Asphalt / Bitumen Expert Witnesses: 3

Tim A. Martin has more than 48 years of industry experience and is the leading Mine Safety Expert in the US. He provides litigation support as an expert witness and mine safety consultant, assisting the legal community in navigating through complicated mine safety cases. 

Mr. Martin’s vast experience in investigating mining accidents, as well as major mining disasters, has placed his experience in high demand to provide mine safety consulting and expert witness services to numerous law firms across the US. 

Litigation Support - Mr. Martin serves as an Expert Witness and Litigation Consultant for numerous pivotal Civil and Criminal Cases throughout the United States. He also provides expert safety consulting services to the Metal Non-Metal mining industry, the Coal Mining Industry and the Aggregate and Stone Mining Industry including Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Bituminous Coal, Anthracite Coal, Lignite Coal, Stone, Sand and Cement operations throughout the United States and South America. 

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Background Experience - Tim Martin has been navigating complex MSHA and OSHA regulations in mining cases for decades. His expertise spans various mining types across the US and South America, including coal, gold, silver, and ore operations, among others. 

Mr. Martin's involvement in the mine rescue community and direct participation in notable disaster recoveries, such as the Sago and UBB Mine Disasters, highlight his hands-on experience. He played a pivotal role as the lead mine safety expert in high-profile criminal cases and civil litigations, covering issues like respirable dust exposure and hazardous materials. With numerous safety certifications and recognition for his contributions, Mr. Martin has designed top-tier health and safety educational programs acknowledged by the US Department of Labor.

Dr. Shakir Shatnawi, PhD, PE, is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in the Transportation Engineering industry. Shakir has a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering. He has over 30 years of practical and extensive engineering and transportation expertise covering industry and public agencies including FHWA and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). 

Shakir is currently the president of Shatec Engineering Consultants. He taught highway engineering, traffic engineering and transportation engineering and pavement design at California State University. Dr. Shatnawi served as a principal investigator on multi-million dollar transportation projects. He held various positions at Caltrans including a Senior Transportation Engineer, a Supervising Transportation Engineer and a Division Chief.

 Dr. Shatnawi's education and experience demonstrates a wealth of engineering knowledge encompassing highway design, traffic engineering, pavement design, geotechnical engineering, materials and construction . As a recipient of many acknowledgements from the government, Dr. Shatnawi has an impeccable reputation within the industry for his significant professional contributions. As an expert orator, he frequently shares his knowledge at major conferences around the world. Dr. Shatnawi provides expert witness services in the following areas:

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Litigation Support - Mr. Stein Offers consulting and expert services for attorneys on issues regarding road, street, highway, temporary traffic control, runway, and earthwork; asphalt, concrete, coatings and other construction materials; designs, plans, specifications, CPM scheduling (Primavera) and contract documents; right-of-way issues; and work zone safety. Licensed in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Texas, he performs contract performance forensic investigations and provides consulting, expert reports, rebuttals, and testimony if required.

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Certifications:

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Certified Primavera Basic (CPM)
• Certified Primavera Advanced (CPM)
• Certified LADOTD Structural (bridge)
• Inspector/Technician Certified Troxler
• Humboldt Nuclear Moisture/ Density Operator
• Lead Abatement
• Certified Quality Compliance Surveillance in Fossil Power Plants, Organic & Inorganic Coatings Application and Inspection
• Certified Traffic Control Supervisor
• Certified Flagger Instructor