Engineering Expert Witnesses in Michigan

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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. Jon FilliezView profile

ID: 11497

Mr. Jon Filliez

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Michigan

This expert received his BS from Rutgers University. He has been in the elevator industry for over 45 years and has held various roles in the process. He is a licensed elevator journeyperson and elevator inspector in the state of Michigan. In the past, he was a field superintendent and general manager at Schindler Elevator Corporation. Currently, he is an elevator consultant at a consulting firm...

Afghanistan Anthropology Expert WitnessView profile

E-008743

Afghanistan Anthropology Expert Witness

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This expert is a Professor of Anthropology at a major university, specializing in The Afghan Studies. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute of Afghanistan Studies and is a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland. He has multiple publications in anthropology focusing on his research in Afghan culture and has multiple book...

Dr. Steven Anthony Rundell, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 131151

Dr. Steven Rundell, PhD, PE

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Michigan

Dr. Steven A. Rundell has 19 years of experience in Biomechanical Engineering. He earned both his BSE and MSE in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of Florida, Illinois, and Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as an Engineer, Senior...

Electrical and Computer Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-009270

Electrical and Computer Engineering Expert Witness

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Michigan

This highly qualified expert received his Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to that, he received his M.S. degree in Computer Science from the University of Alberta and B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science. This expert has 27 years of academic teaching experience as a Professor in the...

Dr. Stephen Allen Batzer, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 135034

Dr. Stephen Batzer, PE, PhD

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Michigan

Dr. Stephen A. Batzer has 34 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, his MS in Manufacturing Engineering from Kettering University, and his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Today, this expert is a licensed engineer in the state of Michigan. Formerly,...

Biomechanical and Mechanical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-016241

Biomechanical and Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

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This expert's major practice area involves the scientific investigation of accidents resulting in injury. He utilizes the information provided by injuries and mechanical failure of objects to reconstruct the events of an accident and answer questions related to liability. He holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel...

Dr. Allise Okin Wachs, MA, MS, PhDView profile

ID: 137970

Dr. Allise Wachs, MA, MS, PhD

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Michigan

Dr. Allise Wachs has over 33 years of experience in Reliability, Statistics, and Failure Analysis. She received a dual BS degree in Mathematics and Statistics, an MA in Statistics, an MS in Industrial Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Operations Research, all at the University of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Michigan, as a...

Mechanical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-024194

Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

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Michigan

This highly qualified expert has years of experience in dynamics and control of automotive and manufacturing systems. He received his MS degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University and his PhD degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a member of the US National Academy of Engineering. He is a fellow of 4 renowned associations: the Institute...

Mr. Todd Dudley HooverView profile

ID: 149838

Mr. Todd Hoover

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Michigan

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Texas

Mr. Todd D. Hoover has over 30 years of experience in Automotive Accident Reconstruction. He earned his AAS in Electronics Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology and his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston. Formerly, this expert served as a Principal Engineer and Graduate Engineer at Carr Engineering Inc. and Tandy Engineering & Associates, Inc. Currently, this...

Traffic Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-083396

Traffic Engineering Expert Witness

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Michigan

This expert has over 40 years of experience in municipal traffic engineering, transportation planning, highway design, traffic system operations, right-of-way acquisition, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. He is a registered professional engineer in Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Florida and California. He has been certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer by the Transportation...

Mr. Brad FoxView profile

ID: 20656

Mr. Brad Fox

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Michigan

This expert has over 25 years of experience regarding elevator code, repairs, inspections, and training. He is a certified qualified elevator inspector nationwide. Formerly, he was an elevator field mechanic and elevator code consultant for multiple major elevator companies. He is now an independent elevator inspector and elevator inspection trainer in Michigan and other states across the United...

Automotive Electrical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Automotive Electrical Engineering Expert Witness

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This expert has over 20 years of experience in automotive electronics engineering. He holds a BS in physics from Michigan State University, a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Texas, a BS in computer science from Wayne State University, and a MBA in international economics from Oakland University. He began his career as an avionics electrical engineer with the US Air Force,...

Mr. Mark MeyerView profile

ID: 27303

Mr. Mark Meyer

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Michigan

This highly qualified expert has worked in automotive electrical engineering for 20 years. He earned his BS in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh and is a member of the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers Society. He also holds 2 patents. He formerly worked as a project engineer at Copperweld Robotics, Beta Tech, and Epcom Corporation. He then worked as a senior...

Mr. Erik Matthew Swonder, MS, PE, CFIView profile

ID: 276750

Mr. Erik Swonder, MS, PE, CFI

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Michigan

Mr. Erik M. Swonder has 20 years of experience in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Fire Investigation. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University and his MS in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators. Additionally, he is licensed as a...

Mr. Michael Thomas Burr, MS, PE, CFIView profile

ID: 300501

Mr. Michael Burr, MS, PE, CFI

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Michigan

Mr. Michael T. Burr has 17 years of experience in Materials Science. He earned his BS in Material Science and Engineering from Michigan State University and his MS in Material Science and Engineering from Wayne State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Michigan and New Jersey. He is also a Certified Fire Investigator through the International...

