Insurance Claims Expert Witnesses

Insurance claims 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 insurance claims. The insurance claims expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accounting, Building Inspection, Business Damages, Cannabis, Construction, Construction Defects, Economics, Engineering, Epidemiology, Human Factors, Insurance, Internal Medicine, Meteorology, Plumbing, and Premises Liability.

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Carl H. Josephson, PE, SE

Structural Engineering Consulting and Evaluation

Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates, Inc.

Arizona
Structural Engineering, Engineering - Wood, Masonry, Steel, Concrete, Insurance claims, Professional liability claims, Code review, Standard of care, Underpinning, Retaining walls, Foundations, Construction defect, Graphics animation, Tie-backs, Seismic & Wind Design
Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates (JWA), founded in 1988 and with licenses in thirty states, has provided structural design and construction defect investigations/evaluations across the United States and abroad. Structural evaluations included wood, masonry, steel, and concrete structures, with particular emphasis on seismic and wind design. JWA has experience working with specialty materials such as acrylic, aluminum, and glass as well. Evaluations also include code review and analysis, and standard of care analysis. JWA has extensive experience with geotechnical structures such as special foundations, underpinning, retaining walls, tie-backs, and soil nails, among others. JWA strives for a reasoned, accurate, and practical solution to structural engineering problems and deficiencies. Principal Structural Engineers Carl H. Josephson, PE, SE; Dan R. Werdowatz PE, SE; and Stephen P. Kerr, PE, SE have been retained as expert witnesses in over 1,500 cases for plaintiff and defense cli...
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Carl H. Josephson, PE, SE

Structural Engineering Consulting and Evaluation

Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates, Inc.

San Diego, California
Structural Engineering, Engineering - Wood, Masonry, Steel, Concrete, Insurance claims, Professional liability claims, Code review, Standard of care, Underpinning, Retaining walls, Foundations, Construction defect, Graphics animation, Tie-backs, Seismic & Wind Design
Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates (JWA), founded in 1988 and with licenses in thirty states, has provided structural design and construction defect investigations/evaluations across the United States and abroad. Structural evaluations included wood, masonry, steel, and concrete structures, with particular emphasis on seismic and wind design. JWA has experience working with specialty materials such as acrylic, aluminum, and glass as well. Evaluations also include code review and analysis, and standard of care analysis. JWA has extensive experience with geotechnical structures such as special foundations, underpinning, retaining walls, tie-backs, and soil nails, among others. JWA strives for a reasoned, accurate, and practical solution to structural engineering problems and deficiencies. Principal Structural Engineers Carl H. Josephson, PE, SE; Dan R. Werdowatz PE, SE; and Stephen P. Kerr, PE, SE have been retained as expert witnesses in over 1,500 cases for plaintiff and defense cli...
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James Platt

Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert

The Platt Services Group, LLC

California
Construction Defects, Plumbing - Construction Defects Consulting, Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Contracts, Insurance Claims, Estimating, Construction Safety, Sub Contracting, Residential /Commercial Construction, Restaurants, Construction Personal Injury, Plumbing, Sewer, Water, General Contractor
I am an experienced general contractor and builder. I am currently licensed, bonded and insured and have been continuously since October of 1969. I have over 56 years experience in general building of residential, commercial and light industrial projects. I have 2 offices, one in the Puget Sound area of Seattle Washington and another in the Tri-cities area of eastern Washington. I currently exercise my skills as an expert witness in construction and plumbing defect cases that entail forensic investigation, cost estimating, report writing and litigation support. I am also a licensed master Journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor now retired with more than 46 years experience. I keep current on all aspects of construction and plumbing related issues and opine in both of these areas as an expert witness. My hands-on trade experiences encompass all areas of general construction and building from design through building completion including direct supervision of all of the ...
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Jack W. Harris, CPA, MBA, CVA, CFE, MAFF, CFF, CGMA, CIA

Forensic Accounting and Economic Damages Expert

Jack W. Harris, Inc.

