SPONSORS

James D. Whelan, P.E
804-874-3935
James.D.Whelan@beaconforensic.com
www.forensic-engineers.com/

BEACON FORENSIC, P.C.

Beacon Forensic, P.C., is an engineering firm offering technical investigations, research and engineering analysis. We have worked on domestic and international projects for the top law firms, insurance companies and manufacturers. Our experts are professional engineers that specialize in the following technical disciplines: commercial trucking and vehicle accident reconstruction, mechanical systems failure analysis, three-dimensional data capture and modeling, industrial problem solving and intellectual property. We are experienced in various areas including transportation; construction; industrial equipment; machine guarding; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; plumbing; amusement rides; and consumer goods.

Gavin O'Hare
800-780-4221
gohare@cedtechnologies.com
www.cedtechnologies.com

CED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CED Technologies, Inc. is one of the most respected names in the engineering industry. Providing investigative engineering and accident analysis for some of the top law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers in the world, we offer expertise in various areas including consumer products, construction, marine, electrical and accident reconstruction.

Cathlene A. Terwilliger
888-777-9022
cathlenet@compxmedical.com
www.compxmedical.com 

COMP-X

Reliable and Cost-Effective Ancillary Healthcare Services Coordinating ancillary healthcare services for injured employees you serve doesn’t have to be complicated. With Comp-X Medical, our team is focused on making your job easier from initial referral to successful completion of service. We coordinate appropriate and cost-effective care while promoting quality outcomes.

Angela A Meyer, PhD, PE
888-656-EXPO
info@exponent.com
www.exponent.com

EXPONENT, INC.

Exponent (Failure Analysis Associates) is the leading engineering and scientific consulting firm providing solutions to complex problems. We provide expert witness, demonstrative evidence and regulatory support services in the areas of products liability, personal injury, toxic tort/environmental, construction defect/construction delay, food/drug, and IP litigation. Offices in Alexandria, Washington DC and Bowie, MD. 19 offices nationwide.

Sara Whipple
804-230-1820
swhipple@forcon.com
www.forcon.com

FORCON INTERNATIONAL - VIRGINIA

FORCON International is a forensic consulting organization providing comprehensive engineering, construction and other consulting and expert witness services to insurance companies, attorneys, and self-insured corporations since 1984.

FORCON has the ability to effectively meet the diverse forensic consulting needs of our clients by providing them with the services of individuals who truly are "experts" in their particular field of expertise. This technical expertise is managed by seasoned professionals with strong administrative and communication skills who understand the need and concern of FORCON's clients.

FORCON provides a broad range of technical expertise in a consistent, responsive, and cost effective manner.

 
Jud Wooddy, Esq.
(843) 566-4208
jwooddy@inquisglobal.com
www.InQuisGlobal.com

INQUIS GLOBAL

InQuis Global is a forensic and consulting expert witness firm specializing in life care planning and vocational/wage loss analysis. Founded in 2016, InQuis has grown from its inception to a national footprint with cases active throughout the country. Our experts focus on catastrophic injury cases in the automobile, transportation, medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, pharmaceutical tort and mass tort practice areas. Our methodological approach employed lends itself to a thorough evidentiary review of each case with a focus on areas of potential mitigation.

Brian Coleman
804-955-7500
brian@in2trial.com
www.in2trial.com

IN2TRIAL

Life is complicated, trial support shouldn’t be.  In2Trial provides a partnership, we enhance your presentation, support you, your client, and your firm during the whole process. We do this by Planning, Preparing, and Engaging.

When you call to schedule your next case with In2Trial the partnership is formed, and our dedicated work begins. Our consulting work starts immediately as we listen to our clients and review materials. We can assist with developing themes or breaking down complicated concepts.  It all comes down to this as your story takes center stage. In2Trial provides the polish that lets you fully engage the jury. From dynamic PowerPoints to on-the-fly zooming and highlighting of exhibits. In2Trial will provide the tools for you and be there to support you not just in the courtroom, but before and after hours whenever needed.  24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week. There are never extra fees or charges for late-night, early-morning, weekend, and/or rush work.

