Property Damage Expert Witnesses
Property 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 property damage. The property damage expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accident Reconstruction, Accounting, Arborist, Architecture, Building Inspection, Construction, Construction Defects, Entomology, Environmental, Failure Analysis, Fraud, Insurance, Legal, Mechanical Engineering, and Meteorology.
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Adam J. French, AIA, NCARB
Forensic Architect & Expert Witness Consultant
Architect Adam French
San Jose, California
Architecture, Premises Liability
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residential, hotel, restaurant, Zoning, construction defect, interior finishes, property damage, Parking, injury, architect expert witness San Francisco, water intrusion, roofing, stairs, ramps, building envelope, fall, architect expert witness Texas, subrogation , setback, architect expert witness california
If the code’s in doubt, I’ll sort it out. I am a licensed architect in California, Texas, and Louisiana. I design buildings and have been designated as an expert in litigation, providing forensic architectural consulting and expert witness services. I investigate buildings when they fail from water intrusion, roof collapse, construction defects, overlooked details, and decisions hidden in the walls waiting for gravity to finish the job. I have practiced architecture for over thirty years, laying the foundation of my forensic work. Because I have designed the systems in question, I can explain building issues clearly to non-experts. Additional information: https://architectadamfrench.com/architect-expert-witness.html
Premises Liability:
In premises liability and injury matters, I evaluate architectural and site conditions as they existed at the time of the incident. Issues commonly reviewed include walking surfaces and changes in level, stairs and ramps, handrails and guardrails, lig...
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Robert B Cox
Slip & Fall Weather Expert: Forensic Meteorologist
Cox Weather Services, LLC
Middletown, Connecticut
Meteorology, Slip Trip & Fall
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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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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
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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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Matthew L Everett
Exceptional Experience = Exceptional Results!
Everett Associates, LLC
Chiefland, Florida
Property Damage, Property Management
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Property Damage, Property Loss Consultant, Property Damage Appraisal, Loss Consultant Expert, Property Repair and Restoraton, Expert Witness Property Damage, Property Damage Evaluation
The rare intersection of Expert Restoration Science, Claims Adjusting Experience, and Litigation Proficiency. “Expertise from the Field to the Courtroom”
everett associates, llc offers more than just expert testimony; we act as a strategic partner dedicated to securing the most equitable outcome for your client. Our expertise focuses on identifying the 'critical point' of your claim, backed by a sharp eye for detecting errors in estimation and claimant valuation. We deliver credibility -not just data- providing objective, high-value conclusions of fact that ensure every testimony carries weight, supporting your legal team seamlessly through both mediation and trial.
Why Choose Us? ● Integrity & Objectivity: Deliver factual, impartial opinions and analysis by the highest professional and ethical standards. ● Case-Strengthening Reports: Provide comprehensive documentation where every conclusion is supported by verifiable evidence not opinions. ● Strategic Clarity & Optimized Outcome...
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James J. Cloud, CGC, CCC, CMC, CFC, CPC, CAM, BK, MSIRE
Construction Expert Witness | Florida Contractor
Cloud Design Build
Miami Beach, Florida
Construction, Property Damage
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Construction Expert Witness, Construction Defects, Standard of Care, Building Code Compliance, Contractor Licensing, Construction Claims, Construction Contracts, Change Orders, Property Damage, Water Intrusion, Building Envelope, Real Estate, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Permitting, Project Management
James J. Cloud is a Florida General Contractor, construction expert witness, and licensed real estate broker with over 20 years of experience across residential, commercial, and large-scale development projects. His work focuses on evaluating construction practices, identifying failures, and determining how those conditions impact property performance, building code compliance, and real estate transactions.
His experience spans South Florida, Southwest Florida, and throughout Florida, including major developments across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. He provides expert analysis, consulting, written reports, and testimony in matters involving construction defects, contractor standard of care, building code compliance, contractor licensing, construction claims, and property damage disputes.
Mr. Cloud also evaluates construction and real estate-related issues tied to property transactions, including latent defects, disclosure-related matters, and post-sale defect claim...
