Fire origin and cause analysis forms the foundation of this expert’s professional practice, supported by more than 25 years of experience in forensic fire investigation and over 20 years of expert witness involvement in contested matters. His casework has included consultation, depositions, and courtroom testimony in civil, criminal, and federal courts involving fire losses, subrogation claims, product-related failures, alleged arson, and insurance disputes. Over the course of his career, he has personally determined the origin and cause of more than 6,000 fires and supervised approximately 6,000 additional investigations, encompassing residential, commercial, vehicle, vessel, and wildland incidents. This volume of investigative work reflects both direct field examination and executive-level oversight of large-scale property loss investigations.

Professional credentials include Master Certified Fire Investigator (MCFI) and Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) designations through nationally and internationally recognized organizations, along with licensure as a Private Investigator in California and Nevada and a California General Building Contractor License. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business, an Associate of Science in Fire Science, and an Associate of Arts in Social and Behavioral Science. The expert’s practice extends beyond fire causation to related technical areas such as water intrusion investigations, mold testing and remediation evaluation, and construction defect analysis. Investigations are conducted using scientifically grounded methodologies consistent with recognized standards, including NFPA 921. Prior experience as a firefighter, licensed contractor, and private investigator informs assessment of building systems, electrical and appliance failures, structural components, and code-related issues in property damage claims. He has served in executive leadership roles overseeing multidisciplinary investigative teams and is also certified as a fire investigation instructor, with professional presentations on fire investigation methodology and related subjects. This combination of field investigation, construction knowledge, regulatory standards application, and documented expert testimony experience supports objective forensic analysis in disputes involving fire causation and property damage.