of the built environment. Technical specialties include HVAC systems, cleanrooms,
process piping, refrigeration systems and
building & fire codes for hazardous occupancies. Evaluation of workplace exposure
to hazardous materials in advanced technology facilities. Has successfully provided
expert testimony for plaintiffs, defendants
and insurers in a variety of trial and ADR
venues in a variety of jurisdictions domestically and internationally with claims up to
$250 million.
AUGSPURGER KOMM ENGINEERING, INC.
(see ad pp. 9, 11)
3315 E. Wier Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Toll Free: 1-877-674-9336
602-443-1060 / Fax: 602-443-1074
Contact: Mark Cannon, PE, CFEI
mark.cannon@akeinc.com
www.akeinc.com
Safety issues concern everything from
consumer products to industrial machinery
and can be manifested through defective
designs, warnings, training, instructions or
misuse. Our engineers work with clients in
determining causal factors and help them
evaluate theories of defense, liability or
subrogation. The firm is also experienced
in areas including automotive, agricultural
equipment, consumer products, fires,
explosions, industrial accidents, and OSHA
regulations.
Fraud Embezzlement & Theft
McHARD ACCOUNTING CONSULTING LLC
(see ad p. 25)
933 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Suite 500-151
Albuquerque, NM 87108
505-554-2968 / Fax: 877-279-2942
Contact: Beth A. Mohr, CFE, CAMS, MPA, PI
Contact: Janet M. McHard, CPA, MAFF,
CFFA, CFF
bmohr@themchardfirm.com
www.themchardfirm.com
McHard Accounting Consulting LLC exclusively practicing Forensic and Investigative
Accounting. Litigation support, expert
witness testimony and investigations of
criminal or civil matters, employment
issues, business or partnership disputes,
white collar crime, financial fraud schemes
or other disputed accounting matters.
Licensed AZ CPA & PI firm.
EPPS FORENSIC CONSULTING PLLC
(see ad pp. 7, 19)
13880 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 115
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-595-0943
Contact: Joe Epps
jepps@eppsforensics.com
www.eppsforensics.com
Forensic Accounting (FA) is a wide ranging
field. At Epps Forensic Consulting our pro-
fessionals have decades of experience
providing services and testimony in many
FA areas including fraud investigation,
economic damages, insurance claim
analysis, contract disputes, shareholder
disputes, intellectual property damages
and hidden income/asset searches. We
can also assist you in your training and
continuing education requirements.
Geotechnical Engineer
AMERICAN GEOTECHNICAL, INC.
1-800-275-4436
Contact: Jennifer Langenwalter
sales@amgt.com
www.amgt.com
35+ years in industry. Our services range
from geotechnical investigations to trial
preparation, testimony and exhibits.
Problems we investigate: diagnosis and
treatment of expansive soil, soil settlement, moisture intrusion, drainage and
foundation problems, landslide, earthquake, active faulting, seismicity and slope
stability. Degrees/Licenses: Geotechnical
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology,
Hydrogeology.
Head Injury
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY ASSESSMENT
SERVICES (see ad p. 15)
300 W. Clarendon, Suite 140
Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-300-1508 / Fax: 602-277-5848
Contact: Dr. Susan Borgaro
susan.borgaro@nasarizona.com
www.nasarizona.com
Dr. Borgaro provides expert witness services (e.g., comprehensive independent
neuropsychological exams) and consultation locally & nationally to plaintiff and
defense attorneys. Extensive experience in
traumatic brain injury, rehabilitation, recovery and treatment issues. Expertise in traumatic arterial dissection injuries and stroke
related injuries. Experienced and comfortable with deposition and trial testimony.
Health Care
BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP
One E. Washington Street, Suite 2400
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Contact: John C. West, Shareholder
Phone: 602-382-4070
Fax: 602-382-4020
jwest@bhfs.com
www.bhfs.com
John has provided comprehensive legal,
business and litigation advice on health
care, ERISA, Medicare and provider reimbursement matters for more than 30
years. He serves as the head of the firm’s
Health Care Litigation Group, is rated AV
preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell (r) and
has been included in Best Lawyers in
America (c) in health care and litigation
since 2005.