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John A Thomazin, PE, DFE, CXLT, ACTAR
Engineering Clarity for Unusual Cases
Áreté Forensics, PLLC
Oviedo, Florida
Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction
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Premises Liability, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall, Products Liability, HVAC, Equipment & Machinery, Bicycles, Plumbing, OSHA, Manufacturing, Property Damage, Agriculture Engineering, Construction Defects, Building Inspection, Elevators & Escalators, Swing Stage, Telehandler, Boom Lift, Cause & Origin, Horizontal Grinders
I am a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), ACTAR-accredited accident reconstructionist, and board-certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer (DFE) with over 30 years of experience in mechanical, civil, and structural analysis. I specialize in difficult and unusual cases where traditional engineering expertise may fall short. My work provides attorneys, insurers, and adjusters with clear, objective, and defensible opinions.
Mathematics serves as the universal language of engineering, enabling me to work seamlessly across civil, mechanical, and electrical domains. This versatility is uncommon among forensic engineers, who typically specialize in a narrow field. I apply mathematical principles to accident reconstruction, construction defect evaluations, machinery and product failures, premises liability, storm damage, and forensic assessments of mechanical and structural systems. Attorneys retain me for challenging cases involving complex systems or unique fact patterns because I can co...
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David K Walters, GC
Construction Defects Expert Witness
Construction Expert Witness Services, LLC
Dawsonville, Georgia
Construction Defects, Property Damage
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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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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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Adam J. French, AIA, NCARB
Forensic Architect & Expert Witness Consultant
Architect Adam French
Louisiana
Architecture, Premises Liability
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residential, hotel, restaurant, Zoning, construction defect, interior finishes, property damage, Parking, injury, architect expert witness San Francisco, water intrusion, roofing, stairs, ramps, building envelope, fall, architect expert witness Texas, subrogation , setback, architect expert witness california
If the code’s in doubt, I’ll sort it out. I am a licensed architect in California, Texas, and Louisiana. I design buildings and have been designated as an expert in litigation, providing forensic architectural consulting and expert witness services. I investigate buildings when they fail from water intrusion, roof collapse, construction defects, overlooked details, and decisions hidden in the walls waiting for gravity to finish the job. I have practiced architecture for over thirty years, laying the foundation of my forensic work. Because I have designed the systems in question, I can explain building issues clearly to non-experts. Additional information: https://architectadamfrench.com/architect-expert-witness.html
Premises Liability:
In premises liability and injury matters, I evaluate architectural and site conditions as they existed at the time of the incident. Issues commonly reviewed include walking surfaces and changes in level, stairs and ramps, handrails and guardrails, lig...
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Amy L. Natoli, CPM®, RPA®
Natoli Property Management Consulting
Crofton, Maryland
Premises Liability, Real Estate
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Property management, risk management, maintenance, property operations, insurance, slip and fall, facilities, premises liability, property damage, lease administration, facility management, due diligence, asset management, property inspections, standards of care
Amy Natoli is an award-winning Property Management expert with over twenty years of hands-on experience managing commercial real estate properties. She is experienced in standards of care, budgeting and asset management, lease administration, property inspections, parking garage maintenance and inspections, vendor and contract management, life safety systems compliance, and risk management.
She is active with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), serving nationally as a Governing Councillor and as Vice Chair of the Ethics Committee and the Ethics Review Board. She also serves as an IREM Ethics instructor.
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K. David Meit, CPM®, ARM®, GRI®
Property Management Standard of Care Expert
Oculus Realty, AMO®
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Real Estate, Premises Liability
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property management, real estate management, subrogation, risk management, maintenance, property operations, facilities, premises liability, insurance, apartments, multifamily, slip, fall, property damage, building management, property loss, lead paint, mold, carbon monoxide, CO
David is an award-winning commercial real estate executive with over thirty-five years of experience managing portfolios of conventional and rent-regulated multifamily, mixed-use, and retail properties in both suburban and urban markets. Experienced manager of all classes of property, from tax credit to ultra-luxury. Skilled at developing best-in-class property management operating teams and preserving and enhancing value through operations. A Certified Property Manager (CPM®) accredited by the Institute of Real Estate Management and Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) through the National Association of Realtors®.
Licensed real estate broker in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Founder and Principal of Oculus Realty, LLC, a multifamily and retail property management company. Oculus is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) certified by the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Founder and Principal of Oculus Expert Witness, offering unbiased assessments and e...
