Andrew Paris

Andrew Paris is a Registered Professional Engineer and Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator with diverse experience in electrical engineering, fire investigation, product design, and failure analysis. He provides investigation services, litigation support and expert testimony to law firms and insurance companies, as well as technical support to manufacturers and industrial clients. His investigative casework includes residential, commercial, and industrial fire and explosion investigations, product failure analysis, heavy equipment accidents and failures, personal injuries, electrocution and electric shock investigations, arc-flash analysis, lightning damage, and the examination of water, fire, and/or smoke-damaged electrical equipment.

Mr. Paris has conducted over 1,200 failure and fire analysis projects related to residential, commercial, industrial, and utility electrical power systems, as well as various electrical equipment and devices, including refrigeration and HVAC, household appliances, electronics, batteries, electrical motors, transformers, control equipment, wiring, lighting fixtures/lamps, AC/DC drive systems, and vehicle electrical systems.

Areas of Expertise

Professional Associations

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
• National Fire Protection Association
• National Association of Fire Investigators
• International Association of Arson Investigators