Highway Safety
AUGSPURGER KOMM ENGINEERING, INC.
(see ad pp. 9, 11)
3315 E. Wier Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Toll Free: 1-877-674-9336
602-443-1060 / Fax: 602-443-1074
Contact: Jud Matthias, Ph.D.
jud.matthias@akeinc.com
www.akeinc.com
Services include accident reconstruction
of roadway incidents; analysis of highway
maintenance; operation; traffic controls;
signage; and marking. AKE, Inc. is a
consulting engineering firm specializing
in forensic analysis and expert witness
testimony.
Horses
NORTH AMERICAN EQUINE SERVICES, LLC
35644 N. 11th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85087
800-575-1669 / Fax: 623-780-0202
Contact: David D. Johnson
david@northamericanequine.com
www.northamericanequine.com
Expert equine litigation consultant. Expert
Witness—legal and insurance groups.
Department of Justice/IRS Approved.
Certified Senior Equine Appraiser/Life
Member of ASEA since 1991. 40+ years
as professional horse trainer. Licensed
USEF judge since 1969. Faculty
Member—Scottsdale Community College
Equine Science Department. Adjunct
Professor—Equine Marketing & Ethics,
Salem International University.
Hotel
MAURICE ROBINSON & ASSOCIATES LLC
28 Dover Place
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-640-9656 / Fax: 310-640-9276
Contact: Maurice Robinson, President
maurice@mauricerobinson.com
www.mauricerobinson.com
30-year hotel and real estate industry
business expert in disputes between
owner-operator, borrower-lender, lessor-lessee, & franchiser-franchisee. Expert
witness testimony; litigation strategy; consultation and support; damage calculations; lost profit analysis; real estate
appraisals; deal structuring; workouts;
new development; strategic planning;
market demand assessment; acquisition
due diligence; ground & building leases;
concession contracts; and economic,
financial & investment analysis.
Human Factors
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
HENRY & HORNE, LLP (see ad p. 43)
7098 E. Cochise Road, Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-483-1170 / Fax: 480-483-2515
Contacts: Gary Ringel, CGREA
Don Bays, CPA/ABV, CVA, CFF
Steve Koons, CPA/ABV, ASA, CFF
Julia Miessner, CPA, CFF
www.hhcpa.com
Our litigation support team professionals
have testified as experts on numerous litigation matters. Our clients have included
plaintiffs as well as defendants; petitioners
as well as respondents. We are experienced in testifying on: forensic/investiga-tive accounting, employee theft, fraud,
business owner disputes.
McHARD ACCOUNTING CONSULTING LLC
(see ad p. 25)
933 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Suite 500-151
Albuquerque, NM 87108
505-554-2968 / Fax: 877-279-2942
Contact: Beth A. Mohr, CFE, CAMS, MPA, PI
Contact: Janet M. McHard, CPA, MAFF,
CFFA, CFF
bmohr@themchardfirm.com
www.themchardfirm.com
McHard Accounting Consulting LLC exclusively practicing Forensic and Investigative
Accounting. Litigation support, expert
witness testimony and investigations of
criminal or civil matters, employment
issues, business or partnership disputes,
white collar crime, financial fraud schemes
or other disputed accounting matters.
Licensed AZ CPA & PI firm.
VERITI CONSULTING LLC
8111 E. Thomas Road, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
602-229-1280 / Fax: 602-229-1281
Contact: John White/Liz Monty
info@veriticonsulting.com
www.veriticonsulting.com
Veriti Consulting professionals are the
most credentialed team in Arizona offering
fraud and forensic accounting services. We
serve as consultants or expert witnesses in
all types of fraud and forensic accounting
cases, including employee embezzlement,
Ponzi schemes, hidden assets and income,
and alleged fraudulent transactions. We
are experienced investigators and have
worked cases varying from small to internationally known cases.
Forensic Engineers/Safety
ACORN CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC
(see ad p. 62)
8592 N. 84th Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
602-888-7250 / Fax: 520-577-0851
Contact: William R. Acorn, P.E.,
FASHRAE-Principal
bill@acs-eng.com
www.acs-eng.com
Mechanical Engineer with over 35 years’
experience in project and design consulting, forensic and litigation consulting related to safety in the design and construction
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