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Kiwesa King, PE, CCM, DBIA, PMP
Construction Management Expert Witness
Expanded Resources LLC
New York, New York
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Management, Construction Administration, Construction Means and Methods, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, Property Damage, Premises Liability, Breach of Contract, Constructability Issues, Construction Documents, Construction Best Practices, Project Delivery Methods, Construction Business Practices
Kiwesa King has served as an expert witness for over 15 years, specializing in cases related to property damage, premises liability, and construction business practices. She has investigated and opined on complex cases involving multi-million dollar claims and multiple parties.
Ms. King has been active in the vertical construction market for over 29 years, managing a range of projects, including restorations, renovations, and ground-up construction. Throughout her career, she has served as an engineer, mechanical subcontractor, general contractor, and construction manager.
Her professional credentials include New York State Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Designated Design-Build Professional (DBIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certificate of Competence as a New York City Master Fire Protection Contractor, New York City Licensed Site Safety Manager, and New York State Notary Public.
Ms. King leads Expanded Resources LLC, a N...
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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
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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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Scott Lussier
Oakwood Tree Care Proessionals, Inc
Willow Street, Pennsylvania
Arborist, Failure Analysis
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Tree failure, Tree forensics, Tree health, Tree risk assessment, Consulting arborist, Plant appraisal and valuation, Tree biomechanics, Tree care, Plant Damage, Property damage, Damage
As the owner of Oakwood Tree Care Professionals, Inc., I provide a unique blend of professional tree consulting, expert witness testimony, and hands-on tree care services. As an independent consulting arborist, I offer objective evaluations and clear reporting for attorneys, insurance firms, property managers, and municipalities. My work includes tree risk and safety assessments, forensic investigations, and valuation services to support both preventative planning and litigation needs.
In addition to consulting, I also provide full-service tree care for residential and commercial clients. From health assessments and pruning to removals and storm damage response, every project is managed directly by me, ensuring both technical and high quality workmanship.
With over 35 years of experience in both the field and the consulting space, I bring integrity, expertise, and personal accountability to each engagement, Every case and project is approached with clarity, professionalism, and a ...
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Bob Hickman, P.E., CMSE
The Warren Group, Inc.
Irmo, South Carolina
Mechanical Engineering, Safety
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Machine Safety, Machine Guarding, Pneumatic Systems, Hydraulics, Forklifts, Product Liability, Property Damage, Codes and Standards, Machine Design, Machine Performance Assessment, Workplace Safety
Senior Consulting Engineer Bob Hickman is a Licensed Professional Engineer in South Carolina, and a Certified Machinery Safety Expert. He has over 30 years of manufacturing and machine design experience in production and quality-driven environments. Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina.
As a design engineer, Bob consulted with an international paper manufacturer. He worked closely with their research and development staff to improve throughput and safety of their custom paper core-winding machines and processes. He also designed several custom machines to improve quality, productivity, reliability, and safety for a specialty producer of attic stairs. He completed the mechanical design of several machines that automated manual processes that replaced inefficient/unreliable manual equipment, as well as assisting with the plant layout/production line planning. In addition, Bob helped analyze and correct problems w...
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Lyndsay Williamson, CCM, CBM
Meteorology Expert - North and South Carolina
STM Weather
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Meteorology
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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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David L Mitchell, PhD
MET Associates
Dayton, Texas
Meteorology, Environmental
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weather event re-construction, air dispersion modeling, forensic meteorology, weather, air pollution, visibility, rainfall, hail, aviation accidents, marine accidents, severe storms, hurricane damage, wind analysis, tornado damage, wrongful death, property damage, personal injury
Dr. David L. Mitchell is an authority on the numerical modeling of geophysical and atmospheric data with a Doctorate in Meteorology from Purdue University. Dr. Mitchell has over 35 years of technical modeling experience in industry and consulting. Dr. Mitchell is a Court Qualified Expert in Air Modeling and Forensic Meteorology. His business experience includes various research, project management and technical consulting positions with Conoco, Getty Oil Company, Texaco, Tenneco, British Petroleum, Leviathan Gas Pipeline LLP and IBM Corporation. Dr. Mitchell has extensive knowledge of Forensic Meteorology and has published his research results on the numerical modeling of atmospheric stability and convection. Dr. Mitchell is an expert in the field of Air Pollution Meteorology with over 30 years of experience with the mathematical modeling of wave propagation in elastic media, atmospheric fluid dynamics and air dispersion modeling. He has extensive knowledge of air pollution m...
