Automotive Expert Witnesses

Experienced in Fire Cause and Origin, Arson Prosecution and Defense, Product Subrogation, Fire and Building Codes, Life Safety Codes, Fire Injuries and Fatalities, as well as Fire Department Operations and Management. 

John Michael Agosti & Associates provides assistance to insurance companies, attorneys and other agencies in the determination of cause and origin in fires and explosions. Our goal is to provide independent and articulate findings to you the client, quickly and accurately. 

With over 28 years of fire department experience and 15 years in the private sector, Mr. Agosti has completed over two thousand investigations of fires, explosions, and life safety incidents. He has testified in both federal and state courts for both plaintiff and defense clients.

Tristan Zadeh is an Automotive Technical Expert for lemon law, warranty denial, misdiagnosis, EV high-voltage battery disputes, undisclosed collision repair, and diminished value.

Former Rivian Level 4 Field Service Technician; Mercedes-Benz factory trained, nearly 4 years of daily XENTRY work; Stellantis and Mopar wiTECH training; a year of auto body, paint, and frame training. A decade in the industry. Consulting and testifying, plaintiff and defense. Salt Lake City; travel nationwide. 

Automotive Expert Witness with 18+ years as owner of Reflex Automotive in Hooksett, NH. Specializing in Automotive Repair Disputes, Insurance Claims, Warranty Analysis (Magnuson-Moss), and Dealer vs. Independent Service Practices. 

Deep technical knowledge in European vehicle diagnostics, particularly Audi and Volkswagen systems, as well as all domestic and Asian makes. Pioneered digital vehicle inspections using photo and video documentation. 

Won 2 trials. 200/hr case review, 250/hr deposition.