Architecture Expert Witnesses
Architecture 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 architecture. The architecture expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Architecture, Construction, Construction Defects, Electrical Engineering, Premises Liability, Slip Trip & Fall, and Technology.
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Bradley C. Hammerstrom, AIA, NCARB
Construction Defects Expert Witness
The Diehl Group Architects, Inc.
Construction Defects, Architecture
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Forensic Architecture, Destructive Testing, Site Inspections, Construction Defects, Building Envelope, Roofing, Fenestration, Waterproofing, Exterior Claddings, Construction Drawings, Contract Administration, Slip and Fall, Building Code, Peer Review, Quality Assurance, Testimony
30+ years' experience in construction defect litigation support and expert witness services for plaintiff and defense attorneys. Experience includes field investigations, water intrusion analysis, construction installation sequencing, code analysis, development of repair solutions, trial preparation and expert witness testimony. Projects include residential, commercial, and high rise in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Florida (licensed in 6 states). Experience also includes traditional architectural services for projects involving repair or reconstruction: architectural design, production of construction documents and contract administration. Experience includes consulting for architects and developers to provide peer-review of drawings, quality assurance site observations, evaluation of in-progress construction for conformance to the construction drawings and specifications and workmanship standards.
AIA - American Institute of Architects
NCARB - National council...
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Marcus A Marino, NCARB
Architecture & Construction Defects Expert Witness
Design M Group
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Accidents, Construction, Slips & Falls, Mediation, Errors & Omissions, Design Flaws, Architectural Forensics, Square Footage Verification, Copyright Infringement, Violations, Water Incursion Determinations, Building Code Analysis, Planning & Zoning Issues, Ethicis, Scheduling Delays, Const. Mgmt, Consultation, Accidents
Qualifications:
Marcus Marino is a registered and licensed architect in the State of California since 2019, and the State of New York since 1981. He is a Nationally Certified licensed registered architect with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He also serves at the pleasure of the State of California’s Office of Emergency Services on the Safety Assessment Program, to assist in analyzing the conditions of structures damaged in multiple types of emergencies, such as fires, earthquakes, floods, etc.
In addition to his architectural practice, he has been a developer of multiple successful residential properties, He has also acted as construction manager on several projects.
For over 20 years, he has assisted legal firms in understanding the intricacies of construction projects and the obligations of all participants involved. He analyzes project disputes and claims in order to provide deeply researched and informed expert witness testimony. He al...
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Marty D Wilson
Construction & Related Issues Expert
MDW Group, Inc
San Francisco, California
Construction, Construction Defects
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Contract Compliance, Scope of Work, Cost Analysis, Change Orders, Constructability, Punch Lists, Schedule Delays, Project Administration, Personal Injury, Permit Inspection, GC Termination, Architecture, A&E MEP Engineering Design, Specifications, Industry Standard Practices, Lease Work Letters, Lease Restoration Disputes
Marty Wilson founded and managed a Commercial Construction Company operating in San Francisco (where he built projects in 130+ Buildings, and his company earned annual Top 25 Contractor Listings in the SF Business Times), the Greater Bay Area, Sacramento, and four states.
Mr. Wilson offers 45+ Years of Experience and Expertise in the following Construction Categories:
• Structural and Seismic Rehabs, Shell and Core, Base Building, Tenant Improvements,
• Prelim Design Drawing Plan Checking & Review, Constructability Analysis, Value Engineering,
• Conceptual Estimating and Budgeting,
• Bid Solicitations, Contractor Prequalification, Union and Non-Union Considerations,
• Plans & Spec Hard Cost Bidding,
• Build To Suit & Design Build,
• Bid Comparisons, Leveling and Analysis,
• Lump Sum, Cost Plus, Time and Material, GMP, Procedures, Requirements,
• Contract Documentation, Forms, Details, Exhibits, and Assembly,
• Subcontract Documentation, Forms, and Assembly,
• Project Commencement...
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David Louis Swartz, FAIA IIDA NCARB LEED AP
Expert Award Winning Architect with Top Results
DSE Experts
Los Angeles, California
Construction Defects, Slip Trip & Fall
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Trip and Falls, Codes, Architecture, Interior Design, Disabled Access, ADA, Fire Life Safety, Construction Defects, Building Codes, Standard of Care, Roofing, Exterior Site Work, Hotel Architecture, Theaters, Patios, Historic, Renovation, Drawing Review, Construction Administration, Roles and Responsibilites
With over 40 years of experience, I am an expert witness and architect, renowned for my deep technical knowledge and innovative problem-solving skills in building codes and construction technology. My expertise has been a pivotal factor in securing multi-million dollar awards for clients, delivering extraordinary outcomes that exceed expectations and result in high satisfaction for attorneys.
