Commercial Expert Witnesses

Commercial expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on commercial. The commercial expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Architecture, Banking, Construction, Construction Defects, Electrical Engineering, Fraud, Insurance, Legal, Mechanical Engineering, Oil and Gas, Premises Liability, Property Management, Real Estate, Security, and Slip Trip & Fall.

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Alabama
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Jimmy H Beard, MSEE, PE, CFEI

Electrical Engineering Consultant

Beard Forensic Engineering Services, LLC

Daphne, Alabama
Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications - Forensic Engineering, transformers, HVAC, origin and cause, fire, towers, fiber optic, National Electrical Code, NEC, NESC, National Electrical Safety Code, lightning, electrocution, personal injury, RV, industrial, commercial, electrician
I have served as a consultant on damage claims related to a wide variety of electrical systems, including transformers, switchgear, busway and cable systems, diesel generators, electric and gas-fired furnaces, uninterruptible power supplies, HVAC equipment, chillers, vehicle systems, recreational vehicles, smart-home systems and many others. I have extensive experience evaluating damage in commercial and residential settings, and am equipped to perform insulation testing when required. I have consulted on a number of cases involving industrial and commercial machinery, residential electrical systems, and various personal injury cases. I am regularly engaged to consult in the areas of electrical engineering for residential, commercial, and industrial systems, electrical system failures, code compliance review, technical investigation of incidents involving industrial electrical power distribution systems and industrial control systems, scope of damage, and analysis of costs to repa...
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David J. Brotman, FAIA

Architect with 55+ Yrs Major Project Experience

Sunset Consultants

Scottsdale, Arizona
Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of Care, Construction Document, Real Estate, Slip trip & fall, Trip & Fall, Delay, Defect, Change Order, Building, Design, Coordination, Code Compliance, Contract Document, Management, Contract Administration, Architectural Detailing, Commercial, Retail, Hotel, Office
David J. Brotman, FAIA, is a nationally recognized architect and expert witness with over five decades of experience in architectural design, construction, and professional practice. As a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), Mr. Brotman has achieved the highest level of professional distinction. He is celebrated for his contributions to the advancement of architecture nationally and internationally. He spent 25 years with one of the world’s largest architecture and engineering firms, leading worldwide major commercial, retail, institutional, and mixed-use developments. His portfolio includes transformative projects such as the Shanghai Science and Technology Center — a project awarded through an international competition and publicly announced at a press conference in Shanghai by President Bill Clinton and the Mayor of Shanghai — as well as the extensive 1988 renovation and expansion of Tysons Corner Center, which introduced the first Nordstrom on the East Coast a...
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Scott Calkins, PE

Mechanical Eng. Construction Defect Expert Witness

Acorn Consulting Services

Mesa, Arizona
Construction Defects, Mechanical Engineering - HVAC, Plumbing, Standard of Care in Design and Construction, Cleanroom Design, Codes and Standards, Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Gas and Chemical Distribution, Piping, Central Plant, Built Environment, Exhaust, Humidification & Dehumidification, Process piping, Fire Sprinkler, Refrigeration, Design, Construction
Scott Calkins is the Principal of Acorn Consulting Services, bringing extensive expertise across a wide spectrum of roles within the built environment. With a diverse background as an engineer, lecturer, design lead, project manager, and expert witness, Scott offers a unique combination of technical proficiency and practical experience. He is an expert in the evaluation of deficiencies in HVAC systems, cleanrooms, piping systems, refrigeration systems, construction defects and code compliance. Scott is registered as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in multiple states and holds a certified by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) for the ease of obtaining licensure in quick order. He is a member of several professional organizations, including: National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Forensic Expert Witness As...
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Ross Mallioux

Banking Expert Witness|Lending & Bank Operations

Ross Mallioux Expert Witness LLC

Fayetteville, Arkansas
Banking, Fraud - Mortgage, Lender Liability, Loan Servicing, Documentation, Commercial, Consumer, Banking operations, Banking practices, Banking standards, Compliance, AML BSA TRID RESPA TILA, Underwriting, Internal Controls & Wire, Standard of Care, Bank Fraud Witnesses, Elder Financial, Bank Litigation, Bank Expert Witness, Banking Expert Witness
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Independent expert witness and former senior banking executive with more than 40 years of progressive executive responsibility in community and regional financial institutions. Career roles include Chief Lending Officer, Division President, Market President, Senior Vice President, and Director of Mortgage Lending, with responsibility for retail banking and deposit operations, residential mortgage lending, commercial and consumer lending, credit administration, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention. Executive oversight has encompassed the full range of operational, lending, and consumer-facing functions through which deposits, payments, and funds movement are conducted in a community and regional banking environment. Direct involvement in federal regulatory examinations, in litigation as a designated bank representative, and in the disposition of foreclosed and bank-owned assets. Engaged by retaining counsel to provide indepe...
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James H Cantrell, CPM, CAM

