Architect - Construction Defects & ADA Compliance

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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 20 states: NC · SC · GA · FL · TN · VA · TX · AZ · NV · KY · LA · MD · MN · NH · OH · PA · RI · WV · WI. Reciprocal licensure available in additional jurisdictions on request. Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). Recognition: Wood Engineering Design Award, Wood Products Council (2011); Most Creative Stealth Installation, Tower Industry Summit (1999). Available for consultation, site assessment, written opinion, deposition, and trial testimony.