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Design disputes arise wherever a commercial party paid for a plan, specification, or form and believes it did not receive what was promised. Developers pursue architects and engineers over building systems, facades, and structural calculations that fail in service; manufacturers dispute industrial design deliverables and product durability; and competitors litigate design patents and trade dress covering product forms and packaging. The contested question is rarely whether something went wrong. It is whether the design itself was deficient, or whether the problem traces to construction, manufacturing, use, or a change in requirements that the designer never controlled.

A design expert tests the design against the codes, standards, specifications, and professional practices that applied when it was prepared. That may involve rechecking load and thermal assumptions in a structural or facade design, reviewing materials selection and stress modeling for a product housing, or comparing approved wireframes and specifications against what was ultimately delivered. In design patent and trade dress matters, the analysis shifts to the ordinary observer's perception, prior art, and the distinction between functional and ornamental features. Each inquiry helps counsel connect a design decision to the failure or loss at issue, separate design error from other causes, and support or rebut the damages that follow.

Design litigation spans architecture, engineering, industrial design, and intellectual property, so the strongest expert is the one whose practice matches the specific design discipline in dispute. Round Table Group can connect counsel with architects who have testified on design defects, accessibility compliance, and professional negligence, structural engineers who have addressed seismic design and errors and omissions, and a mechanical engineer who is also a registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The network also includes a member of the National Academy of Engineering who served as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has testified on composite product failure and manufacturing patents, as well as a digital imaging pioneer inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame. With more than 75,000 expert searches completed for litigators, we can help you identify the designer or engineer whose experience fits your matter, and we invite you to start the conversation by calling us at (202) 908-4500.

Kinds of Cases We Work On

Round Table Group helps our clients find a wide variety of Design expert witnesses for cases like:

01

Product Design Firm Disputes Manufacturer Over Form Factor.

A consumer products manufacturer sued its industrial design firm after a newly launched product line's housing design failed to meet the drop-resistance specifications the firm had certified during development, forcing a costly mid-production redesign. We identified experts with experience in industrial product design, materials and structural durability testing, and consumer product design standards. The expert found the design firm's stress modeling had used an outdated material specification, supporting the manufacturer's professional-negligence claim.
02

Developer Disputes Architect Over Building Systems Design.

A commercial developer sued its architecture firm after a newly completed office tower's HVAC distribution design proved inadequate for the building's actual occupancy load, forcing costly retrofit work shortly after opening. We identified experts with experience in architectural building systems design, mechanical engineering coordination, and commercial construction design standards. The expert found the original design had relied on an occupancy assumption inconsistent with the building's approved use, supporting the developer's claim against the architect.
03

Contractor Disputes Engineering Firm Over Structural Design Error.

A general contractor sued a structural engineering design firm after a design error in a parking structure's load calculations was discovered mid-construction, forcing significant remedial reinforcement work and project delays. We identified experts with experience in structural engineering design, load calculation methodology, and construction design review standards. The expert traced the error to a miscalculated live-load assumption inconsistent with the applicable building code, supporting the contractor's claim for remedial costs and delay damages.
04

Fintech Disputes Design Firm Over Interface Rebrand Failure.

A financial technology company sued its digital design firm after a full platform interface redesign, delivered under their design services contract, was found to depart significantly from the agreed brand and layout specifications approved during the design review process. We identified experts with experience in digital product design standards, brand identity implementation, and design contract deliverable compliance. The expert's specification-versus-delivery comparison found the final design deviated from the approved wireframes in ways not covered by authorized change orders, supporting the fintech company's claim for rework costs.
05

Rival Fashion Brands Clash Over Signature Pattern Design.

An apparel company sued a competitor, alleging its newly launched collection copied a distinctive fabric pattern design that had become closely associated with the company's brand identity, in violation of trade dress protections. We identified experts with experience in fashion design and trade dress analysis, textile pattern origination, and apparel industry brand recognition standards. The expert's design-history comparison found the competitor's pattern shared distinctive, non-functional elements with the protected design, supporting an injunction against the competing collection.
06

Hotel Operator Disputes Design Firm Over Material Specs.

