Our senior instructor, Bill Uhl, has been riding OHVs for over 50 years.  He has been designing, building, and maintaining multiple-use trails (for motorcycle dirt bikes, hiking, bicycles, horses, and llamas) for 18 years. Uhl was an international race competitor for over 28 years and won 6 gold medals for the U.S.  He is the Senior Instructor at OHV Training for OHV rider safety and skill development.  As an expert witness or consultant, Uhl provides the benefit of many years of practical experience and the unique ability to think outside, as well as inside of the box!

CASES UHL WORKED ON UP TO 11-23-09

• Sean Macintosh, Legate and Associates, 150 Dufferin Ave., Ste 302, London, ON N6A5N6

  This case was filed in the Superior Court of Justice. The case # is 0101750. This was a motorcycle dirt bike case in which Legate and Associates represented the plaintiff. My related expertise regards the physics of riding, safety, level of rider expertise, and accident reconstruction (what most likely happened on this privately owned riding facility). I have not yet been involved in testifying or a deposition. I wrote a report. This case is still in process.

• Robert S. Arns, The Arns Firm, San Francisco, CA (415) 495-7800 rsa@arnslaw.com

  I do not know what court this case was filed in. The case # is CU-04-000-18. This was an motorcycle (motorcycle park) case in which Arns represented the plaintiff, Michael J. Miller against the State of California. My related expertise regards safety and standard practices for cycle parks. I read depositions and other background information and consulted regarding the direction of the case. I have not yet been involved in testifying or a providing a deposition. I provided an affidavit. The case was lost in summary judgment and is now being appealed.

• Robert S. Arns, The Arns Firm, San Francisco, CA (415) 495-7800 rsa@arnslaw.com  

  This was an ATV accident in which my professional opinion was sought. In my opinion, there weren’t sufficient grounds to legally pursue the matter. A case was not filed. My related expertise regards rider error and industry responsibility. (Was the ATV safe to ride? Who was at fault?)

• John Coletti, Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys, P.C., 1000 SW Broadway, Ste. 1660, Portland, OR 97205. The Court was in Olympia, Washington.

  I do not know the case number. The plaintiff’s name was Mark Berkman. This was a motorcycle dirt bike case in which Coletti represented the plaintiff. My related expertise regards safety, trail/road physical closure, and accident reconstruction (what most likely happened in the accident.) I originally worked with legal investigators, Carl Hawker and Larry Nelke of Tichenor, Dziuba & Coletti. Hawker and Nelke asked me to visit the scene of the accident and offer my professional opinion. I used a helmet cam to depict the scene from the plaintiff’s eyes and consulted regarding the direction in which the case should proceed. I was not involved in testifying or a deposition. The case was settled out of court in our favor.

• John Oberg, Broening, Oberg, Woods & Wilson, P.O. Box 20527, Phoenix AZ 85036 This case was filed in the U.S. District Court District of Arizona. The case number is CIV 06-359-PHX-ROS.

  This was a snowmobile case in which Oberg’s firm represented the plaintiff, Mary R. Harmon. My related expertise regards the snowmobile riding, safety, the physics of riding, and accident reconstruction (what most likely happened). I have not yet been involved in testifying or a deposition. I wrote a report. This case is still in process.

• David Skyer, Law Offices of David C. Skyer, 401 West A Street, Ste, 1740, San Diego, CA 92101-7994 Phone: (619) 235-4247, E-mail: dskyer@dskyerlaw.com

  This case, Chris Larsen v. LeMans Corporation, et al., was filed in San Diego Superior Court of the State of California. The only case # I have is the Law Offices of David C. Skyer file No. 7120-1. My related expertise regards motorcycle dirt bike safety, accident reconstruction (what most likely happened), and equipment expertise. The case concerned after-market motorcycle dirt bike product design failure case (hand guard). I was a consultant to Mr. Skyer. The case was settled out of court on behalf of our client (the plaintiff).

• Christopher (Chris) M. Galeta, Esq. or John Marion IV, Esq., Sellars, Marion & Bachi, P.A., 811 North Olive Avenue, P.O. Box 3767, W. Palm Beach, FL 33401

  This case, # 06-1074, was filed in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit. This was a motorcycle dirt bike case in which the firm represented the defendant. My related expertise regarded motorcycle dirt bike riding, safety, and accident reconstruction (what most likely happened). I was not involved in testifying or a deposition because our team drew such clear conclusions based on reviewing documents and conducting a site visit, according to Mr. Galeta, that the case was settled in our favor.

• Eric J. Vasquez, Vasquez Law Firm, 900 Sixth Ave. S., Ste 201, Naples, FL 34102 (239) 430-0999 Wood582@earthlink.net

  This case, 2003-71, was filed in the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. This was an ATV case in which the firm represented the plaintiff, Brian Soloff. My related expertise regarded how ATVs are used and by whom. I did not testify and was not deposed. I provided an affidavit. This case was settled in our favor.

• Jeff Olszewski, Cipriani and Werner, 650 Washington Rd., Ste 700, Pittsburg, PA 15228

  This case was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County. This was an ATV case in which the firm is representing the defendant. My related expertise regards ATV safety, trail/road construction, and accident reconstruction (what most likely happened). I have not yet been involved in testifying or a deposition. This case is still in process. The file number with Cipriani & Werner is 1001-15717. I have been asked to write a report. 

• David Tanner, Esq., Mainor Eglet Cottle, Trial Lawyers, City Centre Place, 6th Floor, 400 South 4th Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Phone: (702) 450-5400 Fax (702) 450-5451 www.mainorlawyers.com dtanner@mainorlawyers.com

  This case, on behalf of Christopher Sproule, was filed in the District Court, Clark County, Nevada. The case # is A502392. This was an ATV case in which the firm is representing the plaintiff. My related expertise regards ATV safety, accident reconstruction (what most likely happened), and trail construction/design. I have not yet been involved in testifying or a deposition. I wrote a report. This case settled out of court in our favor.

