Expert No. 42385 – AL / FL / GA / SC
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Expertise Description: F.C.I., C.F.E.I., C.F.I.I., C.C.D.I. - Fire and explosion investigator. Expert in determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions with over 40 years experience and 28 years as an expert witness in 254 trials. Specialized expertise in marine investigations, both surface and subsurface. Has the experience and equipment, (Side Scan Sonar and ROV's) for determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions on burned sunken vessels, with complete documentation including underwater video. Qualified to give expert testimony in both Federal and State Court systems and is appointed by the Court on Public Defender Cases. Expertise also includes investigations into the case circumstances, preparing legal documentation, research, testing and preparation of completed report findings with on-site photography of vessel, vehicle and structure cases. Has prepared and conducted numerous fire and explosion workshops and presentations through his career. Florida Certified Investigator (F.C.I.). National Board Certified Fire, Arson & Explosions Investigator (C.F.E.I.). National Board Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (C.F.I.I.). Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (C.C.D.I.). More than 30 years expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.
Areas of Expertise:
ArsonBoatsFire Cause and Origin Investigator
Arson InvestigationCrime ScenesFire and Explosions
Arson InvestigatorCriminal JusticeFire and Explosions Investigation
Automotive Fire Cause and OriginFire Cause and OriginLitigation Support
Boat FiresFire Cause and Origin Investigations
Representative Litigation Experience:
  • Qualified to give expert testimony in both Federal and State Court systems.
  • Expertise also includes investigations into the case circumstances, preparing legal documentation, research, testing and preparation of completed report finding with on site photography of vessel, vehicle, and structure cases.
  • Technical litigation support
  • Property Insurers
  • Casualty Insurers
  • Marine Insurers
  • Manufacturers
  • Governments
  • Lloyds & companies market
  • The Legal Profession including but not limited to: Personal Injury and Death Cases both Defense & Plaintiff; Criminal Arson / Murder cases both Defense & Prosecution; and Civil Arson Wrongful Death cases.
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
  • Specialized expertise in underwater marine investigations for determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions on burned sunken vessels, with complete documentation including underwater video.
  • Investigation of all illegal uses of explosives as well as preparing intelligence information on arsonists, professional torches, bombers, and members of organized crime who may have been operating in the area.
  • Investigation of insurance frauds and other general investigations, including arson, testing operations, surveillance and many others.
Licenses & Certifications:
Private Investigative Agency
Private Investigators
Agency Manager
U.S. Coast Guard Licensed 100 Ton Master
Florida Certified Investigator
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
  • National Association of Fire Investigators
1. National Director 2. National Certification Member
  • City of Cape Canaveral
1. Code Enforcement Board
  • Florida Board of Certified Investigators
  • National Association of Fire Investigators, National Director, National Certification Board Member
  • International Association of Arson Investigators
  • Honorable Order of the Blue Goose International
  • South Florida Fire Safety Assoc., Charter Member
  • National Fire Protection Assoc., Fire Science & Technology Educator's Section; NFPA-921 Technical Committee, Task Group on Marine Fire Investigations, Task Group on Peer Review
  • Marine Technology Society
  • American Professional Captains Assoc.
  • National Conference on Fire Investigation Instruction, Director
  • American Society of Testing and Materials
  • International Association of Caribbean Investigators
  • International Assoc. of Marine Investigators
  • Mariners Club, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
  • Florida Marine Intelligence Unit
  • The Historical Diving Society, USA
  • Propeller Club of Cape Canaveral 
  • World Association of Detectives, Inc.
  • The Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council
  • National Defense Investigators Association
Awards & Honors:
Marquis Who's Who in the South and Southwest
Who's Who in Science and Industry
Who's Who in America
The International Biographical Society and The Center for Auto Safety
The American Society of Testing & Materials Directory of Scientific & Tech. Consultants & Exp. Wit.
Other Career Highlights:
Has appeared as a guest speaker for many civic and professional groups.
Has prepared and conducted numerous fire and explosion workshops.
Has participated in or conducted over 40 international seminars and in-house training programs.

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