A hotel operator sued an interior design firm after a lobby renovation used flooring materials that failed to meet the durability specifications the firm had approved for the property's high-traffic commercial use, requiring replacement within a short period. We identified experts with experience in commercial interior design specification standards, hospitality flooring materials engineering, and interior design contract compliance. The expert found the specified material's commercial-grade rating fell short of the traffic volume the design firm had been told to expect, supporting the hotel operator's claim for replacement costs.
07

Electronics Maker Disputes Design Studio Over Form Patent.

A consumer electronics manufacturer sued an industrial design studio, alleging a competitor's newly released device infringed a design patent covering a distinctive product form the studio had developed under an exclusive design agreement, and that the studio had improperly shared design elements with the competitor. We identified experts with experience in industrial design patent analysis, product form and ornamentation evaluation, and design exclusivity agreement compliance. The expert's design comparison found the competitor's product shared the patented form's distinctive proportions, supporting the manufacturer's infringement claim against the competitor and its design-sharing claim against the studio.
08

Municipality Disputes Architect Over Public Building Compliance.

A municipality sued an architectural firm after a newly constructed public library failed a post-occupancy accessibility compliance review, alleging the firm's design failed to meet applicable public building accessibility standards specified in the design contract. We identified experts with experience in architectural accessibility design compliance, public building code standards, and design review methodology. The expert found the approved design had omitted a required accessible-route element specified in the applicable building code, supporting the municipality's claim for retrofit costs.
09

Developer Disputes Engineering Firm Over Facade Design Failure.

A real estate developer sued a structural engineering firm after a building's glass curtain wall facade began experiencing water infiltration shortly after completion, alleging the firm's design failed to account for the building's actual wind-load and thermal-expansion conditions. We identified experts with experience in facade engineering design, curtain wall systems, and building envelope performance standards. The expert found the design had used a thermal-expansion tolerance inconsistent with the facade's actual material specifications, supporting the developer's claim against the engineering firm.
10

Beverage Company Disputes Rival Over Packaging Trade Dress.

A beverage company sued a competitor, alleging its newly launched product line's packaging design copied the distinctive color scheme and label layout that had become closely associated with the company's flagship brand. We identified experts with experience in packaging design and trade dress analysis, consumer brand recognition research, and beverage industry design conventions. The expert's consumer-perception survey found a significant share of shoppers confused the competing packaging with the original brand, supporting an injunction against the competing design.

Here are a few of our favorite Design Expert Witnesses:

Pennsylvania Structural, Analysis, Design Expert #1606

I have 32 years of experience, and specialize in the field of structural engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of buildings, adapt reuse and investigations. I have published on such topics as steel, concrete and masonry design.

 

New Mexico Chemistry, Design, Construction Expert #3926

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of chemical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of process design and development, chemical reaction engineering and equilibrium-staged separations. I have published on such topics as activated carbon, nanotechnology and process design. I have testified 7 times on topics such as trade secrets and patent infringement, explosion phenomena and cause and process design issues.

 

Pennsylvania Learning, Management, Design Expert #4056

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of instructional design with specific knowledge in the areas of learning management systems, cyber charters and systems theory. I have published on such topics as change management, use of instructional design in the classroom and learning management systems. I am passionate about my work, the ideas I deal with are big system wide concerns such as the role of schools in the development of boys at the elementary level, the inclusion of prisoners, working poor, homeless and migrant workers in the school reform dialogue and the like.

 

Indiana Design, Mechanism, Kinematics Expert #4265

I have 27 years of experience and specialize in the field of energy conversion, with specific knowledge of humid combustion, ultra low emissions, alternative fuels and solar energy. I have published on such topics as solar technologies to reduce greenhouse emissions, methanol as a synthetic fuel and flywheels for energy storage.

