Litigation Support

Victor Republicano, Jr., CPA is an accounting and consulting practitioner, who has provided professional services to business owners, corporate management, lawyers and their clients, since 1977.

Mr. Republicano provides assistance in all phases of the litigation process, from strategy sessions early in the dispute, through settlement negotiations, and trial. Among his distinguishing achievements is his Diplomate status from the American Board Forensic Accounting and the American College of Forensic Examiners. Mr. Republicano has extensive experience in providing litigation consulting services and expert testimony in a wide variety of areas. His litigation consulting projects have included damage assessment and analysis, inspection and reconstruction of accounting records, pre-trial preparation, expert testimony, witness preparation, courtroom assistance, and post-trial consultation with counsel. He has served as an expert witness in over 100 cases, including matters in state and federal court, administrative proceedings, and alternative dispute resolution forums.

Mr. Republicano is experienced in small business consulting, accounting and auditing, publicly traded companies, and litigation services. His industry experience includes: Ag-Chem, Construction, Distribution, Financial Institutions, High-Tech, Manufacturing, Network Marketing, Non- Profit Organizations, Professional Services (Architects, Engineers, Law Firms, etc), Securities and Retail. Mr. Republicano has assisted a variety of companies with IPO's, private placements and statutory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. He also has provided extensive consultations to entrepreneurs and others and other non-public business owners regarding mergers and acquisitions, inventory control systems, credit and collections management, and property lease analyses.

Litigation and Other Services:

Accounting Alternate Dispute Resolution (Mediation, Referee, Special Master) Business Valuations Construction Claims Contract Disputes Expert Witness Damage Calculations and Assessment Economic Loss White Collar Crime	Forensic Accounting Fraud Insurance Claims Investigative Services (accounting, finance, business and trade practices) Lost Profits Personal Injury Reconstruction of Accounting Records Witness Preparation

Areas of Expertise:

Audio, Video and Voice Recordings Voice Identification/Comparison/Elimination Surveillance/Time Lapse Video Processing Authentication, Enhancement, Restoration Noise Reduction/Removal Video Frame/Field Capture and Printing Signal Recovery, Restoration and Clarification Magnetic Microscopy and Imaging Services

Media Repair and Cleaning Services Recording Equipment Analysis and Testing Recording Equipment Restoration Playback Speed Correction Media Repair and Cleaning Services Many Tape and Digital Formats Supported Related Litigation Support Dictaphone Restoration and Transfer Services

We specialize in Recorded Evidence Analysis, Enhancement and Restoration Services of Video, Audio, Sound, Voice, Surveillance and Time Lapse Recordings; both digital and analog; through the use of custom and professional analysis systems.

 We provide qualified expert witness services to assist litigation support, public defenders, law enforcement, attorneys, government, and the general public.

Our goal is to help you get the most from your recorded evidence.   Call now to get started.

Memberships, Affiliations and Training:

• American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFE)
• American Board of Record Evidence (ABRE)
• Audio Engineering Society (AES)
• Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE)
• Law Enforcement Video and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA)
• New York Institute for Forensic Audio (NYIFA)
• Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
• International Association of Identification Rocky Mtn Division (RMDIAI)

FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS - PHOTOGRAPHY

Professor Jeff Sedlik has decades of experience at the highest level of professional photography including advertising, corporate, editorial and stock. He is a respected and acknowledged authority on photography having served as Past National President of professional photography's leading trade organization, "Advertising Photographers of America". Professor Sedlik is also an experienced Expert Witness.

Areas of Expertise:

Contracts Copyright Licensing Publicity Rights Model Releases

Lost/Damaged Film Stock Photography Business Practices Forensic Scene Recreation Forensic Image Analysis

ADVANTAGE REPRESENTATIVES (based in Los Angeles, CA) assists plaintiff personal injury attorneys by providing reliable, experienced forensic observers to accompany clients (as attorney's representative) during their Independent / Defense Medical Examination. Our primary function is to uphold limitations (per Response to Demand), audio record, document and evaluate the IME/DME. We are also available for expert witness testimony at deposition, arbitration or trial.

