Patrick J. Rafferty, MSPH, CIH
— Rafferty & James, Inc.

Litigation Support

Rafferty & James is frequently retained by attorneys as either testifying experts or consulting experts.

We have served in an expert capacity in cases relating to proposed OSHA regulations, workers' compensation, and criminal sentencing. We have assisted and testified in litigation related to property damage, construction defects, personal injury, and insurance coverage.

We have presented testimony in the following areas:

• Mold exposure
• Chemical contamination, including pesticides and chlorinated solvents
• Occupational exposure to solvents
• Occupational exposure to asbestos

Why Rafferty & James?

Patrick Rafferty, CIH, MSPH has provided served as an expert witness in industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, mold exposure, legionella exposure and other public health issues in courts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. His opinions are based on a sound understanding of the science and facts in the case, and his written reports and oral testimony are presented in clear, concise language that is easily understood.

Indoor Air Quality

We identify and prescribe corrective measures for indoor environmental quality problems in commercial, residential, and institutional buildings, on behalf of employers, property owners and managers, attorneys, and insurers. For buildings and properties with mold, water damage, or chemical or biological contamination, we provide thorough investigation based on knowledge of building systems, chemistry, and microbiology. We provide realistic assessments and practical solutions.

Mr. Rafferty is an effective expert witness in mold and water damage issues, along with historical exposures to asbestos and solvents such as benzene.

Why Rafferty & James?

Mr. Rafferty is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to your site inspection, building investigation, exposure assessments, or forensic analysis.

We have extensive experience investigating water losses, including documenting moisture content of building materials, inventorying mold damage, and specifying the scope of the
required remediation. We have worked with owners of historic properties that had experienced fires and floods to identify water and mold damage and develop remediation plans consistent with the historical value of the properties. We have investigated chemical contamination of properties caused by misapplication of pesticides, fuel spills and chemical releases.

Mr. Rafferty has co-authored and edited books and articles on topics related to environmental health and safety, including The Industrial Hygienist's Guide to Indoor Air Quality Investigations, published by the American Industrial Hygiene Association. 

Disaster Response

Rafferty & James provides rapid response to natural and man-made disasters, including floods, unintended water releases, fires, chemical spills and releases, mold problems, and Legionnaires Disease. We have provided disaster response services in high-rise apartment and office buildings, exclusive residential properties, underground communications centers, warehouses, schools, and government office buildings.

Why Rafferty & James?

Our lean organization allows us to be on the scene conducting our investigation while larger firms are still negotiating contract conditions. Our investigations are thorough and stand up to the scrutiny that inevitably follows a quick-response evaluation.

Construction issues

Rafferty & James provides industrial hygiene and public health related expertise to clients facing construction problems, both during the construction project and after the project is commissioned. When construction projects are suspended, we assess whether the property has been damaged or otherwise compromised due to water intrusion, high humidity, or spillage of chemical materials or process fluids.

Once a building is occupied, and construction defects are suspected in terms of water damage or ventilation, we are called in to investigate and make recommendations. We also provide guidance to clients on how to manage the dusts and other air quality problems that may arise during partial-building or whole-neighborhood demolition projects.

Why Rafferty & James?

Rafferty & James provides a high level of skill in evaluating the indoor environmental quality and public health aspects of construction and demolition projects. We work with owners and construction managers to identify such vulnerabilities, and to improve the indoor environmental impact of the project.

Once projects are complete, we have extensive experience in evaluating the indoor environmental impact of construction defects, including water intrusion from EIFS and other stucco systems, damage to oriented-strand board (OSB), and mold problems caused by inadequate flashing and grading.