 

Tennessee Design, Forensics, Biomedical Expert #5518

I have 47 years of experience, and specialize in the field of biomedical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of instrumentaiton, safety and design. I have published on such topics as design of medical devices and systems, education and safety. I have testified on medical device accidents.

 

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Arizona Design, Manufacturing, Safety Expert #6185

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of vehicles, all terrain vehicle, motorcycles, product manufacturing and product design. I have testified on manufacturing, vehicle operation, and vehicle product manufacturing. I am continually praised for my articulate and persuasive delivery of key technical information and logical opinions.

 

New York Blood Banks, Compliance, Design Expert #6207

I have 39 years of experience, and specialize in the field of Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory affairs and quality assurance compliance with specific knowledge in the areas of medical devices, pharmaceuticals and foods. I have published on such topics as FDA compliance issues, dealing with the FDA and importing products to the USA. I have testified 7 times on topics such as quality systems registrars’ compliance issues, FDA submissions and regulatory problems and concerns. I have worked with companies worldwide and have visited over 1000 companies in the 38 years in this area. Have been an invited guest lecturer…

 

System, Code, Defect, Design Expert #6441

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of information technology (IT) contractual disputes with specific knowledge in the area of forensic systems analysis. I have published on such topics as IT disasters and disputes. I have testified 99 times on topics such as these.

 

Wisconsin Design, Failure Analysis Expert #7263

I have 22 years of experience, and specialize in the field of plastics with specific knowledge in the areas of failure, design and processing. I have published on such topics as failure of plastics, injection molding of plastics and design of plastics. I have testified 12 times on topics such as failure of plastics parts, proper design of plastics and manufacturing of plastics.

 

Georgia Planning, Design Expert #9085

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering and construction with specific knowledge in the area of contract obligations. I have testified 7 times on topics such as quality of construction, time and cost control.

 

Florida Structural Engineering, Design Expert #11927

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of civil and structural engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of structural design, civil design and forensic evaluations of buildings. I have testified 34 times on topics such as building defects and water intrusion issues, construction accidents and premise liability matters.

 

Delaware Project Management, Design Expert #13979

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of electrical power generation with specific knowledge in the areas of plant construction, fossil fueled units and super critical units. I have testified on plant viability.

 

California Design, Defect, Building, Permit Expert #12161

I have 32 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture and construction with specific knowledge in the areas of design and construction defects, American Disablity Act (ADA) and disabled access, and standards of care issues. I have testified 20 times on topics such as construction and design defects, ADA and disabled access, zoning issues, misrepresentation, and scope or work disputes.I understand the specific role of an expert in the judicial process. Being knowledgeable, thorough, accurate, consistent, and convincing are paramount traits of a successful expert.

 

New Jersey Design, Construction, Planning Expert #14583

I have 50 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of design, master planning and institutional facilities. I have published on such topics as law office design, health care institutions and university facilities. I have received peer awards for my architecture, photography, and paintings from museums and societies. I have completed approximately 1000 architectural projects for universities, hospitals, research corporations, Federal and State agencies, and small and large businesses.

 

Retirement, Regulations, Design Expert #15090

I have 40 years of experience and specialize in the field of actuarial science, with specific knowledge of insurance regulation and supervision, pension regulation and supervision, and pension reform. I have published on such topics as pension reform in developing countries, pension plan design and valuation, and consulting in developing countries.

 

Michigan Architecture, Design, Build Expert #15584

I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of construction contracting, with specific knowledge of all phases of construction, architecture and engineering, and construction management.

 

Georgia Technology, Design, Server Expert #15760

I have 15 years of experience in the field of information technology (IT), with specific knowledge of local area networks (LAN), Microsoft software and network communications. I have published on such topics as Windows performance tuning.

 

New Hampshire Electoral Systems, Design Expert #16052

I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the field of institutional design, with specific knowledge of electoral systems, constitutions and political accountability. I have published on such topics as politics of Latin America, the reform of political institutions, and transparency and accountability in legislatures. I have testified on electoral system reform in Mexico.

