Fire Expert Witnesses in Maryland
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Mr. Walter Rothfuss, PE, CFEI, CFII
Maryland
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...
Combustion and Fire Research Expert Witness
Maryland
This highly qualified expert received his BS in Mechanical engineering, an MS in mechanical engineering and a second in aerospace engineering. His PhD in aerospace engineering was granted by the the University of Michigan. Formerly he served as as a senior fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in their fire research division. Currently he serves as professor and director...
Mr. Stephen Olenick, CFEI, MBA, PE, MSFPE
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...
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Fire Protection Engineering Expert Witness
Maryland
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. Scott Davis, PE, PhD
Maryland
Dr. Scott G. Davis has 32 years of experience in Fire and Explosion Investigation and Accidents and Safety with expertise in Failure Analysis. He earned his BA in French and his BS in Aerospace Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and his MS and PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states...
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Dr. Daniel Gottuk, PhD, PE
Maryland
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...
The Average Fire Expert Witness
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Fire Expert Witness FAQs
A fire expert witness provides specialized knowledge about fire causes, prevention, and safety. They can analyze evidence, reconstruct incidents, and provide credible testimony in court.
Fire expert witnesses often work on cases involving arson, fire safety violations, insurance claims, wrongful death suits due to fires, and product liability cases related to fire hazards.
In an arson case, a fire expert can determine the cause and origin of the fire, identify accelerants used, and testify about these findings in court.
Yes, some experts specialize in areas like electrical fires, industrial fires, wildfire investigations, or fire protection engineering.
A certified investigator has undergone rigorous training and testing to prove their expertise. Their certification adds credibility to their analysis and testimony.
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