Denver, Colorado
Business Damages, Accounting - Commercial Litigation Damages, Construction Damages, Construction Cost Audits, Lost Profits, Business Valuation, Construction Defect Damages, Forensic Accounting, Business Damages, Business Interruption, Insurance Claims, Surety Claims Analysis, Personal Injury Damages, Wrongful Death Damages
Jack W. Harris is a forensic accounting expert with 47 years professional experience in the areas of commercial litigation damages, construction claims, construction damages quantification, construction cost audits, lost profits analyses, business valuation, business interruption, financial management, accounting, internal auditing, and fraud investigations. Mr. Harris has worked on numerous domestic and international projects. Mr. Harris serves as an independent expert and consultant, and has held various management auditing and controller positions with major accounting, construction, financial services, and diversified firms. Mr. Harris is admitted as a Neutral with the American Arbitration Association for accounting and construction matters. Mr. Harris’ industry focus includes but is not limited to construction, mining, energy, real estate and land development, insurance, surety, and related industries. Other industry expertise includes but not limited to high technology, medica...
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Robert B Cox

Slip & Fall Weather Expert: Forensic Meteorologist

Cox Weather Services, LLC

Middletown, Connecticut
Meteorology, Slip Trip & Fall - Forensic Meteorology, Slip and Fall, Ice, Snow, Melt Refreeze, Freeze Thaw, Black Ice, Freezing Rain, Winter Weather, Visibility, Weather Reconstruction, Expert Testimony, Jury Communication, Personal Injury, Insurance Claims, Property Damage, Flooding, Roof Damage, Wind Damage, Nationwide Expert Witness
Slip & Fall Weather Expert with over 30 years of experience providing expert witness services in weather-related litigation. Involved in more than 2,000 cases and testified under oath more than 135 times (84 depositions and 53 court appearances). Primary focus is slip-and-fall cases involving ice, snow, rain, melt/refreeze cycles, black ice, freezing rain, poor visibility, and other weather conditions that create hazardous surfaces. Mr. Cox provides detailed forensic analysis of air temperature trends, precipitation type and amount, freeze/thaw patterns, snow/ice accumulation, and site-specific conditions at the exact time and location of the incident. He also handles the full range of weather-related matters, including property damage, personal injury, insurance claims, roof collapse, flooding, hail, high winds, and highway accidents. Services include consultation, detailed written reports, certified National Weather Service records, on-site inspections, litigation support, a...
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William Henry, PhD, NCARB

Experienced National Architect Expert Witness

RGA Design Forensics LLC

Tampa, Florida
Premises Liability, Construction Defects - Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Premises Liability, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance, Accident Recreation
Dr. William Henry, AIA, NCARB Lead Expert Witness | Forensic Architect | RGA Design Forensics | Tampa, FL Dr. William Henry is a nationally recognized forensic architect and expert witness specializing in Premises Liability and Construction Defects. As Lead Expert Witness at RGA Design Forensics, Dr. Henry provides clear, defensible, and technically precise opinions that help attorneys establish causation, liability, and standard of care in complex Premises Liability and Construction Defects cases across more than 20 states. With 40+ years of architectural and forensic experience, Dr. Henry integrates building science, field investigation, and advanced technology to identify failures, evaluate safety compliance, and explain the root causes of Premises Liability and Construction Defects matters. His reports and testimony are concise, persuasive, and highly effective in deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial. Areas of Expertise 1. Premises Liability (Slip, Trip & Fall Incid...
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H. Michael Mogil, CCM, CBM, NWA Digital Media Seal

CCM-former NWS meteorologist, now weather expert

How The Weatherworks

Naples, Florida
Meteorology, Slip Trip & Fall - forensic meteorology, weather, weather event reconstruction, property damage, roof damage, water intrusion, personal injury, insurance claims, roof collapse, hurricanes, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, snow, hail, high winds, rain, floods, lightning, highway accidents, weather-related events
H. Michael Mogil (AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist and AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) is a seasoned meteorologist with more than five decades of experience, three of which were within NOAA (NWS and NESDIS). This included severe thunderstorm and winter weather forecasting, warning, and preparedness. He has worked as a forensic meteorologist since the mid-1990's, handling a wide array of civil and criminal cases. Mike has honed his skills in local and regional meteorological data analysis, locating and using numerous weather data sets (both governmental and non-governmental), and crafting easy-to-understand, scientifically accurate, expert reports. Mike has the computer skills to create effective courtroom graphics, the speaking skills to testify clearly and understandably in courtroom and deposition settings, and the ability to determine a meteorologically-appropriate date of loss, when such date is unclear. He has even offered weather demonstrations in the courtro...
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David K Walters, GC

