AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Expert Witness Testimony
• Depositions and Trial Preparation
• Litigation Consulting
• Project Support for any activity requiring fire protection/fire and explosion analysis/evaluation
• Report Preparation
• Site Investigation
• Industries/Government Sectors

• Aerospace, Chemical, Education, General Construction and Manufacturing, Hazardous Waste, Industrial, Material Handling/Storage, Medical, Mining, Nuclear, Petrochemical, Petroleum, Utility and Waste to Energy industries; and both Government and Military. 

• Specialized Areas

• Explosion venting and suppression; spark detection and suppression systems; flammable vapor and combustible solids exhaust systems; hazardous location protection and electrical classification; flammable and combustible liquid handling and storage; and fireproofing.  Protection of material handling systems and related storage facilities.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE / CREDENTIALS:

• See Curriculum Vitae.
• See Website.
• Registered Professional Engineer with over 36 years of direct fire protection and safety engineering experience, including forensic engineering and Expert Witness testimony.
• American Society of Civil Engineers, Air Supported Structures Committee, Member.
• International Association of Arson Investigators, Member.
• International Conference of Building Officials (Sponsors of the International Building Code), Member.
• National Association of Fire Investigators, Member.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Member.
• Sits on various NFPA committees in the Special Expert category.
• Served as a special consultant for the U.S. Air Force, NASA and Martin-Marietta Corp. for various aerospace launch complex fire protection and fire analysis projects at Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Vandenberg AFB, California.
• Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Professional Member.
  

CAPABILITIES:    

Accurate forensic expertise to aid in a successful case outcome.
• In-depth comprehensive and analytical analysis/review of complex issues.
• Analysis and evaluations take into consideration: impact of suppression system(s) on protected area(s)/process equipment during and after discharge; reliability of system(s) and related components; long-term maintenance requirements and ease of maintenance.

CLIENT BENEFIT/SUPPORT:

• Technical advantage through the use of an Expert who specializes exclusively in the field of fire protection with hands-on experience in fire and explosion analysis, based on Code knowledge, design and field experience in fire and explosion mitigation and suppression.
  
  
• Experience in your clients’ specific industry:

My clients say much of what I do is applicable to all types of industries.  However, I believe it is important that I also understand the specific needs and uniqueness of your clients’ industry/business.

• Thorough and objective analysis.
  
  
• Dedicate support throughout the case.
  
• Free initial telephone discussion.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS:    

“I would describe Michael as being highly qualified technically, resourceful, and very honest.  His projects have always been on time and under budget.  Because of his thorough knowledge, he can explain things clearly and concisely to others.  Michael Diliberto is way above other consultants in his field.”

Dino Presci, Project Manager
Raytheon Engineers, Denver, CO

“We’ve used Michael Diliberto for 40 to 50 Fire Protection projects.  Michael always stays on schedule, keeps within budget, and really takes care of his clients.  I highly recommend him.”

Dinish Patel, Head of Fire Protection Engineering,
Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Eng.Command, San Diego, CA

“Michael Diliberto is very thorough.  His review of our on-site conditions was the strongest of any firm I’ve seen.  He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d rate Michael a 10!”

Tom Olson, Director, Engineering Management,
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Diego, CA