Specifically requested by hundreds of personal injury lawyers, Dr. Magarian is readily familiar with many local orthopedic and neurologic defense experts and can thereby provide valuable insight about their particular style and technique.

Since 1988, Dr. Magarian's gracious and professional demeanor, along with discerning and experienced attention to detail, have ranked her as the most sought-after independent observers in Southern California.

Areas of Specialization:

Motor Vehicle (Auto/Motorcycle/Bus) Accidents

Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents

Slip/Trip & Fall Injuries

Dog Bite & Burn Injuries

Train/Boat/Plane Accidents

Med Malpractice

Dr. Randall Atlas AIA , CPP is a Registered Architect, NCARB certified, and he practices Criminal Justice Architecture and Environmental Security Design. Atlas is a certified protection professional (CPP) with the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), and is an appointed member of the ASIS Security Architecture and Engineering Committee. Atlas has his doctorate in criminology and a masters of architecture. Dr Atlas is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture for Justice Committee.

Dr. Atlas has taught CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) and criminal justice courses at Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University, and the University of Miami, Keiser University, and he is a trainer with the National Crime Prevention Institute at the University of Louisville. Dr. Atlas has been a technical Assistance consultant with the National Institute of Justice, National Institute of Corrections, and the Florida Department of Corrections and U.S. HUD Drug Elimination CPTED Program.

He has conducted ADA accessibility compliance audits for private and public sector clients, and served as an expert witness on over 200 premises liability lawsuits.

Dr. Atlas has been a speaker and trainer at security conferences from New Delhi, India to Seattle, Washington and has written over 200 articles in various publications on security, safety, and counter terrorism issues.

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Stefan Boedeker, a Director with Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG,) specializes in the application of Economic, Statistical, and Financial Models to a variety of areas such as solutions to business issues, economic impact studies, and complex litigation cases.

Mr. Boedeker has extensive experience applying economic and statistical theories to class action related matters. His experience also includes applying economic and statistical theories and methodologies to employment related matters such as discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage and hour cases.

Mr. Boedeker provides Consulting and Expert Services to clients across a wide range of industries, including Healthcare, High Technology, Entertainment, Manufacturing, Retail, Real Estate, Insurance and Financial Services, and Federal, State and Local Governments. He has issued expert reports and has given deposition and trial testimony in state and federal court.

Areas of Expertise:

Securities

Management Consulting

Intellectual Property

Business Strategy

Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical

Strategy and Performance Improvement

Labor and Employment

Commercial Litigation and Damages

Statistical Consulting and Sampling

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Brian Welder is a Wilderness Outfitter who has been Training Horses, Guiding Hunters, Western Trail Riding, and Outfitting for over 40 years. He is President of the Northwest Colorado Outfitters Association, a Member of the American Equine Alliance, and an Outfitter Member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. His experience comes from guest ranches, cutting horses, 26 years of self-employment as a guide/outfitter and has probably learned as much or more being under a horse with 27 years as a professional farrier.

Mr. Welder owns 60 horses and owns and operates Welder Outfitting Services in the Flattops Wilderness and Maroon Bells Guide and Outfitters in the Maroon Bells Wilderness of Colorado, operating under Special Use Permit by the U.S. Forest Service. Additionally, he is an Outfitter Member, past VP, and current Secretary of the Colorado Outfitters Association and has 5 years experience with performance horses and has provided over 1,000 sleigh / wagon rides.

Welder Outfitting Services and Maroon Bells Guide and Outfitters provide team building opportunities, retreats, and workshops for clients including individuals, research groups, organizations, and institutions. They offer horseback riding, hunting, fishing, camping, and pack trips in the Flat Tops and Maroon Bells Wilderness in Colorado's White River National Forest - all from the back of a horse.

Mr. Welder's outfitting experience and case history qualify him to provide expert legal testimony for equine related issues including Horse Safety, Horse Behavior, Horse Accident Reconstruction, and Equipment Cases.

OUR MISSION: To assist our clients SETTLE their Industrial Cases OUT OF COURT, which significantly reduces the time and cost of extensive litigation.