Standard of Care Property, Association Management

Cantrell Associates

San Francisco, California
Real Estate, Property Management - Property management, Broker, agent, apartment, commercial, HOA, Condominium management, office, Slips Trips Falls, maintenance, water intrusion, mold, personal injury, security, homeowner association, due diligence, real estate property management, real estate disputes, condo management
Mr. Cantrell is currently active in day-to-day property management. He is a California Real Estate Broker, a Certified Property Manager (CPM), by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and a Condominium Association Manager (CAM) in the state of Florida. He is an expert in all aspects of Real Estate including Property Management of Residential, Commercial, Condominiums and Homeowners Associations, Shopping Centers. Expert in Standards of Care, property damage, personal injury, habitability, landlord/tenant, maintenance, air quality and mold issues, receiverships, lease interpretation, partnership agreements, trust properties, child molestation. An IREM instructor teaching throughout the US , Russia and Poland. Recipient 1987 Frank Lyons award-CPM of the year, CPM Emeritus 2011, President IREM San Francisco, IREM SF instructor of the year 2001, 2007 nd 2013 Lloyd Hanford Jr Distinguished Faculty award IREM. Featured speaker National Facility Management and Technol...
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Andrew R. Zimbaldi, MBA

Property management, HOA management, brokerage

Kidder Mathews

Irvine, California
Real Estate, Premises Liability - Property management, brokerage, agent, apartment, commercial, HOA, slip and fall, premises liability, maintenance, standards of care, disclosure, owner and broker disclosure, personal injury, mold, bedbugs, water intrusion, health and safety, fiduciary duty, fraud, receivership
Currently active as the Senior Vice President of Asset Management Services for Kidder Mathews: one of the largest commercial and property management brokerage firms in the western United States. In excess of seventy million square feet of assets under management. Serves as an expert witness in property management, standards of care, brokerage, owner and agent disclosure, premises liability, water intrusion, mold, bedbugs, personal injury, health and safety, fiduciary duty, and most all aspects of the real estate industry.
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Steven D. Epcar, CPM

Real Estate and Property Management Expert

S.D. Epcar & Associates

GRANITE BAY, California
Real Estate, Property Management - Expert in real estate and property management issues, including residential, commercial, retail, HOA, hotel, mixed-use properties. Litigation support includes standard of care, partnership conflict, brokerage/leasing, landlord/tenant, valuation, premises, rent control, life/safety and environmental, environmental, standard duty
Mr. Epcar is experienced in real estate management organizational/profitability assessments. His extensive background includes the successful development and operation of "best in class" real estate management and consulting organizations. He has extensive experience in multi-family, commercial, retail, condominiums, hotels, mixed-use asset operations, renovations and marketing. In addition he has provided project management, investment feasibility and due diligence services as well as marketing/branding for business development and expansion. His background also includes significant real estate development services, commercial leasing and Tenants-In-Common/1031 exchange investments. Mr. Epcar is a Certified Property Manager (CPM), a licensed California real estate broker and a licensed Managing Broker in the State of Washington. He is also a member of the Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA). His expert witness/litigation support activities over the past 18+ years incl...
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Mark "Jake" Jacobson

Construction Defect & Standard of Care Expert

The Expert Construction Witness, LLC

Fruita, Colorado
Construction, Construction Defects - Residential, Standard of Care, Building Codes, Workmanship, Plumbing, Commercial, Roofing & Stucco, Plan Reviews, Project Documents & Costs, Electrical, Water Intrusion, Facilities Management, Site Evals, Framing, Litigation Support, Concrete, Site Inspections, Product Evals, Mechanical, Insurance
Mark “Jake” Jacobson Building Inspector Building Official Construction Expert Witness Consultant Facilities Manager General Contractor Pre-Purchase Inspector Project Manager Project Superintendent Mark “Jake” Jacobson serves as a construction expert witness and consultant in matters involving construction defects, delays, cost overruns, project management issues, and standard-of-care concerns. He works with attorneys and their clients throughout Colorado, Utah and surrounding states. He brings over 30 years of experience in construction, construction management, facilities management, and business management. His background includes roles as a building inspector, building official, jobsite superintendent, facilities manager, general contractor, and construction consultant/analyst. This breadth of experience provides a practical, experience-based perspective on construction practices, building codes, and the applicable standard of care. His work includes residential new construct...
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Larry Lowenthal

