Fire Expert Witnesses in Wisconsin

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Fire expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including fire investigation, fire safety engineering, fire protection, arson investigation, and electrical fires. Some of the most common specialties among fire expert witnesses also include fire cause and origin, fire behavior analysis, fire prevention systems, fire risk assessment, and building code compliance. They can opine on the effects of faulty wiring, improper storage of flammable materials, inadequate fire safety measures, arson-related crimes, and the impact of building design on fire spread.

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Dr. Roger Louis Schneider, PhDView profile

ID: 54183

Dr. Roger Schneider, PhD

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Wisconsin

Dr. Roger L. Schneider has 51 years of experience in the field of Chemical Engineering with a specialized focus in Fireworks and Hazardous Materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. He completed his postdoctoral training at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Formerly, he served as a Contract Researcher at the U.S. Army Research,...

The Average Fire Expert Witness
Charges $325 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $275

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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

    $350

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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

    $350

    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.

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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