Qualifications: (Past & Present)
• Materials Science & Engineering Industry Experience (46 yrs.)
• Law Enforcement & Expert Experience (34 yrs.)
• Materials Scientist, Engineer Educator
• Licensed Private Investigator
• Firearms/Defensive Tactics Instructor
• 2000+/hours combined Forensic, Law Enforcement, Computer Science & Technology Certificate Level Courses
Specialization Focus:
• Fingerprint Examination/Identification
• Materials Engineering
• Plastics Engineering
• Forensic Science/Engineering
• 3D Laser Scanning
• Product Liability
• Polymers & Chemicals
• Wrongful Death
• Use of Force
• Crime/Shooting Scene Forensics
• Firearms Examination/Identification
• Materials Science & Engineering Industry Experience (46 yrs.)
• Law Enforcement & Expert Experience (34 yrs.)
• Materials Scientist, Engineer Educator
• Licensed Private Investigator
• Firearms/Defensive Tactics Instructor
• 2000+/hours combined Forensic, Law Enforcement, Computer Science & Technology Certificate Level Courses
Specialization Focus:
• Fingerprint Examination/Identification
• Materials Engineering
• Plastics Engineering
• Forensic Science/Engineering
• 3D Laser Scanning
• Product Liability
• Polymers & Chemicals
• Wrongful Death
• Use of Force
• Crime/Shooting Scene Forensics
• Firearms Examination/Identification
David J. Lamagna is a recognized forensic scientist, engineer, licensed private investigator, educator, consultant and expert witness. He has been retained more than 500 times as an expert witness over the past 34 years. He consults in all aspects of forensic science, materials science, engineering, criminal investigations, firearms investigations, product liability, accident reconstruction, personal injury, safety compliance, use of force, and wrongful death related litigation.
Mr. Lamagna has an extensive background within the industrial machinery, mold, tool, and die fields. For more than 14 years he serviced the chemical, plastics, medical device, consumer goods, firearms, and metal working industries.. He has a very deep knowledge of the various manufacturing processes used for firearms, cartridge cases, among others. He has also received specialized industrial training in machining science, surface metrology, and tribology.
Mr. Lamagna has worked as a Police Constable in Massachusetts on assignment for state agencies. He is currently a licensed private investigator in multiple states and has worked within the law enforcement community for the past 34 yrs, He has completed hundreds of hours of professional law enforcement training in such areas as a certified law enforcement firearms, submachine guns (including SWAT training), defensive tactics PPCT, officer survival instructor techniques, chemical munitions, and other weapon systems instructor training courses. He is also a certified factory law enforcement armorer at several widely recognized law enforcement training academies.
Mr. Lamagna provides unbiased expert opinions, investigations, research, depositions and testimony in state, federal, and criminal courts. He bases his opinions on professional experience, academic expertise, research, and the evidence-based facts of each case.
Mr. Lamagna is an invaluable consultant for attorneys. His diversity within law enforcement, as a forensic scientist, educator, consultant and expert witness in government, corporate, industrial, community and academic settings enables him to deliver clear and concise opinions, to ensure that complex terminology can be understood by any audience. As a multi-subject matter expert, he is highly proficient in evaluating the accuracy, appropriateness, and reliability of other opposing experts' data & opinions, which increases efficiency and positive case outcomes.
Education:
University of Massachusetts-Lowell & Lowell Technological Institute, (1974-2003)
• MSC, Materials Science, Engineering
• BSC. Plastics Engineering, Minor Biology, Biotechnology.
• Doctoral Student, Completed 67 graduate level course credit hours (more than required for a D.Sc. degree)
• Completed course requirements for Master of Science Degree
• Lowell Technological Institute, BSc., Plastics Engineering
Fairfield University:
• Pre-Medical Studies-Transferred to University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1973-1974)
University Course Curriculum:
• Physics Engineering Mathematics
• Vector Mechanics Statics & Dynamics
• Mold Design
• Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Ergonomics
• Product Design Physical/Surface Chemistry
• Polymer Science Rheology & Fluid Mechanics
• Polymeric Foams Biopolymers & Blood Chemistry
• Materials Science Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics
• General Chemistry Control of Electric Machines (EE)
• Organic Chemistry Ceramic & Metal Matrix Composites
• Polymer Chemistry Computer Aided Design & Engineering
• Biological Science Bioprocess Engineering: Cells & Microprobes
• Fracture Mechanics Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials
• Process Engineering Dynamics (e.g, Kinematics, Kinetics, Ballistics, etc.)