real estate charge re: a broker's standard of care

Gainesville, Florida
Real Estate - broker malpractice, Realtor code of ethics, broker negligence, failure to disclose material fact or defect, commission disputes, broker standard of care, broker license law, broker dishonesty, broker duties, procuring cause, testifying expert, consulting expert, real estate agent, broker duties, commercial, residential
Larry Lowenthal is a nationally-recognized real estate expert witness and broker who has been retained for dozens of lawsuits over troubled or failed transactions and a broker's standard of care. Most of these name real estate brokers who are charged with malpractice, failure to disclose, negligence, dishonesty, deceptive conduct, violations of state license statutes and/or the Realtor Code of Ethics. Some cases stem from high-dollar commission or procuring cause disputes. Depending upon the facts and the law, Larry works for plaintiff attorneys and insurance defense attorneys, and testifies at depositions and trials. (Note; he will only accept cases that he is comfortable with.) Larry had over twenty years of experience with his Board of Realtors in South Florida serving on the Grievance Committee, where he examined and analyzed over 250 ethics complaints and arbitration requests -- and on the board's Professional Standards Committee, sitting on ethics and commission arbit...
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James H Cantrell, CPM, CAM

Standard of Care Property, Association Management

Cantrell Associates

Florida
Real Estate, Property Management - Property management, Broker, agent, apartment, commercial, HOA, Condominium management, office, Slips Trips Falls, maintenance, water intrusion, mold, personal injury, security, homeowner association, due diligence, real estate property management, real estate disputes, condo management
Mr. Cantrell is currently active in day-to-day property management. He is a California Real Estate Broker, a Certified Property Manager (CPM), by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and a Condominium Association Manager (CAM) in the state of Florida. He is an expert in all aspects of Real Estate including Property Management of Residential, Commercial, Condominiums and Homeowners Associations, Shopping Centers. Expert in Standards of Care, property damage, personal injury, habitability, landlord/tenant, maintenance, air quality and mold issues, receiverships, lease interpretation, partnership agreements, trust properties, child molestation. An IREM instructor teaching throughout the US , Russia and Poland. Recipient 1987 Frank Lyons award-CPM of the year, CPM Emeritus 2011, President IREM San Francisco, IREM SF instructor of the year 2001, 2007 nd 2013 Lloyd Hanford Jr Distinguished Faculty award IREM. Featured speaker National Facility Management and Technol...
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Sanford Kaminsky, AIA, NCARB

Construction Defects Testifying Architect

m2e Consulting Engineers

Miami - Coral Gables, Florida
Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of Care, Failure Analysis, Construction Documents, Defect, Change Order, Building, Design, Condominium, Hospitality, Casino, gaming, Code Compliance, Contract Document, Field Management, Contract Administration, Commercial, Highrise, Retail, Hotel, Condo-Hotel
With over four decades of experience in architecture, construction, and litigation support, I am a Nationally Board-Certified Architect and a proud American Institute of Architects (AIA) member. My portfolio encompasses multi-billion-dollar projects worldwide—including retail, office, hotel, institutional, aerospace, and mixed-use developments—covering every facet of architectural practice, from design and construction to defect mitigation and resolution of class-action claims. My expertise extends to Luxury Condominium litigation and Casino Gaming Hospitality, where I have provided specialized insights into the unique challenges associated with high-profile, complex developments. These include addressing construction defects, water intrusion, and operational compliance for large-scale residential and hospitality environments. As an expert witness, I have supported plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes construction defect litigation. My services include field investigations, wa...
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Paul L. Johnson

Construction Defects Expert

Gryphon Consulting

Florida
Construction Defects, Construction - Residential Construction, commercial, leaks, tenant fit-outs, kitchens, baths, remodels, construction related slip-fall & personal injury, historic buildings, restaurants, roofs, siding, critical path, luxury construction, high-end construction, Building envelope, cabinetry, Construction related personal injury, tile, stone
An Expert Witness having testified in court or through deposition since 1994, and a Consultant on matters related to residential and light commercial new construction and renovation projects. Award-winning construction professional with over 45 years of hands-on experience. Founder/operator of two successful construction firms. Experience includes all aspects of residential construction, new builds and remodeling, light commercial construction, and tenant buildout - multiple new builds, over 60 whole home remodels, hundreds of kitchen remodels, hundreds of master bath remodels, numerous tenant fit out projects, restaurants, and a historic landmark complete renovation in Washington, D.C.. Extensive consulting experience as an owner's representative. Patented inventor of a cabinet installation assembly. Author of the book Residential Building & Remodeling, available on Amazon. On Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7GMDJM. I work to stay current on construction processes, materia...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Florida
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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James V Hanna, II, AIA, NCARB

