Welcome To Consolidated Consultants' Summer 2011 Newsletter
We are proud to present our Quarterly Newsletter featuring Highlighted Forensic and Medical Expert Witness Consultants along with informative articles written by a broad range of Expert Witnesses, Consultants, Attorneys, and other professionals throughout the country.
Article topics range as each article showcases Experts breadth of knowledge and strength of expertise. As we continuously add new highly qualified Experts and Expertise Categories to our broad, nationwide directory, we encourage you to search Expert Witness CV's on our site by Expertise Category, Keyword Search, Key Phrase List, or Contact Us directly and we will search for you.
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Litigation and the Bicycle
Written by: Bicycle Accident Reconstruction Expert
Witness No. 76
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Many of us in the bicycle industry refer to cycling as the “The new golf.” The popularity of bicycles has expanded faster than any other participant sport in America. 2010 sales figures indicate a 33.2% increase in volume from just a year ago. To put that in perspective, there are far more cyclists in America than golfers, tennis players and skiers combined....Read More...
Promissory Notes - Traps & Tips
Written by: Real Estate Broker, Promissory Note, Mortgage Financing Expert
Witness No.83
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The Trap
Although appearing relatively simple in concept, a promissory note and the accompanying loan documents can be very complex in construction. Additionally, the attorney must insure that its terms and conditions of the note and other loan documents comply with all federal and state laws.... Read More ...
Sexual Harassment and Preventative Medicine
Written by: Workplace Psychology Expert
Witness No. 149
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When companies consider the impact of sexual harassment they probably think of being legally defensible. Not bad thinking. But a better thought is -- why not prevent the problems of sexual harassment in the first place? ... Read More ...
Medication Errors: Do No Harm
Written by: Registered Pharmacist and Diabetes Educator Expert
Witness No. 3591
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Medication errors are a primary source of patient injury that plaque our healthcare system. According to the Physicians Insurers Association of America, in 2008, 334 claims closed with a medication error. Medication errors related to the treatment of diabetes are more common than one would like to think. ... Read More...
Highlighted Medical Experts
Podiatry and Foot Care Expert Witness
Medical Expert Witness No. 3652
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July 1990 - Current
Private Practice, CA
Solo practice, emphasis in forefoot reconstructive surgery, diabetic limb salvage, lower extremity vascular disease, orthopedic foot and ankle disease, pediatric and adolescent foot pathology, wound care. My practice utilizes, EHR (electronic health record), digital radiography, computerized gait analysis.
Nursing Home Administrator and Management Expert Witness
Medical Expert Witness No. 3627
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Education
Cornell University, Masters in Health Care Administration, 1990
State University of New York at Cortland, Bachelor of Science, 1987
CEO/Nursing Home Administrator/Management
- Served as CEO for a non-profit, multi-level senior care organization with an annual budget of $18 million providing a broad range of health services and housing for approximately 600 older adults. Operational responsibilities included management of two "resident-centered" nursing homes, two assisted living communities, HUD sponsored housing and market-driven housing for independent older adults.
- Prior Chief Operating Officer of a university-based new continuing care retirement community (CCRC) sponsored by the University of Fl.
- Nursing Home Administrator for 120 bed licensed nursing facility offering subacute care. Recipient of Florida's Gold Seal program awarded to less than 5% of nursing homes for excellence in management and quality of life for their residents.
- Served as Administrative Fellow at Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, the Southeast's largest provider of senior care services. Licensed Administrator since 1993.
Facility in Crisis Management/Court Appointed Patient Care Ombudsman
Worked with legal counsel to serve as part of a Patient Care Ombudsman team for a nursing home requiring financial reorganization.… Served as part of the management team for a nursing home in receivership .... Participated in and or managed full back to compliance initiatives including Federal re-certifications, special Facility Focus, SNF program monitoring, and initial facility certifications.
