Richard Arlington, III, CSP, LICM
— Rich Arlington & Associates

I am an executive leader in Exterior Maintenance and an experienced consultant in corporate growth for the industry; furthermore, have twenty-five plus years of experience. Secondly, my experience in consulting is in writing Scopes of Work for RFP's, handling the RFP process for portfolios like CBRE and litigation for premise liability defense, snow and ice removal management, and contract law in landscape practices. In addition, I‘ve obtained key certifications, the Certified Snow Professional (CSP), the Certified Landscape Professional (CLP), and the Landscape Industry Certified Manager (LICM). Finally, my knowledge and expertise is available for the legal professionals.

Snow & ice management cases

• Salt usage for ice control
• Depositions taken to compose expert summaries
• Site plan to establish best snow storage areas
• Data provided to establish possible liability for accidents
• Trial expert witness testimony
• Contractor safety and training procedures as compared to industry standards
• Contractor practices and methods as compared to industry standards
• Was the contract proper for the snow and ice industry
• Weather patterns to establish correct ice control methods
• The site snow response plan to establish procedures requested were followed
• If a scope of work is written for this case, does it give proper directions to the contractor
• Were financial constraints established that limited the proper procedures for snow and ice management

Landscape installation and design cases

• Placement of shrubs for safety
• Installation procedures as per industry standards
• Plant selection for climate and placement
• Chemical usage given area treated

Upon completion of this review Rich Arlington and Associates will write a summary review that may be used by the client. If requested we can visit the site in question and testify in a court of law.