Mark W. Passamaneck, PE :: JurisPro Expert Witness Directory

Introduction

Mark Passamaneck is a licensed Professional Engineer with expertise and certifications in the investigation and analysis of incidents involving firearms and ballistics in addition to shooting incident reconstruction. Mark is a nationally recognized expert in the firearm and ballistics field. He an NRA Certified Instructor and a Range Safety Officer. Mark was the president of Carbon Arms Corp. where he designed, manufactured, and sold firearm parts and accessories. Mark is a mechanical engineer and has worked as a Forensic Engineer for over 25 years. Mark provides exceptional forensic and analytical engineering services on small claims up to large class action lawsuits. Mark is licensed in multiple states and nationally to provide firearm and ballistics related forensics engineering services.

Areas of Expertise

Failure Analysis
Firearms & Ballistics
Forensic Engineering
Weapons

Expert Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:: A: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, May 1997
Licensed PE in Arizona and Colorado
NRA - National Rifle Association Certified Instructor, 2000
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:: A: Member of the National Rifle Association, Member of the Colorado State Shooting Association, United States Practical Shooting Association
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:: A: Presented case summaries on various topics at local to national events including NASP, ASPE and various CE courses for professionals.
Presented on a case summary specifically on CO (carbon monoxide) poising to AHJs, Legislative Bodies and Industry groups.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain): A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?: A: Over a thousand
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?: A: Firearms & Ballistics, Accident Investigation and Reconstruction, Automotive, Bicycle, Boilers, Code Conformance, Equipment & Machinery, Explosions, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Furnaces, Internal Combustion Engines, Materials, Metallurgy, Motorcycles, Plumbing & HVAC, Patent Infringement, Product Design, Product Liability, Scald and Burn Injuries
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?: A: Other than the subrogation work that has not had a case filed, about 50% for the Plaintiff.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?: A: Other than the subrogation work that has not had a case filed, about 50% for the Defendant.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?: A: More than 75 times.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?: A: See CV.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?: A: More than 30 times.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?: A: More than 30 times in court.
More than 20 times in arbitration.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?: A: More than 20 years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.): A: Firearms and Ballistics Consulting, Testing, Analysis, Examinations, Testimony, and Expert Reports.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?: A: Please contact Nederveld Inc. for more information.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?: A: Please contact Nederveld Inc. for more information.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?: A: Please contact Nederveld Inc. for more information.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?: A: Please contact Nederveld Inc. for more information.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.): A: Please contact Nederveld Inc. for more information.

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