Expert Details
Forensic Electrical Engineering
ID: 725574
Georgia, USA
He has provided expert witness services for electrical events which resulted in losses by fire and electrocution. Most of his approx 2,000 cases have resulted in a written report, but approximately 10% continue to sworn testimony by deposition and/or court appearance. He is effective at communication with the jury in presenting the events so they can understand them. He has appeared in state and federal court and has also testified in his Daubert hearing where he was found to be a qualified expert and that he used proper procedures.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1955 | Degree: BSEE | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: University of Kentucky |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 1974 to 2008 | Employer: Applied Technical Services, Inc | Title: Consultant Electrical Forensic Engineer | Department: Fire |
Responsibilities:He examines electrical equipment suspected as being the cause of some disaster; fire, electrocution or bodily injury. Develops expert opinion which is presented by report, deposition or court witness at trial. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1955 to 1988 | Employer: Lockheed Martin Marietta Georgia | Title: Specialist Electrical Engineer | Department: Retired |
Responsibilities:He designed electrical circuits and equipment for B47, C130 and C5 aircraft. He represented engineering in the fabrication shop and lastly trouble shot electrical problems on aircraft at the flight line delivery position. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1974 to 2008 | Employer: Self | Title: Licensed Master Electrician | Department: |
Responsibilities:He built, sold and wired several houses. He also wired, rewired and modified many other residences and businesses. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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NSPE, NFPA |
Licenses / Certifications |
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Registered/Licensed Professional Engineer in GA, AL, AR, CT (ret), DE, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NY,OH, PA,SC, TN, VA |
Additional Experience
Expert Witness Experience |
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He has provided expert testimony in depositions (200) and trials (50). (these #'s are conservative.) He has experience in all levels of court including Daubert hearings. |
Other Relevant Experience |
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He can evaluate electrical events from the electrician's point of view and from the electrical engineering view. |