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McDowell Owens Forensic Engineering

McDowell Owens Engineering, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary, nationwide forensic fire investigations engineering firm. Since 1986, we have provided comprehensive, unbiased forensic engineering and failure analysis services. Over the decades, we have worked with public and private clients in the legal, oil and gas, insurance, electrical, and petrochemical industries.

As established leaders in the field, McDowell Owens professional engineers, fire scientists, and consultants are experts in forensic failure analysis. Our clients rely on us to conduct thorough investigations to produce a multi-disciplinary analysis in the wake of any incident or disaster.

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McDowell Owens is a leading provider of forensic engineering and consulting services. Since 1986, we have delivered comprehensive, unbiased forensic engineering and failure analysis solutions to clients across diverse industries, including legal, oil and gas, insurance, electrical, and petrochemical sectors.

Our team of expert engineers, scientists, and consultants is committed to rigorous investigation, precise analysis, and reliable results. With decades of experience, we have established a strong reputation for exceptional service and tailored solutions that address your unique requirements.

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Centrally located in Houston and well-positioned to provide timely and efficient forensic engineering services to clients nationwide, from coast to coast and throughout the United States.

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About McDowell Owens

McDowell Owens is a leading provider of forensic engineering and consulting services. Since 1986, we have delivered comprehensive, unbiased forensic engineering and failure analysis solutions to clients across diverse industries, including legal, oil and gas, insurance, electrical, and petrochemical sectors.

Our team of expert engineers, scientists, and consultants is committed to rigorous investigation, precise analysis, and reliable results. With decades of experience, we have established a strong reputation for exceptional service and tailored solutions that address your unique requirements.

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Our Team of Scientists, Engineers, and Forensic Experts

McDowell Owens forensic experts are leaders in their respective fields. Our expert engineers and scientists combine real world experiences, advanced degrees, and certifications in several sub-disciplines.
We stay ahead of changes, contribute actively in industry groups, conduct research and testing to hone our skills, teach aspiring engineers, and present to peer groups.

McDowell Owens forensic consulting professionals offer critical clarity and dedicated expert insight on your forensic cases through in-depth analysis and research by fully - vetted industry professionals. Our experts never stop learning. They share a firm belief that when it comes to forensic science, there is always something more to learn, always a new way to look at a problem, and always advanced technology to consider.

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Our Forensic Engineering Services

We provide technical answers and forensic engineering solutions for insurance companies, law firms, and businesses – anyone looking for an unbiased, scientifically sound answer to a forensic question involving:

  • Gas System Forensics
  • Fire Investigation
  • Accident Reconstruction
  • Electrical Failure Forensics
  • Mechanical Failure Forensics
  • Civil & Structural Forensics
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Marine Forensics
  • Advanced Electrical Systems
  • Workplace Injury Investigations

Expert Witness Services

McDowell Owens team of highly-credentialed experts have a proven record of success in helping audiences understand the conclusion of our findings. Conveying complex technical and scientific information to judges and juries is an art that our team has honed and mastered for over forty years through thousands of cases.

Communication is the key to favorable case outcomes in both pre-trial settlements and verdicts. The experts at McDowell Owens have a firm grasp of Frye and Daubert standards and we take even the most complex concepts and make them understandable.

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services

Since our founding in 1986, McDowell Owens experts have been involved in over 20,000 cases. We have extensive experience in every stage of the litigation process, from collecting and presenting evidence to expert witness testimony, forensic analysis, and post-litigation actions.

We provide dependable, unbiased litigation support that is comprehensive, yet accessible to non-experts. McDowell Owens teams combine investigative skills, scientific data, and courtroom experience for a thorough and understandable report.

When you work with us:

  • We will match you with an engineer with the expertise to testify for your case.
  • We rapidly respond to your litigation needs, including 24/7 support.
  • You are assured of working with a team of licensed experts with extensive credentials.

Serving the Dallas, TX Area

We provide comprehensive forensic engineering services to clients throughout the Greater Dallas area and the surrounding region.

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If you have a forensic engineering or consulting need in the Dallas area or beyond, please don't hesitate to reach out to our knowledgeable team. We are here to help you find the answers you seek and deliver the expert solutions you require. Contact us today to schedule a consultation or to learn more about our services.

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Published: 26 March 2019
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About McDowell Owens

McDowell Owens is a leading provider of forensic engineering and consulting services. Since 1986, we have delivered comprehensive, unbiased forensic engineering and failure analysis solutions to clients across diverse industries, including legal, oil and gas, insurance, electrical, and petrochemical sectors.

Our team of expert engineers, scientists, and consultants is committed to rigorous investigation, precise analysis, and reliable results. With decades of experience, we have established a strong reputation for exceptional service and tailored solutions that address your unique requirements.

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Our Team of Scientists, Engineers, and Forensic Experts

McDowell Owens forensic experts are leaders in their respective fields. Our expert engineers and scientists combine real world experiences, advanced degrees, and certifications in several sub-disciplines.
We stay ahead of changes, contribute actively in industry groups, conduct research and testing to hone our skills, teach aspiring engineers, and present to peer groups.

McDowell Owens forensic consulting professionals offer critical clarity and dedicated expert insight on your forensic cases through in-depth analysis and research by fully - vetted industry professionals. Our experts never stop learning. They share a firm belief that when it comes to forensic science, there is always something more to learn, always a new way to look at a problem, and always advanced technology to consider.

