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...
Michigan
This expert is a qualified Forensic Examiner by the FBI Laboratory Training, and has been working in the field for more than 10 years. He is the first vice president of the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and has authored several publications focusing on forensic firearm/toolmark identification and gunshot residue testing. He is a...
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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...
Michigan
This expert is a forensic statistics and economics specialist, having earned his PhD in economics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has extensive and successful trial experience and has pursued successful damages calculation cases. He is a member of the National Association of Forensic Economics and is a former economist at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. He is currently the...
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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...
Michigan
Dr. Donald J. Hoffmann has 37 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 and a Fire Investigator through the Alabama Fire...
Michigan
Mr. James T. Schmid has over 23 years of experience in the fields of Accounting, Business Valuation, and Fraud. He earned his BS in Engineering from Oakland University and his MBA in Accounting and Finance from Ross School of Business. Today, this expert is Accredited in Business Valuation and Certified in Financial Forensics by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a...
Michigan
Mr. Gregory R. Spelson has over three decades of experience in the Legal Field with five of those being in the field of Private Investigations. He earned his BA from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and his JD from the University of Illinois College of Law. Today, this expert is licensed as a Private Investigator in the state of Wisconsin and has Admission to Practice Law in the state...
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A forensic expert witness provides scientific analysis and interpretation of evidence to assist the court in understanding complex issues related to crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, toxicology, etc.
Forensic expert witnesses are often required in criminal cases involving murder, assault, or drug offenses. They can also be crucial in civil cases like personal injury or medical malpractice suits.
Yes, a forensic expert can specialize in various areas such as forensic pathology, digital forensics, forensic psychology, or forensic accounting, each with its unique expertise.
A forensic toxicologist specializes in identifying and quantifying substances in the body that could have contributed to a crime or death, such as drugs or poisons.
Courtroom experience is vital because the expert must be able to communicate complex scientific findings clearly and convincingly to a non-scientific audience - the judge and jury.
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