Construction Defects Expert Witness

Construction Expert Witness Services, LLC

Dawsonville, Georgia
Construction Defects, Property Damage - Construction Expert Witness, Property Damage Expert, Construction Defects, Insurance Claims, Xactimate Expert, Causation Analysis, Standard of Care, Damage Valuation, Scope & Cost Disputes, Building Failure Analysis, Repair vs Replacement, WDO / Termite Damage, Moisture Intrusion, Structural Damage, Litigation Support
David K. Walters is a Construction Expert Witness specializing in construction defects, property damage, and insurance-related loss disputes. He is a licensed Georgia Residential and Light Commercial Contractor, former Insurance Property Claims Adjuster, and former Claims Director within the termite and pest control industry, where he oversaw evaluation and resolution of wood-destroying organism (WDO) damage claims. He has approximately 30 years of combined construction and claims experience. Mr. Walters provides expert analysis and testimony involving damage causation, standard of care, repair scope development, and cost valuation. His work includes evaluation of construction defects, moisture intrusion, structural damage, and wood-destroying organism (WDO) conditions, including hidden and progressive damage scenarios commonly encountered in termite-related claims. He has been engaged in matters involving disputed scope of damage, cost valuation, and repair versus replacement dete...
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Lance L Luke

National Building Expert – Construction & Safety

Honolulu, Hawaii
Construction, Construction Defects - Building Inspection, real estate disclosure, construction cost estimating, condo board issues, Property management, condo association issues, construction safety, concrete spalling, Presmises liability, mold claims, construction warranties, home inspection, landlord/tenant issues, insurance claims
Lance Luke is a highly experienced building expert with over 40 years in the construction industry. He is the owner of Construction Management Inspection LLC and an internationally recognized expert in building safety, inspection, and construction management. With expertise in areas ranging from construction defects, spalling, and cast iron drain piping, to senior safety, Lance has been instrumental in helping numerous high-profile building projects, both residential and commercial. Lance is the author of over 50 book publications, including "How Safe is Your Building" and "Concrete Spalling Repair Guide," and has worked on numerous construction projects across the United States and he is a three-time bestselling author. His vast experience in managing, inspecting, and repairing complex building systems provides him with profound insights into construction challenges, particularly in older buildings with issues like cast iron piping failure and structural repairs. He is a trusted ...
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James Platt

Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert

The Platt Services Group, LLC

Idaho
Construction Defects, Plumbing - Construction Defects Consulting, Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Contracts, Insurance Claims, Estimating, Construction Safety, Sub Contracting, Residential /Commercial Construction, Restaurants, Construction Personal Injury, Plumbing, Sewer, Water, General Contractor
I am an experienced general contractor and builder. I am currently licensed, bonded and insured and have been continuously since October of 1969. I have over 56 years experience in general building of residential, commercial and light industrial projects. I have 2 offices, one in the Puget Sound area of Seattle Washington and another in the Tri-cities area of eastern Washington. I currently exercise my skills as an expert witness in construction and plumbing defect cases that entail forensic investigation, cost estimating, report writing and litigation support. I am also a licensed master Journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor now retired with more than 46 years experience. I keep current on all aspects of construction and plumbing related issues and opine in both of these areas as an expert witness. My hands-on trade experiences encompass all areas of general construction and building from design through building completion including direct supervision of all of the ...
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Adam K Aleksander, PhD, PE, CSP

Aleksander & Associates P.A.

Boise, Idaho
Human Factors, Products Liability - Mechanical, Industrial, Safety Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Human Factors, Product Liability, Warnings, Labels, Defects, Visibility, Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, OSHA, Construction, Equipment Failures, Industrial Accidents, Power Utility Accidents, Insurance Claims, Photogrammetry
Dr. Aleksander has a diversified Engineering background with specific experience (50 years) in Manufacturing, Cost Analysis, Consulting Engineering, Engineering Sales, Project Management, Product Development, Research, Lecturing, and Technical / Litigation Forensic Engineering Investigations of accidents and equipment failures. He has worked extensively in heavy industry (conveyors, biomass boilers, electric utilities) as well as the Forensic Engineering practice. Dr. Aleksander was the founding chair of the ASTM committee E58 on Forensic Engineering. He worked overseas on some 40 occasions in multiple South East Asia locations, and was involved in innovative efforts in international plastics mitigation. His academic credentials (Ph.D. Human Factors and Safety Engineering) bring a solid foundation to issues regarding product liability, warnings, labels, and use, based on a decades of development and research, and standards. This training also compliments Dr. Aleksander's experience...
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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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Michael Grabhorn, JD, CLU, ChFC

