Hail Damage Expert Witnesses

Hail 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 hail damage. The hail damage expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Building Inspection, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Defects, Engineering, Insurance, Meteorology, Premises Liability, Property Damage, Slip Trip & Fall, and Structural Engineering.

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Christopher Banbury

Structure Property Accident Collapse Defect Civil

Arete Forensics

ORLANDO, Florida
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering - property liability, slip and fall, trip and fall, accident, structure collapse, flooding, construction defect, hurricane damage, wind damage, wood trusses, retaining walls, powerline collapse, seepage, drainage, hail damage, fire damage, explosion damage
Mr. Christopher Banbury (PE, PEng) is a structural engineer and partner with Arete Forensics. Christopher specializes in civil and structural design as well as service as an expert for accidents, trips, slips, falls, collapses, construction vibration, explosion damage, equipment failures, product liability, foundation failures, flooding, termite damage, moisture damage, building science, and construction defects. Christopher is a trained and certified Army Corp of Engineers, Structures Specialist (StS1). He has served with Canada Task Force 2 (CAN-TF2), a national Heavy Urban Search and Rescue team allied with the Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS). He has deployed to provide structural bridge and building evaluations during the 2013 Calgary Flood, and disaster response during the 2014 Calgary Snowstorm and 2016 Fort McMurray Wildfire. Christopher is licensed to practice in Florida and Alberta, Canada. Christopher has a BS in Civil Engineering from the University ...
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Mark S Densmore, P.E., S.I., DFE, FRSE, MLE

Forensic Engineering & Construction Defect Expert

MSD Engineering, LLC

Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Construction Defects, Structural Engineering - Forensic Consultant, Forensic Engineer, Forensic Structural Engineeer, Construction Defect Expert, Roofing Expert, Structural Engiineering Expert, Building Envelope, Moisture Intrusion, Structural Repairs, Florida Building Code, Hail Damage, Wind Damage, Hurricane Damage, Building Inspections, Windows & Doors
Mark S. Densmore is a Board-Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering (DFE) and a Florida-Recognized Structural Engineer (FRSE) with over 30 years of specialized expertise in structural engineering and construction defect analysis. As the founder of MSD Engineering, LLC, he provides expert testimony and litigation-ready reporting for residential and commercial disputes, with a focus on structural failures, roofing systems, and complex building envelope deficiencies. A Florida-licensed Special Inspector (S.I.) of Threshold Buildings and Model Law Engineer (MLE), Mr. Densmore is distinguised by his ability to distill engineering/technical data into clear, objective, and defensible findings. While a Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed in 12 states, he focuses his practice in Florida, providing the technical authority and credible documentation essential by both Plaintiffs and Defendants to resolve construction defect legal and insurance matters.
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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT

Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage

ARETE Forensics, PLLC

New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Structural Engineering, Premises Liability - Construction Defects, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, Trusses, OSHA Violation, Metal Building, Construction Accidents, Construction Failures, Hurricane Damage, Concrete, Wind vs Water Damage, Foundation Damage, Hail Damage, Roof Damage, Water Intrusion, Water Damage, Sea Walls, Settlement, Stucco, Tile
Paul D. Tucker is a civil and structural engineer whose career spans industry, academia, and forensic consulting. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 18 states, a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in Georgia, and a Florida Recognized Structural Engineer. In industry, he has been responsible for structural design, project management, construction inspections, and code compliance, personally designing thousands of buildings and structures—among them schools, churches, restaurants, gymnasiums, condominiums, industrial and recreational facilities, retail stores, office buildings, and residences. Before earning his degrees, he worked hands-on in steel fabrication and general construction, experience that continues to inform his practical approach. Mr. Tucker served 16 semesters on the faculty of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering), where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses and integrated real-world casework into the cla...
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Selim Cerci, PE

Forensic Civil & Structural Engineering Expert

Cerci Consulting Engineers, inc.

Lake Worth, Florida
Engineering, Structural Engineering - Forensic engineering, Construction defects, Slip and fall, Hurricane damage, Cause & origin, Expert witness, Roof failure, Cast iron drain line, Drone inspections, Trial and deposition testimony, Water intrusion, Settlement cracks, Desk review, Structural failure, Insurance litigation, Hail damage, Ceramic and Porcelain tile
Selim Cerci, P.E., is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida with extensive experience in forensic civil and structural engineering. He has performed over a thousand inspections involving roof systems (shingle, tile, metal, and flat roofs), structural components, building envelopes, wind and hail damage, hurricane-related losses, water intrusion, fire-related damage to building components, ceramic and porcelain tile failures, pool decks, cast iron drain line systems, construction defects, structural failures, and foundation or slab settlement. His forensic services include condition assessment, cause-and-origin analysis, and evaluation of slip, trip, and fall conditions involving walking surfaces, stairs, landings, and exterior pavements. Mr. Cerci has provided expert analysis and testimony in state court matters involving insurance litigation, construction defects, hurricane and storm damage, and property loss claims. His experience includes numerous depositions and trial test...
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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT

Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage

ARETE Forensics, PLLC

Georgia
Structural Engineering, Premises Liability - Construction Defects, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, Trusses, OSHA Violation, Metal Building, Construction Accidents, Construction Failures, Hurricane Damage, Concrete, Wind vs Water Damage, Foundation Damage, Hail Damage, Roof Damage, Water Intrusion, Water Damage, Sea Walls, Settlement, Stucco, Tile
Paul D. Tucker is a civil and structural engineer whose career spans industry, academia, and forensic consulting. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 18 states, a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in Georgia, and a Florida Recognized Structural Engineer. In industry, he has been responsible for structural design, project management, construction inspections, and code compliance, personally designing thousands of buildings and structures—among them schools, churches, restaurants, gymnasiums, condominiums, industrial and recreational facilities, retail stores, office buildings, and residences. Before earning his degrees, he worked hands-on in steel fabrication and general construction, experience that continues to inform his practical approach. Mr. Tucker served 16 semesters on the faculty of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering), where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses and integrated real-world casework into the cla...
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Mark D. McGinnis, CCM, CBM

Weather Related Personal Injury/ Property Expert

Fair Skies Consulting

Illinois
Meteorology, Slip Trip & Fall - Slip and Fall, Hail Damage, Wind Damage, Doppler Radar Analysis, Flooding, Rainfall, Ice, Rain, Snow Removal, Lightning, Visibility, Roof Damage, Roof Collapse, Insurance Claims, Death, Sidewalk, Parking Lot, Damage, Weather Preparedness, Weather Demonstratives
Mark McGinnis, CCM is the owner of Fair Skies Consulting, LLC and one of a very small group of meteorologists to have earned the Certified Consulting Meteorologist and the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designations from the American Meteorological Society. Mark has over thirty years of experience forecasting, analyzing and communicating complex meteorological data including, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards and derechos, to the public in a calm and friendly manner. Mr. McGinnis handles weather related cases in the Midwest and across the United States. Cases include but are not limited to slip and falls, hail damage, wind damage, flooding, rainfall, boating accidents, auto accidents and roof collapses. Mark still fills in as a broadcast meteorologist at WLS-TV ABC 7 in Chicago.
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Caeden Tinklenberg

Licensed property adjuster/appraiser/umpire

Swift Public Adjusters

Iowa
Insurance, Property Damage - risk management, building damage, personal property damage, loss of use, construction, insurance claims, bad faith, insurance appraisal, loss of business income, disaster recovery, building inspections, hail damage, wind damage, roof damage, large loss, homeowners claims, commercial claims, HOA claims, condo claims
I am a multi-state licensed adjuster with a background in light construction and remodeling. I have extensive experience working as a public adjuster, appraiser, and umpire in disputed property damage insurance claims.
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Randal Thompson, MBA

Public Adjuster/ Property Damage Consultant

Building Damage Consultants

Covington, Louisiana
Building Inspection, Insurance - 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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Bryan A Mroczka, CCM

Streamline Weather Consulting, LLC

Northville, Michigan
Meteorology - Forensic Meteorology, Expert Witness, Hurricane Damage, Insurance Claims, Weather Event Reconstruc, Severe Weather, Wind Damage, Flooding, Roof Damage, Tornado Damage, Storm Damage, Hail Damage, Slip and Fall, Injury, Snow, Lightning, Flash Flooding, Car Accident, Doppler Radar Analysis, Ice
Bryan Mroczka, CCM is the owner of Streamline Weather Consulting, LLC. Bryan has a Master of Science in Meteorology from Florida State University and has earned the prestigious designation of Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) from the American Meteorological Society. Bryan has over twenty years of meteorological experience as both a forensic meteorologist with Streamline Weather Consulting and with the United States National Weather Service (NWS) as a Science and Operations Officer (SOO), Senior Forecaster, Severe Weather Warning Forecaster, and a Decision Support / Communications Specialist. These positions have allowed Bryan to become highly skilled in the communication of meteorological concepts and the analysis / interpretation of meteorological datasets as they relate to decision support services and legal / litigation purposes. Through Streamline Weather Consulting Bryan has worked cases that include severe thunderstorm damage claims, tornado damage claims, slip and f...
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Caeden Tinklenberg

Licensed property adjuster/appraiser/umpire

Swift Public Adjusters

Omaha, Nebraska
Insurance, Property Damage - risk management, building damage, personal property damage, loss of use, construction, insurance claims, bad faith, insurance appraisal, loss of business income, disaster recovery, building inspections, hail damage, wind damage, roof damage, large loss, homeowners claims, commercial claims, HOA claims, condo claims
I am a multi-state licensed adjuster with a background in light construction and remodeling. I have extensive experience working as a public adjuster, appraiser, and umpire in disputed property damage insurance claims.
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Lyndsay Williamson, CCM, CBM

