Experience

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  The Accident Expert

  • Corp Off: 8635 W. Sahara Ave, #435, Las Vegas, NV 89117 888XPRT123 (977-8123)

  • President & CEO, Professional Forensic Engineer, Expert Witness

    • Feb 1992 - Present
    • Corp Off: 8635 W. Sahara Ave, #435, Las Vegas, NV 89117 888XPRT123 (977-8123)

    We solve technical problems for attorneys! Our firm is a GOLDMINE for attorneys who need analyses for the most basic and routine accidents as well as the most complex accidents. We are qualified to assist in various types of civil cases, particularly those involving:♦ safety-related issues from pedestrian slips,trips, and falls♦ vehicle accidents (including motorcycles)♦ complex roadway design issues♦ building and site design issues (e.g., construction defects)♦ code compliance♦ accessibility design (e.g., ADA, HUD, ANSI A117.1)Current cases include a vehicle vaulting off a cliff on an unprotected state route; cattle escaping from free range onto an interstate highway; a serious worker fall in a stage pit during a Shania Twain concert rehearsal; and numerous slips, trips, and falls.Our clientele ranges from coast to coast. We are here to serve you!

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  City of Las Vegas

  • Las Vegas, Nevada

  • City Engineer & Deputy Director of Public Works

    • Jan 1987 - Apr 1992
    • Las Vegas, Nevada

    As the Las Vegas City Engineer, I was directly responsible for all of the engineering design, construction, and maintenance of all public facilities within the city. Such facilities included:• Streets• Strom drainage facilities• Water & Sanitary sewer collection and distribution• Traffic controlI was also responsible for code compliance and plan review/approval of all private “on-site” construction projects as dictated by NRS and local ordinances. During my time as City Engineer, I also acted as City Project Officer. In this position I was in charge of the coordination, development, and approval for major projects, such as:♦ Summerlin (including Summerlin Parkway and related streets, intersections, and traffic control devices)♦ Del Webb Sun City♦ CitiBank expansion♦ The widening of West Sahara AvenueFor the Summerlin project, I was the designated authority for all development and approvals. Summerlin is a 30,000-acre Master-Planned community developed by a Howard Hughes company; the Summerlin roadway system included innovative “roundabouts,” typically a European roadway development.

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  Reynolds Smith & Hills

  • Jacksonville, Florida

  • Consulting Engineer & Site Development Department Head

    • Mar 1984 - Jan 1992
    • Jacksonville, Florida

    While with Reynolds Smith & Hills, I was the Consulting Engineer for public and private clients, including:♦ NASA ♦ Departments of Army, Navy, & Air Force♦ Disney Corporation for Disney World♦ Marriot♦ International clients in Bahamas, China, Saudi Arabia, and moreFor these organizations, I managed the design of numerous projects, including but not limited to: - local roads and streets- collector routes- arterial roadways- interstate highways- airfields- boat harbors- shopping centers- industrial complexes- land development projects, generally from 100 to 10,000 acres in sizeI also served as the firm’s expert in matters concerning site development, construction failures, and environmental permitting.

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  City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois

  • Mt. Vernon, Illinois

  • City Engineer

    • 1974 - 1984
    • Mt. Vernon, Illinois

    As City Engineer for Mt. Vernon, Illinois, I had ultimate technical authority and direction over design approval for new municipal streets and routine street maintenance. My duties also included:♦ Assisting the police department with accident reconstructions♦ Plan, review, and approval of all residential subdivisions and commercial construction♦ Facility design and approvalI provided facility design and approval for: • roadways• street lighting• traffic control• water supply systems• waste water treatment and disposal• landfills• storm water drainage• road construction and maintenanceI was also crucial in helping the city receive and Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG). After I completed and submitted the application, our town in Southern Illinois received $6.43 million for the development of the city. Using the awarded monies, I was responsible for the design, construction, the whole works, of major access roads and utilities for industrial development. With the changes and updates we made, the town prospered with the increased employment and additional commercial and manufacturing sites.