Engineer Mechanical Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.404

Pennsylvania

Overview Of Professional Experience

Over forty years of experience in engineering and business, involving all aspects:

Eighteen years (1956-1973) as an employee of Westinghouse in responsible positions. In-depth experience provided basis for consulting work in machinery and contracts. Progressed from entry-level engineering to senior positions.

Eight years (1974-1981) as an internal consultant for Westinghouse Duties involved product development, market development, forensic consulting, cost price analysis and strategic planning. Progressed in management to upper levels.

Fourteen years (l982 - present) as an independent energy consultant and as a principal manager in a small dynamic consulting engineering firm.  Duties involve working on major energy projects and forensic consulting.  Built up domestic business from a very low level to a point where the firm is a recognized factor in the energy, power plant and HVAC industry.  Served as Project Manager in key projects involving system design and construction monitoring for conformance with plans and specifications.  Served as Project Manger for the engineering and design of a very large ground water extraction system for an environmental remediation project in New Jersey. Served as project Manager for boiler house upgrade and emissions compliance.

Recent cases include ascertaining liability for property damage and personal injury.

Consulting Engineering

For Cases Involving Personal or Property Damage
Attorneys Plaintiffs, Defendants
Insurance Companies, Casualty, Property

Education

Masters of Science, Princeton University, 1956
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University 1955
Specialized courses in Management, Business, Marketing, Problem Solving and Decision Making.
Attended Seminars:  Presentation Skills, Cogeneration, Clean Air Act Amendments, Strategic Management and Strategic Planning.

Professional Engineering Licenses

Currently licensed in Pennsylvania State and New Jersey
Qualified by written examination In Pennsylvania.

Services Provided

Technical Assistance
Consulting Services
Litigation Support
Expert Witness Testimony
Depositions
Product Liability Investigations
Detailed Investigations
Testing
Evaluation or Evidence
Construction Claims
Claim Analysis and Preparation
Work Site Accident Investigations

For the Following Systems and Equipment:
Steam Generators, Boilers
Steam & Gas Turbines, Engines
Generators/Motors
Compressors
Fans /Blowers
Pumps
Heat Exchangers.
Electric Power Generation

Building Mechanical Systems:
Heating
Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Refrigeration
Plumbing
Machinery

Business Focus

Consulting Engineers, including technical litigation support and expert testimony to law firms and insurance Companies, either Plaintiff or Defendants.

Expertise

Comprehensive Forensic Engineering Services   Involving Electric Power Generation.  Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Mechanical Equipment.  Also including related environmental cases.

Technical Diagnosis and assistance for case counsel including on-site investigation when developing legal strategy.

Detailed investigations, analysis, reports in personal injury, negligence, property damage and product liability cases.

Full litigation support services: trial preparation, evaluation of evidence, technically oriented legal briefs, depositions, and expert testimony.

Contract Disputes:  Including claims analysis, preparation for arbitration end litigation, breach of contract, breach of warranty.

Affliation

Member, National Society of Professional Engineers

Member, Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers – Delaware

Member, American Society at Mechanical Engineers

Member, Engineers Club of Philadelphia;
Education Committee, 1963-1987
Chairman, 1982-1987

Publications

Available upon request