Tree Preservation Expert Witnesses

Doral, Florida

Arborist, Environmental - Arborist, Tree Risk Assessment, Tree value, Hazard assessment, Arboricultural consulting, Tree preservation, Tree health assessment, Expert witness testimony, Boundary tree disputes, Tree appraisal and valuation, Construction impact assessments, Municipal tree ordinance compliance, Court testimony

Augusto C. Carvajal Vélez is a highly experienced arboricultural expert specializing in tree risk assessment and tree failure analysis. With over 20 years in the field, he provides precise and scientifically grounded evaluations for cases involving tree hazards, liability assessments, and failure investigations. An ISA-certified arborist and Tree Risk Assessment (TRAQ qualified) professional, Augusto has supported various high-profile cases by offering expert testimony on issues of tree failure, Risk Assessment, and urban forestry impacts. Augusto’s expertise in tree biology and arboriculture makes him a trusted authority for cases requiring specialized knowledge in tree risk and failure analysis in the subtropical areas of South Florida and Puerto Rico.

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...

Puerto Rico

Arborist, Environmental - Arborist, Tree Risk Assessment, Tree value, Hazard assessment, Arboricultural consulting, Tree preservation, Tree health assessment, Expert witness testimony, Boundary tree disputes, Tree appraisal and valuation, Construction impact assessments, Municipal tree ordinance compliance, Court testimony

Augusto C. Carvajal Vélez is a highly experienced arboricultural expert specializing in tree risk assessment and tree failure analysis. With over 20 years in the field, he provides precise and scientifically grounded evaluations for cases involving tree hazards, liability assessments, and failure investigations. An ISA-certified arborist and Tree Risk Assessment (TRAQ qualified) professional, Augusto has supported various high-profile cases by offering expert testimony on issues of tree failure, Risk Assessment, and urban forestry impacts. Augusto’s expertise in tree biology and arboriculture makes him a trusted authority for cases requiring specialized knowledge in tree risk and failure analysis in the subtropical areas of South Florida and Puerto Rico.