5415 87th Street E
Bradenton, FL 34211
P: 941.684.0100
F: 941.684.0109
RH PRACTICE AREAS
Brian P. Henry serves the firm’s clients, and as the firm’s President, from our Florida offices. Brian has significant litigation and trial experience in the areas of insurance, fire science, and product liability. His practice has spanned the entire country, having served as national trial and coordinating counsel to several product manufacturers and a Fortune 500 insurer. Brian’s practice also includes the representation of businesses and organizations in an “outside” general counsel role, providing legal counseling and representation on a host of corporate issues ranging from corporate transactions to human resource issues to regulatory compliance.
Brian is also nationally-recognized for his knowledge and experience on expert preclusion issues, having written and lectured extensively on the subject and having handled more than 150 Daubert-type challenges in cases throughout the United States. He represents hundreds of expert witnesses from a variety of fields, providing representation in areas such as expert fees, scope of work and retainer agreement disputes, discovery issues, and expert preclusion efforts. Brian has also served as an expert witness on the standard of care for attorneys handling fire science cases, and he is a frequent lecturer on fire science, expert preclusion, insurance, and product liability issues at conferences throughout the country.
Brian is one of only a handful of attorneys to achieve the Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator designation from the National Association of Fire Investigators. Brian’s extensive knowledge of fire science issues provides the firm’s clients with a strong competitive advantage in litigation involving damage and injury from fires. He is an Adjunct Instructor at both the National Fire Academy and the National Center for Explosives Training & Research. In 2017, Brian was named to the Technical Committee for NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, the seminal authority in the world of fire investigation methodology and process.
Brian is an AV®–rated lawyer through Martindale-Hubbell, and has been included in SuperLawyers multiple times since 2011.
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1999
Mr. Henry graduated from law school ranked in the top fifteen percent in his class, serving as Research Editor of the Arkansas Law Review and as a member of UA’s traveling Moot Court team.
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Honors Program Graduate, 1996
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, Massachusetts
Masters’-Level Graduate Coursework (Biblical History), 2008-2009
Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky
Masters’-Level Graduate Coursework (Biblical Studies), 2013
FEDERAL COURTS:
- Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Northern District of Florida
- Middle District of Florida
- Southern District of Florida
- Northern District of New York
- Southern District of New York
- Eastern District of New York
- Western District of New York
- District of Colorado
- District of Connecticut
- District of Massachusetts
- Western District of Wisconsin
- Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Eastern District of Michigan
- District of Maryland
- Northern District of Indiana
- Eastern District of Arkansas
- Western District of Arkansas
- District of Colorado
- Northern District of Oklahoma
- Eastern District of Oklahoma
- Western District of Oklahoma
- Northern District of Illinois
- Eastern District of Tennessee
- Middle District of Tennessee
- Eastern District of Missouri
STATE COURTS:
- State of Florida
- State of New York
- State of Tennessee
- State of Connecticut
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Publications
- “In Conversation with Scott LeBlanc at Velocity Risk Services“, (2020), published in CLM Magazine
- “The Bell Tolls for AOB Litigation: New Law Enacts Game-Changing Reforms“, (2019), published in CLM Magazine
- “Here We Go Again! Florida Supreme Court Reverses Itself and Endorses Daubert Standard for Expert Testimony“, (2019), published in NSPII News Magazine
- “Factoring-in-the-AOB-Equation…The-Latest-Litigation-Trend-Involves-Assigning-Assignments“,(2019), published in CLM Magazine