I am fully committed to working as a full-time licensed architect across multiple states. My selective approach ensures I engage with challenging and inspiring projects, consistently pushing the boundaries of architectural excellence. Over the years, I've been honored with more than 40 design awards, underscoring my dedication to quality and creativity in the architectural field.
My career has also been marked by a profound understanding of construction documentation and detailing, which are crucial for successful project execution. Early in my career, I showcased my technical acumen in an e...
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Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP
Fiebig Architecture
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Construction Defects, Premises Liability
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Architecture, Construction, Construction Defect, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire-Resistive Assemblies, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Building Codes, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall, Trip & Fall
Registered architect with NCARB certificate in twenty states (licensed in more states than are listed in this directory), with an active design and forensic practice. As a forensic architect, his experience includes among other things, performing analysis of standard of care in building design and construction projects; performing analyses of building systems including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. His experience includes premises liability investigation and analysis of accident sites relating to the built environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a design architect, his practice includes traditional architectural practice including building design, building code analysis & application, and services during construction.
Michael is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), credentialed under the authority of th...
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Brian P Herbert, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Over 30 years Experience
GHA Architects
Deerfield beach, Florida
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Standard of Care, Architecture, Water Infiltration, Building Envelope, Entitlements, Planning, Zoning, Accessibility ADA, Trip and Fall, Constuction Defects
Brian P. Herbert, AIA, ID, LEED AP is CEO of Gallo Herbert Architects, an architecture, construction and development consulting company. He serves as the Architect of Record for all projects produced by the firm, and is responsible for all design and project production and contract administration operations of the firms. Professionally, Mr. Herbert coordinates all government processing of site approvals and provides consulting services for dispute resolution and analysis.
Mr. Herbert is unique in the architecture business. His training includes architecture and planning with substantial experience in construction administration. He holds Bachelors of Architecture Degree, a State of Florida License in Architecture, and a State of Florida License in Interior Design and is a LEED Accredited Professional.
During his professional career, Mr. Herbert has performed numerous noteworthy projects and received recognition for architecture and interior design. Key Florida projects t...
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William Henry, PhD, NCARB
Experienced National Architect Expert Witness
RGA Design Forensics LLC
Tampa, Florida
Premises Liability, Construction Defects
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Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Premises Liability, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance, Accident Recreation
Dr. William Henry, AIA, NCARB
Lead Expert Witness | Forensic Architect | RGA Design Forensics | Tampa, FL
Dr. William Henry is a nationally recognized forensic architect and expert witness specializing in Premises Liability and Construction Defects. As Lead Expert Witness at RGA Design Forensics, Dr. Henry provides clear, defensible, and technically precise opinions that help attorneys establish causation, liability, and standard of care in complex Premises Liability and Construction Defects cases across more than 20 states. With 40+ years of architectural and forensic experience, Dr. Henry integrates building science, field investigation, and advanced technology to identify failures, evaluate safety compliance, and explain the root causes of Premises Liability and Construction Defects matters. His reports and testimony are concise, persuasive, and highly effective in deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
Areas of Expertise
1. Premises Liability (Slip, Trip & Fall Incid...
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Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP
Fiebig Architecture
Florida
Construction Defects, Premises Liability
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Architecture, Construction, Construction Defect, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire-Resistive Assemblies, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Building Codes, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall, Trip & Fall
Registered architect with NCARB certificate in twenty states (licensed in more states than are listed in this directory), with an active design and forensic practice. As a forensic architect, his experience includes among other things, performing analysis of standard of care in building design and construction projects; performing analyses of building systems including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. His experience includes premises liability investigation and analysis of accident sites relating to the built environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a design architect, his practice includes traditional architectural practice including building design, building code analysis & application, and services during construction.
Michael is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), credentialed under the authority of th...
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Brian Hansen
Construction defects, code issues, best practice
Brian Hansen Consulting
Massachusetts
Construction Defects, Construction
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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
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 175 projects of all sizes, and I have created more than 500 PE- stamped deliverables. Several engineering projects included expert witness services. Smaller engineering projects include beam calculations, construction deficiency reports, and a multitude of repair schematics. Medium-sized projects in...