Life/Disability/Accident/ERISA Insurance Expert

Louisville, Kentucky
Insurance - Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Insurance Claims Practices, Insurance Underwriting, Insurance Claims, Insurance Rescissions, Insurance Cancellation, Agent/Broker Standards of Care
Mr. Grabhorn is a distinguished insurance expert, consultant, and attorney with a national practice, specializing in accident, disability and life insurance and ERISA claims. Recognized by his peers as an authority in these fields, he has extensive expertise in navigating the complexities of insurance laws and regulations. Committed to advocating for clients, Mr. Grabhorn ensures their rights and benefits are protected, with a proven track record of successfully resolving claims and litigating disputes. Mr. Grabhorn brings over 35 years of unique experience and training from his time in the insurance industry before starting his consulting and law firm. He gained comprehensive exposure to all facets of accident, disability and life insurance, including sales, underwriting, claims, and policy design. During this period, he earned the prestigious Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) certifications, reflecting his extensive knowledge and training ...
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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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Christopher M Worsham

Physician-epidemiologist | Harvard Faculty

Boston, Massachusetts
Epidemiology, Internal Medicine - public health, health policy, health economics, causal inference, econometrics, pulmonology, critical care, data analysis, insurance claims, health services, statistics, research, intensive care, hospital, causation, data science, outcomes, artificial intelligence
Dr. Christopher M. Worsham uses epidemiologic and econometric methods to perform large database research on causal associations, physician behavior, resource utilization, and health care policy as a faculty member of Harvard Medical School. He is also a practicing pulmonary and critical care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and applies evidence-based medicine in his provision of health services and evaluation of scientific questions in health care settings. Dr. Worsham has particular research interest in the intensive care unit, for which he has received a career development grant award from the Agency for Healthcare Research in Quality. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, The BMJ, and JAMA Internal Medicine. An advocate of public education about medicine, health, statistics, epidemiology, and biomedical sciences, Dr. Worsham coauthored the book "Random Acts of Medicine" and has written for popular publi...
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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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James Platt

Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert

The Platt Services Group, LLC

Montana
Construction Defects, Plumbing - Construction Defects Consulting, Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Contracts, Insurance Claims, Estimating, Construction Safety, Sub Contracting, Residential /Commercial Construction, Restaurants, Construction Personal Injury, Plumbing, Sewer, Water, General Contractor
I am an experienced general contractor and builder. I am currently licensed, bonded and insured and have been continuously since October of 1969. I have over 56 years experience in general building of residential, commercial and light industrial projects. I have 2 offices, one in the Puget Sound area of Seattle Washington and another in the Tri-cities area of eastern Washington. I currently exercise my skills as an expert witness in construction and plumbing defect cases that entail forensic investigation, cost estimating, report writing and litigation support. I am also a licensed master Journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor now retired with more than 46 years experience. I keep current on all aspects of construction and plumbing related issues and opine in both of these areas as an expert witness. My hands-on trade experiences encompass all areas of general construction and building from design through building completion including direct supervision of all of the ...
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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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John Stowe

Property Problems Subject Matter Expert

Covenant Restorations

Skiatook, Oklahoma
Property Damage, Construction Defects - Approved IICRC Instructor, Building Moisture Inspection, Appraiser, Water Damage, IEP, Master Water Restorer, Level 2 Thermographer, Xactimate, Mold Inspection, Master Fire & Smoke Restorer, Insurance Claims, Restoration Expert, Mold Remediation, Master Textile Cleaner, Umpire, Crime Scene & Trauma, Fire & Smoke Damage
John Stowe is a highly accomplished expert in the inspection, cleaning, restoration, and property insurance industries with over 35+ years of hands-on experience. He is one of the first Triple Master Restorers in Oklahoma, achieving this distinction in 2010. As the co-founder of Covenant Restorations, alongside his wife Kim Stowe, he has built a company that exemplifies excellence in inspection, cleaning, restoration, education, and advocacy. John holds an extensive list of certifications from industry-leading organizations, including the IICRC, OSHA, EPA, ITI, and Xactware, showcased his commitment to maintaining the highest standards in inspection, cleaning, and restoration. He has obtained top-tier certifications in water damage restoration, fire and smoke restoration, microbial remediation, and textile cleaning. Additionally, his years of Level 3 Xactimate Certifications solidifies his expertise in estimating and documentation. His rigorous scientific methodology, coupled with...
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Robert S. Perkins