- “A Delicate Balance – Fulfilling the Duty to be Zealous Advocates While Committing to Pursue Only the Truth“, (2018), published in CLM Magazine
- “Where Does Your Duty Rest. Insurance Carriers and Their Attorneys Often Have Little Guidance in Navigating Treacherous Water“,(2018), published in NSPII News Magazine
- “The Millennials Are Coming – Are They More Likely to Scam Insurers?“, Spring 2018 Issue, (2018), published in NSPII News Magazine
- “Flying Blind on Flying Cars – Is the Insurance World Headed for a Major Crash?“, (2018), published in NSPII News Magazine
- “Flying Blind- Cars That Take to the Air Are Here, But What Are the Insurance and Claims Implications?“, (2018), published in Claims Management Magazine
- “Fitting a Square Peg Into a Round Hole: Fire Classification Under NFPA 921“, (2016), published in NSPII News Magazine
- “Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words, Claims, or Lawsuits?“, (2013), published in Claims Management Magazine
- “Best Practices for Producing Quality Expert Reports“, (2012), published in The National Fire Investigator
- “The Daubert Disaster: Unintended Consequences Affecting Expert Witnesses“,(2011), published in The National Fire Investigator
- “Ensuring the Professional and Financial Well-Being of the Expert Witness”, (2011), published online with IMS Expert Services’ Expert Library
- “Expert Report Writing: Best Practices for Producing Quality Reports”, (2011) published in Fire and Arson Investigator Magazine
- “The Testifying Expert”, (2007), published in Fire Findings Magazine
- “The Tenth Circuit’s Analysis of a Questionable Fire Causation Theory: Truck Insurance Exchange v. Magnetek, Inc.”, (2005), published in DRI Happenings
- “The Moral Watchdogs Ride Again: The Arkansas Supreme Court Condemns an All-American Pastime”, 52 Ark. L. Rev. 453 (1999)
Additional Experience
- CLM Claims College, School of Professional Lines, Faculty Member (2019-21)
- CLM Claims College, School of Casualty Claims, Faculty Member (2019-21)
- CLM Claims College, School of Leadership, Faculty Member (2019)
- University of Connecticut School of Law, Adjunct Professor, Moot Court / Legal Writing (2006-2010)
- National Fire Academy, Adjunct Instructor in Fire Science Litigation Methods, Emmitsburg, Maryland
- National Center for Explosives Training & Research, Adjunct Instructor in Advanced Origin & Cause/Courtroom Testimony Techniques, Huntsville, Alabama
- Courtroom Testimony
- Gervais v. Pennsylvania Dept of Corrections, et al., United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Case No.: 1:18-cv-867 (expert in fire investigation, fire investigation methodology, and NFPA 921)
Presentations
- “Beyond the Fire Scene: Preparing Comprehensive Expert Reports,” (2024), presented at Minnesota IAAI Annual Meeting, St. Cloud, Minnesota
- “Beyond the Fire Scene: Key Strategies for the Testifying Investigator,” (2024), presented at Minnesota IAAI Annual Meeting, St. Cloud, Minnesota
- “Navigating the Ongoing Insurance Challenges in Florida: Policy Conditions – Do They Have Any Teeth?”, (2024), presented at CHUBB Insurance Internal Training Seminar
- “Beyond the Analysis: Key Strategies for the Testifying Expert,” (2023), presented at Sedgwick Forensic Advisory Services & Sedgwick Building Consulting In-House Conference
- “Beyond the Fire Scene: Preparing Comprehensive Expert Reports,” (2023), presented at Wisconsin IAAI Annual Meeting, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- “Beyond the Fire Scene: Key Strategies for the Testifying Investigator,” (2023), presented at Wisconsin IAAI Annual Meeting, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- “Beyond the Fire Scene: Avoiding the Testimonial Trainwreck,” (2023), presented at Wisconsin IAAI Annual Meeting, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- “The New World of Property Insurance Law in Florida,” (2023), presented at Velocity Claims Underwriters Training Seminar, Orlando, Florida
- “Selecting and Working With Expert Witnesses,” (2023), CLM Claims College, Baltimore, Maryland
- “Advanced Origin & Cause / Courtroom Testimony,” (2023), presented at National Center for Explosives Training & Research, Huntsville, Alabama
- “Automobile Insurance Fraud,” (2022), CLM Claims College, Baltimore, Maryland
- “Advanced Origin & Cause / Courtroom Testimony,” (2022), presented at National Center for Explosives Training & Research, Huntsville, Alabama
