Architecture Expert Witnesses in California

Construction Defects, Architecture - Forensic Architecture, Destructive Testing, Site Inspections, Construction Defects, Building Envelope, Roofing, Fenestration, Waterproofing, Exterior Claddings, Construction Drawings, Contract Administration, Slip and Fall, Building Code, Peer Review, Quality Assurance, Testimony

30+ years' experience in construction defect litigation support and expert witness services for plaintiff and defense attorneys. Experience includes field investigations, water intrusion analysis, construction installation sequencing, code analysis, development of repair solutions, trial preparation and expert witness testimony. Projects include residential, commercial, and high rise in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Florida (licensed in 6 states). Experience also includes traditional architectural services for projects involving repair or reconstruction: architectural design, production of construction documents and contract administration. Experience includes consulting for architects and developers to provide peer-review of drawings, quality assurance site observations, evaluation of in-progress construction for conformance to the construction drawings and specifications and workmanship standards. AIA - American Institute of Architects NCARB - National council...

Architecture, Construction Defects - Accidents, Construction, Slips & Falls, Mediation, Errors & Omissions, Design Flaws, Architectural Forensics, Square Footage Verification, Copyright Infringement, Violations, Water Incursion Determinations, Building Code Analysis, Planning & Zoning Issues, Ethicis, Scheduling Delays, Const. Mgmt, Consultation, Accidents

Qualifications: Marcus Marino is a registered and licensed architect in the State of California since 2019, and the State of New York since 1981. He is a Nationally Certified licensed registered architect with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He also serves at the pleasure of the State of California’s Office of Emergency Services on the Safety Assessment Program, to assist in analyzing the conditions of structures damaged in multiple types of emergencies, such as fires, earthquakes, floods, etc. In addition to his architectural practice, he has been a developer of multiple successful residential properties, He has also acted as construction manager on several projects. For over 20 years, he has assisted legal firms in understanding the intricacies of construction projects and the obligations of all participants involved. He analyzes project disputes and claims in order to provide deeply researched and informed expert witness testimony. He al...

California

Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect & Engineer Negligence, Construction Defects, Fraudulent Change Orders, Construction License Agreement, Antitrust Complaint, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Warehouse Thermal Comfort, Bid Steering, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards

Various Types of Legal Matters that Have Benefited from Fred’s Involvement: Architect & Engineer Negligence, Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Failure to Tender Payments Due & Owing for Contract Work Performed, Fraudulent Change Orders, Faulty Movie & Sound Recording Studios Construction, Faulty Sound Attenuation & Faulty Soundproofing, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, Roofing Failure & Related Building Damages, Industrial Climate Control Engineering, Thermal Comfort, & Labor Law, Aiding & Abetting Fiduciary Duties, Labor Union Disputes, Fraud, Bribery of a Public Official, Criminal Coercion, Construction Defects, Standard of Care Responsibility & Compliance, Adversary Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Antitrust Complaint - Sherman Antitrust Act, Treachery & Self-Dealing Related to Professional Practice Industry Standards, Quantum Meruit, Defamation Per Se, Responsibility for Failure to Maintain a Building, Fraudulent C...

San Francisco, California

Construction, Construction Defects - Contract Compliance, Scope of Work, Cost Analysis, Change Orders, Constructability, Punch Lists, Schedule Delays, Project Administration, Personal Injury, Permit Inspection, GC Termination, Architecture, A&E MEP Engineering Design, Specifications, Industry Standard Practices, Lease Work Letters, Lease Restoration Disputes

Marty Wilson founded and managed a Commercial Construction Company operating in San Francisco (where he built projects in 130+ Buildings, and his company earned annual Top 25 Contractor Listings in the SF Business Times), the Greater Bay Area, Sacramento, and four states. Mr. Wilson offers 45+ Years of Experience and Expertise in the following Construction Categories: • Structural and Seismic Rehabs, Shell and Core, Base Building, Tenant Improvements, • Prelim Design Drawing Plan Checking & Review, Constructability Analysis, Value Engineering, • Conceptual Estimating and Budgeting, • Bid Solicitations, Contractor Prequalification, Union and Non-Union Considerations, • Plans & Spec Hard Cost Bidding, • Build To Suit & Design Build, • Bid Comparisons, Leveling and Analysis, • Lump Sum, Cost Plus, Time and Material, GMP, Procedures, Requirements, • Contract Documentation, Forms, Details, Exhibits, and Assembly, • Subcontract Documentation, Forms, and Assembly, • Project Commencement...

Santa Monica, California

Architecture, Construction - Project Management, Program Management, Construction Management Standard of Care Failures, Construction Documents, Change Order, Design Coordination, Building Envelope Failure, Construction Defects, Architectural Professional Liability Failures, Water Intrusion, Construction Administration

Licensed Architect in California and Utah with over 40 years of experience in the field of Architecture and Construction Management and was responsible for managing multibillion-dollar, multi-site new construction and renovation projects throughout the United States. As an Expert Witness I have performed Standard of Care analysis of Architects/Engineer and Project Management Performance Reviews in Architect/Engineer negligence claims. Investigated Construction defects, Contractor Non-Compliance, and Owner Payment / Change Order Delay Claims. As the Principal Project Director / Design & Construction Training & Construction Lead for the second largest K-12 school district in the country and their $35 billion construction bond program that included developing new Policies and Procedures RFQs, RFPs, Bid Award, Contract Execution, Construction Management, Constructability Reviews, Owner Move-in and Project Closeout for general construction contracts including Design Bid Build, Design...

