Maritime Expert Witnesses in South Carolina

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Maritime expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including shipping operations, marine engineering, naval architecture, offshore drilling, and maritime safety regulations. Some of the most common specialties among maritime expert witnesses also include shipbuilding, marine pollution, port management, underwater salvage operations, and maritime law enforcement. They have provided opinions on the effects of vessel collisions, oil spills, maritime accidents, piracy incidents, and navigation errors.

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Review Fee $225/hr
Deposition Fee $225/hr
Court Fee $225/hr

This expert is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Ohio with 40+ years working in structure design for marinas and waterfront facilities. Currently, he represents clients in special projects, expert testimony, marina/waterfront design, and regulatory matters through his personal consulting business. The expert earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of South Carolina and later completed some graduate coursework in Coastal Engineering and Construction Contracts and Law at The Citadel. He is a Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Fellow in the American College of Forensic Examiners. In addition, he has presented at many waterfront/marina design seminars and has authored numerous technical articles on design issues.

President & Owner, A Marina Design Consultancy

Graduate Coursework, The Citadel

Mount Pleasant,

South Carolina

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FAQs for Maritime Expert Witnesses

What is a maritime expert witness?

A maritime expert witness is a professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of maritime operations. They provide testimony or evidence in legal cases related to maritime issues.

What types of cases can a maritime expert witness handle?

Maritime expert witnesses can handle a variety of cases, including ship collisions, oil spills, cargo disputes, personal injury on vessels, and violations of maritime law.

Are there subspecialties within the field of maritime expertise?

Yes, there are several subspecialties such as naval architecture, marine engineering, offshore drilling, shipping regulations, and marine safety among others.

How can a maritime expert witness assist in a personal injury case on a vessel?

They can provide insights into safety protocols, equipment maintenance, crew training and other factors that may have contributed to the incident.

Why is it important to hire a maritime expert witness in an oil spill case?

An expert can provide detailed analysis on cause of the spill, impact assessment, cleanup procedures and adherence to environmental regulations.

How does Expert Institute select its Maritime expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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