James C. Jeffery III
PrincipalTraffic & Civil Engineering Consulting Services
P.O. Box 961Los Gatos, CA 95031-0961 Phone: (408) 377-6222 Alternate: (916) 447-1348 Email: info@trafficandcivilengineer.com Website: www.trafficandcivilengineer.com
Specialties
Roadway design defect analysis to determine dangerous condition, safety and liability; design immunity; construction zone accidents; investigations involving all roadway types, parking lots, all vehicle types, pedestrians, bicyclists; traffic control devices; transportation planning. Consulting City TE. Plaintiff/Defense, 35+ years experience.
Degrees/Licenses
BS, Engineering Management; BS, Environmental Studies; Registered Traffic Engineer, TE #1179 (CA); Registered Civil Engineer, CE #36644 (CA); General Engineering Contractor #391026 (CA); Life Fellow, ITE.
Eworks Electrical Power Inc.
President/CEOErnest J. Robins
280 Newhall StreetSan Francisco, CA 94124 Phone: (415) 596-2359 Alternate: (510) 225-9328 Fax: (415) 812-9703 Email: erobins@eworksinc.biz
Specialties
Electrical Design and Construction, Hydro and Wind Turbine Systems, Solar Power Systems
and Green Energy Technology, High Voltage Systems, Uninterrupted Power Systems Design and
Construction Services, Smart Homes Technologies, EV Battery Charger Systems for Hybrid and All
Electric Vehicles.
Degrees/Licenses
C-10 Electrical Contractor, License #1054324 (CA)
Registration and Licenses
Construction Management Certificate (Turner Construction)
Previous/Current Position
Sr. Lead Port Utility Electrician, Port of Oakland, Ca (15 years); High and Medium Voltage Cable Splicing, Relay Testing, Installation and Maintenance; Electrical Construction, Forensic Electrical Inspections, Green Energy Technology, EV Systems Installations, Shore Power Systems, Uninterrupted Power Systems, Off-Grid Power Systems Technology and Systems Design, UPS
Genset Systems and Systems Design, Solar, Wind, and Hydro Turbine Systems, Power Integration Design
and Development.
Prof. Affiliations
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 6 (I.B.E.W)
Prior Expert
35 years of Electrical Construction and Development Design.
Anthony D. Andre, PhD
Founding PrincipalHuman Factors Law
Bay Area, CA and Reno, NV Phone: (408) 966-9355 Alternate: (408) 342-9052 Email: thehumanfactorsexpert@gmail.com Website: www.humanfactorslaw.comSpecialties
Human factors, ergonomics, personal injury accidents of all types (auto, bicycle, boat, motorcycle, pedestrian, skateboard), slips and falls, healthcare medical device design, medication errors, healthcare malpractice, medication errors, user interface design, warnings, instructions, signage, web and automation design, automation, risk analysis.
Degrees/Licenses
PhD, CPE
Formal Education
B.S., M.A. and Ph.D. in Human Factors and Ergonomics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Previous/Current Position
Founding Principal, Interface Analysis Associates (1993 to Present)
Adjunct Professor, San Jose State University (1993 to Present)
Founding Principal, Human Factors Law LLC (2005 to Present)
Senior Research Associate, San Jose State University Foundation, NASA Ames Research Center (1996 - 2007)
Principal Scientist and Senior Design Research - Aerospace Human Factors, Western Aerospace Labs, Inc., NASA Ames Research Center (1992 - 1996)
Honors/Awards
Past president and Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Fellow of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA). Outstanding Lecturer of the Year from Davidson College of Engr, SJSU.
Prof. Affiliations
Co-founder of Ergo-X conference, Founder of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare. Editor in Chief of Human Factors in Healthcare.
Publications
Published and presented extensively on human factors issues including application of human factors/ergonomics analysis to fields such as healthcare, aviation, work environments and consumer products.
Prior Expert
Please send request for the full legal consultation history.
Brian H. Kleiner PhD, MBA
Professor (Emeritus) of Human Resource Managementat prestigious CA university
551 Santa Barbara AvenueFullerton, CA 92835-2463 Phone: (714) 879-9705 Alternate: (714) 595-1891 Fax: (714) 879-5600 Email: bkleinerphdmba@gmail.com
Specialties
Compliance of organizational policies, procedures, and practices with standards of human resources management; preventing and investigating complaints concerning sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination and harassment; ADA, interactive process, reasonable accommodation; CFRA, FMLA, workers’ compensation; retaliation, discipline, wrongful termination; negligent hiring/retention/supervision; independent contractor vs. employee classification; compensation, wage & hours, benefits/pensions; performance evalution, promotion selections, workforce- reductions; workplace violence, safety, OSHA.
Degrees/Licenses
PhD, MBA, BS
Formal Education
PhD Management, University of CA, Los Angeles: 1977; MBA, Management, University of CA, Los Angeles; BS, Business Administration, Drexel.
Registration and Licenses
Lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential in both Business Management and Psychology.
Previous/Current Position
Human resources manager for Ford Motor Company; consultant to over 100 organizations concerning how to improve human resource management policies and practices.
