Cause & Origin Expert Witnesses

Lake Worth, Florida

Engineering, Structural Engineering - Forensic engineering, Construction defects, Slip and fall, Hurricane damage, Cause & origin, Expert witness, Roof failure, Cast iron drain line, Drone inspections, Trial and deposition testimony, Water intrusion, Settlement cracks, Desk review, Structural failure, Insurance litigation, Hail damage, Ceramic and Porcelain tile

Selim Cerci, P.E., is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida with extensive experience in forensic civil and structural engineering. He has performed over a thousand inspections involving roof systems (shingle, tile, metal, and flat roofs), structural components, building envelopes, wind and hail damage, hurricane-related losses, water intrusion, fire-related damage to building components, ceramic and porcelain tile failures, pool decks, cast iron drain line systems, construction defects, structural failures, and foundation or slab settlement. His forensic services include condition assessment, cause-and-origin analysis, and evaluation of slip, trip, and fall conditions involving walking surfaces, stairs, landings, and exterior pavements. Mr. Cerci has provided expert analysis and testimony in state court matters involving insurance litigation, construction defects, hurricane and storm damage, and property loss claims. His experience includes numerous depositions and trial test...

Kansas City, Missouri

Engineering, Construction Engineering - Building Inspection, Civil Engineering, Construction Defects, Failure Analysis, Structural Engineering, Roof Analysis, Water Leaks, Geotech Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Stucco - EIFS, Grade Drainage, Foundation Settlement, Retaining Walls, Cause & Origin, Building Codes, Standard of Care, Design Errors, Architect, Storm Damage

Frank Comer is an experienced engineer specializing in the civil, structural, geotechnical and environmental fields. Licensed in the state of Missouri, he holds a reciprocity license in Kansas and Florida, is registered w NCEES to access other state licenses. Founder and owner of Property Services Team, LLC, dba PST Engineering & Architecture, Frank has been inspecting, designing and consulting under PST since 1999. He has been in the insurance adjusting and engineering fields for over 35 years. Frank has investigated, inspected and developed repair designs and detailing and cost-to-repair analyses for more than 10,000 structures including agricultural, warehouse, manufacturing, commercial and single- /multifamily residential buildings. Throughout his career he has reviewed building codes, standards for construction and repair work/design, as well as new construction design. Through his involvement in countless diverse projects, Frank’s extensive experience includes: new,...