Speech Language Pathologist Expert Witness
Medical Expert Witness No. 3479
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Experience
December 2007 to Present
Speech-Language Pathologist
A Rehabilitation Facility, Charleston, MO
Provide speech therapy services in a long-term care facility.
December 2007 to Present
On-Call Speech-Language Pathologist
A Rehabilitation Facility, Matthews, MO
Provide speech therapy services in a long-term care facility.
On-Call Speech-Language Pathologist
September 2007 to Present
A Nurse Association, Sikeston, MO
Provide speech therapy services in home health settings.
General Surgery Trauma Expert Witness
Medical Expert Witness No. Expert 3373
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Education
1970-1974
Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
1974-1978
Doctor of Medicine (Magna Cum Laude)
State University of New York-Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Postgraduate Training
1978-1983
Resident in General Surgery (Chief Resident - 1982-1983) University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago, IL
1983-1984
Fellow-Traumatology/Critical Care Medicine
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, Baltimore, MD
Certification
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1978
Diplomate, American Board of Surgery, 1984 (Recertified 1994, 2004)
Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care, 1987 (Recertified 1995, 2006)
Certification in Nutrition Support, 1996
Highlighted Professional Experts
Master Nail Technician Expert Witness
Expert Witness No. 3638
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Profile
Recognized as one of the industry's most honored and well known nail technicians, Expert 3638 has established herself as a leading international technical educator and consultant, competition director and judge, and featured business speaker worldwide. Show manager and education/competition director for a magazine, Expert 3638 has contributed to the Milady Nail Technology Book, has also written four educational books and CDs and has written articles in many professional and public media. Expert 3638 work has been seen on more than 250 trade magazine covers & posters.
Professional Achievements
Consultant to the nail industry, product development, manufacturer educational consulting, personal coaching, North America Hairstyling Awards presenter, Nail Manufacture Council, PBA.
Competition director, judge & speaker at the following shows: IBS Long Beach, CA, IBS Show, Long Beach, CA, SSE, Los Angeles, CA, Midwest Beauty Show, Chicago, IL, Barnum Beauty Supply Shows, Premiere Beauty Shows, Hair Care Show, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, London Cosmetology Show, Japanese Nailist Association Show, German Hair & Nail Forum, Messe Duseldorf, Russian Beauty Show, China's Beauty Show and London"s Beauty Show.
In Print: The Nails Q&A Book, Drilltalk, The Competitive Edge, The Nail Healthy Guide for Novartis, the Wall Street Journal, TV Guide, The Stylist, Nails, Nailpro, Nailpro Europe, Nailpro Italy, Russia's Nailure, Scratch UK, and Australia"s Professional Beauty magazines, in addition to numerous technical videos.
Naval Architect and Registered Professional Engineer Expert Witness
Expert Witness No. 3635
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Education
M.S. Naval Architect, Marine Engineer and Mechanical Engineer - National University of Buenos Aires, Argentina - 1959 (6 Year Curriculum - Dual M.S. Degree)
B.S. Naval Architect - Technical School #3, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 1950 (6 Year Curriculum)
Other Training and Courses
- Waterways and Dredging Operations - Department of Public Works, Buenos Aires - 1954-1958
- Otto Krause Academy - Course: Diesel Engines - 1958
- Tulane University - Course: Understanding Digital Computers - 1961
- Tulane University - Course: Structural Steel Design - 1962
- The Pennsylvania State University - Seminar on Vibration and Vibration Damping - 1964
- Philadelphia Naval Shipyard - Course: Dynamic Analysis Method of Shock Design - 1965
- The University of Michigan - Course: Propulsion - Vessels Hydrodynamics - 1966
- The University of Michigan - Course: High Speed Propellers - 1967
- University of Santa Clara - Course: Professional Mechanical Engineers Review - 1968
- School of Fluid Power - Course: Basic Fluid Power - 1971
- University of New Orleans - Course: Finance - 1977
