Engineering Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Engineering expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, and environmental engineering. Some of the most common specialties among these experts also include forensic engineering, geotechnical engineering, traffic engineering, fire protection engineering, and software engineering. They have provided opinions on the effects of construction defects, product liability, patent infringement, building collapses, and industrial accidents.

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Roch Joseph Shipley, FASM, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 72188

Dr. Roch Joseph Shipley, FASM, PE, PhD

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Illinois

Dr. Roch J. Shipley has 40 years of experience in the field of Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS and Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in 5 states. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Senior Vice-President of ITC Expert Services and as the Director of Engineering Systems Inc....

Chemistry Expert WitnessView profile

E-004564

Chemistry Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 50 years of experience as a chemist. He received his BS in chemistry from the University of Illinois before earning his MS in organic chemistry from the University of Minnesota and his PhD in organic chemistry from Loyola University. Throughout his extensive career, he has gained experience in several facets of chemistry, including industrial chemicals,...

Steven J Zebich, PE, SEView profile

ID: 74620

Mr. Steven J Zebich, PE, SE

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Illinois

Mr. Steven Zebich has 41 years of experience in the field of Structural Engineering. He earned his BS in Structural Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his MS in Structural Engineering from Northwestern University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Formerly, he served as a...

Human Factors Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert consults on all aspects of human factors, applied human performance, ergonomics, and safety. Areas of particular expertise include: human-machine interface design and evaluation, human capabilities and limitations in applied environments, instructions and warning, perception/vision/visibility, the evaluation of equipment and structures from a human use standpoint, and safety-related...

Dennis Barry Brickman, PEView profile

ID: 154835

Mr. Dennis Barry Brickman, PE

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Illinois

Mr. Dennis Brickman has over 30 years of experience in Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Product Safety. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from Duke University and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University. Formerly, this expert served as a Mechanical Engineering Safety and Design Consultant at Triodyne Inc. and as a Senior Managing Consultant at...

Industrial Engineering and Hazardous Materials Transportation Expert WitnessView profile

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Industrial Engineering and Hazardous Materials Transportation Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified hazardous materials transportation expert earned his BS in Industrial Engineering, his MS in Engineering Management, and his PhD from Kennedy Western University. This expert has been involved in the development and implementation of hazardous materials safety regulations for more than 30 years and has been responsible for a broad range of domestic and international hazardous...

Anne Cienian Mathias, MS, MSE, PEView profile

ID: 216732

Ms. Anne Cienian Mathias, MS, MSE, PE

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Illinois

Ms. Anne C. Mathias has 17 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, her MSE in Mechanical Engineering, and her MS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is certified as an Ergonomics Assessment Specialist by The Back School of Atlanta and licensed as a Professional...

Electrical Engineering & Fire Analysis Expert WitnessView profile

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Electrical Engineering & Fire Analysis Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert brings 40+ years of electrical engineering experience to a continuing career in failure analysis and electrical fire investigations. In addition to his professional work for several industrial firms, he has taught these subjects at the Illinois Fire Academy., Wisconsin IAAI.

Noel Jay Manuel, BSMEView profile

ID: 475533

Mr. Noel Jay Manuel, BSME

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Illinois

Mr. Noel J. Manuel has 9 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and he earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Formerly, this expert served as a Staff Consultant at Engineering Systems Inc. and as a Staff Engineer at J. Eftekhar & Associates. He currently serves as a Senior Staff Consultant at Engineering Systems Inc.

Biomedical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Biomedical Engineering Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert earned his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University. From 1977 until 2010, he held increasingly senior roles within Baxter Healthcare Corporation, most recently serving as the Technical Director of Applied Science & Technology. He was an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University and spent four years at...

John Earl Myers, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 521463

Dr. John Earl Myers, PE, PhD

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Illinois

Dr. John Myers has 33 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering, his MS in Mechanical Engineering, and his PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Today, this expert is a Licensed Engineer in the State of Wisconsin. Formerly, this expert served as an Emissions...