Construction Defects / Property Insurance Claims

Robert S. Perkins Consulting, LLC

Bend, Oregon
Construction Defects, Insurance - Insurance Claims, Site Inspections, Building Envelope, Lath and Plaster Stucco, Water Intrusion, Exterior Cladding fungus/dry-rot/mold, Waterproofing snow/ice damage, Quality Control, Construction Accidents, Personal Injuries, Assessment of Property Damages wind water and fire, Testimony
...I am a Forensic Expert Witness providing litigation support and consulting services. Specializing in property assessment claims, field inspections, loss assessments, documentation with photographs and reports of damages and conditions. * Property Assessments: conduct on-site inspections, evaluation and condition assessments of property damages of single, custom and multi-family residences, commercial and office buildings, for various reasons including fire, water intrusion, wind damage, and impact damage. * Forensic and consulting services: loss assessments, providing litigation support, expert testimony to insurance companies, law firms, manufacturers, risk managers, property managers and owners, and governmental entities. Licensed in: 1. California 2. Idaho 3. Oregon 4. Washington
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James Platt

Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert

The Platt Services Group, LLC

Oregon
Construction Defects, Plumbing - Construction Defects Consulting, Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Contracts, Insurance Claims, Estimating, Construction Safety, Sub Contracting, Residential /Commercial Construction, Restaurants, Construction Personal Injury, Plumbing, Sewer, Water, General Contractor
I am an experienced general contractor and builder. I am currently licensed, bonded and insured and have been continuously since October of 1969. I have over 56 years experience in general building of residential, commercial and light industrial projects. I have 2 offices, one in the Puget Sound area of Seattle Washington and another in the Tri-cities area of eastern Washington. I currently exercise my skills as an expert witness in construction and plumbing defect cases that entail forensic investigation, cost estimating, report writing and litigation support. I am also a licensed master Journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor now retired with more than 46 years experience. I keep current on all aspects of construction and plumbing related issues and opine in both of these areas as an expert witness. My hands-on trade experiences encompass all areas of general construction and building from design through building completion including direct supervision of all of the ...
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Gary S. Barach, CPA, CFE, CFF, CVA

BCG Forensics, LLC

West Chester, Pennsylvania
Business Damages, Economics - fraud, business valuation, business interruption, lost profits, product recall, personal injury, employment cases, discrimination, contract disputes, dispute resolution, economic damages, construction defects, insurance claims, class action, shareholder disputes, bankruptcy, commercial litigation
Gary S. Barach, CPA, CFE, CFF, CVA, is the founder of Barach Consulting Group, LLC (f/k/a Barach & Company). The firm was established in 1976. He has been retained as a financial forensic and economic expert in over 3,800 cases. His experience in litigation includes business valuation; fraud investigation; bankruptcy; and determining economic damages arising from contract and shareholder disputes, recalled product, and construction defects. Mr. Barach is also a well established expert in economic damages arising from personal injury and discrimination litigation. Mr. Barach’s professional credentials include Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). He has been qualified as an expert in federal, state, and local courts throughout the United States and has never been precluded from offering testimony as the result of a Daubert motion. Mr. Barach’s 40 years of experience include...
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Steve Wistar, CCM

AccuWeather for Business

State College, Pennsylvania
Meteorology, Slip Trip & Fall - Insurance, Construction, Wrongful Death, Slip and Fall, Accident Reconstruction, Wildfires, Hail, High Wind, Tornadoes, Fog, Visibility, Rainfall, Flooding, Roof Damage, Lightning, Insurance Claims, Snow, Ice, Weather
As a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) and Expert Senior Forensic Meteorologist with 45 years of experience with AccuWeather, Steve has worked on numerous cases involving slip and falls, flooding, highway accidents, building and crane collapses, severe wind impacts, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy. Steve uses his tremendous attention to detail and his excellent communication skills to explain meteorology to the non-scientist. At AccuWeather, Steve constructs impartial scientific reports for use in courts of law to support both plaintiff and defense. He has testified more than 150 times in courtrooms or at depositions in 18 states.
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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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EJ Janik, CPA, CFF, CFE, CFLC, MS