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Michael S Teller, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, MCPPO
MST Consulting
Boston, Massachusetts
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Design defects, Standard of Care, Roofing, Massachusetts Public Bidding, Historic Restoration, Architecture, Leaks, Windows, Contracts, Historic, Architectural Design, Waterproofing, Concrete, Ice Dams, Sealants and Caulking, Construction Defects, Masonry, Chapter 149, Wrought Iron, Wood Trim
Having lived it from the inside, I assist Attorneys and Owners in assessing the merits of architectural and construction cases. I also help architects and contractors defend matters based on my 46 years of experience understanding the design and building process, the technical issues, as well as the roles of each party.
As a Registered Architect (MA, RI, NY) and Building Envelope Consultant, I focus on architectural standard of care issues and construction defects associated with leaks, roofing, windows, masonry, concrete, ice dams, sealants and caulking, wood trim and wrought iron. I specialize in Massachusetts Chapter 149 bidding issues and disputes associated with the renovation of existing and historic buildings as well as new construction.
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Don L Gifford
Electrical & General Construction Expert Witness
Gifford Consulting Group (A Division of Pete Fowler Construction)
Henderson, Nevada
Construction Defects, Electrical Engineering
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Architecture, Building Codes, Construction, Construction Damages, Corrosion, Electrical, Fire & Life Safety, Construction Accidents, Forensic Engineering, Lighting & Illumination, Plumbing & HVAC, Pools & Spas, Scheduling, Roofs, Awnings, Construction Delays, Slip Trip & Fall, Construction Damages
Don L Gifford, B.S., MBA, has served as a forensics expert for 30 years, specializing in electrical, lighting, general construction, fire and explosion analysis, mechanical, product and system failure, surety/bonding matters, economic impact analysis, and contract disputes. Mr. Gifford is licensed in Nevada, California, and Arizona. Disciplines represented by internal staff and associate staff include: electrical, fire, mechanical & plumbing, civil, and economic impact.
Mr. Gifford, founder and CEO of Gifford Consulting Group, LLC was first retained in the mid 1990s. His personal background includes forensics, construction contracting, design, fires/explosions, and management. As an outgrowth of this experience, requests for his service has resulted in his having been designated as an expert in more than 1,400 cases. He has testified more than 25 times in trial and arbitration and has been deposed well over 200 times.
Learn more at https://www.petefowler.com/don-gifford
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Brian Hansen
Construction defects, code issues, best practice
Brian Hansen Consulting
Goffstown, New Hampshire
Construction Defects, Construction
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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
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 175 projects of all sizes, and I have created more than 500 PE- stamped deliverables. Several engineering projects included expert witness services. Smaller engineering projects include beam calculations, construction deficiency reports, and a multitude of repair schematics. Medium-sized projects in...
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William N. Bernstein, AIA, NCARB, Leed@AP
Architecture, Engineering, Construction
Empire Projects, Inc. / Bernstein & Associates, Architects
New York, New York
Architecture, Construction
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ADA, Architect, Architectural Design, Architecture, Construction, Doctors’ Offices, Healthcare Architecture, Healthcare Design, Healthcare Construction, Hospital Architecture, Hospital Design, Hospital Construction, Hotels, Laboratories, Medical Offices, Offices, Premises Liability, Residential, Interior Design, Standard of Care
Mr. Bernstein’s expert witness experience covers a wide range of design and construction subject areas, including: ADA, architecture, architect, architects’ liability, architects standard of care, architectural design, building change orders, building codes, building construction, building design, buildings, change orders, CM, CM contracts, construction management, construction management contracts, building design, change orders, construction, construction change orders, construction delays, construction scheduling, contractors liability, demolition, design change orders, engineering, engineering standard of care, errors and omissions, general contractor, general contractor contract, GMP, GMP contract, handicapped accessibility, premises liability, and standard of care.
Mr. Bernstein’s expert witness project types include: apartment design, apartment architecture, apartment construction, bank design, bank architecture, bank construction, behavioral healthcare, behavioral healthcar...
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Derek Graham
Construction Defect, Delay, & Safety Expert
RepOne Consulting
Cold Spring, New York
Construction, Construction Defects
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construction, construction defects, construction delays, construction accidents, construction cost estimation, luxury construction, high end construction, construction safety, construction schedule delays, residential construction, architecture, commercial construction, building, housing, cabinetry
Derek Graham is a forty-year veteran of the construction industry - a construction expert with twenty-three years field experience, and sixteen years experience providing expert witness testimony and litigation consulting services, including construction cost analysis, construction estimation, construction schedule delay and disruption and time impact analysis, job safety, material design and product defects, change order analysis and reconcilement, construction accident causation, slip, trip and fall, architect and contractor standard of care, property damage, and breach of contract.
