Codes Expert Witnesses

Little Rock, Arkansas

Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine - Acute Pain, Regional, Airway injuries, Difficult Airways, Critical Care, ACLS, BLS, Codes, Trauma Emergencies, Drug errors, Narcotics, Neuromuscular Blockers, Propofol Pharma, Invasive-catheters, OR fires, Simulation, Position/Nerve injuries, Sedation, Recall, Vents

I am a Board-Certified fully practicing Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Since this is a teaching hospital, training residents helps me keep up-to-date and stay current in knowledge and practice evidence-based medicine. I have over 20 years of clinical experience and have won many teaching awards like "Golden Apple Award" or "Red Sash Award" and "Educational Excellence Award" presented to me by residents, students, and the College of Medicine. Last year I became a Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA). The FASA designation is the "highest acknowledgment that recognizes years of dedication to exceptional education, leadership and commitment to the specialty" as per American Society of Anesthesiologists website. I am also Critical Care Fellowship trained at the Cleveland Clinic Medical Foundation and was Critical Care Board Certified and practiced Critical Care Medicine 2006 to about 2016. UAMS provides care...

Los Angeles, California

Construction Defects, Slip Trip & Fall - 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...

Spring Hill, Florida

Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Codes, Civil Engineering, Steel, Masonry, Failure, Corrosion, Seismic, Wind, Collapse, Prestressed Concrete, Post-tensioned Concrete, Facade, Cladding, Leaking, Leakage, Decay, Wood, Structural Engineering, Timber, Concrete

As an engineer, I am fascinated by complexity and understanding new and different situations. I love to talk about engineering and explaining engineering processes and principles to young engineers and lay persons is personal passion. Examining a structural failure brings out my inner researcher, and explaining the cause and physics to a jury or arbitration panel channels my teacher personality. I work as a forensic engineer with the intent of helping the legal industry understand engineering principles and to help citizens resolve their disputes justly. I began professional practice at kpff in Portland, OR in 1998. In 2001, I was hired by DCI Engineers. In 2003, I started my own consulting engineering firm which I continue to operate. I have designed concrete, steel, masonry and wood structures, generally commercial, government or schools. About half of my work has been design of building facades or cladding systems. Seeking new challenges, I joined the faculty at the University o...

DECATUR, Georgia

Construction Defects, Architecture - Envelope, Construction, Commercial, Residential, Stucco, Water Intrusion, Roofing, Accessibility, Windows, Sound, Fire, Balcony, Waterproofing, Brick, Siding, Codes, ADA, Air Barrier, Wood, Zoning

Expert Profile: Jim Hanna has more than 35 years as a practicing architect including interior architecture, corporate leadership, quality assurance, and quality control. Hanna has provided consultation, arbitration, mediation, and expert witness services. Jim is an architect and the founder of Hanna Design Alliance, LLC. hannada.com and his career has spanned building types including multifamily apartment, condominium, resort, hotel, office, medical, and recreational design. With a focus on the technical aspects of architecture and the built environment, he has been responsible for waterproofing detailing, contractual agreements, and design management including specialty consultants. Mr. Hanna is a member of the American Institute of Architecture, NCARB, International Code Council, and the National Fire Protection Association.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology - neuromonitoring, neuroanesthesiology, difficult airway management, neonatal anesthesiology, anesthesia management for scoliosis surgery, PACU management, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, intraoperative resuscitation, codes

Michale Ok, MD is double board-certified in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology and has completed a pediatric neuroanesthesia and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring fellowship. He practices full-time at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, one of the premier children's hospitals in the world, and has extensive experience medically directing anesthesiology residents, fellows, nurse anesthetists, and student nurse anesthetists. His special interests focus on management of anesthesia and neuromonitoring during surgeries involving the brain and spine and he has co-authored the neurophysiological monitoring chapter in the 10th edition of Miller's Anesthesia, the preeminent reference book in the field of anesthesiology. Dr. Ok has received the designation of FASA (Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists) which is given to anesthesiologists that are leaders of the field in recognition of significant contributions and commitment to patient care, education, and the...

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Architecture, Slip Trip & Fall - 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...