PROFESSIONAL ANALYTICAL & CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
Cincinnati, Ohio
In-depth investigations based on evidence.

Why Choose PACE for Forensic Engineering Investigations and Analyses?


  • More than 4,000 investigations completed on fires and industrial and vehicular accidents
  • Experienced in courtroom and deposition testimony; never disqualified in court
  • Thorough reports allow 98 percent of cases to settle out of court

Proven Results

Forensic engineer Rick Franklin has a solid performance record. Of 83 trials – just 2 percent of his total cases – his clients won 12 of the last 14. He brings the same dedication to evidence-based investigations to all of his clients. And Rick is known for not hesitating to tell clients when they have no case, so time and money are not wasted.

Expert Testimony

Having conducted more than 80 trials and 250 depositions, Rick is equally comfortable talking with fellow engineers as he is speaking in court. He can explain things so well in layman’s terms to a jury that his clients have won 80 percent of his trials. He testifies in a reasonable, believable manner.

Thorough Reporting

A licensed professional engineer in six states, Rick is known for his detailed, convincing reports, with plenty of photographs to make his case. He bases his investigations on evidence, and his reports reflect this, containing only information that will hold up in court.

Solid Defense Skills

In 2009, more than 50 percent of Rick’s investigations were for insurance companies seeking defense against a subrogation case. Rick’s considerable experience allows him to critique reports of other insurance experts to determine if and when they are mistaken. If they are, Rick’s accounts make the case settle for a nominal amount or allow the case to be won if it goes to trial. Of Rick’s 21 latest defense cases, his clients won 17.

A Strong Network

With membership in four engineering societies, Rick associates with a broad base of experts. If needed, he will subcontract other disciplines such as a structural engineer, a geotechnical engineer, or a materials scientist.

Candle Fire :: PACE, Inc. identified candles as the origin of this fire.

Rick found the origin of this home fire to be five candles in glass containers.

 

"Your report was excellent and thorough. Your testimony at hearing was quite helpful."

--Worker's Compensation attorney in Indiana