Hanna Design Alliance

DECATUR, Georgia
Construction Defects, Architecture - Envelope, Construction, Commercial, Residential, Stucco, Water Intrusion, Roofing, Accessibility, Windows, Sound, Fire, Balcony, Waterproofing, Brick, Siding, Codes, ADA, Air Barrier, Wood, Zoning
Expert Profile: Jim Hanna has more than 35 years as a practicing architect including interior architecture, corporate leadership, quality assurance, and quality control. Hanna has provided consultation, arbitration, mediation, and expert witness services. Jim is an architect and the founder of Hanna Design Alliance, LLC. hannada.com and his career has spanned building types including multifamily apartment, condominium, resort, hotel, office, medical, and recreational design. With a focus on the technical aspects of architecture and the built environment, he has been responsible for waterproofing detailing, contractual agreements, and design management including specialty consultants. Mr. Hanna is a member of the American Institute of Architecture, NCARB, International Code Council, and the National Fire Protection Association.
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Atlanta, Georgia
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Illinois
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Sean A Ahrens, M.A, CPP, CSC, FSyl, BSCP

Premise Liability, Security and Workplace Violence

Ahrens Security, LLC

Chicago, Illinois
Security, Premises Liability - Premises liability, workplace violence, armed assailant "active shooter", training, operations, alarm, surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, locking, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED), lighting, apartments, hospitality, parking, commercial, retail
Mr. Sean A. Ahrens is a well-known security/resilience leader who has been providing security consulting for over 22+ years. He has been instrumental in the assessment/analysis, design, implementation of security programs for a wide array of commercial, hospitality businesses and a myriad of other entities. He is well versed in best practices and has documented thousands of vulnerabilities to organizational assets. He has deposition and case experience, and leverages visualizations and data to make powerful impressions regarding foreseeability. He holds a number of certifications. He is a former Crisis Prevention Instructor, Board Certified in security management as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), a Board Member with the International Association of Professional Security Consultants and holds their Certified Security Consultant (CSC) designation. He is also a Fellow with the Security Institute and former Building Certified Security Professional. **He has conducted hu...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Indiana
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Kentucky
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Louisiana
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Maryland
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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David A Doddridge

Construction Disputes/Accidents-Premises Liability

D.A. Doddridge and Associates, Inc.

Worcester, Massachusetts
Construction Defects, Slip Trip & Fall - Stairway Accidents, Construction Accidents, Construction Disputes, Construction Cost Analysis, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, OSHA Regulations, Construction Safety, Construction Standards, Residential, Commercial, Construction Delays, Building Codes, Fire Investigations, Engineering, Architectural
With over 30 years experience in residential and light commercial building, construction, and remodeling, I have cultivated a deep understanding of all aspects of the industry. My expertise also spans residential/commercial building inspections, roofing/siding, and sheetrock installation. My hands-on background provides attorneys and clients with invaluable insights into construction practices, building codes, and safety compliance. I hold an Unrestricted Construction Supervisor's License in Massachusetts, along with OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Construction Safety certifications. My qualifications also include a National Floor Safety Institute Certification in walkway safety, a certification in building envelope inspections and remediation from the Building Envelope Science Institute, and a certification in residential building codes by the International Code Council. Additionally, I am a certified Pella Window Installer and a certified tribometer operator for the ASM925 and ASM825, whic...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Massachusetts
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Mississippi
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Paul L. Johnson

