Dispute Resolution Expert Witnesses in Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Insurance, Dispute Resolution - Insurance Appraisal, Storm Damage Claims, Property Claims, Insurance Umpire, Insurance Claim Review, Construction Estimates, Public Insurance Adjusting, Storm Damage Estimates, Construction Estimates

Darrick O'Day brings over 25 years of experience in construction and trades, coupled with more than 15 years in handling insurance, construction, and property-related claims. Over the past 8 years, he has specialized in insurance appraisals. Licensed as a Public Adjuster and previously holding the title of a Minnesota Qualified Builder, Darrick possesses a comprehensive understanding of residential and commercial property construction. His expertise extends to a detailed and intricate knowledge of the insurance claims process, varying from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and includes a robust understanding of insurance appraisal policy interpretations, statutory provisions, regulations, and relevant case law. Darrick’s approach to insurance appraisals emphasizes evidence-based fact gathering with expert-level presentation of information. An excellent property insurance appraiser, he understands the nuances of damages, estimating, logic and reasoning, the flaws in opposing arguments, ...

MOORHEAD, Minnesota

Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering - P3, Floodplain, Flood Control, Program Management, Project Management, Water, Drainage, Highway, Street, Sewer, Storm Sewer, Dispute Resolution, Contract Dispute, Flooding, Environmental Mitigation, Permit Compliance, Construction permitting

Seasoned Executive Director and Civil Engineer with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects in the public and private sectors. Recognized for pioneering the Metro Flood Diversion Authority, overseeing the first and largest split-delivery P3 project in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which brought about innovative flood control solutions and substantial cost and time savings. Demonstrated success in securing significant federal and state funding, achieving record-low financing rates, and negotiating pivotal legal settlements to drive project progress. Expert in sustainable practice integration, such as implementing biofuel usage in construction, which marked a national first. Highly adept in technical design and project management across various civil engineering disciplines including water distribution, sanitary systems, and storm sewer management. My career is distinguished by my commitment to achieving project ...