Janik Forensics PC

Dallas, Texas
Business Damages, Accounting - Damages Lost Profits, Forensic Accounting, Construction Claims, Business Interruption, Insurance Claims, Product liability claims, Theft of Trade Secrets, Whistle blower cases, Antitrust/Pricing issues, Business valuations, Contract disputes, Dispute Resolution, Energy, Oli & Gas, M & A
EXPERIENCE • Over 64 trial/hearing testimonies in 8 states: 11 Federal, 29 State, 25 Arbitration • Over 94 total expert testimony matters • Over 840 business dispute and consulting matters • Over 60 training publications and presentations • 150 financial audits (Public Accounting – 7 years) • Significant engineering & construction experience EJ JANIK, CPA, CFF, CFE, CFLC, MS CPA = Certified Public Accountant CFF = Certified in Financial Forensics CFE = Certified Fraud Examiner CFLC = Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant FIRM SERVICES Business and Dispute Consulting Construction and Contract Claims Damage Analysis / Critiques Fact Finding / Graphic Analytics Opinions / Reports Accounting / Financial / Economic Modeling Contract Accounting Projections and Trend Analysis Color Graphic Damage Modeling Trial Exhibits and Expert Testimony OVERALL EXPERIENCE Antitrust/Pricing Issues Audits Bankruptcy Analyses Business Interruption Business Valuations Constru...
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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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James Platt

Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert

The Platt Services Group, LLC

Seattle, Washington
Construction Defects, Plumbing - Construction Defects Consulting, Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Contracts, Insurance Claims, Estimating, Construction Safety, Sub Contracting, Residential /Commercial Construction, Restaurants, Construction Personal Injury, Plumbing, Sewer, Water, General Contractor
I am an experienced general contractor and builder. I am currently licensed, bonded and insured and have been continuously since October of 1969. I have over 56 years experience in general building of residential, commercial and light industrial projects. I have 2 offices, one in the Puget Sound area of Seattle Washington and another in the Tri-cities area of eastern Washington. I currently exercise my skills as an expert witness in construction and plumbing defect cases that entail forensic investigation, cost estimating, report writing and litigation support. I am also a licensed master Journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor now retired with more than 46 years experience. I keep current on all aspects of construction and plumbing related issues and opine in both of these areas as an expert witness. My hands-on trade experiences encompass all areas of general construction and building from design through building completion including direct supervision of all of the ...
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Eli C Neal, CPA, ABV, CFF

Cannabis Business Valuation and Damages Expert

4 Corners Financial Forensics

Bellevue, Washington
Business Damages, Cannabis - Business Valuations, Forensic Accounting, Economic Damages, Cannabis, Lost Profits, Bankruptcy, Business Damages, Commercial Litigation, Shareholder Dissolution, Business Appraisal, Economics, Fraud, Insurance Claims, Products Liability, Lost Wages Damages, Wrongful Death Damages, Invoice Review
Eli solves financial problems for attorneys and their clients with strategic, detailed, and well-reasoned work products. Eli provides business valuations, forensic accounting, and economic damages calculations based on historical financial records and informed assumptions about the future. Ultimately, he thrives when testifying in trial and arbitration to help triers-of-fact understand the financial effect of real-world actions. In 2018, Eli was selected as an AICPA Forensics and Valuation Services Standing Ovation Award Recipient which recognizes CPAs under 40 years old who exhibit exemplary professional achievement in the forensic accounting and valuation services arena.
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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.
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James Platt

Construction and Plumbing Defects Expert

The Platt Services Group, LLC

Wyoming
Construction Defects, Plumbing - Construction Defects Consulting, Scheduling, Construction Management, Building Codes, Contracts, Insurance Claims, Estimating, Construction Safety, Sub Contracting, Residential /Commercial Construction, Restaurants, Construction Personal Injury, Plumbing, Sewer, Water, General Contractor
I am an experienced general contractor and builder. I am currently licensed, bonded and insured and have been continuously since October of 1969. I have over 56 years experience in general building of residential, commercial and light industrial projects. I have 2 offices, one in the Puget Sound area of Seattle Washington and another in the Tri-cities area of eastern Washington. I currently exercise my skills as an expert witness in construction and plumbing defect cases that entail forensic investigation, cost estimating, report writing and litigation support. I am also a licensed master Journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor now retired with more than 46 years experience. I keep current on all aspects of construction and plumbing related issues and opine in both of these areas as an expert witness. My hands-on trade experiences encompass all areas of general construction and building from design through building completion including direct supervision of all of the ...