Pasadena-Based ForensisGroup Helps Communities Navigate Wildfire Insurance Claims and Legal Disputes

ForensisGroup, an expert witness referral firm based in Pasadena, is playing a pivotal role in helping local residents affected by recent wildfires in Los Angeles County and their lawyers navigate complex insurance claims and legal disputes, according to a company statement.

The firm, which connects attorneys with independent experts across thousands of technical disciplines, said its specialists are assisting with cause-and-origin investigations, fire behavior analysis, construction cost estimating, environmental remediation, and forensic accounting for business interruption claims. These services are being used to support litigation and mediation efforts across Southern California.

“Recovery for wildfire-impacted communities is about more than rebuilding structures—it’s about restoring trust,” said Mercy Steenwyk, CEO and founder of ForensisGroup. “Objective, credentialed experts bring clarity that keeps the process grounded in truth.”

The company noted that wildfire-related legal matters often require multidisciplinary expertise, including electrical and utility safety, meteorology, structural engineering, and psychological damage assessments.

Director Emily Steenwyk said expert analysis helps translate complex technical issues into defensible insights for negotiations and trial.

Founded in Pasadena in 1991, ForensisGroup has supported more than 30,000 cases nationwide. The firm is recognized as a Top 100 Women-Owned and Minority-Owned Business in Los Angeles and has received multiple industry awards for its litigation support services.