When Ready To Level Up Your Case – Call In2Trial!

Karen Hart
khart@veritext.com

Chris Pagen
cpagen@veritext.com

Scheduling
scheduling-va@veritext.com
877-907-4278

HART REPORTING

For more than 30 years, Hart Reporting has operated under the leadership of its founder and president, Karen Hart.  As a long-time supporter of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, we understand there are non-negotiable expectations of our clients:  Impeccable transcripts, express turn-around, and talented, professional reporters. Hart has made its reputation by going beyond those expectations. That means meeting client demands when they’re the most urgent. That means never cutting corners. And it means treating every assignment with the care and attention that our clients deserve. 

Hart Reporting and Veritext Legal Solutions have united bringing together unsurpassed service with nationwide coverage across all of North America.  We utilize the latest easy-to-use technologies to streamline the deposition process and reliably handle the most complex cases. All of this combined with unmatched data security (including HIPAA and PII compliance) ensures that Veritext clients have the best tools available and the confidence of working with the market leader.  Whether your case is simple and straightforward or complex and multi-party, you can count on Veritext to surpass your expectations.

Hon. Jeanette A. Irby (Ret)
888-392-8742
jirby@juridicalsolutions.com

Carolina Edwards
 Carolina@juridicalsolutions.com

www.juridicalsolutions.com 

JURIDICAL SOLUTIONS PLC

Juridical Solutions PLC (JS) provides a broad array of Alternate Dispute Resolution services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. JS neutrals are retired Virginia Circuit and General District Court Judges that have served throughout the Commonwealth prior to their retirement from the bench.  

The unique background and training of our panel of our retired judges puts us at the very top of providers for alternative dispute resolutions and solutions.    JS will provide mediation, arbitration, Judge Pro Tempore services in addition to a wide variety of other ADR services.  Our results speak for themselves as we have successfully mediated over 90% of the cases we have handled.  

For detailed profiles of our senior professionals, fee schedules, agreements and further information, please visit our website: www.juridicalsolutions.com.

Dave Elmore
703-796-2200
delmore@mdd.com
mdd.com 

MATSON DRISCOLL & DAMICO

With 42 offices on 4 continents, MDD is the world's premier forensic accounting firm. We regularly provide litigation services and expert witness testimony in courts, arbitrations and mediations around the world.

Our expertise covers matters related to Lost Profits, Business Valuations, Shareholder Disputes, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Construction, Divorce and Fraud.

Find out why MDD is the choice of both plaintiff and defense counsel in the United States and beyond by contacting any one of our offices or by visiting us at mdd.com.

Major General (Retired) Boe Young
703-629-8876
boeyoung@peacemakerpartners.com

MILITARY EXPERT WITNESS GROUP

If you have a case involving a current or former military member or issue, we can help.  Military issues faced by civilian trial lawyers can revolve around several complex personnel issues, made obscure by military regulation and culture. Our experts provide decades of experience and integrity to the process, helping attorneys, representing either defendants or plaintiffs in civil litigation, understand issues from a military perspective. Military Expert Witness Group cuts through the clutter and provides sound, well-reasoned, fact-based analysis and expertise.

Our team is a combination of attorneys, personnel experts, and operational leaders, from all Services, bringing you the most comprehensive, well-rounded advice in the market — with credibility that is unmatched. Most cases involve a review of service records and a determination of the financial impact of an action on a Service Member’ career; however, we are experts in many other issues, such as promotion, deployments, operations and training. Our experts are recently retired from active service and bring you current knowledge of regulations and standards. 

