Habitability Expert Witnesses

Oro Valley, Arizona

Entomology, Environmental - Entomologist insect, contamination, Pesticide, Termiticide, Bed bug, Rats, Rodent vermin, Mice, Hantavirus, Pest Control/Fumigation, Habitability, damage, bite or sting, infestation, Cockroaches, Spider, Mites, Birds, Scorpion bee wasp, IPM

BCE Services, LLC... "Entomologist Will travel" I am a Board Certified Entomologist with expertise in Applied Forensic Urban Entomology and Pest Control practices, and hold several Pest Control Licenses in CA and AZ. I held the Qualifying licenses for 2 southern California and several Arizona pest control companies and currently, an Arizona School District. I have previously held licenses in CT, NY and NJ, and additionally managed pest control branches in NM, TX, NV, and Sonora Mexico. I am not geographically bound. A graduate of the University of Connecticut where I focused on medical entomology and parasitology, I have served as Technical Director, Manager, VP and Owner of Pest Control companies across the country since 1983, and I am currently the Technical Director of a pest control company in Arizona. I have been a consultant since 2000 and served as the AZ Governor's appointed Entomologist Advisor to the AZ Office of Pest Management, and am on the BCE Continuing Education C...

Rancho Santa Margarita , California

Building Inspection, Construction Defects - home inspection, landlord tenant disputes, substandard housing, construction, building code violations, building inspection, code violations, water damage, property maintenance, standards of care, code enforcement, housing inspection, commercial inspection, residential inspection, habitability, ADU, fire safety, real estate

Justin D. Watts has a diverse inspection background performing thousands of residential, commercial and industrial inspections in evaluation of all construction trades including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing code compliance and construction defects. Mr. Watts has been employed by two government agencies as a Certified Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. As the owner of American Dream Home Inspection, performed thousands of property inspections for home buyers in real estate transactions. Since 2007, he has provided litigation support for dozens of cases for law firms with an approximate 50/50 plaintiff and defendant client ratio. Mr. Watts has testified numerous times in depositions and court trials. Certifications: International Code Council – ICC California Commercial Building Inspector International Code Council – ICC California Residential Building Inspector State of California – Safety Assessment Program – CA DSW local ID#63255 National Asso...

Oakland, California

Real Estate, Premises Liability - Property management, broker, agent, landlord/tenant, land use zoning, California, Habitability Inspections, HOA, wrongful eviction, habitability, standard of care, rent control, real estate malpractice, commercial real estate, building codes, electrical codes, health and safety, residential real estate, real estate damages, Fair Housing

At Edrington and Associates, we are California real estate experts. Our specialization includes owner/property manager standard of care, implied warranty of habitability, building code compliance, economic damages, and rent differential analysis. Additionally, we can opine on HOA issues, broker/agent failure to disclose, and agency issues. We maximize value and solve complex real estate challenges for our clients. We are active practitioners in the field, in addition to our expert witness work. Steve Edrington is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC), International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector, California Licensed Real Estate Broker, and California Licensed Class B General Contractor. Phil Barthman is an ICC Combination Inspector, an electrician, and a former Alameda County Building Inspector. We are frequent presenters for the Bar Association of San Francisco, Alam...

San Diego, California

Real Estate, Property Management - commercial real estate, lease, REIT, real estate investment trust, triple net, NNN, retail, industrial, office, multifamily, asset management, property management, portfolio, leasing, CoStar, premises liability, due diligence, construction, standard of care, habitability

Drawing on 32 years of real estate experience, Greg provides expert advice, analysis, opinion reports, and legal testimony to support attorneys and their clients in resolving commercial and residential real estate disputes. Greg serves as a Course Facilitator for Cornell University’s eCornell commercial real estate certificate program, where he guides professionals in expanding their understanding of asset management, development, property management, leasing, and other key areas of commercial real estate practice. He is qualified to consult on a wide variety of real estate and facilities-related matters including but not limited to the REIT industry and practices, asset management, broker standard of care, budgeting, capital expense planning/management, construction, corporate real estate, development/redevelopment, disaster planning and response, due diligence, facilities management, financial modeling, habitability, lease abstraction, lease administration, lease agreements, le...

