Civil Engineering Expert Witnesses in Texas

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Civil engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction, structural engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and geotechnical engineering. Some of the most common civil engineering expert witness specialties also include water resources engineering, coastal engineering, surveying, and materials science and engineering. They can opine on the effects of construction defects, structural failures, traffic accidents, soil erosion and sediment control issues, and flood damage.

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Timothy Patrick Marshall, MS, PEView profile

ID: 601819

Mr. Timothy Patrick Marshall, MS, PE

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Texas

Mr. Timothy P. Marshal has 40 years of experience in Civil Engineering and Meteorology. He earned his BS in Geography, Mathematics, and Meteorology from Northern Illinois University, and his MS in Civil Engineering and Atmospheric Sciences from Texas Tech University, Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. Formerly, this expert served as a Teaching...

Civil and Environmental Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-004606

Civil and Environmental Engineering Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has over 40 years of experience in engineering and construction, with more than 35 years of experience in the field of natural gas and propane incidents, pipeline construction and operation, and water and sewer systems. He is currently the president of a reputable forensic engineering and failure analysis company. His primary areas of expertise include residential, commercial and...

Richard Carroll Bost, PEView profile

ID: 6219381

Mr. Richard Carroll Bost, PE

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Texas

Mr. Richard C. Bost has 44 years of experience in the field of Environmental Engineering. He earned both his BS in Environmental Engineering Sciences and his MS in Environmental Engineering from Rice University. Today, this expert is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. Formerly, this expert served as an Emergency Medical Technician for the City of Houston, as an Engineer for...

Construction and Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-007734

Construction and Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has over 35 years of experience in construction engineering. His research includes construction claims, construction safety, alternative energy technology, and waste disposal technology. He has served as Principal Engineer for various companies and, subsequently, legal counsel after receiving his J.D. In addition to serving as President of a consulting engineering company, he...

Duane Robert Ferguson, PEView profile

ID: 6542032

Mr. Duane Robert Ferguson, PE

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Texas

Mr. Duane R. Ferguson has 38 years of experience in the field of Structural and Civil Engineering. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University and today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in 22 States. Additionally, he is a licensed Professional Engineer in the United States Virgin Islands. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Project Engineer for...

Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-159537

Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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Texas

This qualified expert earned his BS in Civil Engineering from Southern University A&M and is active in his field as a member of professional organizations such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He has held several Civil Engineering positions at companies such as Klotz Association and Burk-Kleinpeter,...

Thomas Erik McHugh, DABT, MS, PhDView profile

ID: 6765221

Dr. Thomas Erik McHugh, DABT, MS, PhD

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Texas

Dr. Thomas E. McHugh has over 25 years of experience in the fields of Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene. He earned his BA in Biochemistry from Rice University and his MS in Environmental Engineering from Stanford University. He then obtained his PhD in Toxicology from the University of Washington. Today, this expert is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology. Formerly, this expert worked...

Johnie SpruiellView profile

ID: 14909

Mr. Johnie Spruiell

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Texas

This expert is a highly qualified licensed professional engineer with nearly 40 years of experience. He completed a BS in mechanical engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. He is a licensed PE in four states. He is also active in the field as a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers among other professional...

Ronald HudsonView profile

ID: 21475

Prof. Ronald Hudson

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Texas

This expert earned his BS and MS in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University before completing his PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. A Registered Professional Engineer and a Certified Land Surveyor, he previously served as Chairman of the Pavement Section of the Transportation Research Board at the National Academy of Sciences and was the Chairman of the ASTM...

Ray DavisView profile

ID: 28116

Mr. Ray Davis

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Texas

This expert earned his BSCE from Texas A&M University, and is a certified professional engineer and certified land surveyor in Texas and Louisiana. He has over 30 years of experience in his field, and has served as a staff engineer with a number of firms, including Woodward Clyde Consultants and Morris Engineering. He also served as a staff engineer with Texas Utility Mining Co. Currently, this...

Henry SmahlikView profile

ID: 33419

Mr. Henry Smahlik

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Texas

This highly qualified safety engineer has over 40 years of experience in his field. He obtained his BS in industrial technology and his MS in industrial hygiene, both from Texas A&M University. He holds additional certifications as a master trainer by the American Society of Safety Engineers, as a safety professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, and in industrial hygienist...

Ali MostafaviView profile

ID: 35809

Dr. Ali Mostafavi

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Texas

This highly qualified expert has over 10 years of experience in engineering. He obtained his BS in civil engineering from the Toosi University of Technology, his MS in civil engineering from the University of Tehran, a second MS in industrial administration from Purdue University, and his PhD in civil engineering from Purdue University. Today, he is an active member of several professional...

Brian LohmanView profile

ID: 39219

Mr. Brian Lohman

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Texas

This expert located in Texas earned his BEd from the University of Northern Iowa and his MEd from Eastern Kentucky University. Before beginning his career as a gunsmith, he worked as both a football coach and in the insurance business. This expert has been working with guns since he was a child and opened his own gunsmithing and manufacturing business in 2012, which has been featured on Big...

Tim DallasView profile

ID: 45155

Prof. Tim Dallas

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Texas

This expert has nearly 25 years of experience in college education and management. He graduated with his Ph.D. in applied physics from Texas Tech University. He continued his stay at Texas Tech University, first as associate director of its Nano Tech Center before becoming an assistant professor, then associate professor within the department of electrical and computer engineering and associate...

The Average Civil Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $334 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $275

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $375

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $350

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Civil Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

A civil engineering expert witness provides specialized knowledge in court cases involving construction, infrastructure, and design. They can offer insights on standards, safety protocols, and potential causes of structural failures.

These experts often handle cases related to construction defects, structural failures, property damage, personal injury due to faulty infrastructure, and disputes over design or construction contracts.

They can analyze blueprints, site plans, and other documents to identify any deviations from accepted practices or codes that may have led to the defect.

Yes, there are many subspecialties including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and water resources engineering.

A geotechnical engineer can provide crucial insights in cases involving soil stability issues, landslides, sinkholes or foundation failures which could be pivotal in determining liability.

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