At MK & Associates, we strive to be the best forensic engineering firm in our field. We are a leading resource for thorough, objective engineering analysis relied upon by law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers throughout the United States, Canada, and France.
MK & Associates, LLC (MK) is a national forensic engineering firm. Started by Kalanit Chappell and Mark Ezra in 2006, MK has shaped itself into what it is today–a leading resource for thorough, objective engineering analysis. We are relied upon by law firms for defense and plaintiff work, as well as by insurance companies, in-house insurance counsel, and manufacturers throughout the United States, and in Canada and France for a wide variety of litigation and risk-reduction analysis.
Mr. Ezra earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manchester in England. He then pursued a post-graduate year studying the mathematical modeling of machines and process control systems. In his work in failure analysis, this mathematical modeling knowledge has proved invaluable to the in-depth understanding of mechanical failures and their results on large and small machines as well as vehicles.
Mr. Ezra has conducted analysis work and testing investigating towed trailer stability issues as well as the low and high speed stability of motorcycles. Mr. Ezra is an experienced motorcyclist himself, having in excess of 250,000 miles experience both on road motorcycles and side car equipped motorcycles.
Mr. Ezra’s work in failure analysis has included the analysis of the failure of over the road truck steering systems as well as the analysis of automobile steering systems and claimed failures. Mr. Ezra’s sub-specialties are motorcycle accident reconstruction, especially accidents involving motorcycle to motorcycle and motorcycle to other road vehicles, nail guns and unintended discharge, and failures of man lifts.
Mark Ezra, PE
Mr. Unger earned his degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois at Edwardsville and also holds a master’s degree in Construction Management from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Combining his many years of educational training with years of hands on work experience, Mr. Unger has obtained the level of Professor of Engineering at St. Louis Community College at St. Louis, Missouri.
Mr. Unger investigates and provides failure analysis relating to cases that are related to site design, building design and failure, surveying, construction, code compliance and safety. Mr. Unger is also a Certified Safety Consultant in the State of Missouri.
Richard Unger, PE
DANIEL J LANDIS
Electrical Engineer
JOHN HUFFMAN, PE
Mechanical Engineer
- Currently on leave
- jhuffman@mka-stl.com
BRYAN HULSEY
ATV Research & Analysis Specialist