Electrical Codes Expert Witnesses

ForensisGroup electrical codes expert witnesses have years of experience in electrical inspection of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings applying the applicable industry codes. They assist with investigations in analyzing compliance with the two primary electrical codes: the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Our experts are experienced in the electric utility systems industry. Many have served as electrical inspectors in design and implementation of electric systems. This includes such projects as electrical design, electrical products, electrical substations, electric substation design, overhead and underground electric distribution line design and electrical construction, fault current, and system protection devices.

These experts have litigation experience with testimony that centers on National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code requirements and compliance. Cases have included product liability, device installation and operation, high voltage line contact, electrocution injuries, explosion of main electrical distribution panels, and electrical failure analysis, along with property damage, electrical burns, accidental contact to utility structures, and damage caused by electric power lines.

Our electrical codes expert witnesses consult on electrical contacts, NEC and NESC compliance investigations; EMF and stray voltage measurement and evaluation. Others offer consulting services on commercial, industrial, and residential electrical work, such as electrical accident investigations, site inspections, research and reviewing of electrical codes, and manufacturer specifications.

Let ForensisGroup connect you with a rigorously vetted electrical codes expert witness today. Our knowledgeable staff offers free initial consultations and will find the right expert based on your specific requirements.

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Electrical Engineering Expert Witness FL 536931

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I am an electrical engineering expert witness with more than four decades in the field. My expertise includes electrical distribution stations; electrical shock, electrical generating power plants; electrical system and component design; electrical system and component failure analysis; equipment failure investigations; high voltage electrical substations; high voltage transmission substations; forensic engineering; fossil, hydroelectric and nuclear fuels; natural phenomena in relation to electrical systems; power generating system upgrades; and product liability. I have provided courtroom testimony, consultations, and deposition as an electrical engineering expert witness for over 20 years.

Safety Expert 532111 CA(S)

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I have 25 years experience as a safety professional in aviation, entertainment industry, construction, general industry and heavy equipment rental industry. I have worked on airfields, retail, ports, grain mills, refineries, paper mills and construction sites across the world. I have developed training programs of instruction from aviation to earth moving equipment. I have investigated aircraft accidents, fatalities, construction, explosions and other accidents across the globe. The scope and depth of my safety expertise is unique with a 25 year career of success supporting Generals, CEOs, SVPs and below. I have a detailed understanding of what happens on the ground where the tasks take place and how the organization functions to support and fails to support workers and operations. I am offering my services as a safety expert witness.

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OSHA Workplace Safety Expert 522572 FL

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I have over 60 years’ experience in workplace safety. My areas of expertise include OSHA regulations, safety standards; machine guarding; LOTO, Lockout/Tagout, building codes, the safeguarding and use of machine tools, presses, cranes, conveyors, slings, underhung cranes, overhead cranes, mobile cranes, work platforms, electrical installations, and electrical safety-related work practices. I have spent more than 30 years offering courtroom testimony, consultations, and deposition as an OSHA workplace safety expert witness.

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Construction Expert 518725 IL

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With over 45 years experience in plumbing, I have experience in inspection, new home installation, water main and sewer installation and repair, backflow, contracting, chlorinating, septic, heating and cooling, electrical and construction codes. I have also worked with product purchasing and project management. I have prior experience providing consultations and deposition as a plumbing expert witness.

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Elevator Safety Expert 523240 NY

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I have over 30 years experience in Elevator Inspection and Design. My expertise is in elevator and escalator design for new elevators, modernizing of existing elevators, accident investigation and reconstruction, litigation support, quality control audits, and code compliance inspections. I have practical, hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair, and modernization of elevators, escalators, and related equipment. I have provided consultations and deposition for more than 5 years as an elevator safety expert witness.

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Fire Explosion Analysis Expert 413130 FL

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I have over 20 years experience in the field of fire and explosion analysis. My expertise includes fire, fire reconstruction, electrical failure analysis, mechanical failure analysis, metallurgical failure analysis, construction failure analysis, product failure analysis, underwater investigations, underwater locations, side scan sonar, and vessel recoveries. I am offering my services as a fire and explosions expert witness.

