Fire Damage Expert Witnesses
Fire damage 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 fire damage. The fire damage expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Appraisal & Valuation, Architecture, Building Inspection, Construction, Construction Defects, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Fire, Indoor Air Quality, Insurance, Mold, Property Damage, and Real Estate Appraiser.
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Timothy J Dickson, PE, SE
Dickson-Schaefer, Ltd.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Engineering, Failure Analysis
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Structural Engineering, Construction defects, water infiltration, storm damage, fire damage, explosion damage, structural collapse, failure of temporary shoring, construction site accidents, roofing failure, windows, handrail failures, masonry, concrete, steel, failure analysis, façade failure
I strive to perform impartial forensic investigations in an efficient manner to help my Clients assess their issue. I prepare concise written reports that provide a solid understanding of the technical aspects of the issue so my Client can make informed decisions.
My expert witness experience includes cases dealing with issues such as defective construction, water infiltration, storm/fire/explosion damage assessment, structural collapse, failure of temporary shoring, construction site accidents, roofing failure, improper design and manfacture of windows and handrail failures.
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Randal Thompson, MBA
Public Adjuster/ Property Damage Consultant
Building Damage Consultants
Covington, Louisiana
Building Inspection, Insurance
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Property Damage, Insurance Adjusting, Public Insurance Adjusting, Property Damage Consulting, Damage Consulting, Property Damage Appraisal, Appraiser, Fire Damage, Wind Damage, Hail Damage, Estimating, Insurance Estimating, Insurance Adjusting Practices, Insurance Claims, Property Insurance Claims
For 20 years, I have been focusing on the disaster recovery and insurance space. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, I started with a New Orleans based disaster mitigation & remediation company. Later, I ran my own construction company, reconstructing hurricane-damaged homes. I became an Insurance Adjuster in 2010, handling disaster claims nationwide. Eventually, I managed complex, litigated claims across the country and earned an LPCS designation. In 2019, I became a Public Insurance Adjuster and Appraiser, working catastrophe claims from Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta, and Ida and daily disaster claims including fires, plumbing leaks, hail damage etc.. I expanded services to include Property Damage Appraisals and Expert Witness Consulting. My mission remains devoted to serving the community and ensuring just indemnification for individuals and businesses.
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Jeffrey J Bradley
Mold & Indoor Air Quality Expert Witness
IndoorDoctor
Newton , Massachusetts
Indoor Air Quality, Mold
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Mold Exposure, Indoor Air Quality, VOC, Chemical, Spray Foam, Water Damage, Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Sick Building, Soot, Fire Damage, Sewage, Mycotoxin, IAQ, Formaldehyde, Fiberglass, Remediation, Air Sampling, HVAC Contamination, Mold Assessment, Moisture Assessment
Complimentary Case Review and 15 Minute Consultation
I am a Council-Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC) and Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) with more than two decades of specialized experience in mold, water damage, and indoor environmental health. As the founder and owner of IndoorDoctor, I have personally conducted over 15,000 indoor air quality and environmental investigations and have overseen, directed, and managed more than 20,000 investigations across residential, commercial, medical, educational, and industrial properties.
IndoorDoctor’s mission is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of occupants by providing clear, unbiased, and science-based environmental assessments. We deliver actionable solutions by combining high-quality sampling, building science diagnostics, and transparent reporting that empowers clients, attorneys, and property professionals to make informed decisions.
I launched a nationwide environmental testing service through our...
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Anthony Bruttaniti, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Construction Defects / ADA Issues / Building Codes
Bruttaniti Architecture LLC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Architect, ADA compliance, Zoning, Building codes, Building product liability, Slip Trip Fall, Construction defects, Building envelope, Building materials, Construction accidents, Building demolition, Fire damage, Water damage, Structure collapse, Building personal injury
I am a licensed architect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware and have been in business practicing architecture for the past 35 years.
My education includes a bachelor’s degree in architecture in 1979 from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). I am regularly engaged in the architectural profession with continuing education, which is a requirement of licensure in each state. I am a certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) professional for building design and construction. I am a member of the American Institute of Architects.
My experience includes the designs for hospital and medical facilities, hotels, libraries, restaurants, law offices, office buildings, tenant fit-out, churches, and performance theatres. The residential projects are all types (1-family, 2-family, multi-family), including new construction, rehab of existing dwellings, new additions, and multi-family and mixed-use developments. My work has been in urban design (P...
