Expertise Description
I have more than 30 years experience in fire, fire suppression, arson, and related matters, investigating over 3,000 fire incidents. My expertise includes: arson; boat / marine fires; computer modeling; electrical engineering; evidence collection; fire cause / origin; fire investigations; fire prevention; fire safety; fire science; forensic studies; mechanical engineering; and wildland fires. I have over 30 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.Areas of Expertise
Expert Witness
My expert witness experience includes: Residential fire – investigations – origin & cause analysis; Commercial fire – investigations – origin & cause analysis; Vehicle fire – investigations – origin & cause analysis; Marine vessels fire – investigations – origin & cause analysis – pleasure craft / fisher / yachts / major shipping – cargo and passenger vessels; Wildland fire – investigations – origin and cause analysis.
Consulting Experience
My consulting experience includes: Litigation consulting/case review; Cause and origin fire investigation – fire behavior – firefighting / fire suppression – expert witness testimony in state and federal courts.
Professional Experiences
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | Business Management | West Valley College | ||
| AS | Fire Science | San Jose City College | ||
Licenses Certifications
| Licensed Private Investigator – CA |
| NV |
| OR |
| AZ |
| Pro Board Certified – Certified Fire Investigator |
| International Assoc. of Arson Investigators |
| California Lifetime Teaching Credential |
Awards & Affiliation
Primary Affiliation
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
Partial List of Consulting Expert Witness Cases
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