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Utility Structures Expert 528849 GA

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I have worked with utility structures for more than 30 years. My areas of expertise include developing and testing tools, products and methods for inspection, repair or restoration, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) compliance, and service utility wood pole restoration. I provided numerous clients with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as a utility structures expert witness for over 5 years.

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Electrical Construction Expert 523958 CA(S)

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I have more than 20 years experience in electrical construction with expertise in the engineering of all design build projects, project documentation including RFI’s, change orders, and project invoicing. I work closely with suppliers to ensure accurate material purchases and I also have experience negotiating change order values & validity with owners.  I am offering my services as an electrical construction expert witness.

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Construction Management Expert 523962 CA(S)

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With over a decade of experience in Construction Management, I have an expertise in electrical construction, National Electrical Code (NEC) standards, electrical contracting and estimating, project management, means and method analysis, cost estimate review analysis, and electrical quality control. I am also bilingual (English and Spanish). I am offering my services as a construction management expert witness.

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Elevator Construction Expert 369491 WA

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I have spent over 30 years as an elevator consultant. My expertise lies in the construction, modernization, design and audit services to improve the performance and safety of new and existing elevator and escalator systems. I have offered my services as an elevator construction expert witness by providing consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Electrical Inspector Expert 521871 PA

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I have over 40 years experience as an Electrical Inspector with expertise in first class electrical inspections for engineered construction projects in the public and private sector, Solar Photovoltaic Inspections and Installations, Solar PV Advanced Electrical Calculations, Fire Alarm Systems, Commercial and Residential Electric Systems. I have prior experience as an electrical inspector expert witness.

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Elevator & Escalator Expert 522159 TX

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I have over 30 years experience in the field of Elevator and Escalator Inspections with expertise in ensuring absolute compliance with code in order to assure the riding public of vertical transportation equipment’s fitness for operation, performing field safety and code compliance audits, performing jobsite safety surveys and employee audits, and performing property condition assessments. I have also provided consultations and deposition as an elevator and escalator inspections expert witness.

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Forensic Electrical Engineer Expert 523035 CA(N)

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I have over 45 years experience as a Forensic Electrical Engineer. I have an area of focus in Fire Cause and Origin; Power Wiring and Circuits; Grounding; Electrically caused Fires; Power, Alarm and Control Systems; Automotive, Machinery and Appliance Electro-mechanical; Overhead Line Construction and Clearances; Temporary and Emergency Wiring and Generation; Design defects; Circuit breaker panel and appliance fires; Utility lines – surges, tree trimming and clearances; Lightning; GFCI; Building Power Systems; Electrician and Consumer Shocks and Electrocutions. I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony for numerous clients for more than 25 years as a forensic electrical engineer expert witness.

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Industrial Engineering Expert 358888 NY

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I have more than 25 years experience as an industrial electrician. My areas of focus include power system analysis, fault & coordination studies, arc flash hazard analysis, and industrial power system grounding. I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony for over 5 years as an industrial engineering expert witness.

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Fire Investigation Expert 520028 NY

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With over 10 years experience as a fire investigator and fire fighter, I have worked with Origin and Cause Investigations, Explosion Investigations, Car Fires, Marine Fires, Scene/Case Investigation, Witness interviews, Evidence Examinations, and have provided consultations on electrical failures, Electrical failure analysis / testing, Component failure analysis / testing, Product failure analysis / testing, and Material testing. I have additional experience in conducting hundreds of live burns, demonstrations, testing and training for both the public and private sectors. I have been providing clients with consultations, courtroom testimony, and deposition as a fire investigation expert witness in New York for more than 5 years.

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HVAC Expert 457056 FL

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With more than 55 years experience in the state of Florida working in the field of Mechanical Engineering, I have specialized in HVAC, plumbing, and building envelope integrity. I have additional knowledge in fire protection and electrical engineering for buildings. For over 30 years, I have offered my services as a mechanical engineering and HVAC expert witness in Florida by providing consultations for various clients, as well as deposition and courtroom testimony.

