Metallurgist Expert Witnesses in Michigan

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Metallurgist expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including materials engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing processes, corrosion analysis, and failure analysis. Some of the most common specialties among metallurgist expert witnesses also include fracture mechanics, heat treatment, metal fatigue, welding processes, and microstructural analysis. They have provided opinions on the effects of material selection, production methods, quality control procedures, structural integrity issues, and product liability cases.

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Mr. Michael Thomas Burr, MS, PE, CFIView profile

ID: 300501

Mr. Michael Burr, MS, PE, CFI

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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...

Metallurgist Expert Witness FAQs

A metallurgist expert witness provides specialized knowledge on metals, their properties, and behaviors. They can offer insights on failure analysis, corrosion, material selection, and manufacturing processes in various legal cases.

Metallurgist expert witnesses are often needed in product liability cases, construction disputes, patent infringement cases, personal injury claims related to metal products or machinery, and more.

Subspecialties in metallurgy include physical metallurgy, extractive metallurgy, mineral processing, and materials science. The chosen subspecialty will depend on the specifics of your case.

In product liability cases, a metallurgist can analyze the metal used in a product to determine if it was appropriate for its intended use or if defects contributed to failure or injury.

A metallurgist can provide crucial insights into whether a patented metal alloy or process has been unlawfully replicated or used without permission, supporting evidence in patent infringement cases.

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