- “Subpoenas, Subpoenas Duces Tecum, & Conflicts of Interest: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You,” (2022), presented at EFI Global, Inc., Internal Training Session
- “Navigating Florida’s Insurance Bad Faith Law: What You Don’t Know Can Definitely Hurt You,” (2022), presented at CHUBB Insurance Internal Training Session
- “Beyond the Fire Scene: Key Strategies for the Testifying Investigator,” (2021), presented at Connecticut IAAI Chapter Annual Conference, Rocky Hill, Connecticut
- “Beyond the Fire Scene: Key Strategies for the Testifying Investigator,” (2021), presented at West Virginia IAAI Chapter Annual Conference, Morgantown, West Virginia
- “Beyond the Fire Scene: Key Strategies for the Testifying Investigator,” (2021), presented at Illinois IAAI Chapter Annual Conference, East Peoria, Illinois
- “Selecting and Working With Expert Witnesses,” (2021), CLM Claims College, Baltimore, Maryland
- “Automobile Insurance Fraud,” (2021), CLM Claims College, Baltimore, Maryland
- “Advanced Origin & Cause / Courtroom Testimony,” (2021), presented at National Center for Explosives Training & Research, Huntsville, Alabama
- “Flying Cars and Hovering Things: The Next Big Thing in Insurance,” (2020), CPCU Cincinnati Chapter, Virtual Platform
- “Selecting and Working With Expert Witnesses,” (2020), CLM Claims College, Virtual Platform
- “Automobile Insurance Fraud,” (2020), CLM Claims College, Virtual Platform
- “Litigation 102: Pleadings and Motions,” (2020), Internal Training Seminar for Zurich North America, Schaumburg, Illinois
- “Stay in Your Lane, Bro! Investing Wisely in Origin and Cause Investigations and How You Affect ‘The Show,’” (2020), presented at Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Control Annual Conference, Ocala, Florida
- “Fire Science Cases: Vetting and Selecting the Right Experts & Attorneys,” (2020), presented at ABCY Marine Law Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana
- “Leakage in Litigation Spending,” (2019), presented as CaseGlide Litigation Management & Analytics Training Online Webinar, Cincinnati, Ohio
- “The Fire Origin & Cause Investigator: Critical Key Issues for the Front-Line Adjuster,” (2019), presented at United Property & Casualty In-House Training, St. Petersburg, Florida
- “Flying Cars and Hovering Things: The Next Big Thing in Insurance,” (2019), presented at CPCU Society Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana
- “Leadership: Effectively Influencing Others,” (2019), presented at CLM Claims College School of Leadership, Baltimore, Maryland
- “How to Win Big as a Testifying Expert: Meeting and Exceeding Client Expectations,” (2019), presented at National Association of Fire Investigators Annual Conference, Baltimore, Maryland
- “The Arson Case Handbook: What to Expect from the Defense,” (2019), presented at the National Center for Explosives Training & Research, Huntsville, Alabama
- “Understanding the Dynamics of the Modern Insurance World: Business Practice Tips for the Expert Witness,” (2019), presented at Fire & Explosion Investigations Internal Training, Dayton, Ohio
- “Tactics for the Expert Witness: Client Expectations, Expert Preclusion, & Testimonial Techniques,” (2019), presented at Hays Fire Investigations Training Seminar, Sanford, Florida
- “The Sharing Economy: Insurance Concerns Regarding Uber, Lyft, & AirBNB,” (2019), presented at The CPCU Society Annual Conference (Spokane Chapter), Spokane, Washington
- “Beyond the Fire Scene: Developing Your Skills as a Testifying Investigator,” (2019), presented at Will, Cook & Grundy County Fire Investigative Task Force Annual Conference, Tinley Park, Illinois
- “Use of Experts in Claims Litigation,” (2019), presented at CLM Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida
- “Tactics for the Expert Witness: Client Expectations, Expert Preclusion, and Testimonial Techniques,” (2019), presented at EFI Global, Inc., Regional Conference, Dallas, Texas
- “Tactics for the Expert Witness: Client Expectations, Expert Preclusion, and Testimonial Techniques,” (2019), presented at EFI Global, Inc., Regional Conference, Tampa, Florida
- “The Sharing Economy: Insurance Concerns Regarding Uber, Lyft, & AirBnb,” (2018), presented at The National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana
- “Experts, Adjusters, and the Fire Scene: The Crucial First Steps,” (2018), International Association of Special Investigation Units Annual Conference, Baltimore, Maryland
- “Advanced Origin & Cause / Courtroom Testimony,” (2018), presented at National Center for Explosives Training & Research, Huntsville, Alabama
- “So You Want to Be a Testifying Investigator?”, (2018), presented at North Carolina International Association of Arson Investigators Annual Conference, Burlington, North Carolina
- “Navigating Insurance Bad Faith Litigation: Ignorance is Not Bliss,” (2018), presented at American Integrity Insurance Company Internal Training Seminar, Tampa, Florida
- “Pushing Boulders Uphill: Managing the IMS / Expert Witness Relationship,” (2017), presented at IMS ExpertServices Internal Training Seminar, Pensacola, Florida
- “Attorneys Make Strange Bedfellows: Managing the IMS / Attorney Relationship,” (2017), presented at IMS ExpertServices Internal Training Seminar, Pensacola, Florida
- “Carpe Diem! Perspectives on Testifying in Fire Science Litigation,” (2017), presented at Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Arson-for-Prosecutors Seminar, San Diego, California
- “Advanced Origin & Cause / Courtroom Testimony,” (2017), presented at National Center for Explosives Training & Research, Huntsville, Alabama
- “Go Ahead! – Make My Case! An Attorney’s Guide for the Testifying Expert,” (2017), presented at National Association of Fire Investigators Annual Conference, Tampa, Florida
- “Vetting & Selecting the Right Experts and Attorneys for Your Fire Science Case,” (2017), presented at International Association of Arson Investigators Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada
- “After the Fire Scene – the Investigation Continues!” (2016), presented at Fire & Explosion Consultants Training Seminar, Dayton, Ohio
- “Go Ahead – Make My Case! An Attorney’s Guide for the Testifying Expert,” (2016), presented at Donan Engineering Company Training Seminar, Louisville, Kentucky
- “Insurance Claims and the State of Florida: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!”, (2016), presented at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Training Seminar, Columbus, Ohio
- “Off the Rails: How Experts Can Avoid the Testimonal Train Wreck,” (2016), presented at Fire & Explosion Consultants, LLC, Training Conference, Oregon, Ohio
- “Facing the Daubert Challenge,” (2016), presented at National Center for Explosives Training Seminar for Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives, Huntsville, Alabama
- “Key Strategies of the Testifying Investigator,” (2016), presented at Arizona Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators Annual Conference, Prescott, Arizona
- “A Confluence of Uncertainties: NFPA 921’s Missteps on Process of Elimination & Negative Corpus,” (2016), presented at Arizona Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators Annual Conference, Prescott, Arizona
- “Off the Rails: How Experts Can Avoid the Testimonial Train Wreck,” (2016), presented at Arizona Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators Annual Conference, Prescott, Arizona
- “Vetting the Fire Science Expert,” (2016), presented to Nat’l. Assoc. of Subrogation Professionals / International Assoc. of Arson Investigators, Webinar Training
- “Practical Considerations in Fire Claims and Litigation,” (2016), presented at State Auto Insurance Company Training Seminar, Columbus, Ohio
- “The 1.21 Jigawatt Equation: Doc Brown’s Daubert Challenge Survival Guide,” (2016), presented at Utah Defense Lawyers Association Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah
- “Insurance Claims and the State of Florida: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You,” (2016), presented at Great American Insurance Company Training Seminar, Cincinnati, Ohio
- “Navigating Insurance Bad Faith Litigation: Ignorance is NOT Bliss!,” (2016), presented at American Integrity Insurance Company Training Seminar, Tampa, Florida
- “Off the Rails: How Experts Can Avoid the Testimonial Train Wreck,” (2016), presented at Liberty Mutual Insurance Training Seminar, Lake Mary, Florida
- “Ensuring NFPA 1033 Compliance and Preparing Comprehensive Expert Reports,” (2015), presented at Fire & Explosion Consultants Training Seminar, Dayton, Ohio