 

Texas Golf Courses, Design Expert #16394

I have 22 years of experience in the field of golf course design and construction. I have testified on generally accepted golf course construction practices and golf course design “Standards.”

 

California Fine Art, Design, Graphic Expert #16432

I have 17 years of experience and specialize in the field of art and design, with specific knowledge of licensing and consumer products, graphic and product design and fine art.

 

Arizona Branding, Design, Management Expert #18800

I have 17 years of experience and specialize in the field of industrial design, with specific knowledge of branding, user experience and design research. I have published on such topics as brand DNA, research methods and product semantics.

 

Ohio Design, Curriculum Expert #19090

I have 18 years of experience, and specialize in the field of art and design education with specific knowledge in the areas of textiles, sustainability education and social practice education. I have published on such topics as art in the community.

 

South Carolina Painting, Drawing, Design Expert #19141

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of visual art with specific knowledge in the areas of painting, drawing and design.

 

New York Theater, Design, Stage Scenery Expert #19282

I have 40 years of experience and specialize in the field of technical theater, with specific knowledge of stage scenery, stage lighting and stage properties.

 

Michigan Design, Manufacturing, Control Expert #19304

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of materials science and engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of lightweight technologies, nondestructive characterization and statistical methods. I have published on such topics as design and process development of lightweight technologies, statistical methods and nondestructive characterization.

 

Texas Heat Transfer, Design, Structure Expert #19548

I have 24 years of experience and specialize in the field of engineering design, with specific knowledge of oil field equipment, medical equipment and heat transfer analysis.

 

Texas Stage Direction, Acting, Design Expert #19820

I have 40 years of experience and specialize in the field of theater, with specific knowledge of university theater, Shakespeare production and professional theater training. I have published on such topics as Shakespeare plays, plays with living authors and theater history.

 

North Carolina Design, Build, Quality, Wood Expert #20002

I have 32 years of experience and specialize in the field of wood working, with specific knowledge of general construction, custom architecture and design.

 

California Medical Devices Expert #20596

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of medical devices, patents and intellectual property and heavy-truck crashworthiness. I have published on such topics as medical device applications, finite element analysis and simulation and crashworthiness. I have testified on heavy-truck crashworthiness, product failure and reliability.

 

Infringement Analysis, Design Expert #20657

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of civil, mechanical and project management. I have published on such topics as patent technology, from evidence-based research to patentability and design for patentability. I have testified on padlock (door lock), mechanical system and sub-system of chip-maker (machine).

 

New Mexico Design, Graphics, Usability Expert #21501

I have 12 years of experience, and specialize in the field of technical and professional communication with specific knowledge in the areas of editing, intercultural communication and web design. I have published on such topics as technical editing, culture and technology and web design.

 

Kansas Agricultural Engineering, Design Expert #21792

I have 9 years of experience, and specialize in the field of agricultural engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of extrusion, bio-material design and bio-material engineering. I have published on such topics as texture of extrudates, soy bean adhesives and bio-based composites.

 

Buildings, Bridges, Design Expert #22493

I have 22 years of experience, and specialize in the field of civil and structural engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of structural assessment, structural analysis and design of bridges. I have published on such topics as strengthening of structures, fire and Impact effects on structures and non-destructive testing.

 

Rhode Island Database, Development, Design Expert #24216

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of database management systems with specific knowledge in the areas of design, architecture and development.

 

Arizona Errors, Omissions, Design Expert #24448

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction with specific knowledge in the areas of architecture, construction trades and practices and manufacture and fabrication. I consulted on a half billion dollar project in China.

 

Alabama Transportation, Design, Process Expert #24540

I have 22 years of experience in the field of civil engineering, with specific knowledge of transportation, geographical information system (GIS) mapping and sewer. I have published on such topics as sewer maintenance, asset management and transportation services.

 

California Lighting, Design, Theatre Expert #26786

I have 35 years of experience and specialize in the field of theater, with specific knowledge of lighting, sound and technical production. I have published on such topics as theater lighting, sound and technical production.

