Contracts Expert Witnesses

Insurance, Risk Management - Insurance, Risk Management, Agent/Broker Standard of Care, MGA, Wholesale Intermediary, Excess & Surplus Lines, Underwriting, Insurance Industry Customs & Practices, Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, E&O, EPLI, Occurrence v. Claims Made, PEOs, Contracts, Certificates, Additional Insureds, Claims

51+ years experience. Insurance & risk management professional. Faculty Member, Big "I" Virtual University Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Practice includes expert witness & transactional consulting. Personal & commercial insurance including property, inland marine, wet marine, builders risk, course of construction, general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation, homeowners, medical malpractice, employment practices liability, professional liability. Traditional insurance & alternative risk programs, captives, self-insurance, large deductibles, retrospective rating. Experience includes underwriting, retail & wholesale production agencies, general agent, excess & surplus lines & franchisor. Producer, agent and broker custom & practice and standard of care. Good faith, bad faith. Experience with design & marketing of insurance programs & design & interpretation of insurance clauses in lease agreements, construction and other business contracts, cer...

Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, slip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO, trip and fall, architecture

Tracy Myers is an architect and general contractor with 31 years of broad experience in architectural design, project management, construction administration, general construction, forensics, and property loss consulting. She specializes in expert witness testimony related to architectural and general construction issues, personal injury defect and accident investigation, building enclosure investigation and repair including waterproofing, roofing and fenestration, forensic architecture, litigation support, property loss evaluation, code upgrade review, peer review and quality assurance services. Ms. Myers has worked in the forensic field for over 20 years and has provided consulting expertise on a variety of project types including single and multi-family residential, industrial, health care, hospitality, office, commercial, educational, and retail. She has been retained and / or designated in hundreds of cases and has provided deposition, arbitration and trial testimony, particip...

Advertising, Marketing - Management, mergers/acquisitions/JV, branding, public relations, digital, social, media planning/buying, events/sponsorship, direct response, creative, production, SEO/SEM, outdoor, contracts, conflicts, termination, client/agency relationship, culture-fit, organization alignment, performance audit

Over 35 years of C-level management, marketing, advertising, branding experience One of only a few with C-level experience at world- class ad agencies, clients/marketers & consulting firms Successfully worked, advised and/or developed marcom programs for 100+ clients/brands in 13 different industries Helped pioneer integrated marketing communications (ICM) and cause related/purpose marketing (CRM) Founded/acquired/built and sold eight different companies in 3 different industries Guest lectured at UCLA, USC & Pepperdine; numerous speeches/presentations to executives, & various interviews with broadcast media Various blogs, articles and interviews for industry Associations, local newspapers and for digital distribution FINRA Arbitrator for over 10 years

Real Estate, Management - Land Use, Entitlements, Due Diligence, Contracts, General Real Estate, Mixed-Use, Urban Infill, Subdivisions, Development, Real Estate Acquisition, Partnerships, Project Management, Disposition, Brokerage, Consulting.

Offering over thirty-five years experience in successful private and corporate residential & mixed-use real estate acquisition, entitlement, investment, transaction and development operations. Specialization includes contracts and operations relating to land use, due diligence, major property entitlements, urban infill and subdivision development, project design, partnership structuring, marketing and disposition. Regularly provide pre-litigation consultation services, utilizing experience as development executive, land use attorney, and real estate broker in helping retaining counsel to evaluate claims and craft arguments. Offers assistance to companies and legal counsel in leading complex negotiations, managing development teams, reviewing and implementing ordinances, drafting agreements, structuring compliance, and directing teams of outside counsel.

Insurance, Risk Management - Insurance, Risk Management, Agent/Broker Standard of Care, MGA, Wholesale Intermediary, Excess & Surplus Lines, Underwriting, Insurance Industry Customs & Practices, Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, E&O, EPLI, Occurrence v. Claims Made, PEOs, Contracts, Certificates, Additional Insureds, Claims

51+ years experience. Insurance & risk management professional. Faculty Member, Big "I" Virtual University Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Practice includes expert witness & transactional consulting. Personal & commercial insurance including property, inland marine, wet marine, builders risk, course of construction, general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation, homeowners, medical malpractice, employment practices liability, professional liability. Traditional insurance & alternative risk programs, captives, self-insurance, large deductibles, retrospective rating. Experience includes underwriting, retail & wholesale production agencies, general agent, excess & surplus lines & franchisor. Producer, agent and broker custom & practice and standard of care. Good faith, bad faith. Experience with design & marketing of insurance programs & design & interpretation of insurance clauses in lease agreements, construction and other business contracts, cer...