• Anatomy/Physiology Laboratory/Experimental Procedures and Techniques
• Instrumental Analysis Microscopic/Spectroscopic/Chromatographic Techniques
• Computer Programming SEM, TEM, X-ray Diffraction, Atomic Force Spectroscopy
Professional Development:
Mr. Lamagna has completed 2000+ hours of forensic, law enforcement tactical training, firearms, safety, instructor, computer science/technology and other industry related courses.
Educational institutions include, but are not limited to:
• American Institute of Applied Science,
• Metro-Dade Police Training Unit
• MIami Dade Public Safety Training Institute
• Metropolitan Police Institute
• MIami Dade Police Department
• Metro-Dade Examiner's Office
• International Association for Identification
• Society of Automotive Engineers
• Montgomery County Academy
• Smith & Wesson Law Enforcement Academy
• Smith & Wesson Law Enforcement Armorer’s School
• Ruger Firearms Law Enforcement Armorer’s School
• Glock, Inc.-Law Enforcement Armorer Schools
• Florida Sheriff’s Department-H&K Field School
For a complete portfolio of professional development and certifications please reference CV.
Licensure:
• State of Florida – DOACS Division of Licensing – Private Investigator License
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of State Police - Private Investigator License
• Private Investigator and Security Licensing, Multiple States, USA
Recent Professional Experience:
• American Forensic Technologies, LLC, General Manager, Forensic Firearm Examination/Identification/Investigations (1993-Present)
Professional Associations:
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member
• Microscopy Society of America, Member
• The National Association of Federally Licensed Firearms Dealers, Member
• American Society for Law Enforcement Training, Member
• International Association For Identification – Florida Division, Member
• International Association For Identification – National Division, Member
• National Fire Protection Association, Member
• American Society of Biomechanics, Member
• American Association for the Advancement of Science, Member
• National Society of Professional Engineers, Member
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Member
• American Society of Automotive Engineers, Member
• American Society of Civil Engineers, Member
Academic Appointments & Teaching:
• UMASS-Lowell, Plastics Engineering Laboratory Courses Teaching Assistant
Publications:
• Griffin, Joan, LaMagna, David J.; Daubert Challenges to Forensic Evidence: Ballistics Next on the Firing Line, The Champion,
Volume 26, Number 8, Washington, D.C., September/October, 2002
• LaMagna, David J.; Forensic Science and Engineering, Journal of The Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys,
Volume 1, Number 4, Boston, Massachusetts, April,1994
• LaMagna, David J.; Medical Imaging and Its Application In Forensic Science and Engineering, Journal of
The Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Volume 2, Number 2, Boston, Massachusetts, October, 1994
Media:
• Newspaper coverage, Rosado, Sentinel & Enterprise (1994)
• Los Angeles Times, Stanley Tookie Williams" Newspaper Article (2005)
• The Boston Phoenix, "Bad Ballistics" Newspaper Article(2005)
• Channel 7 News, "Investigative Reporting, Hotel Hygiene" (1996)
• Channel 25 News, "Investigative Reporting, Bad Mattresses" (1999)
Patents:
•"Time-Temperature Gauge", US Patent No. 5662419 A (1995)
Awards & Recognition:
• Marquis Who's Who Listing and Badge (2023-2024)
• Metropolitan Police Institute, Forensic and Investigations Training Academic Award (2010)
Mr. Lamagna has an extensive background within the industrial machinery, mold, tool, and die fields. For more than 14 years he serviced the chemical, plastics, medical device, consumer goods, firearms, and metal working industries.. He has a very deep knowledge of the various manufacturing processes used for firearms, cartridge cases, among others. He has also received specialized industrial training in machining science, surface metrology, and tribology.
Mr. Lamagna has worked as a Police Constable in Massachusetts on assignment for state agencies. He is currently a licensed private investigator in multiple states and has worked within the law enforcement community for the past 34 yrs, He has completed hundreds of hours of professional law enforcement training in such areas as a certified law enforcement firearms, submachine guns (including SWAT training), defensive tactics PPCT, officer survival instructor techniques, chemical munitions, and other weapon systems instructor training courses. He is also a certified factory law enforcement armorer at several widely recognized law enforcement training academies.
Mr. Lamagna provides unbiased expert opinions, investigations, research, depositions and testimony in state, federal, and criminal courts. He bases his opinions on professional experience, academic expertise, research, and the evidence-based facts of each case.
Mr. Lamagna is an invaluable consultant for attorneys. His diversity within law enforcement, as a forensic scientist, educator, consultant and expert witness in government, corporate, industrial, community and academic settings enables him to deliver clear and concise opinions, to ensure that complex terminology can be understood by any audience. As a multi-subject matter expert, he is highly proficient in evaluating the accuracy, appropriateness, and reliability of other opposing experts' data & opinions, which increases efficiency and positive case outcomes.
