Independent Hydrology & Hydraulics Expertise for Attorneys
Attorneys often need an independent engineering assessment of technical issues involving flooding, drainage, erosion, dams, hydraulic structures, water-supply systems, and other water-related matters. Bruce McEnroe provides hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, forensic investigation, and expert-witness services to help attorneys understand the engineering issues and evaluate the available evidence.
How I Can Assist
• Preliminary technical evaluation
• Review of pleadings, reports, drawings, photographs, data, and other technical evidence
• Site and field investigation
• Hydrologic and hydraulic calculations
• Computer modeling and model review
• Forensic reconstruction of historical conditions
• Independent assessment of competing technical opinions
• Preparation of expert reports
• Deposition preparation and testimony
• Trial testimony, when needed
A Clear Explanation of the Technical Issues
The role of an engineering expert is not limited to performing calculations. It also includes identifying the actual technical question, distinguishing established facts from assumptions, explaining uncertainty, and communicating conclusions clearly.
My approach is to present the engineering basis for an opinion in a manner that is technically defensible and understandable to attorneys, judges, juries, and other non-specialists.
Topics of Recent Engagements
- Flooding of a commercial building (plaintiff)
- Gully erosion on residential property (plaintiff)
- Channel erosion on agricultural land (defendant)
- Flooding of apartment building (plaintiff)
- Channel erosion on urban residential lot (defendant)
- Flooding of agricultural land (defendant)
- Drowning resulting from collapse of dam (plaintiff)
- Drownings at low-head dam (plaintiff)
- Drowning of kayaker at low-water crossing (defendant)
- Erosion on spillway of dam (defendant)
- Drowning of kayaker at temporary bridge (defendant)
- Flooding of single-family residence (defendant)
- Flooding of agricultural-industrial site (defendant)
Confidentiality
Many assignments involve confidential client information, attorney work product, active litigation, or other restrictions on disclosure. Individual clients, parties, case names, and identifying project details are therefore not listed unless disclosure is appropriate and authorized.