 

California Design, Strategic Change Expert #27157

I have 40 years of experience and specialize in the field of organization design and change, with specific knowledge of high-performing organizations, strategic change and organization development. I have published on such topics as high-performing organizations, strategic change and organization development.

 

Texas Design, Computers, Automation Expert #27680

I have 36 years of experience and specialize in the field of manufacturing, with specific knowledge of shipbuilding, process manufacturing and engineering design methods. I have published on such topics as shipbuilding, pulp and paper manufacture, and cost accounting.

 

New York Video Games, Games, Design Expert #28596

I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the field of games, with specific knowledge of business, design and learning. I have published on such topics as game design, game culture and the game industry. I have testified on game censorship, videogames and computer games.

 

California Design, Over Budget Expert #29334

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of product development with specific knowledge in the areas of consumer electronics, design and development.

 

Michigan Concrete, Design, Asphalt Expert #30283

I have 10 years of experience and specialize in the field of concrete construction with specific knowledge in the areas of pavement design, engineering and concrete materials. I have published on such topics as pavement design, concrete overlays and concrete jointing.

 

Texas Forensic Engineering, Design Expert #30372

I have 48 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) design, plumbing design and electrical design. I have testified on federal construction contract interpretation, potable water distribution system failures and smoke damage.

 

Pennsylvania Accidents & Safety, Design Expert #30854

I have 30 years of experience and specialize in the field of gymnastics, with specific knowledge of injuries, proper progressions and facility design flaws.

 

Maryland Steel Pipelines, Design Expert #30978

I have 50 years of experience in the field of high pressure long distance pipelines, with specific knowledge in the areas of design, operation and maintenance. I have testified 30 times on topics such as pipeline construction and valuation, accident investigation, and operational negligence. I have 15 years of expert witness experience.

 

California Verification, Validation, Design Expert #31334

I have 11 years of experience, and specialize in the field of quality assurance with specific knowledge in the areas of risk management, internal auditing and design control.

 

Cruise Shipping, Tourism, Design Expert #31484

I have 35 years of experience in the field of shipping, with specific knowledge of cruise shipping, marine technology and hospitality design. I have published on such topics as cruise industry human resource management, cruise ship design and cruise port development.

 

Illinois Modeling, Analysis, Design Expert #32296

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of systems development, with specific knowledge of modeling, analysis and design. I have published on such topics as business process improvement, business rules management and professional ethics.

 

Nebraska Bridges, Stress Analysis, Design Expert #33179

I have 40 years of experience in the field of structural engineering, with specific knowledge of pre-stressed and reinforced concrete. I have published on such topics as pre-stressed concrete. I have testified 10 times on topics such as structural failure investigation.

 

Colorado Contracting, Estimating, Design Expert #33872

I have 32 years of experience and specialize in the field of electrical contracting, with specific knowledge of contract administration, estimating, construction claims, design and electrical instrumentation.

 

consulting, management, Design Expert #33909

I have 19 years of experience, and specialize in the field of foodservice design and planning with specific knowledge in the areas of kitchen design, laundry design and HVAC design. I have published on such topics as the value of consulting in a project.

 

Turbulent Flows, Heat, Design Expert #35313

I have 31 years of experience and specialize in the field of engineering analysis, design and development, with specific knowledge of engineering hardware in power generation, gas turbines, fuel cells, power plant and biomedical engineering computation analysis. I have published on such topics as energy conversion, power generation, generic engineering analysis of hardware, and fundamental and basic science research issues.

 

Electrical Engineering, Design Expert #36260

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of electrical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of electro-thermal analysis and design, high performance computing and nanotechnology. I have published on such topics as institute of electrical and electronics engineers (IEEE) transactions on industry applications, solid-state electronics and American Society of Mechanical Engineers journals and proceedings.

 

Pennsylvania Analysis, Design, Development Expert #36573

I have 18 years of experience, and specialize in the field of information science with specific knowledge in the areas of computer networking, system analysis and design and information technology. I have published on such topics as ordnance design, computer modeling of aging and system development. I was literally a rocket scientist. While most of my professional work with missile systems involved ordnance design, I briefly worked with rocket motor simulations.