Education:
University of Massachusetts-Lowell & Lowell Technological Institute, (1974-2003)
• MSC, Materials Science, Engineering
• BSC. Plastics Engineering, Minor Biology, Biotechnology.
• Doctoral Student, Completed 67 graduate level course credit hours (more than required for a D.Sc. degree)
• Completed course requirements for Master of Science Degree
• Lowell Technological Institute, BSc., Plastics Engineering
Fairfield University:
• Pre-Medical Studies-Transferred to University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1973-1974)
University Course Curriculum:
• Physics Engineering Mathematics
• Vector Mechanics Statics & Dynamics
• Mold Design
• Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Ergonomics
• Product Design Physical/Surface Chemistry
• Polymer Science Rheology & Fluid Mechanics
• Polymeric Foams Biopolymers & Blood Chemistry
• Materials Science Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics
• General Chemistry Control of Electric Machines (EE)
• Organic Chemistry Ceramic & Metal Matrix Composites
• Polymer Chemistry Computer Aided Design & Engineering
• Biological Science Bioprocess Engineering: Cells & Microprobes
• Fracture Mechanics Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials
• Process Engineering Dynamics (e.g, Kinematics, Kinetics, Ballistics, etc.)
• Anatomy/Physiology Laboratory/Experimental Procedures and Techniques
• Instrumental Analysis Microscopic/Spectroscopic/Chromatographic Techniques
• Computer Programming SEM, TEM, X-ray Diffraction, Atomic Force Spectroscopy
Professional Development:
Mr. Lamagna has completed 2000+ hours of forensic, law enforcement tactical training, firearms, safety, instructor, computer science/technology and other industry related courses.
Educational institutions include, but are not limited to:
• American Institute of Applied Science,
• Metro-Dade Police Training Unit
• MIami Dade Public Safety Training Institute
• Metropolitan Police Institute
• MIami Dade Police Department
• Metro-Dade Examiner's Office
• International Association for Identification
• Society of Automotive Engineers
• Montgomery County Academy
• Smith & Wesson Law Enforcement Academy
• Smith & Wesson Law Enforcement Armorer’s School
• Ruger Firearms Law Enforcement Armorer’s School
• Glock, Inc.-Law Enforcement Armorer Schools
• Florida Sheriff’s Department-H&K Field School
For a complete portfolio of professional development and certifications please reference CV.
Licensure:
• State of Florida – DOACS Division of Licensing – Private Investigator License
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of State Police - Private Investigator License
• Private Investigator and Security Licensing, Multiple States, USA
Recent Professional Experience:
• American Forensic Technologies, LLC, General Manager, Forensic Firearm Examination/Identification/Investigations (1993-Present)
Professional Associations:
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member
• Microscopy Society of America, Member
• The National Association of Federally Licensed Firearms Dealers, Member
• American Society for Law Enforcement Training, Member
• International Association For Identification – Florida Division, Member
• International Association For Identification – National Division, Member
• National Fire Protection Association, Member
• American Society of Biomechanics, Member
• American Association for the Advancement of Science, Member
• National Society of Professional Engineers, Member
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Member
• American Society of Automotive Engineers, Member
• American Society of Civil Engineers, Member
Academic Appointments & Teaching:
• UMASS-Lowell, Plastics Engineering Laboratory Courses Teaching Assistant
Publications:
• Griffin, Joan, LaMagna, David J.; Daubert Challenges to Forensic Evidence: Ballistics Next on the Firing Line, The Champion,
Volume 26, Number 8, Washington, D.C., September/October, 2002
• LaMagna, David J.; Forensic Science and Engineering, Journal of The Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys,
Volume 1, Number 4, Boston, Massachusetts, April,1994
• LaMagna, David J.; Medical Imaging and Its Application In Forensic Science and Engineering, Journal of
The Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Volume 2, Number 2, Boston, Massachusetts, October, 1994
Media:
• Newspaper coverage, Rosado, Sentinel & Enterprise (1994)
• Los Angeles Times, Stanley Tookie Williams" Newspaper Article (2005)
• The Boston Phoenix, "Bad Ballistics" Newspaper Article(2005)
• Channel 7 News, "Investigative Reporting, Hotel Hygiene" (1996)
• Channel 25 News, "Investigative Reporting, Bad Mattresses" (1999)
Patents:
•"Time-Temperature Gauge", US Patent No. 5662419 A (1995)
Awards & Recognition:
• Marquis Who's Who Listing and Badge (2023-2024)
• Metropolitan Police Institute, Forensic and Investigations Training Academic Award (2010)
Owned By David Lamagna
Websitehttps://americanforensic.org/
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lamagna-58ab2a5/
Phone844-474-4499
WhatsApp Business+1844-474-4499
Emailamericanforensic@hushmail.me
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Location:Coral Gables, FL, USA