Water Damage Expert Witnesses

Water 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 water damage. The water damage expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Architecture, Automotive, Construction, Construction Defects, Construction Engineering, Disaster Recovery, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mold, Real Estate, and Transportation.

Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA

Plumbing, Mechanical Systems, Standard of Care

Community Engineering Services, PLLC

California
Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate - plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, smart contract adjudication, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, blockchain
Thirty-five years of comprehensive engineering, project delivery, and business analysis responsibilities. Currently providing independent expert witness services representing both plaintiffs and defendants at the intersection of mechanical failure, business practices, and standard of care. Specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic supply as well as water system failures, water intrusion, building maintenance, corrosion, and mechanical systems. Serving the legal, insurance, and financial industries as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients. Licensed mechanical engineer experienced in aerospace, building sciences, and new technology platforms. Business founder, owner, and educator with strong speaking, authorship, and management skills. Noted researcher in engineering, finance, insurance, and technology fields. International engineering, project management and front-line team leadership. Customer service experience relat...

Barry Taheri

Infrastructure/Construction/Forensics and Testing

California Consultants

Long Beach, California
Construction Defects, Construction Engineering - Waterproofing, Building Envelope, Windows and Doors, Leak Investigation, building Enclosure, Below Grade, Above Grade, Roof, Planters, Construction Standard Of Care, Water Damage
Barry Taheri is founder and principal of California Consultants and one of the most sought-after Expert Witnesses in Building Science, Building Enclosure and Waterproofing Systems. Your case will benefit from the experience and knowledge that comes from Barry Taheri and California Consultants critical role in the success of over 80 Litigation Support Projects, 100 New Construction Projects and 200 Forensic Projects. Barry maintains active general contractor licenses in multiple states, in addition to several system and manufacturer certifications. Over the past 24 years, he has completed over 5,000 forensic projects and is a designated industry expert for the California Contractors State License Bureau (CSLB) Qualifications, experience and accreditations are as follows; Firm-California Consultants: • Designated industry expert for the state of California (CSLB) • Over 25 years’ experience in Forensics, Weatherization, Field Testing. • Building Envelope member, of the Los An...

Lawrie Hollingsworth, E.E.

equipment specialist, water, smoke, fire damage

The Price-Hollingsworth Company, Inc.

annapolis, Maryland
Engineering, Disaster Recovery - water damage, fire damage, smoke damage, equipment damage, machinery damage, equipment appraisal, machinery appraisal, equipment property insurance, insurance claims
Ms. Hollingsworth holds a B.S.E.E. from the University of Florida. With over 30 years of industry experience, she has founded several companies, and has been performing equipment evaluations and appraisals since 1987. A published author and nationally recognized expert, she has testified before the US Congress on Small Business matters several times and is a frequent lecturer and speaker. Her work experience include evaluation for damage, costs replacement etc. to equipment, machinery and premises impacted by fire, flood, catastrophe. Her services also include appraisal of all types of equipment assets including technology, machinery and equipment. Professional Designations: MCMEA (Master Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser) is a broad-based personal property assets appraiser “master-level” certification awarded by the NEBB Institute. SBA (Senior Business Analyst) is a designation awarded by the International Society of Business Analysts. Members provide business valuat...

Brian Hansen

Brian Hansen Consulting

Massachusetts
Construction Defects, Construction - Residential Construction, Structural Engineering, Framing, Carpentry, Water damage, Mold, Moisture, Roofing, Flooring, Leak, Ice Dams, Workmanship, Foundation, Masonry, Reconstruction, Siding, Building Code Violations, REVIT, architecture, contract
I have lifetime of experience that is especially useful to legal professionals who would like to find the facts. The facts often resides in: 1. what was supposed to happen? 2. what actually happened? 3. what should have been differently (and by whom)? CONSTRUCTION I entered the construction industry in the 1980s and worked my way through college framing buildings on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Boston. I started my own construction company in 2001 that specialized in lead paint abatement, mold abatement, and single family/ multi-family remodeling. We performed over nearly 250 projects for clients spanning from New York to Maine. At the same time, I performed over 30 residential rehabilitations of single and multi-family properties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I currently hold a Massachusetts Unlimited Construction Supervisor's License (CS-113267) ENGINEERING As an engineering consultant I completed over 150 projects of all sizes, and I have created m...

Brian Hansen

Brian Hansen Consulting

Goffstown, New Hampshire
Construction Defects, Construction - Residential Construction, Structural Engineering, Framing, Carpentry, Water damage, Mold, Moisture, Roofing, Flooring, Leak, Ice Dams, Workmanship, Foundation, Masonry, Reconstruction, Siding, Building Code Violations, REVIT, architecture, contract
I have lifetime of experience that is especially useful to legal professionals who would like to find the facts. The facts often resides in: 1. what was supposed to happen? 2. what actually happened? 3. what should have been differently (and by whom)? CONSTRUCTION I entered the construction industry in the 1980s and worked my way through college framing buildings on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Boston. I started my own construction company in 2001 that specialized in lead paint abatement, mold abatement, and single family/ multi-family remodeling. We performed over nearly 250 projects for clients spanning from New York to Maine. At the same time, I performed over 30 residential rehabilitations of single and multi-family properties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I currently hold a Massachusetts Unlimited Construction Supervisor's License (CS-113267) ENGINEERING As an engineering consultant I completed over 150 projects of all sizes, and I have created m...