 

Video Coding, Networking, Design Expert #37443

I have 30 years of experience in the field of video networking, with specific knowledge of video coding, motion estimation, and video transcoding. I have published on such topics as design of video codecs, transmission of video over networks, and processing of video.

 

California Architecture, Design, Defects Expert #37496

I have 18 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of construction, sustainability and building codes. I have published on such topics as green building, school (educational) building design and remodeling. I am a green architect and author of four books.

 

California Public Health, Design, Bid Expert #37497

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of design, bid and construction. I have published on such topics as library design, recreation center materials and daylighting.

 

Illinois Corporate Training, Design Expert #37871

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of corporate training with specific knowledge in the areas of instructional design, product training and needs analysis. I have published on such topics as managing training projects, scoping e-learning and consulting skills. I successfully implemented training certification for a medical device manufacturer.

 

California Thermomechanics, Energy, Design Expert #40358

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of technical consultation and short course offerings, with specific knowledge in the areas of micro- and nanoscale engineering, clean energy, and high temp mechanical systems design. I have published on such topics as microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) & microsystems design and packaging, finite element method in thermomechanics and computer-aided design. Sold-out books on finite element method in thermomechanics and 2nd edition of MEMS books publications. Keynote lectures on energy and MEMS.

 

Connecticut Statistics, Probability, Design Expert #40524

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of statistics, with specific knowledge in the areas of statistical analysis and design of experiments, evaluation of probabilities and cryptography. I have published on such topics as quality control, statistical design, genetic density and development of cryptosystems. I have testified on jury discrimination and evaluation of voting result.

 

California Design, Construction, Regulation Expert #41535

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of construction defects, construction delays and architectural codes. I have testified 12 times on topics such as construction defects, construction delay claims. Through my participation in the forensic end of the construction business I have developed a much greater understanding of the material science, failure mechanisms and construction processes than my peers.

 

Structural Integrity, Design Expert #41916

I have 45 years of experience, and specialize in the field of structural design with specific knowledge in the areas of high temperature design problems, computational methods and life assessment. I have published on such topics as structural design. I have testified on the construction of a swimming pool.

 

New York Failure Analysis, Design Expert #42338

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering and industrial design with specific knowledge in the areas of design, failure analysis and manufacturing. I have published on such topics as vibrations, bone fracture and manufacturing. I have testified on failure of a desk-chair.

 

Virginia Design, Construction, Operations Expert #42435

I have 17 years of experience, and specialize in the field of green building with specific knowledge in the areas of LEED, sustainable design and green operations. I have published on such topics as green multifamily development, green building specifications and green building education. I have served on over 300 green building project teams and have built a solid reputation for delivering excellence in the Mid-Atlantic region.

 

Montana Processes, Design, Metallurgy Expert #42962

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of welding engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of processes, metallurgy and design. I have published on such topics as process sensing and control, defect sesning and manufacturing. I have testified on failure analysis, product liability and fitness-for-purpose.

 

New York Technical, Furniture, Design Expert #43229

I have 22 years of experience, and specialize in the field of technical furniture, consoles with specific knowledge in the areas of broadcast consoles, security consoles and monitor walls.

 

Washington Design, Manufacture, Steam Expert #44258

I have 28 years of experience, and specialize in the field of sauna and steam with specific knowledge in the areas of sauna rooms, steam rooms and wine rooms. I have testified on steam rooms. The high point of my career to date would be the design,manufacture and installation of the sauna and steam rooms at the Pentagon Athletic Center. We achieved LEED certification for this project.

 

Virginia Design, Permitting Expert #44282

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of design, permitting and construction administration. I have maintained my own architectural firm for the past 22 years and have a wide presence in over seven states.