Matthew Wagenhofer, PhD, PE, CFEI 
410-497-7277
matwag@mwforensics.com 
mwforensics.com 

MW FORENSIC ENGINEERING

MW Forensic Engineering is a small Professional Engineering firm with more than 20 years of investigation and failure analysis experience

spanning the range of mechanical engineering and materials performance issues. Our expertise is rooted in determining the role that mechanical components and materials play in such multidisciplinary events as fires, explosions, product failures, transportation accidents, business interruption losses, and personal injury and loss of life incidents. Committed to a culture of continuous learning and efficient practices, MW Forensic Engineering is poised to provide the expert assistance you need to understand how an incident occurred.

Patrick Eller
866-382-3282
patrick@metadataforensics.com 
www.metadataforensics.com

METADATA FORENSICS

Have our highly knowledgeable team at Metadata Forensics, LLC in Richmond, Virginia assist you in examining and analyzing all of your data needs. We will help you discover the digital evidence and artifacts you are seeking in your civil, criminal, and private investigations.

In addition to providing competitively priced digital forensics services, we conduct training seminars on various topics related to our field. We use an up-to-date curriculum that will teach our participants the essentials of digital forensic investigation.

Our services are available for federal government institutions, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, defense attorneys, civil litigations and private corporations.

Joyvan Malbon
612-344-4364
jmalbon@mlmins.com 
www.mlmins.com/insurance/where-we-insure/VA

MIINNESOTA LAWYERS MUTUAL INSURANCE

As a direct writer of professional liability insurance, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company, (MLM) is committed to providing stable malpractice coverage and practice management services to the Virginia legal community. MLM's Defense Program offers an enhanced lawyers' professional liability policy specially designed and rated for defense firms including preferred pricing and individual premium discounts for members of the VADA.

Gracemarie Braunberg
gracemarie. braunberg@planetdepos.com 

Jennifer King
Jennifer.king@planetdepos.com

Paul Pickersgill
Paul.pickersgill@planetdepos.com

888-433-3767
www.planetdepos.com

PLANET DEPOS LLC

Planet Depos, LLC is a global court reporting company, providing best-in-class court reporting, videography, videoconferencing, interpretation, and trial support services throughout the United States and abroad. The Company is headquartered in Washington, DC with 60+ offices around the globe. As a forward-thinking company, we are conversant with the latest technologies and work closely with clients to implement case-winning tools, including streaming text and video, realtime to iPads, mobile videoconferencing, and digital deposition exhibits.

At Planet Depos we are passionate about what we do, we challenge the status quo and exceed the boundaries of our clients' expectations. We work only with the most elite professionals and handle all the heavy lifting for our clients, without disappointment or unpleasant surprises.

Planet Depos has extensive experience in the management of cases of all size, including state, Federal, ITC, and multi-district litigation and is the only court reporting company that provides its services throughout the U.S. and Asia with no travel expenses. Our secure, complimentary and searchable web repository provides anytime/anywhere access to transcripts and exhibits.

With 24/7/365 live customer service and technology support, a client's emergency becomes our emergency, whether it's in Washington, DC, or in any other city around the world. No matter what you need or when you need it, the team at Planet Depos Will Make It Happen for you.

Kimberly A. Trieschman
(410) 292-2917
KAT@rimkus.com 
www.Rimkus.com

RIMKUS CONSULTING GROUP

Rimkus Consulting Group is a worldwide provider of forensic engineering and consulting services with more than 50 offices across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For the past 35 years, Rimkus Consulting Group has been dedicated to the timely resolution of accidents, claims, and legal disputes.

In order to meet today's complex challenges, Rimkus Consulting Group provides more than 400 professional engineers, scientists, and consulting experts who offer real-world expertise that spans across a broad spectrum of public and private environments. Recognized for our commitment to service excellence, our clients can count on us to help provide answers to complex questions.