- “Fire Science Litigation Considerations: Managing Experts, Reports, and Applicable Standards,” (2015), presented at Allstate Insurance Company Training Seminar, Indianapolis, Indiana
- “Insurance Claims and the State of Florida: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You,” (2015), presented at Celina Insurance Company Training Seminar, Celina, Ohio
- “The 1.21 Jigawatt Equation: Doc Brown’s Daubert Challenge Survival Guide,” (2015), presented at National Center for Explosives Training Seminar for Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Huntsville, Alabama
- “The 1.21 Jigawatt Equation: Doc Brown’s Daubert Challenge Survival Guide,” (2015), presented at Colorado Defense Lawyers Association Annual Conference, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- “Don’t Get Burned! Key Strategies for the Testifying Investigator,” (2015), presented at National Association of Fire Investigators Annual Conference, Sarasota, Florida
- “Process of Elimination & Negative Corpus / Understanding Cause & Classification, and Avoiding Confusion,” (2015), presented at SRS 2015 Fire Science Seminar, Mason, Ohio
- “Fire Science Fundamentals: Legal Considerations, the Fourth Amendment, and the Fifth Amendment,” (2015), presented at IAAI Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois
- “A Confluence of Uncertainties: NFPA 921’s Missteps on Process of Elimination & Negative Corpus,” (2015), presented at IAAI Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois
- “Fire Litigation Panel Discussion on Expert Testimony, Daubert, Negative Corpus, and Spoliation of Evidence,” (2015), presented at IAAI Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois
- “A Confluence of Uncertainties: NFPA 921’s Missteps on Process of Elimination & Negative Corpus,” (2015), presented at New York IAAI Annual Conference, Syracuse, New York
- “Don’t Get Burned! Key Strategies for the Testifying Investigator,” (2015), presented at Virginia IAAI Annual Conference, Staunton, Virginia
- “A Confluence of Uncertainties: NFPA 921’s Missteps on Process of Elimination & Negative Corpus,” (2015), presented at Liberty Mutual Fire Investigative Unit Training Seminar, Fairfield, Ohio
- “A Confluence of Uncertainties: NFPA 921’s Missteps on Process of Elimination & Negative Corpus,” (2015), presented at Insurance Committee for Arson Control Annual Seminar, Orlando, Florida
- “Key Strategies for the Testifying Investigator,” (2014), presented at National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators Annual Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio
- “Don’t Get Burned! Key Strategies for the Testifying Investigator,” (2014), presented at Greater Cincinnati Regional Arson & Fire Investigators Annual Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio
- “Knowledge vs. Persuasion: Preparing Subject Matter Experts to Become Testifying Experts,” (2014), presented at IMS Expert Services Training Seminar, Pensacola, Florida
- “Don’t Get Burned! Key Strategies for the Testifying Investigator,” (2014), presented at National Association of Fire Investigators Annual Conference, Sarasota, Florida
- “Cause vs. Classification, ‘Human Act’ Language, and Negative Corpus vs. Process of Elimination,” (2014), presented to Fire & Explosion Consultants, LLC Training Seminar, Cincinnati, Ohio
- “Don’t Get Burned! Key Strategies for the Testifying Investigator,” (2014), presented at Vermont International Association of Arson Investigators Annual Conference, Rutland, Vermont
- “Don’t Get Burned! Key Strategies for the Testifying Investigator,” (2014), presented at Massachusetts International Association of Arson Investigators Annual Conference, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
- “The Investigation and Trial of Fraudulent Claims,” (2014), presented at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Major Case Unit Training Seminar, Columbus, Ohio
- “Ensuring Your Survival as a Testifying Expert: NFPA 1033, Daubert, and the Curriculum Vitae,” (2014), presented at Oakland County Association of Arson & Fire Investigators, Auburn Hills, Michigan
- “NFPA 921, NFPA 1033, and the 4th Amendment: Basic Standards for Fire Investigation,” (2014), presented at New York Chapter of International Association of Arson Investigators, Albany, New York
- “The Daubert Disaster: Unintended Consequences Facing Insurers, Experts, and Attorneys,” (2014), presented at Insurance Committee for Arson Control Annual Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina