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Nuclear and Fossil Fuel Expert 358895 NJ

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With more than 30 years of Engineering experience, my focus has been on Electrical Engineering. My experience includes many fossil and nuclear fueled generating station projects, electrical equipment, performing calculations (system study, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, load analysis) and leading the construction effort of said generating stations. I have served as an engineering expert dealing with safe practices of operation of nuclear and fossil fuel generating stations and substations; as well as performed forensic engineering investigations for commercial, industrial and municipal agencies, such as the analysis of the effects of saltwater intrusion, due to Hurricane Sandy, on airfield lighting cables at international airports. I have also performed forensic engineering tasks while investigating fires and suspected electrical ignition sources while assisting insurance companies and the legal community. My expert witness work includes providing expert testimony in cases of electrical faults caused by excavation or other physical failure of raceway or conduit systems.

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Electrical Engineering Expert 358904 AZ

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I have more than 40 years of experience as an Electrician with expertise in mostly large industrial and commercial work. I am an Electrical Contractor and have over 10 years with a utility company and as a Forensic Engineer. My principal areas of research and consulting include: electrical fire causes, injuries, and fatalities; electrical failure and explosions; auto and machinery electrical systems; water intrusion; residential, commercial, and industrial electrical distribution systems; industrial electrical controls and instrumentation systems; national electric code and safety; high voltage electrical distribution facilities; and the design of many types of electrical facilities. I have over 15 years of expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Residential Home Inspector Expert 128601 TX

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I have over 40 years experience as a professional engineer, as well as an electrical inspector and ICC certified residential inspector. My expertise includes: concrete inspections, construction defects and foundation performance; foundation evaluation and repair; water invasion source; extent of hidden water damages; mold etiology; EIFS; structural failure source and repair; builder warranty issues; workmanship; code conformance; damage causation; plumbing; windstorm certification; building fire-contractor defense; and certification of structural integrity / buildback. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience.

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Workplace Safety Expert 169114 NY

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I have over 40 years experience in the metal producing and rolling industry with arc furnaces, annealing furnaces, rolling mills, processing lines, and electrical substations. My areas of expertise include rolling mills, slitting lines, processing lines, annealing furnaces, electric arc furnaces, building maintenance, machinery maintenance, utility engineer, OSHA regulations, personnel safety, workplace safety, slips and falls, codes, industrial machinery, utility engineer, electrical substations, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, forensic engineering, fire cause and origin, electrocution investigation, and construction accidents. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience.

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Hvac Expert 128222 CA(S)

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I have more than 20 years experience in the field of Commercial / Industrial HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and Refrigeration Systems. My areas of expertise consist of industrial electrical equipment and systems, security systems and security systems maintenance, power systems, HVAC controls, solar codes and standards, process cooling, temporary power, chilled water and compressed air plants, facility management, preventative maintenance, and non-destructive diagnostics, such as thermographic imaging, radiography, broadband, real-time radiography, vibration analysis, oil trend analysis, laser alignment, frequency and harmonics analysis, communication wiring, and voltage and current analysis. I have extensive experience with industrial boilers, steam piping, boiling, filtration systems and heat exchangers, as well as battery fires, and fire and explosion detection. I have 15 years expert witness experience.

Electrical Engineering Expert 128385 CA(N)

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I have more than 45 years experience in the field of Electrical Engineering with expertise in the investigation of the cause and origin of fires with respect to possible electrical causes, elevator operation, and electrical shock incidents. I have experience in the national electrical safety codes, as well in the examination and analysis of television sets, washing machines, dryers, stereo systems, can openers, coffee makers, humidifiers, computer systems, telephone systems, door openers, palletizers, grinding machines, mixers, deep fryers, film processors, furnaces, air conditioners, power regulators, motors, gas engines, boats, trucks, automobiles, tractors, refrigerators, ranges, microwave ovens, rolling mills, presses, stamping machines, and distribution & transmission lines. I have over 20 years expert witness experience.