 

New York Brand Development, Design, Sales Expert #44765

I have 27 years of experience, and specialize in the field of retail with specific knowledge in the areas of planning production, forecasting to trend and business strategy and marketing. I have published on such topics as brand and product launches, social and marketing promotions and philanthropy. I have testified on employment disputes, employee theft and shoplifting.

 

Indiana Forestry, Equipment, Design Expert #44942

I have 45 years of experience and specialize in the field of engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of agricultural equipment, forestry equipment and safety. I have published on such topics as forestry and agricultural equipment usage and forestry operations abroad. I have testified 9 times on topics such as accidents in forestry operations, lawn mower accidents and industrial equipment accidents.

 

Indiana Composite Materials, Design Expert #45081

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of composite materials with specific knowledge in the areas of design, performance and failure and manufacturing. I have published on such topics as carbon fiber composites, carbon nanocomposites and composite products and processes. I have testified on composite ladder failure, patent defense for composite manufacturing process and litigation over manufacturing facility lack of performance. I am a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society of Engineering Sciences of Sweden. I served as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

 

Design, Group Benefits Expert #45084

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of group and pension benefits with specific knowledge in the areas of tarification and design, communication and reporting. I have published on such topics as the need for group insurance, the estimation of worker compensation rates. I have testified on the values of benefits in case of injuries.

 

Ohio Construction Failure, Design Expert #45196

I have 24 years of experience, and specialize in the field of civil and structural engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of structural design, construction management and failure analysis. I have testified on traffic accident.

 

California Building, Design, Seismic Expert #45296

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of structural engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of seismic design, building design and building evaluation. I have published on such topics as seismic design of buildings. I have testified on errors and omissions. I enjoy analyzing the non-linear seismic response of buildings in high seismic regions. I also enjoy making the unrealistic ideas of architects come to life in real projects.

 

Texas Planning, Design, Branding Expert #45450

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of retail design with specific knowledge in the areas of convenience, specialty retail and restaurants. I have published on such topics as energy efficiency, foodservice design and the basics of retail design. I have testified 10 times on topics such as site traffic flow, usage, building placement and site development. My firm has won 8 design awards in the last 3 years.

 

Colorado Design, Construction Defects Expert #46324

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture and construction with specific knowledge in the areas of residential, light commercial and historic preservation. I have testified on architectural negligence, breach of contract and construction defects. In addition to practicing architecture for thirty years, I’ve taught at the university level for over ten years and due to my wife being a litigating attorney, I understand the legal process more than most.

 

Texas Construction, Design, Management Expert #46682

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of oil and gas pipelines with specific knowledge in the areas of project management, construction management and detailed design. I have published on such topics as assessing the performance oil and gas pipeline systems in natural hazards and human threat events, and guidelines for the design of buried steel pipe. I have testified on pipeline construction contract dispute.

 

Wisconsin Design, Research, Observation Expert #46811

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of user interface design and usability with specific knowledge in the areas of usability, field research and observation. I have published on such topics as field research techniques, user-centered design and persona development.

 

Arizona Design, Planning, Energy Expert #46814

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of energy-efficient architecture, sustainable design and sustainable planning. I have published on such topics as renovation versus new building, dangers of compact fluorescent lamp; specific architectural projects of mine have been published in numerous publications.

 

Texas Management, Design Expert #46829

I have 31 years of experience, and specialize in the field of semiconductors with specific knowledge in the areas of integrated circuit design, power management and transistor design. I have published on such topics as complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor technology, static random access memory and dynamic random access memory design and silicate contact resistivity and others. I have testified on dynamic random access memory design.

 

Ohio Patent, Analysis, Design Expert #47099

I have 23 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of product design, finite element analysis and patent infringement. I have testified 11 times on topics such as heavy vehicle air suspension systems, brake and wheel end components and other patent-related matters. I am a licensed Professional Engineer, a named inventor on several patents, and a registered patent agent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

 

Texas Chemicals, Manufacturing, Design Expert #47240

I have 8 years of experience, and specialize in the field of organic chemistry with specific knowledge in the areas of reaction development, drug and chemical manufacturing and total synthesis. I have published on such topics as natural product total synthesis, reaction methodology and drug design. I am devoted to science and discovery.