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Adam J. French, AIA, NCARB
Forensic Architect & Expert Witness Consultant
Architect Adam French
Texas
Architecture, Premises Liability
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residential, hotel, restaurant, Zoning, construction defect, interior finishes, property damage, Parking, injury, architect expert witness San Francisco, water intrusion, roofing, stairs, ramps, building envelope, fall, architect expert witness Texas, subrogation , setback, architect expert witness california
If the code’s in doubt, I’ll sort it out. I am a licensed architect in California, Texas, and Louisiana. I design buildings and have been designated as an expert in litigation, providing forensic architectural consulting and expert witness services. I investigate buildings when they fail from water intrusion, roof collapse, construction defects, overlooked details, and decisions hidden in the walls waiting for gravity to finish the job. I have practiced architecture for over thirty years, laying the foundation of my forensic work. Because I have designed the systems in question, I can explain building issues clearly to non-experts. Additional information: https://architectadamfrench.com/architect-expert-witness.html
Premises Liability:
In premises liability and injury matters, I evaluate architectural and site conditions as they existed at the time of the incident. Issues commonly reviewed include walking surfaces and changes in level, stairs and ramps, handrails and guardrails, lig...
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Patrick J Walsh, CSP
Walsh Safety Consulting
Georgetown, Texas
Safety, Construction
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OSHA, Personal Injury, Property Damage, Risk Management, Loss Prevention, Accident Investigation
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William H. ElDorado, PE, CXLT
Slip, Trip and Fall Expert Witness
ElDorado Forensics LLC
Lewisville, Texas
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability
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ADA, Building Code, Foundation Movement, International Code Council, Means of Egress, Forensic Engineering, Ground Vibration, Slip Resistance, Stairway, Lighting, Property Damage, Handrail & Guardrail
Founded in February 2017, my practice is focused on investigations of premises liability and property damage matters for my client base that consists of attorneys, insurance carriers, self-insured entities and third-party administrators. The following site conditions are analyzed during investigation of premises liability matters: Egress Width, Stairways, Ramps, Slip Resistance, ADA, Trip Hazards, Curbs, Handrails, Guardrails, Step-downs, Doorways/Thresholds, Floor Mats, Lighting, Assembly, and Glass/Glazing. A typical premises liability investigation will involve initial review of documents & files, examination and detailed measurements of the incident area, testing, photograph documentation, analysis of data, review of applicable building codes and/or architectural standards, consultation with the jurisdiction, forming conclusions, producing an expert witness report, and if needed, providing live testimony at deposition or trial. To date I have testified live at 43 depositions...
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Trenton Frazer, MS, BCE
Board Certified Entomologist - Pest Expert
Utah Entomologist
Bluffdale, Utah
Entomology, Environmental
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pest control, pest management, termites, WDO inspection, wood destroying organisms, integrated pest management, IPM, pesticide application, property damage, BCE, pesticide liability, structural pest control, food facility pest control, toxic torts, standards of care, public housing IPM, school IPM, pest identification
Trenton Frazer, MS, BCE is a Board Certified Entomologist and Utah's only BCE in independent private practice. He holds an MS in Entomology from the University of Florida and brings 21 years of professional pest management experience, including executive leadership overseeing quality assurance across hundreds of thousands of customers and millions of service visits. He provides expert witness services in cases involving pesticide application liability, pest identification, WDO inspection disputes, IPM program compliance, and standards of care in structural pest management. BCE #B3413, Entomological Society of America.
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Luke Fischer, CPA, MBA
Veritas Forensic Accounting & Economics
Sammamish, Washington
Accounting, Fraud
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Economic Damages, Wage Loss, Loss of Income, Wrongful Death, Fraud Examination, Breach of Contract, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Business Interruption, Class Actions, Construction Defect, Builder’s Risk, Employee Dishonesty, Receivership, Bankruptcy, Property Damage, Intellectual Property
Mr. Fischer has been with the Veritas team since June 2012. Mr. Fischer has amassed thousands of hours of experience in investigative accounting, financial analysis, and economic research. He has worked on economic loss, valuation, and investigative engagements in Alaska, across North America, in Mexico, and throughout the Gulf. He is also an accomplished leader and academic scholar. Additionally, Mr. Fischer is a guest speaker and lecturer on investigative accounting, internal control, and review practices.