Professional Licenses
Professional Engineer (PE) - California
License #: PE-12345
Specialty: Structural Engineering
Status: Active, in good standing
Professional Engineer (PE) - Nevada
License #: NV-PE-54321
Specialty: Structural Engineering
Status: Active, in good standing
Professional Engineer (PE) - Arizona
License #: AZ-PE-67890
Specialty: Structural Engineering
Status: Active, in good standing
Professional Engineer (PE) - Oregon
License #: OR-PE-11223
Specialty: Structural Engineering
Status: Active, in good standing
Education
Ph.D. in Structural Engineering
Institution: University of California, Berkeley
Graduation: 2000
Dissertation: "Advanced Material Failure Analysis in Complex Structural Systems"
M.S. in Structural Engineering
Institution: Stanford University
Graduation: 1997
Thesis Focus: Seismic Design and Analysis
B.S. in Civil Engineering
Institution: University of California, Davis
Graduation: 1995
Honors: Cum Laude
Professional Certifications
- Diplomate, American College of Forensic Engineers (ACFE) - Recognized expertise in forensic engineering and expert witness work
- Certified Expert Witness - Advanced training in deposition and trial testimony
- ASCE Member - American Society of Civil Engineers, active in structural engineering committee
- AISC Member - American Institute of Steel Construction
- ACI Member - American Concrete Institute
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- American College of Forensic Engineers (ACFE)
- American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
- American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC)
- Professional Engineers in California Government (PECG)
Expert Witness Credentials
- 150+ completed expert witness cases involving construction defects and structural failures
- Extensive deposition and trial testimony experience
- Credibility established through repeated engagement by major law firms
- Zero cases where expert testimony was excluded under Daubert standards
- Cases involving disputes exceeding $2 billion in total value
Continuing Education
Dr. Mitchell maintains current knowledge of structural engineering practice, building codes, and expert witness procedures through:
- Regular attendance at professional conferences and seminars
- Active participation in professional committees and working groups
- Continuing education courses related to expert witness practice
- Publications in professional journals and conference proceedings
- Membership in professional organizations requiring continuing education
Publications and Presentations
- "Forensic Analysis of Structural Failures" - Journal of Structural Engineering, 2018
- "Construction Defect Investigation Methodologies" - ACFE Annual Conference, 2017
- "Building Code Evolution and Application" - AIA Continuing Education Program, 2016
- Multiple presentations to professional organizations on forensic engineering and expert witness practice
Dr. Mitchell's comprehensive qualifications, extensive experience, and professional credentials make him an exceptionally qualified expert witness in structural engineering matters.