- “Fundamentals of Fire Investigation,” (2014), presented at New York Chapter of International Association of Arson Investigators, Rochester, New York
- “A Burning Ring of Fire – Fire Litigation Pitfall Avoidance,” (2013), presented at Fire & Explosion Consultants Training Seminar, Nassau, Bahamas
- “The Daubert Disaster: Unintended Consequences Facing Insurers and Experts,” (2013), presented at The National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators (NSPII) Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri
- “The Testifying Investigator: Challenges and Pitfalls,” (2013), presented at the National Association of Fire Investigators Annual Seminar on Fire Analysis Litigation, Sarasota, Florida
- “Strategies for Success for the 21st Century Expert,” (2013), presented at Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc., Training Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia
- “Legal Considerations Affecting Fire Loss Litigation,” (2013), presented at National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, Maryland
- “Practical Considerations Affecting Claim Loss Investigation and Litigation,” (2013), presented at Liberty Mutual Training Seminar, Dallas, Texas
- “Don’t Get Burned! Key Strategies for the Testifying Expert,” (2013), presented at International Association of Arson Investigators Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida
- “Practical Considerations Affecting Fire Loss Investigation and Litigation,” (2013), presented at Liberty Mutual Training Seminar, Weston, Massachusetts
- “Introduction to Event Data Recorders and SIU Case Studies,” (2013), presented at CLM Alliance Mini-Conference on Insurance Fraud, Orlando, Florida
- “Using Social Media Effectively to Investigate Insurance Claims,” (2012), presented at The CPCU Society Regional Conference, Boston, Massachusetts
- “The Testifying Investigator,” (2012), presented at Donan Engineering Training Seminar, Louisville, Kentucky
- “Advanced Origin and Cause: Litigation Partnerships,” (2012), presented at Liberty Mutual Training Seminar, Denver, Colorado
- “Selecting & Utilizing Fire and Explosion Experts: A Litigation Partnership,” (2012) presented at the Liberty Mutual Advanced Origin & Cause Seminar, Denver, Colorado
- “The Testifying Investigator: Challenges and Pitfalls,” (2012), presented at the National Association of Fire Investigators Annual Seminar on Fire Analysis Litigation, Sarasota, Florida
- “The Daubert Disaster: Unintended Consequences Facing Insurers and Experts,” (2012), presented at the RIMKUS 9th Annual Continuing Education Seminar, Tampa, Florida
- “Expert Report Writing: Preparation of Comprehensive Expert Reports,” (2012), presented at Insurance Committee for Arson Control Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada
- “Comprehensive Retention Agreements: Protecting the Professional & Financial Well-Being of the Expert Witness,” (2012), presented at Insurance Committee for Arson Control Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada
- “The Daubert Disaster: Unintended Consequences Affecting Insurers,” (2011), presented at National Association of Subrogation Professionals Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida
- “NFPA 1033 and Developments in Daubert Litigation,” (2011), presented at National Association of Subrogation Professionals New England Chapter Conference, Hartford, Connecticut
- “Selecting & Utilizing Fire Experts,” (2011), presented at National Association of Fire Investigators Fire Litigation Skills Conference, Sarasota, Florida
- “Supervising the Arson Case,” (2011), presented at Travelers Insurance Claim University, Windsor, Connecticut
- “Daubert Standards for Expert Witness Testimony: Effective Strategies for Bringing and Defending Daubert Challenges,” (2011), presented through Strafford Webinar Publications, Hartford, Connecticut
- “Optimizing Subrogation Recovery: Tips & Tactics,” (2010), presented at Unified Investigations & Sciences’ Fire & Forensics Seminar for the Insurance Industry, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
- “Expert Report Writing: Best Practices for Producing Quality Reports,” (2010), presented at International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology, Baltimore, Maryland
