Accident Analysis/
Reconstruction
AUGSPURGER KOMM ENGINEERING, INC.
& BTI CONSULTANTS (see ad p. 58)
3315 E. Wier Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Toll Free: 1-877-674-9336
602-443-1060 / Fax: 602-443-1074
Contact: David S. Komm, PEng,
C. F.E.I., President
info@akeinc.com
www.akeinc.com
Our experts include specialists in accident reconstruction, vehicle restraint systems, component
failures, braking systems, operator actions, and
electronic data downloads as they relate to product liability and personal injury. Our inspection
area and evidence storage are located on site for
comprehensive and efficient examinations and
analysis. Accident analysis and reconstruction
are examples of the forensic analysis services we
provide in the mechanical, safety, electrical and
civil engineering fields.
MARTIN M. BALABAN, Ph.D., P.E.
18075 Ventura Blvd., Suite 209
Encino, CA 91316
(Reduced travel charges for Arizona
and Nevada cases)
Call for initial free consultation
Direct: 818-389-2062 /
Office: 818-344-2700
Martin.Balaban@yahoo.com
Vehicle collisions; vehicle component failures;
premises liability (including slip/trip-and-fall);
industrial and construction accidents; products
liability; biomechanics; safety engineering;
human factors. Extensive expert testimony in
trials, arbitrations, depositions and hearings.
Expertise and credentials based on technical
knowledge and experience acquired over a 30-
year period of engineering in industry as well as
highest educational degrees from prominent
engineering colleges and licensing in applicable
forensic engineering subject areas.
BIOREC
602 S. Perry Lane
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-966-0143 / Fax: 480-966-0126
Contact: Joseph Peles, Ph.D.
jpeles@biorec.com
www.biorec.com
BioRec provides consulting services in the fol-
lowing areas: accident reconstruction/accident
avoidance; roof crush; accident scene inspec-
tions; EDR downloads; human factors, occupa-
tional injuries; low velocity impact analysis;
restraint system analysis; slip and fall investiga-
tions; helmet effectiveness; unique situations;
vehicle crash testing; vehicle inspections and
diagnostics; “who was driving” determination.
TOPGUN COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION
P.O. Box 187
Sierra Vista, AZ 85636-0187
520-458-5516
Contact: Paul Gruen
topgunrecon@aol.com
www.topgunrecon.com
Investigation and reconstruction of all motor vehi-
cle, bicycle, and pedestrian collisions using state of
the art equipment and software. Thirty plus years of
highway patrol and private collision reconstruction
experience. Licensed Arizona private investigator
#1002540. ACTAR certified. Member of the
Southwestern Association of Technical Accident
Investigators, the Society of Automotive Engineers,
the Accident Reconstruction Network, and the
Southern Arizona Better Business Bureau. See web
site for more details.
WALL ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION, INC.
1550 N. Stapley Drive #91
Mesa, AZ 85203
480-888-9659
Contact: Dan W. Wall
Fondy1@msn.com
Forensic engineering investigation and accident
reconstruction services since 1987 have included cases involving motor vehicle accidents, biomechanical analyses, product liability and human
factors. Technical analyses of numerous different
types of vehicles and accidents have given us a
significant advantage in reconstructing simple to
complex cases. Mr. Wall has qualified numerous
times in both civil and federal courts.
Accounting
McHARD ACCOUNTING CONSULTING LLC
(see ad p. 67)
933 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Suite 500-151
Albuquerque, NM 87108
505-554-2968 / Fax: 877-279-2942
Contact: Beth A. Mohr, CFE, MPA, PI
Contact: Janet M. McHard, CPA, CFE,
CFFA, CFF
bmohr@themchardfirm.com
www.themchardfirm.com
Exclusively practicing Forensic and Investigative
Accounting, including litigation support and
investigation of matters arising out of financial
disputes, including criminal or civil litigation,
employment issues, business or partnership disputes, financial fraud schemes or other disputed
accounting matters and management consulting
services.
Appraisal & Valuation of
Personal Property
PASSION OF PERSIA
19120 N. Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
602-374-6973
Contact: Nima Soltani, Master Weaver
passionofpersia@yahoo.com
www.passionofpersia.com
Valuation, appraisal and expert witness services
for fine rugs. Have assisted both homeowners
and insurance companies in claims involving
smoke, water and other damage to or destruction
of Persian, Navajo, Turkish, Oriental, and other
types of fine rugs. Expert opinions from a Persian
Master Weaver, who has conserved and repaired
fine rugs for museums and collectors around the
world.
SCO TTSDALE APPRAISAL SPECIALISTS, LLC
16236 N. 51st Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
602-996-1299
Contact: Kirsten Smolensky, JD, ISA AM
kirstensmolensky@gmail.com
www.scottsdaleappraisal.com
Full service personal property appraisal firm
offering appraisal services for divorce, estate
tax/division, probate, bankruptcy, damage
claims, IRS charitable contributions, etc. ISA
Accredited Member; USPAP 2012; Board
Member, Foundation for Appraisal Education;
Training in appraisal methodology, antiques and
residential contents, and fine arts; former litiga-
tor and torts professor.
34 years of banking experience. Banking Expert
Witness and consultant qualifying in Federal and
State courts; retained by plaintiffs and defendants
in 17 states. Founder of de-novo community banks;
organized work-out department for a regional bank.
Full range of expert witness consulting/testimony
including but not limited to: Banking Practices and
Procedures; Industry Standards; Operations and
Lending; Policies and Procedures; Regulations and
Law; Lender Liability and Fraud.
SUPERIOR BANCORP INC.
126 E. Country Club Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85014
602-265-3218
Contact: David Zacharias
davidzacharias@cox.net
Zacharias has been a director of four banks, CEO of
two banks, two mortgage companies, and is currently CEO of a software company which monitors
construction loans. Experience includes commercial
credit/loan underwriting/analysis/approval, mortgage
underwriting, loan loss provisions, loan structuring/
documentation, lending policies and procedures,
lender liability, branch/checking account operations,
letters of credit, bank internal controls, bank fraud
analysis, corporate credit fraud and board of directors’ responsibilities. Zacharias has been involved
in some of the largest and most complex financial
lawsuits in Arizona representing plaintiffs and
defendants, from locally-owned to Fortune 500
companies. He has been deposed many times and
has testified more than 100 hours in District,
Federal and Bankruptcy court.
Bankruptcy
SIERRA CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
(see ad p. 19)
Two North Central Avenue, Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Contact: Ted Burr
602-424-7007
tburr@sierracgllc.com
Contact: Josephine Giordano
602-424-7004
www.sierracgllc.com
SCG provides financial consulting services to corporate entities and individuals, secured lenders, unsecured creditors and investors. We serve as a financial advisor in bankruptcy, and provide corporate
restructuring, turnaround consulting, interim crisis
management, operational consulting, receivership,
and other strategic services for companies of all
sizes. SCG also provides business valuation, forensic accounting, litigation support and distressed real
estate services.
Biomechanical Engineering
ANALYTICA SYSTEMS
INTERNATIONAL, INC. (ASI)
9390 N. Calle Buena Vista
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-882-5494 / Fax: 520-882-2067
Contact: Gary M. Bakken, Ph.D., CPE
B.S.E—Mechanical Engineering,
M.S.—Safety
Ph.D.—Industrial Engineering (Human
Factors/Ergonomics)
asi@asi-az.com
www.asi-az.com
We analyze, from an engineering perspective,
human cause and effect relationships for claimed
personal injury incidents using human factors,
ergonomics, biomechanics, and safety principles.
Areas of personal injury and product liability expert-
