• Accident Investigation
• Automotive
• Bus & Truck Safety/Accident
• Driver Behavior
• Equipment & Machinery
• Infotainment & Telematics Systems
• Personal Injury
• Premises Liability
• Property Management
• Slip, Trip & Fall

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:

A: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. Currently hold Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) certification from NAFA Fleet Management, Certified Snow Professional (CSP) and Advanced Snow Manager (ASM) certificate from the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA). ASCA-C certification from the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA). OSHA-30 certificate, OSHA Train the Trainer, Peak Academy - Lean Process Improvement Black Belt.

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:

A: Member of FleetPros fleet management association, NAFA Fleet Management Association, Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA), Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA), American Public Works Association (APWA), and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). I currently service on different committees with these associations. I'm a stakeholder advisory member and safety task force member/chair for the Snow and Ice Management Association, as well as serving on their editorial committee for their publications. I also sit on the editorial committees for the APWA publications, as well as the NAFA Fleet Management Association.

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:

A: I have taught safety and employee training courses for over 6 years in landscaping, construction, fleet and driver management, operator training, and snow and ice management industry processes and responsibilities. I have completed public speaking sessions and presentations with the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) in Minneapolis, MN; Hartford, CT; and Pittsburgh, PA. I have also hosted training sessions and presented in Las Vegas, NV and Loveland, CO on Fleet Management topics. To add to this, I've presented virtually for multiple professional associations and trained on topics such as those listed above. Along with this, I am a contributing author to the Snow Business magazine, FleetSolutions magazine, the APWA Reporter magazine, and the NALP The Edge publication. A full list of published content can be found in my CV/Resume.

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: I have been retained as an expert for a total of 8 times since beginning services in 2022.

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?

A: I have been retained as an expert for premises liability, snow and ice management operations, slip and fall injuries, contract performance, property management, fleet and safety management/culture, wrongful death as a result of snow and ice management services and conditions, wrongful death as a result of fleet/driver/safety related concerns, and service quality and expertise.

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?

A: 50% for plaintiff.

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?

A: 50% for defendant.

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?

A: I have been deposed two times.

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?

A: The last deposition I have participated in was in October, 2023.

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?

A: I haven't testified at a trial yet while serving as an expert witness.

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?

A: I have testified before an arbitrator one time.

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?

A: Two years.

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)

A: I currently offer expert witness services in areas such as premises liability, snow and ice removal, snow and ice management, contract performance, slip and fall injuries and defense, commercial liability for companies, and fleet and asset management. Aside from my expert witness services, I offer advising and consulting in the snow and ice management industry, fleet management, employee safety and training programs, snow and ice auditing, safety auditing, and fleet auditing. I also provide site and property inspections for snow and ice services, contracted services, or site planning. Lastly, I provide vehicle and truck inspections for safe operation, DOT-related concerns, and specification design and upfit.

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?

A: Initial case consult is free.

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?

A: $300 per hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?

A: $300 per hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?

A: $450 per hour

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)

A: If I have to travel for any case-related work, I do charge at cost for any necessary expenses. This includes airfare, gas, rental vehicles, transportation, per diem for meals, lodging, and other relevant travel expenses. All expenses will be communicated with client before invoices. Any other costs relevant to case work or advising services will be communicated with client before invoiced.

Eric D. Hevenor, Esq.
Lambdin and Chaney, LLP
4949 S. Syracuse Street, Suite 600
Denver, CO 80237
(303) 799-8889
ehevenor@lclaw.net