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Electrical Power Expert 128354 NJ

Expertise Description

I have over 20 years experience in electrical engineering and scientist specializing in electrical power, lighting, electromagnetic radiation, grounding, electrocution/electrical accidents, electrical fires (including batteries,) lighting/illumination and safety. My expertise as a electrical inspector includes lightning risk assessments, design review of equipment and lightning protection systems, transient protection, grounding system design, electromagnetic safety assessments and electrical safety audits. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Noise And Sound Analysis Expert 12177 CA(S)

Expertise Description

I have over 35 years experience as an electrical/general contractor, electrical inspector and consultant specializing in audio, electrical, and construction issues, as well as lighting design. My expertise includes: audio systems (noise level / sound analysis, usage); computer networks; construction defects (cost analysis; inspections, investigations); electrical codes and compliance; electrical inspections; environmental noise analysis; lighting (design, installation, event lighting, product analysis, UL labeling / listings); exterior and public area lighting issues (sidewalks, stairways, streets, walkways); and lighting for events (art, architectural, theatrical). I have prior expert witness experience with consultation, depositions, and courtroom testimony.

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Electronic Devices Expert 55404 NC

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I have over 30 years experience as a professional engineer specializing in electrical and computer engineering. My expertise includes: agency standards (CE, CSA, FCC, IEC, UL); data encryption hardware; data networks; electrical devices engineering / safety / systems; electronic design / failure analysis / manufacturing; electronic / electrical hardware design engineering; EMC design / analysis / testing; fire cause and origin investigations; forensic engineering; grounding; industrial automation / controls (national electrical code / product liability / product testing / safety evaluations); insurance fraud investigations; lightning / surge analysis; residential wiring; semiconductors; and telecommunications. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Industrial Power Generation Expert 48394 CA(S)

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I have over 40 years experience involving design engineering, project management, and construction management of industrial power generation, cogeneration, standby emergency power units, emergency diesel generators, and gas turbine generation systems. I specialize in analytical services relating to plant performance, monitoring, control, fuel processing, and safety. My particular expertise for projects involve industrial gas turbines, such as Allison 501/570 series in standby power and cogeneration applications, and for stationary power generation and marine propulsion using large diesel engines such as ElectroMotive Diesels in both diesel electric and diesel reduction configurations. I have experience in application and special project modifications of micro-turbines for power generation and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) applications. My special expertise includes interpretation of and conformance to codes and standards as applicable to power generation and marine propulsion fields, including NFPA-70 (National Electric Code), ASME, ASTM, ANSI, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR's). I have special training and experience in systems integration, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and system level reliability analysis. I have more than 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Engineer Electrical Design Expert 43254 MT

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P.E. – Experienced in electrical design. Areas of expertise include: power distribution, coordination, grounding and lightning protection; lighting and controls; communications and data design; fire and security alarms; low voltage; audio and CATV; nurse call & CCTV; pump lift; stations and controls; motor control centers; generators and ATS; electrical commissioning; electrical specifications; and shop drawing review.

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Acoustical Engineering Expert 43070 IL

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I have over 45 years experience as an acoustical engineer. My expertise includes environmental noise assessment and control, gunfire and explosives noise, airport, helicopter, and roadway noise, audibility of signals and warning devices, music venue noise, industrial noise assessment and control, vibration, human and community response to noise, measurement and monitoring of noise, architectural acoustics and building acoustics measurements, general acoustics, as well as international laws, regulations and practices. I have more than 40 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Intellectual Property Electrical Engineering Expert 42220 TX

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I have over 35 years experience in electrical engineering. My expertise includes patents and intellectual property, electrical generators and motors, power systems, high-speed computers, computer system architecture, microprocessors, digital design, digital signal processors, distributed and parallel processing, IC design, aircraft electrical systems and avionics, and automobile electrical systems.

