Arson expert witnesses analyze fire origin, cause, and burn patterns to determine whether a blaze was accidental or intentional. Drawn from backgrounds in fire investigation, fire protection engineering, and law enforcement, they assess ignition sources, accelerants, code compliance, scene documentation, and investigative methodology.
Certified Forensic Fire Investigation Expert Witness
Certified Forensic Fire Investigation Expert Witness
- Review Fee
- $250/hr
- Deposition Fee
- $375/hr
- Court Fee
- $375/hr
This expert has 25+ years of law enforcement experience, for the vast majority of which he served as a fire investigator for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A certified fire investigator with both the ATF and the International Association of Arson Investigators, he has consulted for police forces in countries such as Colombia and Latvia on arson investigation practices. Since 2014, he has operated an independent fire investigation consultancy.
Independent Fire Investigator, An independent consultancy in LA
Bachelor of Science (BS), Auburn University
Mandeville,
Louisiana