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Construction Defects — California

"These things are complicated …. The chances of it getting done ever without … some misstep are small." — Frank Gehry
Construction defects California expert witnesses, profiled in this directory, may consult on defects in architectural design, workmanship and building materials, including water seepage through roofs, windows and doors, siding and stucco deficiencies, slab leaks and cracks, faulty drainage, termite infestations, improper materials and material substitutions, structural failures and structural collapse, defective mechanicals and defective plumbing, inadequate and faulty electrical wiring, inadequate environmental controls, improper security measures and inadequate security devices, insufficient insulation, poor acoustics and inadequate noise suppression, inadequate firewalls, improper landscaping, and related construction defects. These experts may also provide expert witness opinions in matters of builder’s warranties, construction insurance policies and defect coverage, value engineering and construction risk management.
 
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James A. Wilson, Umpire, Appraiser, Arbitrator - Construction Disputes

We provide neutral Umpires, Appraisers, Arbitrators, & loss Investigators for matters involving Insurance, Real & Personal Property damage claims. We are Experts in California Policy Appraisals, Claims Handling, and Bad-Faith Litigation & Tria
Elk Grove, CA

S. D. Epcar & Associates

Experienced expert with emphasis on standard of care, premises liability, partnership/brokerage matters, life/safety/security, property management and environmental. Background includes multifamily, condominium, retail/commercial and mixed use assets.
Granite Bay, CA

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Chula Vista, CA

Stephen George * Landscapes West

California Landscape Contractor provides landscape construction, horticulture, and arboriculture expert witness services, including landscape construction defect and personal injury, inspection, forensic imaging, repair and replacement estimates.
San Diego, CA

Carl H. Josephson, PE, SE — Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates, Inc.

Consulting structural engineering services on over 1,500 matters. Clients include plaintiffs, defendants, and cross-defendants. Extensive trial experience. Licensed in 31 states, our work extends nationally and internationally.
San Diego, CA

David Neagley, Architect

Licensed architect providing expert witness services in architecture and construction claims and disputes, including visual inspection, intrusive testing, construction defect investigation, repair recommendations and damage analysis.
La Jolla, CA

Joseph A. Quilici, Civil & Structural Engineer — Quilici Engineers, Inc.

Civil, Structural Engineer 40+ yrs, Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant, Construction Defect & Standard of Care Expert Witness, Structural Oversight, Post-Disaster Investigation, Remedial Design, Grading, Drainage.
Sacramento, CA

Douglas A. Hansen — Code Check

General contractor (30+ yr) provides construction defect evaluations and expert testimony in building and electrical code matters. ICC Cert Residential Inspector. ICC Cert Commercial Electrical Inspector. Principal author of “Code Check”
San Rafael, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (650) 269-4748
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Dr. Stephen C. Wexler, PE — WEXCO International Corporation

Civil Engineer (Ph.D, Business Admin.) provides expert witness services in construction defects and damages, costs to repair, policy coverage; construction claims, delay impact analysis, contract disputes, construction accident reconstruction, etc.
Marina del Rey, CA

Peter C. Vail — Joelson Vail Associates LLC

General and concrete contractor (49 yr) and Industry Expert for California Contractors State License Board, ICC acts as an expert witness in matters of contractor and industry standards of care issues, construction defects, code compliance, inspections.
Encinitas, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Claims & Disputes
Tel: (858) 836-3210
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Michael V. Sanders, MAI, SRA — Coastline Realty Advisors

Real estate valuation and damage analysis expert in residential and commercial/industrial property, including property value diminution associated with construction defects, title issues, environmental, geotechnical and proximate nuisances.
Seal Beach, CA

John P. Diehl, AIA, NCARB LEED AP- The Diehl Group Architects, Inc.

Architect provides complete Forensic Consulting and Expert Witness services for Construction Defect Investigations/Litigation. Additional specialties: Waterproofing & Building Envelope Consulting, Code Research, QA, Peer Review and ADA Consultation.
Encinitas, CA

Real Estate and Business Appraisal Expert — Steven J. Decker, MAI, ASA-BV

Real estate and fractional interest (FLP and LLC) valuation expert witness, experienced in residential and commercial property appraisals, construction defects, easements, title defects, toxic contamination, estate tax reports.
Culver City, CA
Areas of Expertise: Real Estate Valuation; Real Estate Appraisal
Tel: (310) 645-9691
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Construction Damages

Cost Expert in buildings damaged by fire, wind, water, motor vehicles, earth movement, construction defects. Experienced in municipal, superior and Federal courts. Appointed as impartial repair method and cost expert, SD/Orange County courts [Non-public Profile Id 51717]
La Mesa, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Damages
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Reif McElroy Construction / Construction Management & Consulting

Full Service Building Forensic & Investigation Services. Perform both destructive and non-destructive testing. ASTM & AAMA water testing services. Construction Cost Estimating services for repair and reconstruction. Full Service Contractor.
Auburn, CA

Roy V. Swearingen — Swearingen HVAC and Sheet Metal/ Asbestos use consulting

Construction Defect Consultant with 40+ yr experience in HVAC, sheet metal, metal roofs, fireplaces, metal buildings, including inspections and repair estimating, Asbestos use claims. Experienced expert witness.
Pinole, CA

Dr. Jubin Merati Ph.D., CVA, BVAL, AIBA, MAFF — Merati Economic Group, Inc.