Construction Defects Expert

Gryphon Consulting

Brandon, Mississippi
Construction Defects, Construction - Residential Construction, commercial, leaks, tenant fit-outs, kitchens, baths, remodels, construction related slip-fall & personal injury, historic buildings, restaurants, roofs, siding, critical path, luxury construction, high-end construction, Building envelope, cabinetry, Construction related personal injury, tile, stone
An Expert Witness having testified in court or through deposition since 1994, and a Consultant on matters related to residential and light commercial new construction and renovation projects. Award-winning construction professional with over 45 years of hands-on experience. Founder/operator of two successful construction firms. Experience includes all aspects of residential construction, new builds and remodeling, light commercial construction, and tenant buildout - multiple new builds, over 60 whole home remodels, hundreds of kitchen remodels, hundreds of master bath remodels, numerous tenant fit out projects, restaurants, and a historic landmark complete renovation in Washington, D.C.. Extensive consulting experience as an owner's representative. Patented inventor of a cabinet installation assembly. Author of the book Residential Building & Remodeling, available on Amazon. On Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7GMDJM. I work to stay current on construction processes, materia...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Missouri
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Robert S. Griswold, CRE, CPM, RPA, ACoM, CCIM, PCAM, CCAM, GRI, ARM, BS, MBA, MSBA

Real estate/property management standard of care

Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc.

Reno, Nevada
Real Estate, Premises Liability - Property management, broker, agent, residential, apartment, commercial, retail, hospitality, HOA, slip/trip/fall, maintenance, inspection, water intrusion, mold, premises liability, personal injury, rent control, habitability, bed bugs, roaches
Robert Griswold specializes in: * Currently active as a day-to-day hands-on practitioner, consultant and expert in all aspects of real estate (except valuation). Serves as a consultant or expert witness in standards of care, standards of practice, best practices, and custom and practice for real estate transactions, property management/ownership and fiduciary duty issues for all types of residential and commercial real estate – management, operations, maintenance, health & safety, habitability, mold, water intrusion, personal injury, trip & fall, premises liability, property inspection, broker or agent failure to disclose; misrepresentation; negligence/fraud & association board duties, & real estate receivership. * Certified Property Manager (CPM(®), Counselor of Real Estate (CRE®), Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM®), Real Property Administrator (RPA®) * Accredited Residential Manager (ARM®), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM®) Professional Community Association Man...
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Ann E. Reisch, CRE, CCIM, CPM, RPA

Real Estate Management - Commercial & Residential

Reisch Consulting Group, Inc.

Incline Village, Nevada
Real Estate, Premises Liability - Property Management, Management operations, Security, Real property management, Carbon monoxide, CPM, Property inspections, Fiduciary Duty, Homeowner Associations, Dog bites, Leasing, Maintenance, Standard of care, Community Associations, Indoor air quality, Resident screening, Habitability issues, Residential, Commercial, fire
Ann Reisch, Principal of Reisch Consulting Group, Inc., is a Certified Property Manager (CPM) and has had extensive involvement with large high-profile properties. She has worked for some of the largest national real estate firms in the country overseeing management & leasing on portfolios up to 20 million square feet across the country. Ann is a past national Chair of the Industry Standards Advisory Board for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), currently serves on the national Ethics Committee Ethics Hearing and Discipline Board, and Governing Council. Reisch Consulting Group has been retained in more than 300 litigation matters in State and Federal courts since the year 2000. With a balanced litigation history of working with both Plaintiff and Defense counsel clients, Ann has been involved with disputes valued up to $200 million dollars. Ann is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker in the states of Florida and Nevada, is a Licensed Community Association Manager in th...
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Chuck Graziano, CPM, PCAM

Certified Property Manager

Thundering Brook Associates

Ramsey, New Jersey
Property Management, Premises Liability - condominium, homeowners, cooperatives, apartments, commercial, Real Estate, industrial parks, safety, slips, trips, falls, OSHA, landlord, tenants, financial, property management, premises liability, townhomes, townhouse, manager
Engaged in the property management industry for over 42 years. Independent consultant serving owners and managers of real estate of various types (commercial and residential) and providing services as an expert witness in related matters. Current (2017 to present) engagement includes working with a management firm with accountability for training its property managers in industry standards and best practices, overseeing the firm’s program to ensure that all managers are certified with industry credentials, and assisting managers in managing risk at client properties. A Certified Property Manager (CPM®) as awarded by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) since 1987 (Key number 11420) and past (1998) President of the New Jersey Chapter (No. 1) of IREM. Certified in 1990 as a Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) by the Community Associations Institute (Pin Number 186) and has been (previously) certified as a Certified Manager of Community Associations by the Na...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

New York
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

North Carolina
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Ohio
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Britta M Moss, CPCU, SCLA, AIC-M

