EDUCATION
Steven S. Paul’s expertise as a vehicle expert witness is built on a strong foundation of military training, professional certifications, and over 30 years of field experience. His formal training began in the U.S. military, where he served as a Heavy-Duty Vehicle Technician, working on a wide range of mission-critical vehicles. This experience laid the groundwork for his disciplined, methodical approach to diagnostics and mechanical analysis.
Mr. Paul is ASE Master Certified in both Automotive and Medium/Heavy-Duty Truck categories—credentials that demonstrate deep technical knowledge and a commitment to ongoing education. These certifications support his work as a trusted automobile expert and commercial vehicle expert, qualified to evaluate complex mechanical issues across passenger cars, trucks, and fleet vehicles.
He has also completed specialized training in recreational vehicle systems, including RV electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural inspections. This makes him a go-to recreational vehicle expert for motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels.
In addition, Mr. Paul is a Certified Vehicle Appraiser, trained to provide USPAP-compliant valuations for fair market value, diminished value, and total loss cases. He has received formal instruction in expert report writing, litigation procedures, and courtroom testimony—ensuring his findings meet legal standards in both state and federal courts.
Steven’s education and training form the backbone of his expert services, allowing him to deliver accurate, detailed, and defensible insights in high-stakes vehicle-related cases.
EXPERIENCE
Steven S. Paul brings over three decades of real-world experience to his role as a vehicle expert witness, with a career spanning military service, private industry, and expert consulting. His foundation was built in the U.S. Armed Forces, where he served as a Heavy-Duty Vehicle Technician. During multiple overseas deployments, he performed full-spectrum maintenance on tactical and commercial vehicles, eventually managing turbine engine readiness and supervising teams of mechanics under high-stakes conditions.
Since 2009, Mr. Paul has led TDT Vehicle Inspection Services, a company he founded to provide independent inspections, appraisals, and litigation support. He has personally performed thousands of inspections on a wide range of vehicles—including exotic cars, antique models, commercial fleets, and recreational vehicles. He has delivered over 1,000 expert reports and been qualified as an expert in both state and federal courts.
His experience includes managing mechanical and tire service centers, directing automotive and diesel technician training programs, and working for auction and transportation companies as an inspector and maintenance lead. Across all roles, Mr. Paul has maintained a sharp focus on mechanical integrity, safety-critical systems, and objective reporting.
Whether serving as an automobile expert, commercial vehicle expert, or recreational vehicle expert, Steven brings unmatched field experience, technical depth, and courtroom credibility to every assignment. His insights are trusted in lemon law cases, fraud disputes, misrepresentation claims, and mechanical failure investigations nationwide.
SOME OF MY CASES
I HAVE BEEN HONORED TO HAVE MY EXPERIENCE REQUESTED TO INSPECT, APPRAISE AND REVIEW CASES FOR ALL TYPES OF VEHICLE ISSUES.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY?
"Steve was instrumental in getting a case of mine settled. After I retained his services, I got the case resolved only two months after his inspection. We were able to do everything remotely and he was a breeze to work with. I will definitely use Steve in future cases."
—JASON CHARPENTIER
Attorney at Charpentier Law
"We settled this lawsuit on terms very favorable to our client. In fact, we kind of stomped them. We could not have done this without your help, and we thank you very much for your assistance."
— BRANDON BLACK
Partner, Jones Walker, LLP
