Engineering

Jeffrey A. Cissell, P.E., CFEI, CFII — Board Certified Senior Forensic Engineer serving law firms, property managers, and insurance professionals across Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York.

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Daubert-tested

Reports and depositions

33+

Years of Forensic Engineering Experience

Engagements

Representative Matters

Fire Origin and Cause Investigation

Retained to determine origin and cause of structure fire for insurance and legal proceedings, applying CFEI-certified methodology.

Testifying Expert

Structural Collapse & Construction Defect Analysis

Investigated structural failures and alleged construction and design defects for law firms and insurance carriers.

Testifying Expert

Water Intrusion, Freeze-Up & Mold Assessment

Conducted forensic investigation of water intrusion and resulting mold damage in residential and commercial properties.

Testifying Expert

Flooding & Hydrology Dispute

Provided engineering analysis of flooding events and hydrological conditions in support of litigation.

Testifying Expert

Premise and Product Liability Evaluation

Assessed site conditions and product performance in premises and product liability matters for plaintiff and defense counsel.

Testifying Expert

Motorcycle, Bicycle & Vehicle Accident Reconstruction

Performed forensic analysis of accident scenes, vehicle damage, and roadway conditions in personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Testifying Expert

Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

Mr. Cissell holds active Professional Engineer licenses in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York, and is available to serve matters across the northeastern United States.

As a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII), Mr. Cissell provides expert analysis of fire origin and cause for insurance claims, subrogation matters, and civil litigation.

Yes — Mr. Cissell has served law firms, property managers, and insurance and adjusting firms on both sides of civil disputes throughout his career.

Mr. Cissell is an experienced testifying expert witness and is available for depositions, arbitrations, and trial testimony.

With a Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Board Certification as a Senior Forensic Engineer through NAFE, and over 33 years of forensic practice, Mr. Cissell brings deep technical grounding to structural collapse and construction defect investigations.

Inquiries can be directed to Cissell Investigative Engineering in Cromwell, CT; the firm routinely serves time-sensitive insurance and litigation matters across the region.

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Contact Jeffrey A. Cissell, P.E., CFEI, CFII to discuss your case and how his forensic engineering expertise can support your matter.