Honors/Awards
2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 & 2011, Received university research award for quality of articles published in the most recent five years. 2008, Favorably featured in Employment Law Verdict Reports. 2007, Profiled in Bender's California Labor & Employment Bulletin. 2001, Outstanding Scholarly and Creative Activity Award. 2000, Faculty Merit Award. 1998, Creative and Scholarly Activity Award. 1997 and 1996 Performance Award. 1996, "Teacher Scholar" Award. 1995-96, Taught first graduate Managing Human Resources and Human Behavior in Organizations courses ever to be publicly televised. 1993. Nominee for Bradford Outstanding Educator in United States Award. 1992, Finalist for Outstanding Faculty Award, SBAE. 1986-90, Meritorious Performance Award. Selected for Marquis' Who's Who in Business Higher Education, Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Who's Who in California, and Who's Who in the World.
Prof. Affiliations
Society For Human Resource Management; Society for Nonprofits.
Publications
Over 500 in high quality professional and peer-reviewed academic journals. These Include “When it's time to say good-by: how to discharge workers without legal hassles," and "Workplace reduction guidelines," which was reproduced in a college textbook titled "Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Management,” published by McGraw-Hill. Also, "Designing Effective Performance Appraisal Systems," one of the most downloaded articles of all time, with over 12,500 downloads.
Prior Expert
Have been retained in over 1,000 cases and have given trial/arbitration testimony over 80 times for plaintiffs and defense in over 15 California federal and state courts.
Christopher Gayner MSME
CEO / Senior EngineerExpert Reconstruction Company LLC
Bay Area, Central California, Los Angeles/Orange CountiesPhone: (888) 687-1334 Email: chris@expertreconstruction.com Website: www.expertreconstruction.com
Specialties
Traffic Accident Reconstruction; Human Factors; Biomechanics; Occupant Kinematics; Restraint Systems; Airbags; Vehicle Speed-Time-Position Histories; Crash Data Retrieval; Accident Scene and Vehicle Inspections; Computer Simulations and Animations; Expert Testimony.
Degrees/Licenses
B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Kenneth Nemire, PhD
President, Principal ConsultantHFE Consulting LLC
P.O. Box 111874Campbell, CA 95011 Phone: (408) 234-6903 Email: knemire@HFEconsulting.com Website: www.hfeconsulting.com
Specialties
Human Factors / Ergonomics; Driver and pedestrian perception & behavior; Perception-response time; Slip, Trip, Misstep, Fall; Lighting, Visibility, Conspicuity; Product Design & Liability; Human-Machine Interaction; Control/display layout; Warnings, Signs and Instructions.
Capt. David Bacon
Maritime Safety Expert 691 Camino CampanaSanta Barbara, CA 93111 Phone: (805) 895-3273 Email: captain@wavewalker.com
Specialties
Maritime safety expert for:
- Personal injuries & deaths on boats/ramps/docks/gangways/roads
- Maritime Rules of the Road and Aids to Navigation
- Damage to vessels, gear and facilities
- Sinking & drowning
- Experience on inshore and international waters, rivers and lakes
Degrees/Licenses
- U.S. Coast Guard Master Mariner (Captain) license
- Class A driver's license with all endorsement (for roadway and launching ramp matters)
- Federal Firearms Licensee
Previous/Current Position
30 years as a professional vessel captain and expert witness
Prof. Affiliations
Forensic Experts Witness Association member, having taken numerous instructional webinars to improve expert skills and industry understanding.
Publications
Hundreds of articles published regarding boating, angling, marine electronics, advocacy, outdoors columns, in publications including: Pacific Coast Sportfishing, Saltwater Sportsman, Western Outdoor News, Noozhawk, The Log.
Prior Expert
- Served as Expert on maritime safety/injury/death cases. Comfortable working with plaintiffs or defendants. Cases have been on the open ocean, inshore waters, harbors and marinas, rivers and lakes, and involving large vessels, small craft, and personal watercraft.
- As a professional writer, my Expert Reports tend to be compelling and help settle cases favorably. As a public speaker, I am accustomed to speaking in front of people.
Institute of Risk and Safety Analyses
Chief ScientistKenneth A. Solomon, PhD
5324 Canoga AvenueWoodland Hills, CA 91364 Phone: (818) 348-1133 Alternate: (818) 348-0091 Fax: (818) 348-4484 Email: carol@irsa.us Website: www.irsa.us
Specialties
Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics, Human Factors, Computer Simulations, 3D Photography, Auto, Truck, Bike, Chair, Forklift, Ladder, Pool, Escalator, Elevator, Gate, Press, Industrial, Recreational, 3D Models, Slips/Trips, Criminal & Civil Cases. Staff size: 20
Degrees/Licenses
Ph.D.; P.E.; Post Ph.D.
James R. Hinson PE
Senior Consulting Safety Engineer and Risk AnalystSafety & Health Consultants
1840 Kent DriveBrentwood, CA 94513 Phone: (650) 740-8119 Email: makeitsafe@att.net
Specialties
Cal/Fed - OSHA advisor to labor and management; consulting professional engineer, educator, researcher, author, expert and public speaker with emphasis on construction: Rulemaking history and interpretation of Cal/Fed-OSHA standards, and multi-employer worksite responsibilities, on-site consultation, steel erection and metal decking operations.
Degrees/Licenses
AS, Lic. Safety Engineer.
Registration and Licenses
Professional Engineer (Safety Branch)
Honors/Awards
Health and Safety Professional of the Year Award 2018 by Lawyer Magazine