Our History

RTI is an established consultancy

Specializing in the analyses of accidents and their reconstruction

Our team has the people, experience, technology, and vision to manage a wide range of investigative projects.

Founded in 1982, with an initial staff of 2 1/2 employees, our experts revolutionized the presentation of technical courtroom evidence with computer models that help to explain the technical merits of cases.

RTI provides its clients with a leading quality service that has established the highest standards in the forensic engineering and investigation fields. A service that is consistently responsive, professional, objective, and cost-effective.

As forensic engineering leaders, our team of experts possesses a broad range of experience and capabilities.

Our process is efficient, client-focused, and detail-oriented

From the initial contact to the final report,
our goal is to help you provide value to your clients and stakeholders.

The Right Expert

We help you select the most knowledgeable consultant for your specific case or claim based on expertise and fit.

Informed Approach

We fully engage you to understand the project, the scope of work to be completed, and your client's position in the matter.

Research Center

We offer state-of-the-art testing and analysis equipment, meeting spaces, and laboratories in one location to ensure quality assurance.

Project Leaders

Our project managers and lead investigators coordinate the teams of experts for you, freeing you to focus your efforts on your client's interests.

2024

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation ACHIEVED through PJLA

2024

RTI Group Achieves ISO 17025 Accreditation through PJLA

2016

Engineering support provided for CNN’s drone program

2013

Research Center opens in Stevensville Maryland

2010

Research Center Begins Construction

Breaks Ground on its World Headquarters and Research Center, located in Stevensville Maryland

2006

RTI Group, LLC

RTI Group, LLC was spun off, began operating in Annapolis Maryland

2003

Reynolds Technology International

Reynolds Technology International

was established as a subsidiary of FTI Consulting to branch the Engineering Division into its wholly owned company

2001

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

FTI Consulting begins trading as a public company on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FCN.

2000

BUSH V GORE

The Firm provides trial graphics and courtroom presentation technology for the landmark Bush Vs. Gore case to resolve the disputed presidential election results.

Firestone Tire Treads Investigation

1998

Forensic Technologies International changes its name to FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting Enters the financial disputes business with the acquisition of its first non-engineering group: Klick, Kent, and Allen, Inc.

The Company also purchases Kahn Consulting, a forensics accounting practice.

Swiss Air 111 Accident Investigation

1997

Forensic Technologies International acquires LWG

which provides consulting services to property and casualty insurance claim adjusters and attorneys. The acquisition also expands the company into the computer restoration and forensics services.

1996

Formation of AViCON concept in collaboration with Lloyds of London, Aviation Claims

The Firm goes public in May of 1996. Trading under the ticker symbol FTIC, the firm raises $11.1 million in the NASDAQ, becoming one of the first public litigation-support services companies

1995

OJ Simpson Trial

FTI provides courtroom graphics and jury consultation for the O.J. Simpson trial

Thighmaster Product Liability Investigation

1989

FTI handles its first product case with an exposure in excess of one billion dollars

FTI was retained to handle its first product case with an exposure in excess of one billion dollars.

The project was to determine the validity of an alleged product defect involving fire-retardant-treated plywood used in the construction industry.

Construction of Greater Pittsburgh International Airport, Investigation

1988

Hinsdale Fire

The State of Illinois retains the firm to determine the cause of the largest telephone cable catastrophe in national history and to make recommendations to prevent future disasters.

1980

Forensic Technologies International Ltd

Founded by Joe Reynolds and Dan Luczach in an attic in West Annapolis MD, combining their backgrounds in visuals and engineering, revolutionizes the presentation of technical courtroom evidence with computer models that help technical merits of cases.

Joe Reynolds and associate Dan Luczak form the Forensic Engineering Directorate (FED) and are challenged to perform as a stand-alone business

MGM Grand Hotel Fire

1975

Forensic Engineering and Laboratory Testing Since 1975