Engineering Expert Witnesses in Maryland

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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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Mr. George Michael Saunders, PE, CFEIView profile

ID: 129478

Mr. George Saunders, PE, CFEI

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Mr. George M. Saunders Jr. has 33 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics with expertise in Accidents and Safety. He earned his BS in Physics from Frostburg State University, and his BS and MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire Investigators, a...

Accident Reconstruction and Automotive Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Accident Reconstruction and Automotive Engineering Expert Witness

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With over 30 years of automotive engineering experience, this expert has dedicated his career to the field of accident reconstruction. Holding Masters and Doctoral degrees in automotive mechanical engineering and highway safety, he is a recognized expert whose clients have included U.S., State and Foreign Governments. He has extensive court experience, having been deposed and testified in...

Mr. Walter Karl Rothfuss, PE, CFEI, CFIIView profile

ID: 130024

Mr. Walter Rothfuss, PE, CFEI, CFII

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Mr. Walter K. Rothfuss has 46 years of experience in Forensic Engineering and he earned his BS in Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator and as a Fire Investigation Instructor through the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of Maryland and...

Forensic Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness

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This forensic engineering expert has practiced as an Engineering Consultant and Expert Witness since 1982. Testifying in City, County, State and Federal courts as a Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineer and Safety Engineer, he is known nationwide for his integrity, careful and thorough investigation of claims, expert analysis and professional courtroom presentation.

Dr. Marc Paul Zupan, PhDView profile

ID: 136294

Dr. Marc Zupan, PhD

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Maryland

Dr. Marc P. Zupan has 30 years of experience in the field of Engineering and Mechanics with expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. He earned his BE in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Dayton, and his MS and PhD In Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Formerly, this expert served as R&D Engineer Co-op at Nordson Corporation, as an...

Mechanical Engineering And Medical Device Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical Engineering And Medical Device Expert Witness

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This expert has over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. His research in tribology, machining of advanced materials, medical device design, dental materials, and high temperature coatings is widely recognized in the scientific and engineering communities. He has published over two hundred fifty papers and reports related to machining of ceramics, mechanisms and mechanics of...

Mr. Ronny Emad Wahba, PEView profile

ID: 208763

Mr. Ronny Wahba, PE

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Maryland

Mr. Ronny E. Wahba has 21 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Automotive Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. Today, this expert is a certified Remote Pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Maryland, New York, Virginia, DC, and Pennsylvania. Formerly, this...

Land Surveying Expert WitnessView profile

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Land Surveying Expert Witness

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This expert has over 25 years of experience in land surveying. He received a B.S. in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. Most of his positions have consisted of leading survey field crews for various projects. His expertise includes boundary work, ALTA/ACSM surveys, topographic surveys, and platting. He currently serves as a Land Surveyor and Team Leader for a consulting...

Dr. Otto WilsonView profile

ID: 27076

Dr. Otto Wilson

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Maryland

This highly qualified expert has nearly 25 years of experience as an engineer. He successively earned his BS, MS, and PhD in ceramic science and engineering from Rutgers University. He is active in his field as an advisor for undergraduate students and PhD students, as well as an instructor of over 10 courses at a distinguished university in the DC area. He is also highly involved in research as...

Mechanical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

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This highly qualified expert holds both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina where he was summa cum laude. He is a Certified Plant Engineer and a Certified Training Instructor for Aerial Work Platforms and Rough-Terrain Forklifts. He was enlisted in the United States Navy for 12 years where he was responsible for operating, repairing,...

Mr. Stephen Miller Olenick, CFEI, MBA, PE, MSFPEView profile

ID: 29388

Mr. Stephen Olenick, CFEI, MBA, PE, MSFPE

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Maryland

Mr. Stephen M. Olenick has 25 years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering and Forensic Analysis with expertise in Fire and Explosion Investigation. He earned his BS and MS in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and his MBA in General Business from Loyola University. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire...

Biomedical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Biomedical Engineering Expert Witness

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This biomedical and biomechanical expert spent over 15 years as a Professor at Johns Hopkins University and over 20 years as a member of their Applied Physics Laboratory. He has worked in biomedical implant analysis and design, materials biomechanics, and laminated composite analysis and design. He earned a B.S and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, as well as a Ph.D....

Mr. Jongsoo LimView profile

ID: 29895

Mr. Jongsoo Lim

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Maryland

This highly qualified expert has over a decade of experience nail gun design and manufacturing. He obtained his BS and MS in electrical engineering from Kyungpook National University in Korea, before moving to the United States and receiving his second MS in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Today, he is active in academia, having researched and...

Engineering and HVAC Systems Expert WitnessView profile

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Engineering and HVAC Systems Expert Witness

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This HVAC expert is the president of of an engineering consultancy. He has extensive experience in the design of piping, duct, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems for new and retrofit commercial and institutional buildings. This expert has experience working on projects ranging from small to large; project complexity ranges from simple office tenant, retail and hotel projects to base...

Mr. Samuel George Sudler, PE, CFEI, CVFIView profile

ID: 6771066

Mr. Samuel Sudler, PE, CFEI, CVFI

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Maryland

Mr. Samuel G. Sudler has over 30 years of experience in Electrical Engineering. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator and Vehicle Fire Investigator by the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also licensed as a Professional Engineer in 49 states. Formerly, this expert served...

Fire Protection Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Fire Protection Engineering Expert Witness

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This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of fire protection engineering. He received his bachelors and masters from the University of San Diego, both in mechanical engineering. His PhD in mechanical engineering was also granted from UCSD. He is on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Wildland Fire as well as the NFPA Technical Committee on Wildlife...

Dr. Daniel Timothy Gottuk, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 72557

Dr. Daniel Gottuk, PhD, PE

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Dr. Daniel T. Gottuk has 34 years of experience in Fire Detection, Fire Dynamics, and Forensics. He earned his BS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Alabama, Rhode Island, and Maryland. Formerly, this expert served as the Senior Vice President of Advanced Solutions, and as Technical Director, Chief...

Residential Housing Expert WitnessView profile

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Residential Housing Expert Witness

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Educated as an engineer at Duke University with a Master's degree in Management from MIT, this expert has dedicated his career to real estate development, remodeling and home building since 1986. He has been an owner and manager of several small building and development entities in the Baltimore metropolitan region, constructing more than 500 single family and multi-family residences. A hands-on...

Dr. Donald Ira Siegel, MS, PhDView profile

ID: 90684

Dr. Donald Siegel, MS, PhD

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Maryland

Dr. Donald I. Siegel has 52 years of experience in Environment Sciences, Hydrology, and Water Resources. He earned his BS in Geology from the University of Rhode Island, his MS in Geology from Pennsylvania State University, and his Ph.D. in Hydrology and Water Resources from the University of Minnesota. Formerly, this expert held roles as a Senior Hydrogeologist at Stearns & Wheler Environmental...

Dr. Judy Sue LaKind, PhDView profile

ID: 90787

Dr. Judy LaKind, PhD

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Dr. Judy S. LaKind has 37 years of experience in the fields of Epidemiology and Public Health. She earned her BA in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Johns Hopkins University, her MS in Geology from the University of Wisconsin Madison, and her PhD in Geography and Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Formerly, she served as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of...

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

    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.

  • 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

    $400

    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.

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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