Renders forensic economic services in matters resulting from breach of contract, business interruption, IP rights, construction defect, products liability claims, personal injury, employment, medical malpractice, etc.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Business Interruption; Business Interruption Claims
Tel: (310) 888-0078
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

ForensisGroup, Inc.

ForensisGroup provides expert witnesses, consultants, and litigation support specialists, including engineering consultants, medical expert witnesses, forensic accountants, construction experts, securities specialists, patent experts etc.
Pasadena, CA

Gary M. Garcia, AIA — Richard Avelar & Associates

Registered Architect provides forensic and expert witness services, including construction defect investigations, research and analysis, and building correction due to construction defects, water intrusion and non-code compliant construction.
Oakland, CA
Areas of Expertise: Architecture
Tel: (510) 893-5501
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Eugene L. Evans, Claims Consultant, E.L. Evans & Associates

Insurance claims specialist with extensive expert witness experience in bad faith/good faith, 1st party claims, water damage, standards and practices, construction defects, professional liability claims, auto uninsured/underinsured, failure to defend.
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Bad Faith
Tel: (310) 559-4005
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Scott Cohen — The Green Scene

Landscape designer & contractor, provides professional Services as a member of the CSLB Expert Witness Program since 2002, expert witness in: construction defects: swimming pools; landscaping and landscape design; concrete repair and design; etc.
Chatsworth, CA

Brian Spiegel & David Spiegel, CR, CIEC, CMRS

Certified Restoreres provides property damage consulting, forensics (incl. infrared thermography) and expert witness services in: smoke, water, fire, mold contamination, sewage backflow, flooring, standards of care, reconstruction, and construction defect
La Verne, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Damages
Tel: (800) 266-8988
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Kurt Grosz — KGA Inc.

Expert environmental and construction consultant providing expert witness services in construction and insurance, including concrete and construction defects, mold, contract delay/disruption, liability assessments
Laguna Beach, CA

William J. Esser — Esser & Associates

Roofing and structural waterproofing expert providing consulting, expert witness testimony, forensic investigations of property damage, personal injury, and construction defect matters. Experienced in Federal Court, Superior Court, Binding Arbitration.
Dana Point, CA

Robert I. Schwartz, AIA — Schwartz/Robert & Associates, Inc.

CA Architect & Gen. Contractor, Real Estate Developer, Construction Manager 34 yrs. Leading expert witness - design errors & omissions, construction defects, large project administration, development, estimating & insurance claims. Arbitrator.
Thousand Oaks, CA

Kenneth A. Solomon, PhD — Institute of Risk & Safety Analyses

Our staff of forensic scientists specialize in accident reconstruction, biomechanics, human factors, adequacy of warnings, building codes, construction defect, failure analysis and computer simulations. Member, LA Superior Court Expert Witness Panel.
Woodland Hills, CA

Tom Parco, AIA, NCARB, LEED — Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

Licensed Architect provides expert witness services and litigation support in architecture, specializing in construction defects and building code compliance.
Santa Ana, CA
Areas of Expertise: Architecture
Tel: (714) 954-1912
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

W. John Kulwiec, AIA NCARB CSI ICC — Kulwiec Group/Architects

Practicing Architect provides litigation support in construction defect and personal injury matters, including forensic architecture investigations: post-construction building autopsy; professional standards of care; analysis of construction documents;
Santa Paula, CA

Swimming Pool Forensic Engineer

Board certified forensic engineer specializing in pool accidents, injuries, drowning, diving, suction entrapment, pool equipment, pool design/construction defects. Former pool designer +Dir. of Engr. for pool equipment manufacturer.
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Frank Welch

General, refrigeration and HVAC contractor, 30+ yrs in construction industry, specialized in industrial mechanical fixtures, refrigeration, exhaust hoods, air conditioning, health department corrections, evaluations, mechanical machinery and equipment.
Lincoln, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (916) 645-4277
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Randall Bell, PhD, MAI — Landmark Research Group, LLC

MAI & Certified General Real Estate Appraiser specializes in damage economics, including environmental issues, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, construction defects, soil problems, market cycles, geotechnical, natural disasters, eminent domain, leases
Dana Point, CA

Construction Defects Expert — Tom Anderberg

Construction Consultant, 45+ yr. industry experience, 25+ yr. expert witness, provides expert opinions and testimony, incl. in matters of construction defects, appraisal, drainage, foundation, settlement, seismic, water intrusion, and code compliance.
Oakland, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (510) 482-2779
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Donald W. Danmeier, AIA — Danmeier Architects