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Jeff Hunt, MBA, CGR, GMR, GMB, CAPS, CGP, HCI-R, HCI-W, CFLC
Experienced Construction Expert Witness
Jeff Hunt Construction
Houston, Texas
Construction, Construction Defects
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Contract disputes, defects, insurance claims, storm damage, product defects, construction accidents, duty of care, fire damage, wind damage, hail damage, termite damage, cost to repair, estimating, project management, scheduling, safety, green building, remodeling, mediation, arbitration
Jeff is the founder and President of Jeff Hunt Construction, a residential design-build firm in Houston Texas. His construction experience includes commercial projects up to $125 million such as luxury hotels, hospitals, schools, airports, and office buildings. His residential construction experience includes custom home building and remodeling on projects up to $750,000, including major additions, upscale kitchen and baths, fire & flood restoration, and whole house renovations. In addition to his construction experience, Jeff has over 10 years of experience as a strategic and information technology consultant, beginning with a career at Andersen Consulting (now known as Accenture). Backed by a strong background in both business and construction, he is regarded as an accomplished speaker and instructor, and a credible expert. His experience as an expert witness includes testifying in state and federal courts on matters including contract disputes, duty of care, construction defects,...
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Rudy R Robinson, III, MAI
Austin Valuation Consultants, Ltd.
Georgetown, Texas
Appraisal & Valuation, Real Estate Appraiser
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environmental concerns, air, ground water and soil contamination, construction and foundation defects, fire and flood damage, eminent domain, proximity/nuisance issues
Real estate appraiser and consultant. Specializes in real estate damage and value diminution caused by environmental contamination. Experienced in a wide variety of property types - industrial, retail, office multi-family, single-family residential, vacant land, and special purpose properties such as landfills, hazardous waste incernerators, livestock ranches, religious facilities, etc. Litigation support and expert witness testimony in state and federal courts. Experienced mediator/arbitrator.
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Michael J Ogden, CGC, IICRC, HCI, PA
Insurance Dispute/Property Damage Cost Expert
All Disaster Claims, Inc
San Antonio, Texas
Property Damage, Insurance
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Appraisal, Appraiser, Umpire, Cost Estimation, Property Loss Causaton, Estimator, Fire Damage, Mitigation, Windstorm Damage, Water Damage, Hail Damage, Construction Defect, Tornado Damage, Multifamily, Roofing, Commercial Residential, Restoration, Mold Loss, Remediation, General Contractor
An OSHA and Haag Certified, State of Texas and Florida Licensed Public Adjuster and State of Florida Certified General Contractor with more than 22 years of experience directly related to the renovation and consulting of losses from disaster afflicted homes and businesses.
Haag Certified Roof Inspector, IICRC and BESI Certified General Contractor, Appraiser, Umpire, Estimator, Renovator, Remediator and Expert Witness / Consultant.
State of Florida Certified (Licensed) General Contractor CGC1509420
BESI Certified Defective Drywall Remediator (CDDR)
BESI Certified Defective Drywall Consultant (CDDC)
NuAire Windows and Doors Certified Installer
Dryvit E.I.F.S. Certified Installer
IICRC Certified Water Restoration Technician (WRT) IICRC Certified Advanced Structural Drying (ASD)
State of Texas Licensed Public Adjuster TDI#1840149
State of Florida Licensed Public Adjuster
Haag Certified Roof Inspector
OSHA 10 Certified
Has completed 1,000's of property and roof damage inspections a...
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Mark R. Mannex, PE
Fire Protection Engineering
Mannex Engineering
Sammamish, Washington
Engineering, Fire
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Fire Protection Engineering, Fire rated Construction Assemblies, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems, Flammable Liquids Processes, Process Safety, Hazardous Materials Safety Engineering, High Piled Storage Fire Protection, Computer Room Fire Protection, Fire Damage, Smoke
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Experience
Audits and Surveys
Inspection and Testing
AHJ petitions
Highly Protected Risk (HPR) Insurance oversight
Fire Prevention Program Development
Training
Design - Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, Specifications
Public speaking experience.
Regional and On-Site Water Supply Analysis and Reliability - fire pumps, tanks, underground piping
Special hazards and protection - clean agent, dry chemical, foam, deluge, water spray
Fire detection and alarm - Heat detection, smoke detection, High Sensitivity Smoke Detection
Facility Design Experience
Assembly
Hazardous Materials
Power
Education
Hotel
Aircraft Hangers
Military
Correctional
Aircraft production
Government
Healthcare
Spacecraft launch facilities
Industrial
Aerospace
Storage
Retail
Data Centers
Semiconductor
Proficiencies
Water Based: wet, dry, deluge, water spray, pre-action, water m...