Scott Cohen Expert Witness
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Construction Defects and Landscape Design

Keywords/Search Terms:

Pool Expert, Construction Defects, Construction Expert, Concrete patios, Landscaping, Vanishing Edge, Landscape Design, Concrete Contractor, Swimming Pools, Outdoor Fireplace, California Contractors, spas, Ponds and Waterfalls, Hardscape, Masonry, Fire Pits, Safety, Swimming Pool Tile Delamination

Years in Practice:

30

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

16

Additional Information

Cohen has provided professional forensic services as a member of the industry expert program for the contractors state license board since 2002. His forensic services are less than 10% of his professional services, offered equally for plaintiffs and defendants. Cohen’s forensic Practices Assurances: - Cohen will formulate and articulate his opinions with truthfulness and clarity - Cohen will provide opinions only on subjects where he is qualified and which are based on known facts that can be proven. - Cohen will accurately track and report time and services provided - Cohen’s opinions may be subject to modification as a result of new information - Cohen will examine all documents supplied by client in a timely manner. - Cohen will work overtime if case is urgent - Cohen is under no duty to provide opinions if given insufficient time or compensation to complete a thoughtful examination of the case - Cohen will provide opinions that are not inevitable and may be different than the client’s opinions - Cohen will notify client immediately if conflicts of interest are revealed that may prohibit further involvement of his services - Cohen may stop work if past due invoices are not paid - Cohen will provide reasonable cost of project repair based on evidence provided