About
John Bryant - Forensic Meteorologist Expert Witness
Professional Summary
Federal Court-Qualified Meteorologist | 30+ Years Meteorological Experience | Next-Day Settlement Results
John Bryant has secured millions in settlements through forensic weather analysis for plaintiff and defense clients, including a wrongful death flooding case that settled the next day at mediation. With federal court-accepted reports and over a dozen years as a Chief Meteorologist, John delivers courtroom-ready evidence that wins cases on either side of the litigation.
Certified by the Gold Standard American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association, John has provided deposition testimony and prepared forensic meteorological reports accepted in federal court, demonstrating the highest scientific rigor and legal acceptance. His forensic methodology combines historical weather database analysis, radar interpretation, and atmospheric modeling to reconstruct precise conditions at specific times and locations.
Focus Areas
- Slip and Fall Injury Investigations (snow, ice, surface conditions)
- Motor Vehicle Accident Weather Causation (black ice, rain, fog, roadway visibility)
- Severe Weather Event and Wind Damage Assessments (wind, tornado, hurricane, hail, flood, lightning)
Select Case Results
Slip and Fall Hotel Incident: Used Nexrad radar and GIS mapping to time ice formation; secured a favorable settlement; overcame the opposing expert's report.
Motor Vehicle Collision: Analyzed freezing roadway conditions; report led to winning settlement.
Hurricane Wind Damage Defense: Proved pre-existing vulnerabilities; saved insurer over $100,000 in defense of damage claims.
Severe Storm Damage for Plaintiff: Mapped storm winds through complex topography; secured settlement without trial.
Flooding Wrongful Death Case: Identified meteorological flooding causes; case settled the next day at mediation after report submission.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Geosciences
Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences Concentration
Mississippi State University, 2001
Certifications
- AMS Seal of Approval (American Meteorological Society)
- NWA Seal of Approval (National Weather Association)
- Environmental Protection Agency Certified
Technical Skills
- Advanced Weather Modeling (WRF, GFS, ECMWF)
- Meteorological Data Analysis (Python, R, MATLAB)
- Doppler Radar and GIS Interpretation
- Catastrophic Event Reconstruction
- Lightning and Wind Event Verification
- Climate Risk Modeling
- Severe Weather Building Code Compliance
- Historical Weather Database Mining
- Atmospheric Modeling and Simulation
Why Choose John Bryant?
- Proven Results: Extremely high favorable outcome rate with millions in settlements secured
- Dual-Side Expertise: Trusted by plaintiffs, defense counsel, insurers, and corporations nationwide
- Federal Court Qualified: Reports accepted at the highest levels of litigation
- Fast Turnaround: Standard reports in 10-14 days, rush reports in 48-72 hours
- Clear Communication: Jury-ready reports that non-technical audiences understand
- Specialized Focus: Deep expertise in slip-and-fall, motor vehicle accidents, wind damage, and severe weather cases
- Cross-Examination Ready: Testimony withstands the most rigorous legal challenges
- Nationwide Availability
Emergency Reports Available
Comprehensive forensic weather reports can be delivered for urgent litigation needs within 48-72 hours. Rush availability is subject to scheduling, and additional fees apply.
Geographic Coverage
Available nationwide for:
- On-site investigations
- Deposition testimony (in-person or remote)
- Trial testimony
- Case consultation
- Emergency response analysis
Contact Information
Immediate Response for Time-Sensitive Cases.
901.283.3099