Mr. Dorian FlowersView profile

ID: 41930

Mr. Dorian Flowers

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Michigan

This expert has 20 years of experience repairing, inspecting, and testing elevators in Michigan. He trained as an elevator journeyman through the National Elevator Industry Educational Program and went on to hold the position of elevator mechanic at KONE Corporation and Thyssen Krupp Elevators. He is currently an elevator inspector in Michigan.

Dr. Peter ChhimView profile

ID: 42789

Dr. Peter Chhim

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Michigan

This expert has extensive experience in data analytics, quality and warranty systems. He earned his BS in manufacturing and industrial engineering technology, his MS in engineering technology, and his PhD in industrial and systems engineering from Wayne State University. He is a member of the OESA Warranty Management Council. This expert previously served as a quality systems coordinator with KVT...

Dr. Karl MajeskeView profile

ID: 46443

Dr. Karl Majeske

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Michigan

This expert has several decades of experience in business statistics, management science, and regression analysis. He earned his PhD in industrial and operations engineering at the University of Michigan and completed his thesis on statistical analysis on automotive warranty data. After earning his PhD, he went on to serve as a reliability engineer at General Motors in their assembly department....

Dr. Debora Renee Marth, PhDView profile

ID: 506988

Dr. Debora Marth, PhD

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Michigan

Debora R. Marth has 29 years of experience in the field of Mechanical and Automotive Safety Engineering. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan Dearborn. She completed her MS in Mechanical Engineering and her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Wayne State University. She is also earned her certification in Specialized Traffic Accident Reconstruction from...

Mr. Robert Kemp Taylor, MS, PE, CFEIView profile

ID: 514448

Mr. Robert Taylor, MS, PE, CFEI

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Michigan

Robert K. Taylor has 52 years of experience in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, and Failure Analysis. Robert earned his B.S.E. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan and his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in California, and a Certified Fire and Explosion...

Ms. Karla Jane Petroskey, PE, MSEView profile

ID: 519933

Ms. Karla Petroskey, PE, MSE

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Michigan

Ms. Karla J. Petroskey has 19 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, and Restraint Systems. She earned her BSE and MSE in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is certified as a Remote Pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration and licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan. Formerly, this...

Mr. Joel Thomas Cowells, PE, MSView profile

ID: 524546

Mr. Joel Cowells, PE, MS

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Michigan

Mr. Joel T. Cowells has 21 years of experience in Electrical Engineering. He earned his BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering and his MS in Computer Engineering from Wayne State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Engineer with Exponent, Inc. and as a Software Development Engineer with General...

Dr. Donald John Hoffmann, PhD, PE, IAAI-CFIView profile

ID: 6030127

Dr. Donald Hoffmann, PhD, PE, IAAI-CFI

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Michigan

Dr. Donald J. Hoffmann has 36 years of experience in the field of Chemical Engineering. He earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and both his MS and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University. Today he is a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators. He is also licensed as a Professional Engineer in...

Mr. Gregory A Miller, PEView profile

ID: 6137765

Mr. Gregory Miller, PE

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Michigan

Mr. Gregory Miller has 40 years of experience in Restraint Systems and Safety Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan respectively. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as the Manager of Product Analysis at TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc,...

Mr. Steven Martin Hall, MSE, CPSMView profile

ID: 6330433

Mr. Steven Hall, MSE, CPSM

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Michigan

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Mr. Steven M. Hall has over 24 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Product Liability and Safety. He earned his BSE in Engineering Physics and his MSE in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a Certified Product Safety Manager by the International Board for Certification Services and Management. Formerly, he served as an...

Mr. Ram Krishnaswami, MSView profile

ID: 6575140

Mr. Ram Krishnaswami, MS

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Michigan

Mr. Ram Krishnaswami has 30 years of experience in the Automotive Industry. He earned his BE in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering, his MS in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Kentucky, and his second MS in System Design and Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Formerly, this expert served as the Chief Engineer of Transmission and Driveline...

Mr. Matthew Luke FyieView profile

ID: 6937103

Mr. Matthew Fyie

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Michigan

Mr. Matthew L. Fyie has 31 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as a Product Design Engineer, Calibration Engineer, and Supervisor in the Transmission and Driveline Engineering Division at Ford Motor Company....

Dr. Alex Halderman, PhDView profile

ID: 705539

Dr. Alex Halderman, PhD

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Michigan

Dr. Alex Halderman has 14 years of experience in the fields of Computer Science and Computer Security. He earned his BA, MA, and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Princeton University. Formerly, this expert served as a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan College of Engineering and as a Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Censys, Inc. He currently serves as the...

Dr. Charles Owen Funk, PhD, PE, CFEI, CVFIView profile

ID: 83248

Dr. Charles Funk, PhD, PE, CFEI, CVFI

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Michigan

Dr. Charles O. Funk has 18 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Fire and Explosion Investigation. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University and both his MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator through the National...

The Average Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $367 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $325

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  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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  • Court 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.

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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