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Electrical Injury Expert 40708 CA(N)

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I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Electrical systems and compliance. My Electrical Specialties include California-High Voltage Electrical Safety Orders; grounding and bonding of electrical systems; OSHA lockout / tagout of hazardous energy; electrical utilities – high voltage contact; bucket truck-high voltage contact; electrical patent infringement; ANSI standards; and construction electrical safety. My additional areas of expertise as a electrical inspector include inspection, investigation, electrocution investigation, fact-finding reports, visual exhibits, deposition, deposition and trial testimony for electrically-caused damage injury or death, contracting high voltage electrical products, security systems, electrical codes, electrical construction, electric shock, electrical design, sliding glass doors, electrical fires, industrial equipment, lighting, lightning strikes, electric motors, electrical products, static electricity fires, electrical utility, utility poles, safety codes, warning labels, and wiring insulation. I have over 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Patent Dispute Expert 40556 CA(S)

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I have over 55 years experience in Electrical Engineering. My expertise includes patent disputes, patent infringement, trade secret disputes, aerospace, missile system design, study of aircrafts and spacecrafts, and embedded control system design. I have more than 40 years expert witness experience.

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Accident Investigation And Reconstruction Expert 40226 LA

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Mechanical and electrical engineer experienced in: design and testing; friction, corrosion and stress analysis; accident investigation and reconstruction; material and component failure analysis; stress and vibration; materials characterization and testing; electrical fires cause and origin investigations; product liability, reliability, and patent review; as well as, slip and fall, lightning, and electrocution.

Elevator And Escalator Expert 11155 CA(N)

Expertise Description

I have over 25 years experience as a elevator inspector. My areas of expertise include: elevator and escalator inspections, related building codes, electrical codes, and accessibility code/law; document and site reviews; failure analysis; insurance claims; maintenance evaluation; field testing; modernization and retrofit; and design. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

Oilwell Safety Engineering Expert 8900 CA(S)

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P.E. – Experienced in safety engineering. Areas of expertise include: drilling, producing (including offshore), refining, pipeline and construction activities in the petroleum industry; procedural and equipment consideration and compliance with federal OSHA, Cal/OSHA industry and other applicable standards; high-rise building construction and general industry safety concepts; and hazardous materials handling and disposal. Special knowledge in safety, codes, toxic gas explosions due to hydrocarbons, NFPA codes and fire suppression technology, safety orders, Coast Guard regulations, as well as, Harbor and Longshoremen regulations.

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Electrical Construction Defects Expert 455959 AL

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I have more than 35 years of experience as a Professional Electrical Engineer and Electrical Contractor with an extensive background in electrical power and controls engineering. I have design and installation experience, as well as an extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code and construction installation practices. This practical foundation of electrical experience was primarily gained through working in the electrical trade while owning and operating a Design Build Electrical Contracting business. My background includes electrical design, project management, cost estimating, and field construction work, which has provided a unique perspective that few engineers have today. I have provided services as an electrical engineering expert witness relating to electrical construction defects, losses or damages associated with personal injury due to electrical accidents, electrical controls, for water/wastewater, pump station, tank, or treatment plants and related causes of sewage spills or tank over filling causing flooding.

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Bicycle Safety Expert 9071 CA(N)

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I have over 35 years experience as a mechanical engineer specializing in issues of bicycle safety. My areas of expertise include national guidelines for the construction of bicycles and bicycle facilities; bicycle industry; and transportation, technical and safety issues. I have prior expert witness experience.

Electric Utility Expert 433536 AL

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I have over 30 years experience in the electric utility systems industry with expertise as an electrical inspector in design and implementation of electric utility systems, including overhead transmission line design, electrical design, electrical products, electrical substations, electric substation design, overhead and underground electric distribution line design and electrical construction, fault current and sectionalizing studies (system protection devices), Electric Utility Retail Rate Analysis, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) compliance, National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance matters, etc. My litigation experience involves electric utility contacts resulting in property damages, electrical burns, personal injury or death by electrocution, accidental contact to utility structures, damages caused by electric lines. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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