Premises Liability, Real Estate - Property Management, Slips and Falls, Fair Housing, Government Housing, Contracts, Landlord/Tenant, Small Business Owner, Employee Supervision, Apartments, Real Estate Development, Non-Profit Management, Municipal Government

I have extensive experience in the development and management of real estate in the private, public and non-profit sectors. I owned my own property management company for 15 years and have a thorough understanding of all aspects of property management, employee supervision and small business ownership activities. I have been a licensed real estate broker since 1983 and I obtained my Certified Property Manager designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) in 1985. This designation is considered one of the top certifications to hold in the property management industry. I have been deposed and testified in court as an expert witness and have the ability to project as a knowledgeable, even-keeled witness. My expert witness reports are thoroughly researched and well-written according to my clients. Numerous attorneys serve as my references and can verify my statements above.

Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer

Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...

General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery - Wound Care,Gastrointestinal Endoscopy,Upper Endoscopy, Gastroscopy,Colonoscopy,Hernia,Libel,Credentials,Contracts,IME

Board certified in Surgery and Wound Care, member of numerous societies, extensive hospital leadership positions, teaching at local medical school. Current reviewer for state board of medicine, Medicare, independent review panels. Performs IMEs, disability determinations. Experienced with litigation in negligence(both defense and plaintiff) ,credentialing, dismissal, contracts, libel. CV on request.Extensive experience case evaluation, deposition, trials for 18 years. Defense, hospital/medical staff issues and plaintiff cases.

Construction Defects, Construction - Residential, commercial, leaks, tenant fit-outs, kitchens, baths, remodels, owner representative, contracts, historic buildings, restaurants, roofs, siding, change orders, critical path, luxury construction, high-end construction, wine cellars, cabinetry, Schluter Systems, tile, stone, masonry

Award-Winning construction professional. 35 years of hand-on experience. Self-made man. Founder/operator of two highly-successful construction firms. Experience includes all aspects of residential and high-end residential construction, new builds and remodeling, light commercial construction and tenant build-out - multiple new builds, over 60 whole home remodels, over 500 kitchen remodels, almost 400 master bath remodels, numerous tenant fit out projects, restaurants, and a historic landmark complete renovation. Extensive consulting experience as an Owner's Representative. Patented inventor of cabinet installation assembly. Author of the book Residential Construction & Remodeling; Straight Talk About The Industry & Process. I stay current on construction processes, materials, technique's, industry changes and codes. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: • Construction Defects • Cabinetry/Trim Defects • Interior Finish Defects • Exterior Finish Defects • Water In...

Construction, Building Inspection - General contractor, Building Inspector, Commercial and residential shell contracting, Concrete, Product defect, Construction management, Contracts, Quality control, Insurance inspections, Failure analysis, Permit research, Unpermitted construction activity, Water intrusion, Construction Defects

State-licensed general contractor CBC-1254501. State-licensed building inspector HI-9654. Construction company owner since 1997. Municipal Bridge repair. Municipal fire station construction. Municipal highway contractor. Commercial shell contractor. Residential shell contractor. Residential new construction. Residential remodeling. Commercial and residential property inspections. Construction consultant.

Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, slip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO, trip and fall, architecture

Tracy Myers is an architect and general contractor with 31 years of broad experience in architectural design, project management, construction administration, general construction, forensics, and property loss consulting. She specializes in expert witness testimony related to architectural and general construction issues, personal injury defect and accident investigation, building enclosure investigation and repair including waterproofing, roofing and fenestration, forensic architecture, litigation support, property loss evaluation, code upgrade review, peer review and quality assurance services. Ms. Myers has worked in the forensic field for over 20 years and has provided consulting expertise on a variety of project types including single and multi-family residential, industrial, health care, hospitality, office, commercial, educational, and retail. She has been retained and / or designated in hundreds of cases and has provided deposition, arbitration and trial testimony, particip...

Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer

Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...

