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt........... 20, 22, 29, 30, 32, 42, 56, 59, 60, 62, 63, 72, 96, 97, 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 111
Stern, David A...................................................... 40, 41, 42, 45, 48, 50
Williams, Timothy T......................................................................... 130
Stetson, William B................................................................... 123, 129
Wilson, Mary Jane....................................................................... 78, 81
Stone, W. Ross.......................................................................... 78, 147
Wittenberg, Andrew......................................................................... 117
Stanley, Anya............................................................................. 99, 144
Stuppler, Barry S............................................................................... 33 Subherwal, Bodh R........................................................................... 79 Sugar, Jeff....................................................................................... 130
T Taliaferro, Thomas G......................................................................... 91 Ted S. Merrill & Sons................................................................... 40, 45 Thomas, Pauline............................................................. 94, 96, 98, 99 Titan National Consulting Group..................................................... 106 Tunnell, Ben F.......................................... 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 57 Tyson, John K.................................................................. 15, 16, 17, 83
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Z Zivetz, Schwartz & Saltsman.................. 20, 22, 23, 28, 30, 32, 56, 60, 62, 72, 96, 108, 147
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