 

Texas Optics, Analysis, Design, System Expert #47536

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of digital imaging with specific knowledge in the areas of imaging hardware, image processing and image analysis. I have published on such topics as digital imaging system design, medical image processing and image enhancement. I have testified on digital cameras, image processing software and image displays. I have been honored to be in the Space Technology Hall of Fame in recognition of my work in biomedical image processing.

 

Pennsylvania Automation, Design, Marine Expert #47583

I have 21 years of experience, and specialize in the field of robotics with specific knowledge in the areas of hazardous environments design, mechanisms and control. I have published on such topics as explosive environment robotics, underwater remotely operated underwater vehicle and manipulators and remote military scout systems. I have testified on manipulators used for spray-painting.

 

Washington Human Factor and User Interface Expert #47941

I have 21 years of experience, and specialize in the field of human factors with specific knowledge in the areas of user interface design, human systems integration and mobile computing. I have published on such topics as stereoscopic and perspective displays, virtual environments and virtual reality. I have designed and implemented advanced human agent models for air traffic controllers and pilots that implemented sensory, cognitive, and motor models of trained operator performance.

 

Ohio Construction, Design Expert #47963

I have 0 year of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of design development, construction and project management. I am a licensed architect and attorney.

 

West Virginia Modeling, Control, Fuel, Design Expert #48260

I have 19 years of experience, and specialize in the field of operation, simulation, control with specific knowledge in the areas of energy-generating processes, petroleum refining and balance of the plant design and control. I have published on such topics as steady state and dynamic modeling, advanced process control and process optimization.

 

Florida Survey, Design, Photography Expert #48423

I have 27 years of experience, and specialize in the field of land surveying with specific knowledge in the areas of boundary, topographic, subdivision platting, roadway design surveys and legal descriptions. I have testified on junior and senior rights, riparian lines and historic aerial photography. I have had an amazing career when I consider all I have done over 27 years. I started out as a draftsman in 1984 and became registered in 1998.

 

Texas Residential Construction, Design Expert #48450

I have 7 years of experience, and specialize in the field of structural engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of residential design, retaining walls and hurricane damage. I have testified on hurricane damage.

 

Florida Pharmaceutics Expert #50204

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of pharmaceutics with specific knowledge in the area of dose forms, sustained release, and dissolution. I have published on such topics as pharmaceutics, dosage forms, recipients and dissolution. I have testified 10 times on topics such as sustained release, dose form design and dissolution.

 

California Software, Design, Graphics Expert #48257

I have 13 years of experience, and specialize in the field of software engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of Internet and web applications, mobile applications and platforms and digital video and multimedia. I have published on such topics as software design analysis, mobile computing and robotics and embedded systems. During my time as an engineer in the Integrated Defense Systems division, I was instrumental to the success of a software architecture modeling and analysis effort on the Future Combat Systems (FCS) program. FCS was a US Army effort to develop new manned and unmanned vehicles and link them…

 

Washington Forensic Engineering, Design Expert #50766

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of forensic engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of civil and structural engineering and trial preparation. I have testified 12 times on topics such as leaking apartment buildings, poor construction, failed foundations and cracked support slabs.

 

Colorado Oil and Gas, Productions, Design Expert #50872

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of petroleum operations and project development with specific knowledge in the areas of development planning, floating production and facilities design. I have testified on drilling rig contracting, supporting contracts and cover costs related to delayed delivery.

 

Washington Failure Investigation, Design Expert #51632

I have 14 years of experience, and specialize in the field of structural engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of forensics, investigation and evaluation of existing structures. I have published on such topics as failure case studies, structural testing and building code development. I have testified on investigation, analysis and design.

 

Alabama Design, Plumbing, HVAC Expert #51793

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction and mechanical engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of building design, construction management and mechanical engineering. I have testified on construction installation methods, reasons for cost overage of construction and project management.

 

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