James R. Benya
Mr. Benya, an internationally recognized lighting designer and licensed professional engineer has testified and prepared documentation for both plaintiff and defense in Federal, State, and county courts throughout the US and Canada
His two decades long experienced has provided a unique portfolio of cases involving airports, petroleum industries, rail and transportation systems, utility companies, hotels, retail spaces, patent infringement cases, and police actions.
James delivers reliable testimony demeanor, focused deposition skill-sets, and provides supporting visuals including photometric crime scene recreations, which has proven successful in numerous favorable rulings.
He is experienced and well-versed in offering oral and written expert opinion regarding lighting applications as to visibility, public safety, security issues, code violations, and environmental concern for excessive light at night (LAN).
His range of expertise and lighting industry credentials qualifies him to testify and offer solid opinion on lighting related cases involving LEDs, lasers, headlights, lighting fixtures, patent infringement, emergency lighting and numerous other issues.