Meteorology Expert - North and South Carolina

STM Weather

Fort Mill, South Carolina
Meteorology - Winter Weather, Hurricanes, High Wind, Frost and Freeze, Wind Damage, Snow and Ice, Severe Weather, Heat, Slip and Falls, Roof Collapse, Thunderstorms, Flash Flood, Flooding, Personal Injury, Lightning, Hail Damage, Tropical Weather, Property Damage, Tornadoes, Weather Forecasts
Lyndsay Williamson is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) and Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) based in the Charlotte, NC area. After graduating from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology (2010), she has called the Carolinas home for over ten years. Forecasting and covering the wide variety of weather that the mid-Atlantic region offers, her experience as a broadcast meteorologist has also made her an expert communicator. Lyndsay is able to confidently deliver the key messages of complex weather data in a concise and relatable way, and these media skills have seamlessly transitioned for our STM Weather clients in the reconstruction of weather events.
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John Bryant, AMS, NWA, EPA Certified

Slip-N-Fall, Forensic Meteorologist, Wind Damage

Weather and Climate Consulting, LLC

MEMPHIS, Tennessee
Slip Trip & Fall, Meteorology - Meteorology, Wrongful Death, Slip and Fall, Wind Damage, Auto Accidents, Flood Damage, Hail Damage, Environmental Law, Lightning, Hurricanes, Building Collapse, Ice Storm, Insurance Claims, Climate, Weather, Agricultural Weather, Aviation Weather, Fire Weather, AI Weather Data
John Bryant - Forensic Meteorologist Expert Witness Professional Summary Federal Court-Qualified Meteorologist | 30+ Years Meteorological Experience | Next-Day Settlement Results John Bryant has secured millions in settlements through forensic weather analysis for plaintiff and defense clients, including a wrongful death flooding case that settled the next day at mediation. With federal court-accepted reports and over a dozen years as a Chief Meteorologist, John delivers courtroom-ready evidence that wins cases on either side of the litigation. Certified by the Gold Standard American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association, John has provided deposition testimony and prepared forensic meteorological reports accepted in federal court, demonstrating the highest scientific rigor and legal acceptance. His forensic methodology combines historical weather database analysis, radar interpretation, and atmospheric modeling to reconstruct precise conditions at specific ...
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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT

Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage

ARETE Forensics, PLLC

Tennessee
Structural Engineering, Premises Liability - Construction Defects, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, Trusses, OSHA Violation, Metal Building, Construction Accidents, Construction Failures, Hurricane Damage, Concrete, Wind vs Water Damage, Foundation Damage, Hail Damage, Roof Damage, Water Intrusion, Water Damage, Sea Walls, Settlement, Stucco, Tile
Paul D. Tucker is a civil and structural engineer whose career spans industry, academia, and forensic consulting. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 18 states, a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in Georgia, and a Florida Recognized Structural Engineer. In industry, he has been responsible for structural design, project management, construction inspections, and code compliance, personally designing thousands of buildings and structures—among them schools, churches, restaurants, gymnasiums, condominiums, industrial and recreational facilities, retail stores, office buildings, and residences. Before earning his degrees, he worked hands-on in steel fabrication and general construction, experience that continues to inform his practical approach. Mr. Tucker served 16 semesters on the faculty of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering), where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses and integrated real-world casework into the cla...
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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 - 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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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 - 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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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT

Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage

ARETE Forensics, PLLC

U.S. Virgin Islands
Structural Engineering, Premises Liability - Construction Defects, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, Trusses, OSHA Violation, Metal Building, Construction Accidents, Construction Failures, Hurricane Damage, Concrete, Wind vs Water Damage, Foundation Damage, Hail Damage, Roof Damage, Water Intrusion, Water Damage, Sea Walls, Settlement, Stucco, Tile
Paul D. Tucker is a civil and structural engineer whose career spans industry, academia, and forensic consulting. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 18 states, a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in Georgia, and a Florida Recognized Structural Engineer. In industry, he has been responsible for structural design, project management, construction inspections, and code compliance, personally designing thousands of buildings and structures—among them schools, churches, restaurants, gymnasiums, condominiums, industrial and recreational facilities, retail stores, office buildings, and residences. Before earning his degrees, he worked hands-on in steel fabrication and general construction, experience that continues to inform his practical approach. Mr. Tucker served 16 semesters on the faculty of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering), where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses and integrated real-world casework into the cla...
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Mark D. McGinnis, CCM, CBM

Weather Related Personal Injury/ Property Expert

Fair Skies Consulting

Waukesha, Wisconsin
Meteorology, Slip Trip & Fall - Slip and Fall, Hail Damage, Wind Damage, Doppler Radar Analysis, Flooding, Rainfall, Ice, Rain, Snow Removal, Lightning, Visibility, Roof Damage, Roof Collapse, Insurance Claims, Death, Sidewalk, Parking Lot, Damage, Weather Preparedness, Weather Demonstratives
Mark McGinnis, CCM is the owner of Fair Skies Consulting, LLC and one of a very small group of meteorologists to have earned the Certified Consulting Meteorologist and the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designations from the American Meteorological Society. Mark has over thirty years of experience forecasting, analyzing and communicating complex meteorological data including, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards and derechos, to the public in a calm and friendly manner. Mr. McGinnis handles weather related cases in the Midwest and across the United States. Cases include but are not limited to slip and falls, hail damage, wind damage, flooding, rainfall, boating accidents, auto accidents and roof collapses. Mark still fills in as a broadcast meteorologist at WLS-TV ABC 7 in Chicago.