Derek has testified in several states, as well as a number of Federal cases. His work is divided ⅔ for plaintiffs and ⅓ for defendants. Derek’s book Managing Residential Construction Projects: Strategies and Solutions, was published in 2006, by Mcgraw Hill Technical Book Group
Derek worked as a high-end carpenter and millworker for his first eight years in the construction industry on over one-hundr...
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Michael J DeVere
Architect - Construction Defects & ADA Compliance
Tryon, North Carolina
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Architecture, Standard of Care, Renovation, NCARB, Architect, Professional Liability, ADA Expert Witness, Building Inspection, Construction Defects, PCA, Zoning, Litigation, ADA Compliance, Litigation Support, Permitting, Expert Testimony, Building Code, Restaurant Construction, Expert Witness, Residential Construction
Licensed Architect with 40+ years of experience providing expert witness services and independent consulting across residential, commercial, restaurant, and institutional construction. Available to both plaintiff and defense counsel on matters involving construction defects and standard of care, ADA and building code compliance, property condition assessment, restaurant and commercial renovation, and zoning and permitting disputes.
Distinguished by 20+ years of practical ADA compliance work across 360+ commercial restaurant locations in 10+ states — a depth of hands-on field experience that is rare in a single practice. Direct working experience with Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse renovation programs provides authoritative command of brand standards compliance, contractor performance, and construction administration adequacy.
Holds NCARB Certificate #57487 with California as primary license (C-22291, licensed 1991). Currently licensed in...
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James Rappoport, AIA-NCARB
Daroff Design
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Architecture, Slip Trip & Fall
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Architecture,Site Planning,Zoning, Codes,Development,Standard of Care,Liability,ADA Accessibility,Construction,Copyright,Facility Programming, Feasibility,Furniture,Finishes & Equipment,Hotels,Restaurants, Resort, Interior Design & Planning,Slip-Trip-Falls,Owner-Architect & Consultant Disputes.
James Rappoport is Principal at Daroff Design, a full service Planning, Architectural & Interior Design practice founded in 1973. The firm specializes in ground-up, renovation, and historic adaptive reuse projects for office facilities, hotels, resorts, retail and shopping facilities, restaurants, meeting, conference and training facilities, aviation terminals and entertainment projects throughout the USA and Internationally.
Mr. Rappoport has provided technical consultation analysis, expert witness reports, opinions, affidavits, certificates of merit, depositions, mediation and alternative dispute resolution presentations, testimony and pre-trial support in more than 250 legal cases, for both defendants’ and plaintiffs’ legal teams. Each of the matters Mr. Rappoport has collaborated on have settled before trial. Mr. Rappoport is the author of several professional text books and trade journal articles. He has been awarded multiple copy rights and is an active member of the Amer...
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Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP
Fiebig Architecture
Texas
Construction Defects, Premises Liability
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Architecture, Construction, Construction Defect, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire-Resistive Assemblies, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Building Codes, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall, Trip & Fall
Registered architect with NCARB certificate in twenty states (licensed in more states than are listed in this directory), with an active design and forensic practice. As a forensic architect, his experience includes among other things, performing analysis of standard of care in building design and construction projects; performing analyses of building systems including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. His experience includes premises liability investigation and analysis of accident sites relating to the built environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a design architect, his practice includes traditional architectural practice including building design, building code analysis & application, and services during construction.
Michael is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), credentialed under the authority of th...
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William F. Ikerd, II, PhD, PE, CM-BIM
Building Information Modeling (BIM), VDC, LOD
IKERD Consulting, LLC
Dallas, Texas
Construction, Technology
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Building Information Modeling (BIM), Level Of Development (LOD), Structural Engineering, 3D Modeling, Laser Scanning, LiDAR, scan-to-BIM, Metrology, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Architecture, MEP, mechanical, construction defects, concrete, steel, wood, timber, masonry, civil engineering
Dr. Will Ikerd, PhD, P.E. (TX) is principal at IKERD, a firm that specializes in consulting for attorneys, owners, general contractors, trade contractors and designers of buildings, civil, infrastructure, mechanical and manufacturing projects. The firm focuses in the areas of engineering, laser scanning, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Mr. Ikerd is currently on the board of directors of the BIMForum and chairs three of their Taskforces; BIM Execution Plan (BxP), Reality Capture / Laser scanning and Level Of Development (LOD). He graduated with his bachelor’s in civil engineering and masters in structural engineering in 1998 from Washington University in St. Louis with a focus on 3D parametric modeling and is currently a University of Denver PhD candidate in BIM research.