Structural Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Structural Engineering Expert Witness

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Illinois

This licensed professional structural engineer is one of the most well regarded practitioners and academics in IL. He earned his Masters of Structural Engineering at Bradley University and his PhD in Structural Engineering at the University of Wisconsin. Before entering academia, this expert has substantial hands-on structural engineering experience at firms such as Skidmore Owens & Merrill and...

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John Douglas Martens, CFEI, MBA, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 704791

Dr. John Douglas Martens, CFEI, MBA, PE, PhD

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Illinois

Dr. John D. Martens has 29 years of experience in Electrical Engineering. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering, his MS in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics, and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University. He also obtained his MBA from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Today, this expert is licensed as a...

Mechanical Design and Safety – bicycles Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical Design and Safety – bicycles Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert runs a full-service, comprehensive safety and engineering facility. As a leader in the field of mechanical engineering and safety, his goal is to increase awareness of personal safety issues, while maintaining exacting standards and best practices of the science of personal safety and industrial safety. He is a member of numerous prestigious societies in the field, including the...

Richard G Cannon, PEView profile

ID: 6210857

Mr. Richard G Cannon, PE

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Illinois

Mr. Richard G. Cannon has over 40 years of experience in the field of Traffic Engineering. He earned his BS in Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also completed another BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Today, this expert is a licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct...

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert earned his BS and PhD in metallurgical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is a licensed engineer in five states and has over 34 years of engineering experience. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and a founding member of the Failure Analysis Society. He has...

Daniel Allen Wojnowski Sr, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 6406616

Mr. Daniel Allen Wojnowski Sr, PE, PhD

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Illinois

Mr. Daniel A. Wojnowski has 39 years of experience in the fields of Metallurgical and Civil Engineering. He earned both his BS in Civil Engineering and his MS in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign before obtaining his Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago. Today, he is a Licensed Professional Engineer in 9 states....

Wireless Headphone Design and Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Wireless Headphone Design and Engineering Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert has over 20 years of experience in products engineering. He gained his MBA from Roosevelt University and has 26 patents in his name. He has designed in-ear microphones, consumer earphones, and various acoustic instruments. Currently he serves as the vice president of engineering at a design firm.

Sean Joseph Dee, CFEI, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 6891432

Dr. Sean Joseph Dee, CFEI, PE, PhD

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Illinois

Dr. Sean J. Dee has 18 years of experience in Engineering & Mechanics with expertise in Alternative Energy, Batteries, and Energy Storage. He earned his BA in Sociology and BS in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, and his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator by the...

Andrew AlleyneView profile

ID: 153262

Dr. Andrew Alleyne

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Illinois

This highly-qualified expert earned a BS in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Princeton University and an MS and PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. He is active in his field as a member of professional associations such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and as the author of...

Ross NeagView profile

ID: 21137

Mr. Ross Neag

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Illinois

This expert has over 20 years of experience in construction, development and inspection of residential and light commercial real estate. He earned his BA from Miami University and is a certified level 1 thermographer and commercial building inspector. He is a member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors and previously served as the owner of Ross Home Inspections and as a...

Kyle HammView profile

ID: 26054

Mr. Kyle Hamm

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Illinois

This highly qualified product designer earned his BA in graphic design and marketing at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He started his career at Elan Polo as a footwear designer and was a part of both the men's and women's athletic wear lines including Easton and Mitre. He then became a line builder in charge of choosing materials for a sample line of cleats as well as overseeing...

The Average Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $367 / Hour

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

  • Review Fee

    $325

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  • Deposition Fee

    $400

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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.

  • Court Fee

    $375

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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.

Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

An engineering expert witness provides technical knowledge and expertise to help clarify complex engineering issues in a court case. They can analyze evidence, provide testimony, and explain technical concepts.

Engineering expert witnesses are often needed in cases involving product liability, construction defects, patent infringement, industrial accidents, and property damage.

Yes, there are many subspecialties including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, structural, and forensic engineering. The type of case will determine the required specialty.

In patent infringement cases, an engineering expert can analyze the disputed technology or process, compare it with the patent claims, and provide clear explanations to the court.

An engineering expert can identify design flaws or deviations from building codes in construction defect cases. They can also estimate repair costs and testify on these matters.

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