Our areas of expertise and litigation experience encompasses the evaluation of a broad range of personal injury, physical damage, and contract claims involving buildings and system failures, catastrophic events, chemical process plants, construction accidents, cranes and rigging equipment, design and engineering, electrical systems, energy, environmental pollution, fires and explosions, food safety, geotechnical hazards, green buildings, human factors and ergonomics, human health hazards, indoor air quality, industrial accidents, injury biomechanics, manufacturing, marine vessels, medical devices, oil and gas, premises liability, power plants, product and material failures, property damage, regulatory compliance, security, solar energy, standard of care, structural failures, toxic torts, trial graphics, vehicle failures, video enhancements, water intrusion, wind turbine failures, and much more.

Les Robson
(804) 346-3598
lrobson@robsonpc.com
www.robsonpc.com

ROBSON, P.C.

Robson, PC is a Richmond, VA forensic accounting and business valuation firm that serves clients throughout the eastern United States and beyond. Our staff of forensic accountants are all CPAs with extensive experience in evaluating and calculating lost profits damages, losses due to business interruption, wage losses, lost earnings and earning capacity, embezzlement, lost inventory, and other elements of financial damages. Our staff includes accountants who have testified on numerous occasions in federal and state courts, before the workers compensation commissions of various states and at arbitration.

Ryan Grantham
800-635-9507
:rgrantham@sealimited.com 
www.SEALimited.com

SEA, LTD.

SEA Limited is a multi-disciplined engineering and fire investigation company specializing in failure analysis. SEA also conducts environmental and industrial hygiene analysis. We offer a complete investigative service, which includes mechanical, electrical, metallurgical and civil engineering plus fire investigation, environmental and work place safety analysis, and a fully equipped chemical testing laboratory. Our full-time staffs of investigators, engineers, and chemists are licensed/registered professionals and are court-qualified experts in their respective fields. These disciplines combined with our information researcher and technical support group interact to provide a thorough and independent analysis that will support any subsequent litigation.

Chelsea Williams
888-343-0922
info@mccammongroup.com 
www.mccammongroup.com

THE MCCAMMON GROUP

The McCammon Group is committed to the proposition that ADR processes provide individuals, as well as public and private entities, with many substantial benefits including effective and prompt resolution of disputes, self-determination, cost savings, timeliness, flexibility, and confidentiality. Since 1995, our Neutrals have completed tens of thousands of cases, and developed unique processes, procedures and techniques resulting in a mediation settlement rate of approximately 85%. The McCammon Group is comprised of retired judges and prominent attorneys whose talent and experience is enhanced by our rigorous and ongoing training. Our Neutrals provide ADR services for civil disputes ranging from bodily injury to complex commercial matters and everything in between. Please contact one of our highly trained Case Managers at 888-343-0922 to initiate service.

JJ Rochefort
703-307-7372-mobile
jj.rochefort@tp.one
scheduling@tp.one
www.trustpoint.one

TRUSTPOINT.ONE

Trustpoint.One is one of the largest providers of integrated legal services in the country. One trusted partner, a global footprint with multiple points of expertise. We address the entire litigation life cycle, from beginning to end. It’s everything you need in a one-stop destination. This is legal services, simplified.

• ·       E-discovery – Data Collection, Analytics, Processing, Hosting
• ·       Document Review – Managed and Staffed Solutions
• ·       Court Reporting, Videography, Virtual Depositions
• ·       Legal Translations, Interpreters, Summary Reports
• ·       Talent – Attorneys and Paralegals - Temporary, Interim or Direct Hire 
  
  

Renee Baldwin
(804) 292-7412
rbaldwin@valawyersmedia.com 
www.valawyersweekly.com

VIRGINIA LAWYERS WEEKLY

Virginia Lawyers Weekly is the commonwealth's top source of legal information for practicing attorneys, providing a traditional weekly newspaper with innovative Internet benefits, e-mail services and web-based reporting.

Each week, Lawyers Weekly publishes timely digests of decisions from Virginia's state and federal courts, verdict and settlement reports and other news vital to lawyers in firms of all sizes.

Virginia Lawyers Weekly also maintains its own website, www.valawyersweekly.com, containing subscriber-only benefits such as E-Mail Alerts, Judicial Profiles and a Searchable Archive, featuring all material published since 1993.