- American Welding Society - Course: Underwater Welding of Offshore Platforms and Pipelines - 1980
- American Welding Society - Course: Welding in Shipbuilding - 1981
- University of New Orleans - Course: Fundamentals of Return-On-Investment - 1981
- Chicago College: Seminar - Containers
- University of California - Seminar: Japanese Shipbuilding Practices
- Mississippi College - Seminar: Admiralty - 1985
- Marine Surveyors Guild - Course: Accident Reconstruction: 11 Tapes - 1988
- U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Several Courses - 1990 thru 1996
- Sea School - Course: Captain’s License - 1992
- U. S. Sailing - Seminar: Safety at Sea - 1994
- St. Petersburg College - Course: Engineering Ethics - 2002
- National Safety Council - OSHA - Course: Creating a Safety Culture - 2004
Certification and Licensure
- Registered Professional Engineer - State of Louisiana - Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors - 1971 (Current)
- Naval and Mechanical Engineer Registration - Board of Professional Engineers, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Consejo Profesional de Ingenieria) - 1959 (Expired)
- Certified Marine Surveyor - Horizon International Naval Surveying and Inspection Bureau - 1990 (Expired)
- Certified Marine Surveyor - The National Association of Marine Surveyors, Inc. - 1982 (Expired)
Police Practices Expert Witness
Expert Witness No. 3570
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Bar Admissions
California, November 2002
Education
Loyola Law School
Los Angeles, CA
Juris Doctor, May 2002
Class Rank: Top 20%
Achievements: Dean's Honor List 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2001-2002;
Scott Moot Court: Top Ten Brief Honors; National Team, 2001;
President, Student Bar Association, 2002;
University Of California
Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Anthropology, July 1994
Police Experience
Large Metropolitan Police Department
1997 - Current
Officer in Charge, Crime Suppression Detail
Officer in charge of a 16 officer crime suppression squad. Handle high-risk warrant service, uniform crime suppression, plainclothes surveillance, and other missions. Direct report to the commanding officer, responsible for investigating use of force incidents, pursuits, personnel complaints. Complete all personnel ratings, discipline, and training.
Microwave Product and Application Consultant Expert Witness
Expert Witness No. 3579
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Profile
Microwave Expert
Expert witness in over 20 cases
Actively working with microwaves since 1961
Leading consultant on microwave products and application
Developed numerous microwavable products and processes
Consulted for over 150 companies
Teach and lecture internationally on many microwave disciplines
Microwave Background
Actively working with microwaves, microwave ovens and microwave processing since 1961
Personally responsible for numerous successful microwave products and processes
Lecture and teach internationally in all microwave heating areas
Invented and patented many microwave systems, processes and devices
Recognized internationally as a leading microwave consultant and expert
Expert Witness Activities
Represented plaintiffs and defendants
Testified in depositions, trials and arbitrations
Microwave Cases
Microwave oven injuries
Intellectual property
Patent infringement
Industrial fires
Medical malpractice
Class action
Felony murder
Non-Microwave Cases
Trade secret violation
"When I inquired about an expert they were attentive and responsive. I believe the expert they provided was instrumentl in the successful resolution of my client's case."
Law Office of James ZitoJames Zito
"The Expert was first
rate. He was extremely knowledgeable about his subject and was able to pinpoint
the strengths and weaknesses of my case. "
"In addition, he always took the time to talk to me regarding his opinion and the bases thereof. I would use him again without any reservations."
Gordon J. Hauser, Esq.
Santa Ana, California
Hauser & Hauser
"Quality Experts, honest experts gave our firm a positive result for our client."
Sherman L. Lambert, Sr., Esq.
Bartlett, Tennessee
Law Offices of Sherman L. Lambert, Sr., PLLC
"Expert was honest, knowledgeable and responsive. "
Robert M.A. Nadeau, Esq.
Bedford, New Hampshire
Nadeau Legal PLLC
"Difficult expert to find. Was located and very good. "
Rick Wittmer, Esq.
Chicago, Illinois
Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook
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