Davis, California

Architecture, Construction Defects - Accidents, Construction, Slips & Falls, Mediation, Errors & Omissions, Design Flaws, Architectural Forensics, Square Footage Verification, Copyright Infringement, Violations, Water Incursion Determinations, Building Code Analysis, Planning & Zoning Issues, Ethicis, Scheduling Delays, Const. Mgmt, Consultation, Accidents

Qualifications: Marcus Marino is a registered and licensed architect in the State of California since 2019, and the State of New York since 1981. He is a Nationally Certified licensed registered architect with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He also serves at the pleasure of the State of California’s Office of Emergency Services on the Safety Assessment Program, to assist in analyzing the conditions of structures damaged in multiple types of emergencies, such as fires, earthquakes, floods, etc. In addition to his architectural practice, he has been a developer of multiple successful residential properties, He has also acted as construction manager on several projects. For over 20 years, he has assisted legal firms in understanding the intricacies of construction projects and the obligations of all participants involved. He analyzes project disputes and claims in order to provide deeply researched and informed expert witness testimony. He al...

San Diego, California

Construction Defects, Architecture - Forensic Architecture, Destructive Testing, Site Inspections, Construction Defects, Building Envelope, Roofing, Fenestration, Waterproofing, Exterior Claddings, Construction Drawings, Contract Administration, Slip and Fall, Building Code, Peer Review, Quality Assurance, Testimony

30+ years' experience in construction defect litigation support and expert witness services for plaintiff and defense attorneys. Experience includes field investigations, water intrusion analysis, construction installation sequencing, code analysis, development of repair solutions, trial preparation and expert witness testimony. Projects include residential, commercial, and high rise in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Florida (licensed in 6 states). Experience also includes traditional architectural services for projects involving repair or reconstruction: architectural design, production of construction documents and contract administration. Experience includes consulting for architects and developers to provide peer-review of drawings, quality assurance site observations, evaluation of in-progress construction for conformance to the construction drawings and specifications and workmanship standards. AIA - American Institute of Architects NCARB - National council...

Los Angeles, California

Architecture, Construction Defects - Interior Design, OSHA Compliance, Breach of Contract, Landscape Design, Failure Analysis, Interior Architecture, Construction Defects, Code Violations, Lighting Design, Negligence, Slip Trip & Fall, Water Intrusion, Cost to Cure, Sustainability, Los Angeles, ADA Compliance, Standard of Care, Premises Liability, Title 24 Compliance

Lori Dennis, ASID President, LEED AP, NCIDQ, is a nationally recognized expert witness and award-winning interior designer with over 30 years of experience in residential, commercial, hospitality, and luxury projects. Based in Los Angeles, she leads Lori Dennis LLC, one of the top interior design firms in the country. She is a best-selling author (Green Interior Design), HGTV series star, TEDx speaker, corporate keynote speaker, and leading influencer in luxury and sustainable design. Her expert testimony has been retained in over 20 cases by prominent law firms nationwide, including Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger, and others, for both plaintiff and defense. Areas of expertise include construction defects, standard of care, ADA/OSHA compliance, slip/trip/fall, water intrusion, code violations, breach of contract, negligence, cost-to-cure damages, product liability, failure analysis, Title 24 compliance, sustain...

South Pasadena, California

Architecture, Construction - Professional Standard of Care, Construction Documents Analysis, Architectural Design and Coordination, Building Code Analysis, Scope of Work Definition, Change Order Analysis, Construction Administration, Architectural Mediation

For 34 years, I was a hands-on partner in charge of projects. My responsibilities included being actively involved with the owners, general contractors, critical trade sub-contractors and all government authorities having jurisdiction. I prepared proposals, crafted contracts, oversaw the creation of the contract documents and had primary responsibility during the Construction Administration phase. I am licensed in 7 states, (5 active and 2 inactive) and have delivered projects in 11 states and 3 countries ranging in construction costs from $2,000,000 to $500,000,000,

San Jose, California

Architecture, Premises Liability - residential, hotel, restaurant, Zoning, construction defect, interior finishes, property damage, Parking, injury, architect expert witness San Francisco, water intrusion, roofing, stairs, ramps, building envelope, fall, architect expert witness Texas, subrogation , setback, architect expert witness california

If the code’s in doubt, I’ll sort it out. I am a licensed architect in California, Texas, and Louisiana. I design buildings and have been designated as an expert in litigation, providing forensic architectural consulting and expert witness services. I investigate buildings when they fail from water intrusion, roof collapse, construction defects, overlooked details, and decisions hidden in the walls waiting for gravity to finish the job. I have practiced architecture for over thirty years, laying the foundation of my forensic work. Because I have designed the systems in question, I can explain building issues clearly to non-experts. Additional information: https://architectadamfrench.com/architect-expert-witness.html Premises Liability: In premises liability and injury matters, I evaluate architectural and site conditions as they existed at the time of the incident. Issues commonly reviewed include walking surfaces and changes in level, stairs and ramps, handrails and guardrails, lig...

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...

California

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

Tracy Myers is an architect and general contractor with 34 years of broad experience in architectural design, project management, property condition evaluation, 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. Prior to opening her own consulting practice in 2019, she worked for privately-owned architectural and forensic architectural firms, a corporate development department at a privately-owned restaurant company, a roofing manufacturer as a member of their Building and Roofing Science team, and a construction consulting firm. Ms. Myers has worked in the fore...