Engineering Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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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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Dr. Tyler Andrew Kress, PhDView profile

ID: 139109

Dr. Tyler Kress, PhD

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Tennessee

Dr. Tyler A. Kress has over 30 years of experience in the field of Engineering Safety, with a focus on Biomechanics, Human Factors, Industrial Safety, and Accident Reconstruction. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering specializing in Human Factors, complemented by B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Science and Mechanics with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering from the University of...

Structural Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-007142

Structural Engineering Expert Witness

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Tennessee

This expert has been a practicing engineer for nearly 25 years. A registered Professional Engineer in good standing in 45 states (including Florida), he is a member of several professional engineering societies, as well as the International Sign Association and the Mid-South Sign Association. He has worked for a number of large engineering firms and industrial manufactures, and he currently...

Ms. Polly BargerView profile

ID: 27269

Ms. Polly Barger

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Tennessee

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in the equine industry. She obtained her BA in sociology, psychology, and English with a minor in education from Vanderbilt University. She is also certified in equine facility design by the Certified Horsemanship Association. For many years, she ran a large riding program for the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, where she instructed...

Mechanical Engineering & Software Development Expert WitnessView profile

E-524765

Mechanical Engineering & Software Development Expert Witness

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Tennessee

This expert has 40 years of experience in mechanical engineering, specializing in engineering simulation, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. After earning her BS in math and physics from Heidelberg College, she earned her BS in engineering physics and MS in mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo. She also obtained her PhD in mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of...

Mr. Aaron SimsView profile

ID: 28121

Mr. Aaron Sims

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Tennessee

This expert has nearly 10 years of experience in rental car operations. He earned his BA in marketing management from Grambling State University. He previously served as a sales lead for Nike and as a technology consultant for Utility Partners of America. This expert was also the assistant branch manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He currently serves as the assistant branch manager of a major...

Dr. Steve GuoView profile

ID: 32871

Dr. Steve Guo

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Tennessee

This highly qualified expert from China earned his BS in chemical engineering from Zhengzhou University and went on to earn his MS and PhD in chemical engineering from the Research Institute of Petroleum Processing. He holds 11 patents in his field and has authored 13 publications in his field. He formerly served as a chemical engineer, senior chemical engineer, and senior process engineer at...

Mr. John BurnsView profile

ID: 38554

Mr. John Burns

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Tennessee

This expert has over four decades of experience in the field of mechanical engineering. He earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University and is a licensed professional engineer in Tennessee. His development experience includes plastics, sheet metal, castings and rubber part design, and other materials. Formerly, he held various roles at Murray, Inc where he was involved with...

Mr. Gary Dale Loftis, PEView profile

ID: 49816

Mr. Gary Loftis, PE

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Tennessee

Mr. Gary D. Loftis has 32 years of experience in Engineering and he earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in ten states. Formerly, this expert served as an Owner and Principal Engineer of PLM Corporation. He is currently an Owner and Principal Engineer of Maffett Loftis Engineering, LLC.

Mr. Robert Lee GibsonView profile

ID: 6281008

Mr. Robert Gibson

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Colorado

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Tennessee

Mr. Robert Lee Gibson has over 57 years of experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerodynamics, and Flight Testing. He earned his AAS in Aeronautical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University Cal Poly and his BS in Engineering Sciences from the State University of New York Suffolk County Community College. Currently, he is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an...

Mr. Stephen Philip Panoff, MSE, PEView profile

ID: 6577265

Mr. Stephen Panoff, MSE, PE

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Colorado

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Tennessee

Mr. Stephen P. Panoff has 15 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University and his MEng in Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan Dearborn. Today, this expert is a licensed Professional Engineer in 14 states. Formerly, he worked as a Senior Engineer at Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd and as a...

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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    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

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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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