Electrical Engineering Litigation Support

B. Michael Aucoin, D.Engr., P.E., PMP-Retired

Forensic & Litigation Support Services

For —
Attorneys, both Plaintiff and Defense
Insurance Claims Representatives in Property Damage, Injury or Death
Utility Companies
Individuals

Areas of Practice

Electrical accidents
Patents and intellectual property
Fires of electrical cause
Electrocution, electrical contact and arc flash injuries
Electrical safety practices
Damage to equipment, products and property
Electrical equipment operation
Electric utility operation
Patents
Tax matters relating to electrical energy

Resources

Engineering library, Including:

National Electrical Safety Code
National Electrical Code
OSHA regulations
National Fire Protection Association codes
Engineering, technical and forensic reference books

Services

Forensic engineering
Evaluation of technical merits of case
Accident investigation
Modeling of accident site
Failure analysis
Technical literature research
Technical analysis
Review of applicable codes, statutes and industry standards
Review of patents
Provide opinions
Oral and written reports
Assistance in developing deposition and trial questions
Assistance in developing interrogatories and requests for production
Expert witness testimony at deposition and trial
Assistance with liability theories

“Michael Aucoin is one of the most knowledgeable and thorough expert witnesses that I have ever seen or been associated with in my law practice. He can make extremely technical electrical concepts understandable to the layman and does so in a very accessible and communicative manner. I cannot say enough good things about Michael Aucoin and would recommend him to anyone in need of assistance with a case, or any other matter, involving electricity or electricity-related issues.”

— Christopher L. Elliott
Crews and Elliott, P.C.
Austin, TX