German-trained geophysicist and licensed Texas master plumber — combining advanced subsurface science with real field expertise for forensic analysis, expert witness testimony, and infrastructure diagnostics across the US and Europe.
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Thomas Leder brings a cross-disciplinary background that is genuinely rare: the field knowledge of a licensed master plumber, the technical rigor of a European-trained geophysicist, and operational experience across two continents.
Spanning forensic consulting, subsurface investigation, and infrastructure diagnostics — available as expert witness or technical subcontractor across the US and Europe.
Retained by plaintiff and defense counsel for cases involving subsurface damage, plumbing failures, construction defect, and infrastructure liability. Clear, defensible testimony from field to courtroom.
Root cause determination for infrastructure failures, pipe system defects, subsurface incidents, and ground disturbance claims. Technical reports built to withstand legal scrutiny.
High-resolution magnetometer surveys for unexploded ordnance detection on formerly used defense sites, development clearance, and utility corridors across the United States.
Custom 3-meter wide magnetometer array systems for rebar mapping, embedded steel assessment, and subsurface anomaly detection in concrete infrastructure.
RM-compliant magnetic diagnostics and multi-method NDT for bridge and infrastructure inspection. Subcontractor services to engineering firms in Germany and Europe.
Integrated geophysical surveys combining magnetics, GPR, and NDT for infrastructure, environmental, and construction projects. Fast deployment, professional deliverables.
"Field experience meets technical methodology — explained clearly to engineers, attorneys, and juries."
The combination of licensed master plumber and graduate geophysicist is exceptionally rare in expert witness work. Most experts have one side — this practice brings both.
Case types accepted
Texas-based, available nationwide. Expert witness and forensic services for attorneys and insurers. UXO and infrastructure subcontracting to engineering primes.
Active German geophysics company. Native-language operations and full compliance with German NDT standards and bridge inspection requirements.
Initial case reviews available. Plaintiff and defense engagements welcome.
tleder@jupiterforensics.comTypically responds within one business day