Hawkins & Associates
Justin Lewis is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in forensic science and fire investigation. Currently serving as a Senior Associate at Hawkins & Associates since January 2012, Justin specializes in investigating major fire losses for legal and commercial clients. Previously, Justin was a Principal Forensic Scientist at Forensic Science Service for over two decades, where contributions included serving as a Forensic Chemist and a Specialist Advisor in the Major Crime Service for seven years. Justin holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham, obtained between 1986 and 1989, and attended St Georges College in Weybridge from 1977 to 1985.
Hawkins & Associates
Hawkins is a multi-disciplinary forensic practice established in 1980 with offices in the United Kingdom, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. We work primarily with the insurance, loss adjusting, risk management and legal professions providing specialist pre-loss risk assessment, forensic root cause analysis, expert witness services, post-loss remediation and prevention advice. We have a team of over 100 forensic engineers and scientists who can investigate a wide range of losses including fires, explosions, road traffic accidents, personal injuries, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, power generation, marine and contamination issues and many more. We are industry leaders with proven expertise and practical experience, married with a real awareness of our clients’ needs. We offer a rapid response, attending the scene immediately if required. A preliminary report is produced within three days of the scene visit, setting out the most probable cause and a proposed strategy for further investigation. Our reporting is flexible and can be tailored to your needs, depending on the scale and urgency of the investigation. Our services range from a free consultation through to a full investigation where required to formulate a clear and impartial report for the support of legal action.