Architecture, Construction - Standard of Care, Construction Defects, Delay Claim Analysis, Cost Analysis, Contracts, Change Orders, Construction Drawings and Details, Shop Drawings, Real Estate, Due Diligence, Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, Owner/Tenant Disputes, Owner/Contractor Disputes, Owner/Architect Disputes

With 30 years in the Real Estate, Design and Construction Industries, I bring my unique credentials, perspective and extensive industry experience to every client engagement. As both an Architect and a General Contractor, I understand the responsibilities and obligations of both parties to the Owner to bring resolution to the issues quickly. My credentials include: Licensed Architect - Certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), Licensed General Contractor (GA), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), Licensed Real Estate Broker (GA), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Information Technology, Telecommunications - Cloud Computing, Computer, Construction Claims, Contracts, Data Center, Engineering, Fiber Optic, Forensic Engineering, Internet, Intellectual Property, Life Safety, Network, Operations, Outsourcing, Project Management, Service Level Agreement, Systems Implementation, Telecom, Trade Secret

Professional Engineer, Certified Data Center Design Consultant & Registered Communications Distribution Designer with 20+ years as a design & operations consultant & training provider with a focus in the data center, telecommunications & networking industries. International expertise in 28 countries across 6 continents, encompassing data center facilities, power, cooling, networking infrastructure, fiber optic & copper network cabling, IT & Telecom systems and services, implementing enterprise, colocation & cloud service strategies. Publications & Awards ♦ANSI/BICSI 002, Data Center Design & Implementation Best Practices Standard, Author/Editor ♦ANSI/BICSI 009, Data Center Operations Standard, Chair/Author/Editor ♦Data Center Handbook, Wiley Publishing One of 50 Subject Matter Experts from around the world that authored the content, providing the fundamentals, technologies, and best practices in designing, constructing & managing mission critical, energy efficient data centers. ...

Insurance, Risk Management - Insurance, Risk Management, Agent/Broker Standard of Care, MGA, Wholesale Intermediary, Excess & Surplus Lines, Underwriting, Insurance Industry Customs & Practices, Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, E&O, EPLI, Occurrence v. Claims Made, PEOs, Contracts, Certificates, Additional Insureds, Claims

51+ years experience. Insurance & risk management professional. Faculty Member, Big "I" Virtual University Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Practice includes expert witness & transactional consulting. Personal & commercial insurance including property, inland marine, wet marine, builders risk, course of construction, general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation, homeowners, medical malpractice, employment practices liability, professional liability. Traditional insurance & alternative risk programs, captives, self-insurance, large deductibles, retrospective rating. Experience includes underwriting, retail & wholesale production agencies, general agent, excess & surplus lines & franchisor. Producer, agent and broker custom & practice and standard of care. Good faith, bad faith. Experience with design & marketing of insurance programs & design & interpretation of insurance clauses in lease agreements, construction and other business contracts, cer...

Architecture, Construction - Defects, site safety, contracts, observations, labor, administration, schedules, modifications, pre-construction, conditions, compliance, permits, exposure, insurance

AIA, NCARB Studies in Lean Construction, Construction Cost Engineering, Design Project scheduling Insurance coordination and review Payment Requisition development and review Value engineering Code review and evaluation Zoning review and evaluation Project Review

Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer

Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...

Insurance, Business Damages - Contracts, Agency Relationships, Bad Faith, Standard of Care, Independent Contractors, Commercial Insurance, Annuities, Life Insurance, Insurance Agency, Risk Management, Professional Liability Insurance, Insurance Claims, Automobile Accident, Hauling Freight, Coinsurance, Product Liability.

40+ years in the insurance industry with a focus on business insurance, contracts, independent contractors, property insurance, casualty insurance, hauling freight, product liability, Risk Management, Insurance Agency, etc. Specialties Include: Fair Claim Practices, Self-Insurance, Standard of Care, Captive Insurance, Bonds, Errors & Omissions, Professional Liability for Agents, Brokers, Underwriters, Directors & Officers Liability, Financial Lines of Insurance,

Manufacturing, Procurement/Purchasing - electronics, SMT, PCBA, circuit boards, contracts, agreements, EMS, contract manufacturing, NPI, quality defects, China, Southeast Asia, Mexico, IRS, transfer pricing, cost models, production, supply chain, unit demand forecast accuracy, medical devices, outsource, pricing, on-shoring, off-shoring

Since 1999, Mr. Freid has helped leading electronic device OEMs create low-cost and low risk outsource strategies and programs for printed circuit board assemblies and finished products. His work often includes in-depth audits of assembly and test processes, volumes and mix, supply chain alignment, pricing proposals, etc. of potentially suitable EMS sites in US, Mexico, China, other Asia and E. Europe. He brings unmatched first‐hand perspective of outsourcing pros and cons, deep electronics production expertise plus rigorous analytics to every engagement. His innovative case review and expert witness work is recognized by top law firms as most effective in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry. Besides outsource strategy and litigation support, other key service areas include in-house vs. outsourcing analysis (make vs. buy) and contract manufacturer M&A work including assistance with deal negotiation. Special assignments have been varied e.g., assessing to what ex...