California

Entomology, Environmental - Entomologist insect, contamination, Pesticide, Termiticide, Bed bug, Rats, Rodent vermin, Mice, Hantavirus, Pest Control/Fumigation, Habitability, damage, bite or sting, infestation, Cockroaches, Spider, Mites, Birds, Scorpion bee wasp, IPM

BCE Services, LLC... "Entomologist Will travel" I am a Board Certified Entomologist with expertise in Applied Forensic Urban Entomology and Pest Control practices, and hold several Pest Control Licenses in CA and AZ. I held the Qualifying licenses for 2 southern California and several Arizona pest control companies and currently, an Arizona School District. I have previously held licenses in CT, NY and NJ, and additionally managed pest control branches in NM, TX, NV, and Sonora Mexico. I am not geographically bound. A graduate of the University of Connecticut where I focused on medical entomology and parasitology, I have served as Technical Director, Manager, VP and Owner of Pest Control companies across the country since 1983, and I am currently the Technical Director of a pest control company in Arizona. I have been a consultant since 2000 and served as the AZ Governor's appointed Entomologist Advisor to the AZ Office of Pest Management, and am on the BCE Continuing Education C...

Reno, Nevada

Real Estate, Premises Liability - Property management, broker, agent, residential, apartment, commercial, retail, hospitality, HOA, slip/trip/fall, maintenance, inspection, water intrusion, mold, premises liability, personal injury, rent control, habitability, bed bugs, roaches

Robert Griswold specializes in: * Currently active as a day-to-day hands-on practitioner, consultant and expert in all aspects of real estate (except valuation). Serves as a consultant or expert witness in standards of care, standards of practice, best practices, and custom and practice for real estate transactions, property management/ownership and fiduciary duty issues for all types of residential and commercial real estate – management, operations, maintenance, health & safety, habitability, mold, water intrusion, personal injury, trip & fall, premises liability, property inspection, broker or agent failure to disclose; misrepresentation; negligence/fraud & association board duties, & real estate receivership. * Certified Property Manager (CPM(®), Counselor of Real Estate (CRE®), Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM®), Real Property Administrator (RPA®) * Accredited Residential Manager (ARM®), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM®) Professional Community Association Man...

Nevada

Entomology, Environmental - Entomologist insect, contamination, Pesticide, Termiticide, Bed bug, Rats, Rodent vermin, Mice, Hantavirus, Pest Control/Fumigation, Habitability, damage, bite or sting, infestation, Cockroaches, Spider, Mites, Birds, Scorpion bee wasp, IPM

BCE Services, LLC... "Entomologist Will travel" I am a Board Certified Entomologist with expertise in Applied Forensic Urban Entomology and Pest Control practices, and hold several Pest Control Licenses in CA and AZ. I held the Qualifying licenses for 2 southern California and several Arizona pest control companies and currently, an Arizona School District. I have previously held licenses in CT, NY and NJ, and additionally managed pest control branches in NM, TX, NV, and Sonora Mexico. I am not geographically bound. A graduate of the University of Connecticut where I focused on medical entomology and parasitology, I have served as Technical Director, Manager, VP and Owner of Pest Control companies across the country since 1983, and I am currently the Technical Director of a pest control company in Arizona. I have been a consultant since 2000 and served as the AZ Governor's appointed Entomologist Advisor to the AZ Office of Pest Management, and am on the BCE Continuing Education C...

Spring City, Tennessee

Property Management, Risk Management - Slip and Fall, Fire, Ice Falls, Security Breach, Habitability, Dog Attack, Robbery, Shooting, Assualt, Standard of Care, Risk Mgmt, Trip and Fall, Wet Slippery, Falls, Accidental Death, Flood, Fire Safety, Inspection, Maintenance, Electrocution

An expert in real estate management, maintenance, and the standard of care for commercial and residential properties, including inspection and maintenance policies and procedures, landlord premises liability, financial reporting and fiduciary duties. As an expert witness since 2015, I have been engaged on over 95 cases involving the standard of care for landlords and property managers, fiduciary duties and related topics for commercial and residential properties by attorneys representing both plaintiffs and defendants. My area of focus pertains to a landlord’s/property manager’s duty to perform regular, documented property inspections, to diligently act on the findings of such inspections and to maintain a reasonably safe and secure property at all times. I was actively and directly involved in the management of all types of real estate for 40 years as a commercial and multi-family property owner, manager and later as a property management supervisor, management company co-owner a...