To provide compelling COURT TESTIMONY, documents and exhibits for the cases that eventually do go to Trial.

Since 1983, 94% of our 565 Industrial Cases have settled OUT OF COURT – as representatives for Insurers, Defense and Plaintiff Attorneys. Our group of Associates has in depth expertise in a broad spectrum of Industries – specializing in Industrial and Construction Safety, and Accident Reconstruction. Available worldwide for plaintiff and defense cases.

COMPANY PROFILE: Causey Engineering has been providing Expert Witness, Forensic Engineering, Investigation, and Litigation Support services NATIONWIDE since 1983. Our experts have hands-on industrial and construction, field and office experience.

Areas of Expertise:

Central Power Plants Chemical plants Drilling Engineering & Design Equipment & Machinery Food Manufacturing Forestry Industrial Construction Intellectual Property Ladders & Scaffolds Logging Lumber and Wood Products Oil & Gas Production

Materials Handling Natural Gas Packaging Paper Products Patents Petrochemical Power Stations Pulp & Paper Refineries Saw Mills Transportation Utilities Warehousing

Expert Witness Services:

Accident Investigation & Reconstruction

Claims Analysis

Codes & Regulations

Forensic Analysis

Expert Testimony

Litigation Support

Models & Prototypes

Project Management

OSHA / Safety

Strategic Planning

Expert Profile: GERALD J. HIETPAS, P.E.

Mr. Hietpas is President of Causey Engineering LLC. Mr. Hietpas has particular experience in pulp, paper, lumber and food manufacturing, industrial construction, intellectual property and patent infringement. (See our website for more details)

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David E. Cole is a Retired USCG Commander with 20 years of service. Mr. Cole holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola University of New Orleans, LA, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Maritime Transportation from the State University of New York Maritime College. Mr. Cole’s maritime consulting business is practiced Nationwide. He provides various consulting services in all areas of Maritime & Admiralty, for both Plaintiff & Defense. Mr. Cole is qualified to testify in both Federal and State Courts. His 20 years service as a US Coast Guard Officer, retiring as a Commander, enables him to thoroughly analyze maritime matters.

Mr. Cole is a member of the American Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association, New Orleans Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Maritime Law Association of the US, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, American Boat & Yacht Council.

Consulting Services Provided:

Personal Injury & death Collisions Allisions Groundings Regulatory Analysis Jones Act Navigation Seamanship

Permitting Bridges General Maritime Safety Offshore Oil Field Vessel Access Determination of Navigable Waters Vessel Operations & Manning OSHA Regulation

Legal Services Offered:

Litigation Support Navigation Analysis Vessel Inspections Collision Analysis Deposition Appearances

Research Reports Agency Liaison Trial Appearances Standards and Regulations

David Cole is Experienced in all Types of Vessels:

Recreational Boats Personal Watercraft Barges & Fishing Vessels Tug Boats Charter Vessels

Tank Ships Passenger & Cargo Vessels Towing Vessels Crew & Supply Boats

SERVICES PROVIDED NATIONWIDE

Company Background:Coloney Bell Engineering provides consulting & engineering services to clients throughout the United States. With the combined backgrounds and experience of our principals and staff, we are able to respond to many types of engineering assignments.

Allow us to be your company for consulting and investigative engineering services.

Services

Structural Failures, Condition Assessment and Construction Issues/LITIGATION

Fire Origin and Cause Investigations

Heavy Equipment Failures

Machinery / Material Failures

Moisture Intrusion / Damage

IAQ Evaluation

CRASH / ACCIDENT Reconstruction

Storm Damage Evaluation

Sinkhole / Settlement Evaluations

Roof Systems, Stucco and EIFS Evaluations

Subrogation Analysis

Litigation Support

Eminent Domain / Land Planning

Our clients consist of insurance companies, claim adjusting firms, attorneys, law firms, large corporations, small businesses, production facilities and appraisal companies.

We work closely with numerous testing laboratories, specialized engineering firms, weather verification companies and other sources in order to provide our clients with accurate and professional information.