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Maryland Defense Counsel, Inc. would like to thank its generous sponsors for their support.

Platinum Sponsors
	Exponent (Failure Analysis Associates) is the leading engineering and scientific consulting firm providing solutions to complex problems. We provide expert witness, demonstrative evidence and regulatory support services in the areas of products liability, personal injury, toxic tort/environmental, construction defect/construction delay, food/drug, and IP litigation. Offices in Alexandria, Washington DC and Bowie, MD. 19 offices nationwide.
	Planet Depos is a leading court reporting firm that harnesses innovative technology to streamline proceedings and deliver better outcomes for clients. As the only international firm led by industry experts, our team is dedicated to reshaping the field with cutting-edge, technology-driven services.
Gold Sponsors
	APEX is a collaborative team of credentialed and experienced engineering experts who leverage scientific principles and technologies to perform investigations into the root cause of failures. Our team provides technical expert witness services over a range of scientific disciplines including solid mechanics and materials and mechanical engineering. We have the education, training, experience and skill to analyze every aspect of products from design to manufacturing, and from performance to failure mechanism.
	The McCammon Group provides dispute resolution services including mediation, arbitration, facilitation, special master, judge pro tempore, and neutral evaluation. Founded in 1995, our Neutrals have completed tens of thousands of cases, resulting in a mediation settlement rate of 85%. The McCammon Group is comprised of retired judges and prominent attorneys located throughout VA, DC, and MD, whose talent and extensive experience are enhanced by our rigorous and ongoing training. For more information, or to submit a case, please visit www.McCammonGroup.com, call (888) 343-0922, or e-mail info@mccammongroup.com.
	The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals is an invitation-only professional association whose membership consists of mediators & arbitrators distinguished by their hands-on experience in the field of civil & commercial dispute resolution.
	POWR Precision Engineering LLC: Expert forensic and design engineering services in Maryland, DC, and beyond. Specializing in structural analysis, litigation support, and innovative solutions. We believe in making a difference through precision and accountability. At POWR Precision Engineering, our mission is to uncover the truth behind structural failures, environmental damage, and construction disputes, providing defensible solutions that stand up in courtrooms, insurance claims, and beyond. Led by Joshua D. Payne, P.E., we do this work to bring clarity to complexity, protect property, and support fair resolutions for our clients. With over a decade of experience, we’re driven by a passion for engineering excellence and a commitment to delivering results that rebuild trust and restore confidence for individuals and businesses alike.
	Rimkus Consulting Group provides engineering and technical consulting services to a variety of clients, including corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies. They specialize in forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management, and human factors support. Rimkus has a global presence, operating from over 110 offices worldwide.
	Steno offers exceptional court reporting services combined with best-in-class technology and deferred payment options. Steno was built by tech and legal experts who saw a need for a better experience. We remove financial and technical hurdles so you can focus on the case. From creating bespoke solutions for your technical needs to providing deferred payment options, Steno is revolutionizing the way court reporting is done.
	Veritext is the leader in deposition and litigation support solutions with a proven track record of industry excellence. For law firms and corporations, we provide coverage across all of North America, state-of-the-art conference rooms, facilitate the connection with highly skilled reporters and videographers, provide advanced technology, remote services, unparalleled client service, and on-time delivery. Our solutions utilize the latest easy-to-use technologies to streamline the deposition process, and reliably handle the most complex cases. All of this combined with unmatched data security (including HIPAA and PII compliance) ensure that Veritext clients have the best tools available and the confidence of working with the market leader.
Silver Sponsors
	DigiStream® was established in 2001 by William Aaronson as a firm focused solely on surveillance. Inspired to create a new standard of private investigations, DigiStream® made its mark on the industry by delivering high quality video evidence to insurance and risk professionals and being the first firm to offer Next Day Video©. Our mission is to continue setting the bar in the private intelligence industry through excellence in our craft and unwavering commitment to our clients.
	Established in 1970, S-E-A is a recognized worldwide leader in forensic analysis and investigation. Our firm provides a wide range of services to reveal the cause of product, material and/or structural failures. For over 50 years, our engineers and investigators have served nationally and internationally as analytical litigation experts. S-E-A offers complete investigative services which include mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, fire investigation, material failure analysis, and industrial hygiene. Additionally, S-E-A has a fully equipped chemical testing and metallurgical laboratory. We employ fully qualified licensed professionals to serve all industries and provide thorough investigations, comprehensive analysis and reports, accident reconstruction services, visualization services and litigation support.
	Versed has unparalleled expertise in assisting litigators across the nation in locating the right expert every time. Whether it is through our huge database or conducting a search on your behalf, we will provide you with an experienced, qualified expert tailored to your case's unique requirements. Established in 1998, we are a family business with one goal-providing the best and most high-caliber experts for our clients' litigation requirements. We can intimately align ourselves with your organization, understand your objectives, and recommend the best expert suited to fulfilling your specific needs (as opposed to other national companies who make arbitrary expert selections based on generalized needs). Many of our experts have subspecialties and prestigious affiliations, including teaching appointments and scholarly publications. Due to their pedigrees, the opinions of our experts render highly compelling testimony. Beyond our existing panel, we can roll up our sleeves and conduct a no-charge search for your specific needs.
Bronze Sponsors
	Since 1987, CED Technologies has been providing engineering expertise and innovative testing for law firms, insurance companies, and corporations. The company was founded by a group of U.S. Naval Academy engineers dedicated to applying engineering principles to help clients successfully resolve a loss or litigation. Today, the company has offices in six states up and down the Eastern seaboard and into the Midwest along with engineers from most of the branches of the military and civilian experts.
	CRC Salomon provides a full line of convenient 24/7 court reporting and other litigation services to the legal profession, government, schools, and businesses. We have no geographic limits. We can operate anywhere in the country, or the world, directly, remotely or through our network of qualified court reporting firms. We have the latest remote deposition technology that allows anyone to attend any deposition from anywhere with an internet connection. Attorneys can use their iPads, mobile devices, and laptops instead of having to travel.
	Founded in 1933, MDD is a leading international forensic accounting firm that provides economic damage quantification assessments for its clients. We frequently work with law firms, government entities, multi-national corporations, small businesses, insurance companies and independent adjustment firms. With over 40 offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, the UAE, the UK and the USA, MDD is proud of its demonstrated results in this highly specialized area of accounting.