• Richard Salvatore, Hardy Law Group, 96 & 98 Winter St., Reno, NV 89503 (775) 786-5800 Rich@hardyandassociates.com The case # is 04-CV-0015. The case was filed in Douglas County, Nevada, Ninth Judicial District.

  This was a snowmobile case in which the firm represented the plaintiff. The defendant was a snowmobile tour company (guided tours). My related expertise regarded snowmobile safety, accident reconstruction (what most likely happened), and trail construction/design. After reading depositions and other background information, I wrote a preliminary report. I then took the tour as a common citizen to analyze how the tour is run. I was deposed. This case was settled out of court in favor of the side I represented.

• Armen Akaragian, Esquire, Mardirossian & Associates, Inc. 6311 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 Phone: (323) 653-6311 Fax (323) 651-5511 aakaragian@garolaw.com This case, Colello v. Big Trax, was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California. The case # is PC039885.

  This was a motocross case filed against the California state concessionaire, in which the firm represented the plaintiff. My related expertise regards motocross safety, accident reconstruction (what most likely happened), and proper operation of a motocross facility, including the placement of flagmen. This case won at summary judgment and was settled on behalf of our client (the plaintiff).

• David Skyer, Law Offices of David C. Skyer 401 West A Street, Ste, 1740 San Diego, CA 92101-7994 Phone: (619) 235-4247 Fax: (619) 235-6250 E-mail: dskyer@dskyerlaw.com This case, Chris Larsen v. LeMans Corporation, et al., was filed in San Diego Superior Court of the State of California. The only case # I have is the Law Offices of David C. Skyer file No. 7120-1.

  My related expertise regards motorcycle dirt bike safety, accident reconstruction (what most likely happened), and equipment expertise. The case concerned after-market motorcycle dirt bike product design failure case (hand guard). I was a consultant to Mr. Skyer. The case was settled out of court on behalf of our client (the plaintiff).

• Steven R. Rhoads, Rhoads Appellate Group and William Green, Delfino Green & Green Mr. William Green's contact information is: Delfino, Green, & Green 1010 B Street, Suite 320 San Rafael, CA 94901 415.442.4646, Fax: 415.442.4802, e-mail: bill@dgglaw.com Mr. Steven Rhoads' contact information is: (415) 472.5977 SRhoads@RhoadsAppellateGroup.com I do not know what court this case was filed in.

  This was a motorcycle (motorcycle park) case in which the case was lost in summary judgment and then won in appeal under the direction of a different attorney, William Green. Mr. Green is representing the plaintiff, Michael J. Miller against the State of California. My related expertise regards motorcycle dirt bike safety and skill development as well as trail design and construction practices. I am a primary consultant/expert witness on this case.

• Cory G. Lee, Esq. and Raymond Johnson Raymond Paul Johnson Law Offices 2121 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 3400 South Bay Los Angeles El Segundo, California 90245 Telephone (310) 246-9300 Facsimile (310) 640-1900 CGLee@rpjlawcorp.com www.rpjlawcorp.com I do not know what court this case was filed in.

  This is a motocross case. My related expertise regards motocross safety and skill development as well as track design and construction practices. I am a consultant/expert witness on this case. The attorney I am working with is representing the plaintiff.

• Jason Embry and Earl Denham Denham Law Firm 424 Washington Avenue Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 875-1234 (228) 875-4553 facsimile sandy@denhamlaw.com I do not know what court this case was filed in.

  My related expertise regards ATV safety and skill development as well as trail design and construction practices. I am a consultant/expert witness on this case. The attorney I am working with is representing the plaintiff.

• A. P. Gibbs and Thomas Parnell Gibbs & Parnell 722 E. Fletcher Ave. Tampa FL 33612 (813) 975-4444 or 1.800.711.5452 fax 813.975.4445 I do not know what court this case was filed in.

  My related expertise regards motorcycle dirt bike/motocross safety and skill development and construction practices for motocross tracks. I am a consultant/expert witness on this case. The attorney I am working with is representing the plaintiff.

• David Williams, Sleigh & Williams, Attorneys at Law 364 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, VT. 05819 Office phone: 802-748-5176 Home office phone: 802-676-3967 David.Williams@Sleighandwilliams.com

  My related expertise regards snowmobile safety and skill development as well as snowmobile trail design. I am a consultant/expert witness on this case. The attorney I am working with is representing the plaintiff.

• Nathaniel L. Funk Michael Wise & Associates, PC 800 Jackson Tower Building 806 S.W. Broadway Portland, Oregon 97205 Office phone: 503.224.8422 Email address: nfunk@wiseattorneys.com

  My related expertise regards the maintenance of a safety structure of a motocross course. I don't know what court this case was filed in. I am a consultant and expert witness. The attorney I am working with is representing the plaintiff.

• Roger Shumate, attorney-at-law Murane & Bostwick, LLC 201 N. Wolcott Casper, WY 82601 Office phone: (307) 234-9345 Email address: res@murane.com

  I have worked on two cases for this firm. In both cases, my related expertise is in snowmobile mechanics; snowmobile safety and skill development, regarding how a snowmobile guide functions appropriately; and accident reconstruction. I am a consultant/expert witness on this case. The attorney I am working with is representing the defendant.

• Joseph P. Enbody, Sr., Attorney Enbody, Dugaw & Enbody 107 S. Tower Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 736-8269 + X 100 enbodydugaw@rainierconnect.com

  This is a motorcycle street bike case. My related expertise is rider safety (stopping procedure). I am a consultant/expert witness. The attorney I am working for is representing the plaintiff.

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