With more than 20 years of experience as a forensic automotive consultant, this automotive expert provides litigation consultation, deposition testimony, arbitration testimony, report preparation, and trial testimony in vehicle defect and failure matters. He is qualified to testify as an expert in the Superior Court of the State of California and has more than 250 sworn testimony appearances. His practice includes documentation review, field inspection, scene measurement, analysis, and report and correspondence generation in connection with brake system failures, tire separations, throttle/unintended acceleration issues, vehicle fires, seat belt and air bag systems, ignition and key integrity issues, wiring and electrical defects, transmission failures, mechanical component defects, theft investigations, and Song-Beverly Act vehicle inspections. He performs automotive consultation for insurance companies and law firms in connection with these investigations.

He has more than 30 years of experience as a consultant, inspector, and evaluator within the automotive industry. His areas of expertise include automotive, motorcycle, tractor trailer, recreational vehicle, farming, and construction equipment component analysis and mechanical failures; brake systems and failures; steering and suspension systems; tire separations and failures; fire cause and origin investigations; ignition lock cylinder integrity; transponders and engine immobilizers; ignition key issues and key code downloading; automatic and manual transmissions; trailer brakes and hub issues; wiring and electrical systems; mechanical component failures; automotive paint issues; sand and hail damage; racetrack and racecar incidents; and CDR/EDR tool downloads and analysis. He holds certifications as a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI) and Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), is current in certification to download and analyze Event Data Recorder (EDR) modules, and is a registered locksmith in the State of California. He maintains professional affiliations with national fire investigation, automotive engineering, technical accident investigation, arson investigation, and auto theft investigation organizations. Over the course of his career, he has conducted and participated in more than 5,000 investigations involving field inspections and scene measurements. He previously owned and operated a full-service automotive repair facility, including race car design and preparation responsibilities, and has performed independent tire testing and design consultation for automotive manufacturers. His education includes university-level coursework in aviation safety, systems, and design and major coursework toward a Bachelor of Science degree.