- “Factors Impacting Expert Testimony by Fire Investigators, (2010), presented at National Association of State Fire Marshals Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois
- “Fire Science Experts: A Litigation Partnership,” (2010), presented at National Association of Fire Investigators Fire Litigation Skills Conference, Sarasota, Florida
- “Protecting the Financial and Reputational Interests of the Expert Witness,” (2010), presented at International Association of Arson Investigators (Florida Chapter) Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida
- “The Daubert Disaster: Unintended Consequences Affecting Expert Witnesses,” (2010), presented at International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology, Baltimore, Maryland
- “Comparative Subrogation: An Analysis of the Subrogation Systems of The United States and the United Kingdom,” (2009), presented at Hartford, Connecticut
- “Defending Your Product in Litigation,” (2008), presented at University of Wisconsin Products Liability Seminar, Madison, Wisconsin
- “Fire Science Litigation: Putting Your Best Case Forward,” (2008), presented at Chilworth Laboratories Seminar, Princeton, New Jersey
- “Fire Science Litigation: Experts, Attorneys, & the Clients Who Love Them,” (2008), presented at Fort Lee, New Jersey
- “Federal Court Reports: Philosophy & Requirements,” (2008), presented at Windsor, Connecticut
- “Preparation, Proof, and Presentation: Assisting the Testifying Expert,” (2008), presented at International Association of Arson Investigators Annual Conference, Victoria, Canada
- “Spoliation of Evidence,” (2008), presented at University of Wisconsin Fire Liability Seminar, Madison, Wisconsin
- “Fire Science Litigation 101: How to Avoid Getting Burned in Litigation,” (2007), presented at Hartford, Connecticut
- “Litigating Fire Claims,” (2007), presented at Fire Findings Laboratories Conference, Benton Harbor, Michigan
- “Avoiding Objections: Utilizing Demonstrative Evidence,” (2006), presented at DRI Fire & Casualty Seminar, Chicago, Illinois
- “Selecting & Utilizing Fire Science Experts,” (2004), presented at National Association of Fire Investigators Fire Litigation Skills Conference, Sarasota, Florida
- “National Multi-District Subrogation Litigation,” (2004), presented at National Association of Subrogation Professionals Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida
Podcast
- “The Managing Partners Podcast with Erik J. Olsen,” hosted by Array Digital on YouTube
Memberships
- NFPA 921 Technical Committee
- Florida Bar Association
- National Association of Fire Investigators (General Counsel)
- National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators
- Board Member (2013-17)
- International Association of Special Investigation Units
- International Association of Arson Investigators
- Rotary International / Rotary Club of Hartford, Connecticut (President 2010-11)
- American Mensa Society (Since 2005)
- Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Counsel, Mid-Florida General Counsel
Recognitions
- AV© Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
- General Counsel, National Association of Fire Investigators
- Named as Florida “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers (2013-2014)
- Named as Tampa Bay Area “Rising Star,” SuperLawyers (2013-2014)
- Named as Connecticut “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers (2011, 2012)
- Named as New England “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers (2011, 2012)
- Named to Hartford’s “Top 40 Professionals Under 40,” (2010)
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (2006 to present)
Representative Matters
- $150 Million Dollar Chemical Plant Explosion in Arkansas
- $100 Million Dollar Nightclub Fire in Rhode Island
- $60 Million Dollar Paint Factory Explosion in Ohio
- $40 Million Dollar Hotel Fire in Rome, Italy
- $26 Million Dollar Multi-Yacht Fire in Florida
- $25 Million Dollar Chemical Plant Explosion in Connecticut
- $14 Million Dollar Livestock Fire in Ohio
- Multi-Million Dollar Chemical Plant Explosion in Florida
- Multi-Million Dollar Catastrophic Burn Case in Texas
- Multi-Million Dollar Suppression System Failure in Florida
- Multi-Fatality House Fire in Pennsylvania
- Multi-Million Dollar Catastrophic Burn Case in New England
- Multi-Million Dollar Gas Explosion in Ohio