About WakeTrace Marine Forensics LLC
One Trusted Team for Every Marine Incident
WakeTrace Marine Forensics LLC is a specialized marine forensics firm providing boating accident investigation, vessel reconstruction, expert witness services, and litigation support throughout the United States. Our team serves attorneys, insurance carriers, manufacturers, government agencies, and individuals with legal representation by delivering independent investigations backed by real-world experience.
Unlike firms that rely on a single expert or outsource specialized work, WakeTrace brings together judge-recognized experts with backgrounds in marine law enforcement, engineering, accident reconstruction, digital forensics, and vessel systems. Every investigation is approached collaboratively, ensuring clients receive comprehensive, courtroom-ready findings from one trusted source.
24/7
Ready when time-sensitive evidence matters most.
50 States
Nationwide coverage plus U.S. territories.
6 Experts
One coordinated team covering every major discipline.
100+ Years
Collective investigative and marine enforcement experience.
One Team. Every Speciality
Marine incidents often require expertise across multiple disciplines. Instead of hiring several consultants, WakeTrace provides a single investigation team capable of analyzing every aspect of a case—from evidence collection and accident reconstruction to expert testimony.
Areas of Expertise
Collision & Navigation Rule Analysis
Human Factors Investigation
(ECU/ECM) Analysis
Underwater Evidence Recovery
GPS Data Acquisition & Analysis
Operator Impairment (BUI)
Cell Phone Forensics
Nighttime Accident Investigation
Boat Defect Investigation
Marine Failure Analysis
Expert Witness Testimony
Boating Accident Reconstruction
Built On Real Field Experience
WakeTrace was founded by professionals who have spent their careers investigating boating accidents—not simply reviewing them after the fact. Our team includes active and retired marine law enforcement officers, certified accident reconstruction specialists, digital forensic examiners, and a former Mercury Marine engineer with decades of product testing and failure analysis experience.
Together, our specialists have investigated everything from recreational boating accidents and jet ski collisions to tubing accidents, propeller injuries, vessel defects, and complex marine fatalities.
Beyond casework, WakeTrace's experts actively train marine investigators across the country. Members of our team serve as instructors for boating incident investigation and reconstruction courses, present at national conferences, and contribute to collaborative training efforts with NASBLA and the U.S. Coast Guard, including the development and execution of staged boating crashes used for research and professional training.

This combination of field experience, technical expertise, and courtroom knowledge allows WakeTrace to deliver opinions that are independent, evidence-based, and built to withstand scrutiny.
What Sets WakeTrace Marine Forensics Apart
Integrity-First
Objective opinions supported by evidence—not advocacy.
Judge-Recognized Experts
Trusted to provide credible analysis and expert testimony in complex boating accident cases.
One Coordinated Team
Engineering, accident reconstruction, digital forensics, and marine law enforcement working together on every case.
National Training & Leadership
Active instructors, public speakers, and contributors to marine investigation training nationwide.
Need expert support after a boating accident?
Whether you're an attorney preparing for trial, an insurance carrier reviewing a claim, a manufacturer responding to a product-related incident, or an individual with legal representation, WakeTrace is ready to help.
