Mechanical Engineering Expert Witnesses in Maryland

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Mechanical engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial machinery, HVAC systems, and product design. Some of the most common specialties for mechanical engineering expert witnesses also include biomechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and robotics. They have provided opinions on the effects of product liability, patent infringement, mechanical failure analysis, accident reconstruction, and safety standards.

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Daniel Timothy Gottuk, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 72557

Dr. Daniel Timothy Gottuk, PE, PhD

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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...

Forensic Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-004887

Forensic Engineering Expert Witness

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Maryland

This forensic engineering expert has practiced as an Engineering Consultant and Expert Witness since 1982. Testifying in City, County, State and Federal courts as a Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineer and Safety Engineer, he is known nationwide for his integrity, careful and thorough investigation of claims, expert analysis and professional courtroom presentation.

George Michael Saunders Jr, CFEI, PEView profile

ID: 129478

Mr. George Michael Saunders Jr, CFEI, PE

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Maryland

Mr. George M. Saunders Jr. has 33 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics with expertise in Accidents and Safety. He earned his BS in Physics from Frostburg State University, and his BS and MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire Investigators, a...

Mechanical Engineering And Medical Device Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical Engineering And Medical Device Expert Witness

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Maryland

This expert has over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. His research in tribology, machining of advanced materials, medical device design, dental materials, and high temperature coatings is widely recognized in the scientific and engineering communities. He has published over two hundred fifty papers and reports related to machining of ceramics, mechanisms and mechanics of...

Gregory Joseph Paulsen, PEView profile

ID: 6278835

Mr. Gregory Joseph Paulsen, PE

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Maryland

Mr. Gregory J. Paulsen has 23 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned both his BS and MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Pennsylvania. This expert served in the United States Navy for 12 years and he served as a Firefighter for the Corning Fire Department....

Mechanical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-006606

Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

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Maryland

This highly qualified expert holds both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina where he was summa cum laude. He is a Certified Plant Engineer and a Certified Training Instructor for Aerial Work Platforms and Rough-Terrain Forklifts. He was enlisted in the United States Navy for 12 years where he was responsible for operating, repairing,...

Otto WilsonView profile

ID: 27076

Dr. Otto Wilson

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Maryland

This highly qualified expert has nearly 25 years of experience as an engineer. He successively earned his BS, MS, and PhD in ceramic science and engineering from Rutgers University. He is active in his field as an advisor for undergraduate students and PhD students, as well as an instructor of over 10 courses at a distinguished university in the DC area. He is also highly involved in research as...

Combustion and Fire Research Expert WitnessView profile

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Combustion and Fire Research Expert Witness

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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...

Jongsoo LimView profile

ID: 29895

Mr. Jongsoo Lim

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Maryland

This highly qualified expert has over a decade of experience nail gun design and manufacturing. He obtained his BS and MS in electrical engineering from Kyungpook National University in Korea, before moving to the United States and receiving his second MS in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Today, he is active in academia, having researched and...

The Average Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $367 / Hour

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  • 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

    $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.

  • Court Fee

    $375

    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.

Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

A mechanical engineering expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving machinery, automotive systems, HVAC, and other mechanical devices. They can offer insights on design, manufacturing, maintenance, and failure analysis.

Cases that often require a mechanical engineering expert include product liability suits, patent disputes, industrial accidents, vehicle collisions, and construction defects.

Yes. Mechanical engineering experts can analyze patents and technical documents to determine if there has been an infringement or violation of proprietary technology.

Yes. Subspecialties can include automotive engineering, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, robotics, and more. The specific expertise needed will depend on the case details.

In product liability cases, these experts can evaluate design flaws, manufacturing defects or improper usage instructions that may have led to injury or damage.

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