Tree Failure Expert Witnesses

Palm Harbor, Florida

Arborist - Tree Risk, Tree Valuation, Tree Appraisal, Nursery Valuation Appraisals, Tree Preservation, Expert Witness, Pesticides, Eminent Domain Takings, Tree Farm Appraisals, Commercial Landscapes, Tree Failure

Joe Samnik, respected industry leader in the fields of arboriculture and horticulture, brings 59 years of experience to his role as an expert witness in arboriculture and landscape litigation. An ISA Certified Arborist with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), Joe also has a license from the State of Florida Office of Entomology. He has provided expert testimony in over 1,000 cases, maintaining an equal balance between plaintiff and defendant representation. His unique contributions to the field include authoring Florida's statutory formula for appraising highway vegetation and creating the mathematical table of value for the Florida State citrus tree removal class action lawsuit. Joe has presented his research at five international arboricultural conferences and served as president of the Association of Eminent Domain Professionals, a distinguished organization of attorneys, CPAs, and appraisal experts. In addition to being the Founding President of the Florida Chapter of t...

Watkinsville, Georgia

Arborist, Biomechanics - Tree failure, severe weather, wind damage, forestry

25 years as university faculty; 4 expert witness experiences; > 70 published scientific journal papers; expertise in tree biomechanics, wind and tree interactions, and tree/forest damage from wind.

Willow Street, Pennsylvania

Arborist, Failure Analysis - 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 ...