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Our Forensic Engineering Services

We provide technical answers and forensic engineering solutions for insurance companies, law firms, and businesses – anyone looking for an unbiased, scientifically sound answer to a forensic question involving:

  • Gas System Forensics
  • Fire Investigation
  • Accident Reconstruction
  • Electrical Failure Forensics
  • Mechanical Failure Forensics
  • Civil & Structural Forensics
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Marine Forensics
  • Advanced Electrical Systems
  • Workplace Injury Investigations

Expert Witness Services

McDowell Owens team of highly-credentialed experts have a proven record of success in helping audiences understand the conclusion of our findings. Conveying complex technical and scientific information to judges and juries is an art that our team has honed and mastered for over forty years through thousands of cases.

Communication is the key to favorable case outcomes in both pre-trial settlements and verdicts. The experts at McDowell Owens have a firm grasp of Frye and Daubert standards and we take even the most complex concepts and make them understandable.

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services

Since our founding in 1986, McDowell Owens experts have been involved in over 20,000 cases. We have extensive experience in every stage of the litigation process, from collecting and presenting evidence to expert witness testimony, forensic analysis, and post-litigation actions.

We provide dependable, unbiased litigation support that is comprehensive, yet accessible to non-experts. McDowell Owens teams combine investigative skills, scientific data, and courtroom experience for a thorough and understandable report.

When you work with us:

  • We will match you with an engineer with the expertise to testify for your case.
  • We rapidly respond to your litigation needs, including 24/7 support.
  • You are assured of working with a team of licensed experts with extensive credentials.

Serving the Fort Worth, TX Area

We provide comprehensive forensic engineering services to clients throughout the Fort Worth area and the surrounding region.

Call832-831-2910

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Address740 East 13th Street Houston,Texas 77008

If you have a forensic engineering or consulting need in the Fort Worth area or beyond, please don't hesitate to reach out to our knowledgeable team. We are here to help you find the answers you seek and deliver the expert solutions you require. Contact us today to schedule a consultation or to learn more about our services.

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About McDowell Owens

McDowell Owens is a leading provider of forensic engineering and consulting services. Since 1986, we have delivered comprehensive, unbiased forensic engineering and failure analysis solutions to clients across diverse industries, including legal, oil and gas, insurance, electrical, and petrochemical sectors.

Our team of expert engineers, scientists, and consultants is committed to rigorous investigation, precise analysis, and reliable results. With decades of experience, we have established a strong reputation for exceptional service and tailored solutions that address your unique requirements.

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Serving the San Antonio, TX Area

We provide comprehensive forensic engineering services to clients throughout the San Antonio area and the surrounding region.

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Address740 East 13th Street Houston,Texas 77008

If you have a forensic engineering or consulting need in the San Antonio area or beyond, please don't hesitate to reach out to our knowledgeable team. We are here to help you find the answers you seek and deliver the expert solutions you require. Contact us today to schedule a consultation or to learn more about our services.

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Our mission is to investigate, solve, and explain the most challenging engineering and scientific problems.

McDowell Owens has extensive resources that allow us to provide a custom forensic solution for every assignment. We evaluate the available evidence and apply scientific methods, specialized knowledge, and the latest analytical technologies to reach scientifically sound solutions for our clients.

When performing forensic analysis, our team thoroughly investigates the issues, from taking data at the scene to analyzing drawings, material specifications, supporting documentation, and conducting tests.

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We provide technical answers and engineering solutions for insurance companies, law firms, and businesses – anyone looking for an unbiased, scientifically sound answer to questions involving:

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McDowell Owens team of highly credentialed experts has a proven track record of success in helping audiences understand the value and strength of our findings.

We present the facts based on solid science. The science is vital, of course, but it doesn’t mean much without the ability to make it understood and put in its proper context to tell the true story of what happened.

Communication is the key to favorable case outcomes in both pre-trial settlements and verdicts. The experts at McDowell Owens have a firm grasp of Frye and Daubert standards and possess the ability to take complex concepts and turn them into easily understood principles for all to understand. We ensure that the judges and juries fully understand the technical and scientific information from your case, leaving them with a clear picture and convincing evidence.

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When you work with McDowell Owens experts in court, you will:

  • Partner with professionals that offer academic credentials and real-world courtroom experience to lend expertise and credibility to your case.
  • Have a team that will always meet stringent court and internal deadlines. Our highly-focused approach delivers timely work.
  • You are assured of working with a team of licensed forensic engineers with extensive credentials.

McDowell Owens Laboratory – Services and Capabilities

Our “clean” laboratory services are utilized by our staff on a regular basis to provide our clients with the most accurate and complete analysis possible. Our laboratory capabilities are available to anyone who needs lab space and/or the proper documentation, including the following:

  • Fire Debris X-Ray and Photography
  • Electrical Testing, Recording, and Photography
  • Mechanical Failure Analysis (X-ray and Digital Microscopy)
  • Appliance Fire, Water Loss and Other Failure Analysis/Testing/Documentation
  • Dryers and Other Appliances
  • Water Losses in Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Sink, Toilet Valves, Etc. (Testing Capabilities and X-ray where needed)
  • Various Product Testing
  • Specialized Laboratory Testing (Designed as needed and with your protocol)

Our laboratory has full video recording capability with real-time observation and remote participation for those who cannot be present. All inspections, examinations, and testing can be recorded, as can all digital microscopes.

“Dirty” laboratory services are available to anyone who needs teardown space for engines, transmissions, etc. They can then be examined, documented, photographed, and X-rayed in the “clean” lab as needed.

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Our Clients

McDowell Owens does not publish the names of clients unless required to do so. They include some of the largest and most sophisticated Forensic Engineering service users in the Western Hemisphere. We believe, however, that we are hired to solve a problem, not to use their names to attract business.

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Our experts are here 24/7 to help with the analysis of fires, explosions, and vehicular accidents, as well as structural, mechanical, and electrical failures using the latest technology and testing methodologies.

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