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About Us
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 private and public sector clients in the legal, oil and gas, insurance, electrical, and petrochemical industries, among others.
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 in-depth analysis in the wake of any incident or disaster.
Expert Witnesses, Litigation Support, and Technical Consultation
Over the past four decades, McDowell Owens experts have been involved in more than 20,000 cases. We have extensive experience supporting every stage of the litigation process, from collecting and presenting evidence to expert witness testimony, forensic analysis, and post-litigation actions. We provide objective solutions and dependable, unbiased litigation support that is comprehensive, accessible, and understandable.
McDowell Owens consultants have specialized experience in a variety of industries, allowing us to provide scientific clarification and an engineering perspective that helps guide the legal team through the technical details and evidence. Forensic investigation is vital to pre-trial discovery, and it’s critical to obtain data and support during the process.
McDowell Owens teams are experts at conducting forensic investigations. We combine investigative skills, scientific data, and courtroom experience for a thorough and comprehensive analysis. 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.
Furthermore, McDowell Owens team of highly-credentialed experts know how to help audiences understand the value and strength of our findings. We present the facts based on solid science in way that is easily understood. The evidence is vital, but doesn’t mean much without the ability to convey it in an understandable and contextual manner.
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 a compelling facts. We ensure that the judges and juries fully understand the technical and scientific information from your case, leaving you with a clear picture and convincing conclusion.
FORENSIC ENNGINEERING SOLUTIONS
We have the experience and expertise to determine the cause, and all causal factors related to the loss, based upon the evidence and fact obtained and available. McDowell Owens investigates accidents and incidents, then explains what happened, how it happened, and how to avoid the same issues in the future. We thoroughly evaluate the design, materials, and construction, to determine what factors contributed to the loss.
Our Mission
Our overarching mission is to provide unbiased, comprehensive forensic engineering and failure analysis solutions for companies nationwide. We strive to investigate, solve, and explain your case in an accurate, thorough, and science-based manner that is accessible and explained in understandable terms. Our clients come first and we are committed to building a long-term partnership centered around trust and reliability.