Anthony Bruttaniti, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Construction Defects / ADA Issues / Building Codes

Bruttaniti Architecture LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect, ADA compliance, Zoning, Building codes, Building product liability, Slip Trip Fall, Construction defects, Building envelope, Building materials, Construction accidents, Building demolition, Fire damage, Water damage, Structure collapse, Building personal injury
Anthony Bruttaniti, AIA LEED AP BD+C, is a registered Architect in business for 33+ years in Philadelphia with experience in both residential and commercial building design. For over three decades, Mr. Bruttaniti has specialized in space planning and design, site planning and zoning, architectural detailing, construction drawings and construction administration. His responsibilities and duties have included Project development from concept ideas thru to construction; Client interaction, communication, and proposal writing; Zoning and Construction drawings for building permits; Managing structural and MEP engineers for projects; and problem-solving during construction. Mr. Bruttaniti was honored with an award for Excellence in Planning & Design from the Montgomery County Planning Commission, PA for an adaptive building re-use and sustainable design for a new Public Library in North Wales, PA. Litigation Support - Mr. Bruttaniti has Architect licenses in Pennsylvania, New J...

Dan Bawden, CAPS, CGP, CGR, GMB, GMR, CFLC, JD.

DanBawdenexpertwitness.com

Houston, Texas
Construction, Construction Defects - Construction Defects, Repair Cost Estimates, Roof and flashing failures, Duty of Care, Damage causation, Code compliance, Project Management, Materials and Methods, Building, Remodeling, Performance standards, cost estimating, Construction Performance Standards, New Construction, Water Damage
Mr. Dan Bawden has an outstanding reputation for winning cases, and over 45 years of residential construction experience. He possesses a unique combination of being a practicing attorney and an accomplished, award-winning builder/remodeler with numerous professional certifications in construction. This makes him a highly credible witness in all facets of residential and light commercial construction. Just as importantly, Mr. Bawden has a musical theatre background, so he thinks fast on his feet, is a clear and charming communicator, and understands the legal aspects of litigation better than other construction experts. Mr. Bawden helped write the NAHB "Residential Construction Performance Guidelines" (6th edition, published August 24, 2022) which is a nationally recognized source for construction performance standards. With experience assisting both homeowners and builders, Mr. Bawden is very effective an excellent and clear communicator, extremely likable and effective befo...

David L. Mefford, CR, CMP

dlm inc

American Fork, Utah
Construction Defects, Mold - Flood Damage, Fire Repair, Smoke Repair, Sewage, Water Damage, Mold Remediation, Rodent Remediation, Xactimate, Xactware
David Mefford is an experienced Contractor and Remediation Expert. As such, he is highly qualified as a Consultant and Expert Witness in nearly every aspect of Construction, including; Construction Defects, Defective Building Envelopes, Water Intrusion, Sewage Backups, Mold Remediation, as well as Flood and Fire Restoration. EXPERIENCE: His first job was as a carpenter's apprentice the summer of 1965. Since then, he has built, repaired or remodeled over 3,500 residential and commercial buildings. Over 2,500 of those projects have occurred since 1999 when MR. Mefford moved into the Flood and Fire Restoration Industry. He fixed Construction Defects, Water Damage, Fire, Smoke, and Mold, including the supervision, remediation, and repair of most projects. CONSULTATION AND EXPERT WITNESS: In 2004, Mr. Mefford expanded into Consultation and Expert Witness work for clients who found themselves in litigation. Since then he has worked on over 72 cases, providing reports, depositions, an...

Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA

Plumbing, Mechanical Systems, Standard of Care

Community Engineering Services, PLLC

EDMONDS, Washington
Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate - plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, smart contract adjudication, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, blockchain
Thirty-five years of comprehensive engineering, project delivery, and business analysis responsibilities. Currently providing independent expert witness services representing both plaintiffs and defendants at the intersection of mechanical failure, business practices, and standard of care. Specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic supply as well as water system failures, water intrusion, building maintenance, corrosion, and mechanical systems. Serving the legal, insurance, and financial industries as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients. Licensed mechanical engineer experienced in aerospace, building sciences, and new technology platforms. Business founder, owner, and educator with strong speaking, authorship, and management skills. Noted researcher in engineering, finance, insurance, and technology fields. International engineering, project management and front-line team leadership. Customer service experience relat...

Erik Roeder

Auto, RV, Boat, Mechanical and Elecrical Expert

EJR Consulting

Seattle, Washington
Transportation, Automotive - Automotive, Truck, RV, Motorhome, Mechanic, Electrical, Engine, Chassis, Boat, Marine, Diminished value, Loss of use, Inspection, Transmission, Trailer, Mechanical, Water damage
Erik has over 30-years of troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining cars, light trucks, marine craft and all types of recreational vehicles. His broad education and hands-on experience make him an outstanding expert with the ability to provide reasonable, fact based and pertinent opinions. In addition to having repaired or serviced every component and system on cars, light trucks, RVs, and boats; Erik has a thorough knowledge of how and why this equipment works. Automotive and construction experience make Erik uniquely qualified for many RV cases. Recent case subject matters include RV flood damage, high performance engine failure, repair shop negligence, RV recall, mechanical negligence on a fishing boat, traffic accident caused by mechanical failure, and a car fire. These have been in state and federal court in various states. Erik has provides research, inspections, opinions and testimony (deposition and arbitration) to plaintiff and defense attorneys with valuable resul...