Arc Blast Injury Investigation
Electric Utilities
Investigation of an accident where an electrical worker was injured by an arc blast, analyzing cause, origin, and safety standard compliance.
Directory
Public engineering firm profile
J. B. Shepherd & Company, Inc.
Tallahassee, FL
Forensic Engineers and Expert Witnesses
- Services
- 15
- Offices
- 1
- Projects
- 6
- Leaders
- 5
- Founded
- 2012
- Size Estimate
- 1-10 employees
Overview
J. B. Shepherd & Company, Inc. is a forensic engineering practice providing specialized consulting in mechanical and electrical systems. It provides expert opinions, litigation support, and accident investigation for legal, insurance, and corporate clients.
- Founded
- 2012
- Size Estimate
- 1-10 employees
Services
Forensic Engineering
Comprehensive engineering investigation, analysis, and expert services for mechanical and electrical failures.
Advisory Services
Strategic advisory and risk management services for industrial operations, utilities, and construction practices.
Utility Services
Specialized consulting for electric utilities and industrial infrastructure.
Construction & Compliance Consulting
Supporting contractors, builders, and developers with compliance and risk management.
Industries
Firm type
Projects
Grove Worker Electrical Contact Injury Investigation
Agriculture
Forensic engineering investigation into an electrical contact injury and fatality involving a grove worker harvesting citrus.
Battery Manufacturing Plant Fire Analysis
Industrial
Investigation into the cause and origin of an industrial fire at a lead acid battery manufacturing plant.
Wild Lands Fire Electric Utility Allegation Investigation
Electric Utilities
Forensic analysis of a forest fire alleged to have resulted from overhead electric utility lines.
Railroad Worker Power Line Contact Investigation
Transportation
Forensic investigation of an incident where a railroad worker was injured after contacting an overhead power line while riding on a rail car.
Swimming Pool Electrocution Investigation
Residential
Forensic investigation into the accidental death of a child in a family swimming pool to determine potential electrical faults or bonding issues.
Credentials and affiliations
Leadership
Curtis Falany
President and Principal Engineer
P.E.
Curtis Falany served as an independent forensic electrical engineer and expert witness for over twenty years before joining J. B. Shepherd & Company, Inc. Previously, he was the CEO of an electrical design-build organization and a principal in a consortium serving the electrical, computer, and communications industries worldwide. He has served as a member of the Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board and authored the Hillsborough County, Florida Electrical Code.
Miguel Rodriguez
Associate Engineer
B.S.E.E.
Miguel Rodriguez is an associate engineer serving J.B. Shepherd & Company, Inc. as an electrical forensic engineer and expert witness. He is a qualified consultant on electric utility construction, operation, maintenance methods, and procedures, with an emphasis on system operation and protection. He has spent over 40 years in the electric utility industry, having worked with Orlando Utilities Commission, Florida Power Corporation, and the Utilities Commission for the City of New Smyrna Beach.
Louis Vanacore
Associate Engineer
P.E.
Duane Vann
Associate
William Bailie
Associate Engineer
P.E.
Publications
Portable Generators and Back-Feed can be Deadly
article | Curtis E. Falany | 2019
Thanksgiving & Fire Risk: Safety Tips
article | Curtis E. Falany | 2019
Unforseen Electrical Hazards During Halloween
article | Curtis E. Falany | 2019