Peter Vallas Associates, Inc. is a full-service forensic investigative firm founded in 1979 by Peter R. Vallas. The company specializes in investigative engineering specialties including fire and explosion analysis, mechanical engineering failures, structural engineering, electrical engineering, and environmental considerations. They offer services for origin and cause investigations, subrogation issues, and liability claims, serving clients in the insurance, legal, private corporations, and manufacturing sectors. With over 92,000 investigative engineering losses conducted since inception, PVA has a team of full-time investigators, engineers, and scientists providing expert witness services for plaintiff and defense testimony.