Forensic Electrical Engineering
Independent forensic investigation of electrical fires, product failures, and vehicle fire origins. Serving insurance carriers, counsel, and manufacturers since 1995.
Forensic analysis and expert opinion for matters involving electrical systems, product failures, and fire causation.
Detailed analysis to determine whether an electrical device was the cause of ignition or a victim of the fire. Arc mapping, conductor examination, and failure mode identification.
Examination of appliances and electrical components to identify manufacturing defects, design flaws, or installation errors. From small appliances to distribution panels.
Deposition and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defense. Consistently admitted under Daubert standard in federal and state courts.
CVFI-certified analysis of passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and agricultural equipment. 12V systems, alternator failures, and after-market wiring.
Principal, BSEET (Purdue)
James Finneran founded ElectroTek Consultants in 1995 after a career in industrial electrical systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University and maintains certifications as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI).
Mr. Finneran serves as a Principal Member on the NFPA 921 Technical Committee—the standard-setting body for fire and explosion investigation methodology. He is the lead electrical instructor at Fire Findings laboratory, where he has taught "Residential Electricity for Fire Investigators" for over 28 years.
His investigative work has contributed to multiple product recalls by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. He has served as expert witness for major manufacturers including General Electric, with testimony in federal courts including the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
For case inquiries, please contact us directly. We accept engagements for both plaintiff/subrogation and defense matters.
18925 N State Road 1
Spencerville, IN 46788
PO Box 106
Spencerville, IN 46788