Chicago-forged expertise
Fire origin & cause experts
Investigation, consultation and expert witness testimony from a career Chicago Fire Department fire investigator.
30+
Years of fire service
1,100+
Investigations as lead
1,200+
More assisted or supervised
What we do
Services
Fire Investigation
Origin and cause determination for structures, vehicles, equipment and industrial sites.
Learn more →Litigation & Arson Defense
Independent analysis and expert testimony for civil and criminal fire matters.
Learn more →Fire & Building Codes
Code compliance, life safety, egress, alarm and sprinkler system analysis.
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Who we serve
Qualified, experienced experts
Whether you are an insurance company, law firm, manufacturer or individual, Batka And Associates brings the scene discipline of one of the nation's busiest fire departments to your case — thorough documentation, scientific methodology and clear, defensible conclusions.
Insurance companies
Attorneys & law firms
Manufacturers
Property owners & individuals
Need answers after a fire?
Time matters. Scenes change. Talk to an experienced investigator today.