Facts:

Engineer A is a licensed Professional Engineer in three states (C, D, and E) and is a Board-certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering. Attorney X contacts Engineer A, seeking the services of a non-engineering expert to provide testimony in State M. Engineer A agrees to evaluate the case, prepare an expert opinion, and provide testimony. The licensing statute in State M specifies that any engineer providing expert testimony in a State M court must be licensed in State M. Engineer A signs the report as Consultant A, Board-certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering, making no reference whatsoever to licensure status.

Question(s):

Was Engineer As self-description in the expert report ethical?

NB: write your answer on the basis of the NSPE code of ethics and mention which all rules, fundamental, and professional obligations are related to this problem and explain in your words