P&C Claim Handling Standards-Bad Faith Litigation

Office of Britta M. Moss, LLC

Delaware, Ohio
Insurance, Legal - Property & Casualty Claims, Casualty Insurance, P&C Claims, Insurance Claims, Insurance Bad Faith, First, Third, Industry Standards, Common Practices, Insurance Coverage, Investigation, Insurer Defense, Personal Injury, commercial, personal, auto, homeowner, bodily injury, property damage, uninsured
Independent professional providing consulting services to law firms representing plaintiffs and insurer defendants involved in disputes or litigation related to property and casualty insurance claims. Over thirty (30) years of experience as a property and casualty insurance claim professional. Experience as Claim Representative, Litigation Examiner, Supervisor, Trainer, Manager, and Consultant. Expertise include coverage analysis, investigation, liability determination, damage evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of personal and commercial lines claims. Experienced in claims involving bodily injuries, property damages, and related damages under personal and commercial auto policies, homeowner/condominium/rental policies, commercial property damage policies, commercial general liability policies, and businessowner policies. Claim types include auto accident, premises liability, auto damage, personal & commercial property damage, bodily injury, personal injury, property da...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Pennsylvania
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

South Carolina
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Tennessee
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Paul L. Johnson

Construction Defects Expert

Gryphon Consulting

Texas
Construction Defects, Construction - Residential Construction, commercial, leaks, tenant fit-outs, kitchens, baths, remodels, construction related slip-fall & personal injury, historic buildings, restaurants, roofs, siding, critical path, luxury construction, high-end construction, Building envelope, cabinetry, Construction related personal injury, tile, stone
An Expert Witness having testified in court or through deposition since 1994, and a Consultant on matters related to residential and light commercial new construction and renovation projects. Award-winning construction professional with over 45 years of hands-on experience. Founder/operator of two successful construction firms. Experience includes all aspects of residential construction, new builds and remodeling, light commercial construction, and tenant buildout - multiple new builds, over 60 whole home remodels, hundreds of kitchen remodels, hundreds of master bath remodels, numerous tenant fit out projects, restaurants, and a historic landmark complete renovation in Washington, D.C.. Extensive consulting experience as an owner's representative. Patented inventor of a cabinet installation assembly. Author of the book Residential Building & Remodeling, available on Amazon. On Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7GMDJM. I work to stay current on construction processes, materia...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Texas
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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Paul Neumann

Industrial Engineering and OSHA Safety Expert

Katy, Texas
Mechanical Engineering, Oil and Gas - Industrial Plants, Refinery, Material Handling, Workplace Safety, LOTO, Forklifts scissor lifts manlifts, Forensic Engineering, Off Road Vehicles (OHV), Warehouse, Accident, construction, commercial, process safety management (PSM), machinery, vessels tanks pumps, Contractor, electrical instrumentation, OSHA, FMEA, failure analysis
20 plus years of practical, technical, academic, and operational experience in engineering applications, industrial plant safety, workplace safety, and construction worksite safety. Principal Consulting Engineer: Consulting with law firms, corporations, and risk managers as an expert witness, conducting investigations and providing deposition, and trial testimony. Analysis of workplace safety claims in Plants, refineries, construction and industrial environments, including industrial plant safety, workplace safety, construction worksite safety, process safety management, and engineering technical specifications. Perform incident site and equipment inspections, documenting incident scenes/sites (including rapid response), perform compliance audits regarding applicability and/or compliance with OSHA, API, ASTM, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, State and Federal statutes, and other applicable standards of care within the industry, the standards of care within the workplace safety, equipment, inspect...
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Mark "Jake" Jacobson

Construction Defect & Standard of Care Expert

The Expert Construction Witness, LLC

Utah
Construction, Construction Defects - Residential, Standard of Care, Building Codes, Workmanship, Plumbing, Commercial, Roofing & Stucco, Plan Reviews, Project Documents & Costs, Electrical, Water Intrusion, Facilities Management, Site Evals, Framing, Litigation Support, Concrete, Site Inspections, Product Evals, Mechanical, Insurance
Mark “Jake” Jacobson Building Inspector Building Official Construction Expert Witness Consultant Facilities Manager General Contractor Pre-Purchase Inspector Project Manager Project Superintendent Mark “Jake” Jacobson serves as a construction expert witness and consultant in matters involving construction defects, delays, cost overruns, project management issues, and standard-of-care concerns. He works with attorneys and their clients throughout Colorado, Utah and surrounding states. He brings over 30 years of experience in construction, construction management, facilities management, and business management. His background includes roles as a building inspector, building official, jobsite superintendent, facilities manager, general contractor, and construction consultant/analyst. This breadth of experience provides a practical, experience-based perspective on construction practices, building codes, and the applicable standard of care. His work includes residential new construct...
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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Virginia
Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...