Licensed Mechanical Engineer Forensic Plumbing HVAC Expert Witness

This expert is a licensed mechanical engineer specializing in forensic analysis, design, and consulting for plumbing, fuel gas, HVAC, and fire protection systems. Experience includes hot water system failures, scalding incidents, combustion safety related to gas appliances, and Legionnaires disease. Services provided cover construction claims investigation, HVAC and plumbing design error review, litigation support, expert testimony, and fire sprinkler system analysis. The expert actively participates in setting industry standards for plumbing safety and has extensive experience supporting legal disputes through document review, site inspections, and expert reports.

Professional Affiliations:

American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE)
American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM)
International Code Council (ICC)
National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE), Board Certified
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Areas of expertise:

Boilers
Building Codes
Construction
Failure Analysis
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Forensic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Plumbing & HVAC

Case Study:

Construction Claims
Design Errors and Omissions
Litigation Support
Construction Defects
Failure Analysis
Hot Water Scalding
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Legionnaires Disease
Gas Explosions

Certifications:

Registered Professional Engineer in multiple states