Architect specializing in building failure analysis and remediation processes provides expert witness services related to construction defects, including defect investigations, defect remediation and construction contract administration.
Novato, CA

Joseph M. Russo

Manufactured and mobile home expert, including portable classrooms and mobile office buildings. Experienced in the installation, repair, diagnosis, delivery, site placement, foundation systems, utilities and in factory assembly / construction issues.
Pleasant Grove, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (530) 308-9470
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Construction Expert — Allan D. Kleiner

Construction defect and contractor standard of care expert witness, 40+ yr industry, with expertise in concrete, cement, brick and stone, waterproofing, mold and industrial hygiene, construction damages, contractor liability, and construction safety.
Vista, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Damages
Tel: (760) 802-4069
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J. B. Giacoma Consulting, LLC

Provides expert witness services in matters of: plumbing; heating; HVAC; piping systems; construction defects; personal liability; construction claim analysis; field inspection;+ ASBESTOS EXPOSURE in mechanical trades
Martinez, CA

Celeste K. Plaister CPA/CFF/ABV

Over 15 years’ forensic accounting and expert witness experience including business valuations, economic damages, lost profits, construction defect claims, labor disputes, personal injury, marital disputes and family law, and trust and estate matters.
Healdsburg, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Accounting
Tel: (707) 431-7422
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Mark Lopez, AIA, NCARB, CSI, LEED AP

Architect provides expert witness services in matters of: construction defects, rentable area calculations ; disabled access (ADA) deficiencies; entitlement issues; project scope definition; and building code interpretation.
Walnut Creek, CA
Areas of Expertise: Architecture
Tel: (925) 934-2600 #204
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

James P. Waltz, P.E., C.E.M., A.C.F.E.

Forensic Engineer and Certified Energy Manager provides expert witness services in construction defect, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), indoor air quality, mechanical and electrical building systems, performance contracting, site survey.
Livermore, CA
Areas of Expertise: Forensic Engineering
Tel: (925) 447-1140
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

David Benaroya Helfant, PhD, M. ASCE, ICC, Assoc AIA

Civil engineer, 27 yr. experience in California structural, environmental, and civil engineering projects, with expertise in construction defect, code compliance, accidents, construction safety, storm drainage, environmental investigations, mold testing.
Emeryville, CA
Areas of Expertise: Civil Engineering
Tel: (510) 547-8540
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Daniel Dixon, dba Ceramic Tile Forensics

I am a tile construction expert (Tile contractor) with 30 years experience in tile, marble, slate, stone and glass tile. I have an extensive background in tile assembly and tile product knowledge with pools, facades, showers, floors, decks, countertop, etc
El Cerrito, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (510) 524-9999
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SC Wright Group

Provides forensic construction services in litigation support in matters related to all forms of construction defect, especially in water intrusion and mold issues, in both residential and commercial construction.
La Mesa, CA
Areas of Expertise: Mold & Water Intrusion
Tel: (619) 698-6909
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Mark C. Hunter — Hunter Plumbing Consulting, Inc.

Licensed Plumbing Contractor with 40+ years of industry experience provides expert witness services in plumbing, including forensic defect investigations.
Pleasant Hill, CA
Areas of Expertise: Construction Defects
Tel: (925) 676-3530
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Hugh W. Black, CPCU, ARM, AIC, CCLA — H.W. Black Litigation Support

Consults as an expert witness in matters of bad faith, commercial property & casualty insurance coverage, duty to defend, insurance industry custom & practice, certificates of insurance, additional insured coverage, construction defect, etc.
Corona, CA
Areas of Expertise: Insurance Claims Handling
Tel: (951) 833-5472
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Tim A. Marsh — T.A. Marsh Roofing

Provides expert witness services in construction defect investigation, repair recommendations and cost estimates, for roofing, sheet metal, metal roof systems, waterproofing, deck coating.
Jamul, CA

Peter Petrovsky, CE, ME, GEC, GC, C-12 Diversified Engineering of Westlake, Inc.

Licensed Civil and a licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer and General Engineering, General Building and Earthwork and Paving Contractor. I am a recognized Industry (IT) in A, B, and C-12 classifications and Subject Matter Expert in C-12 class.
Agoura Hills, CA

Alison Osinski, Ph.D., Principal, Aquatic Consulting Services

Investigation, research, and expert testimony on swimming pool and waterpark element construction defects cases; boating, and all water-related personal injury cases, including: drowning & near drowning.
San Diego, CA

Manuel C. Jardin, Inc.

General engineering contractor with expertise in pipeline installation, pipe rehabilitation, trench shoring, and utility replacement. Experienced in cases of latent construction defects, including sewer laterals, onsite drainage, slope stabilization
Sacramento, CA
Areas of Expertise: Pipelines & Pressure Vessels
Tel: (916) 927-2923
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Paul Bedington

Commercial and residential architect with construction failure expertise, especially in water intrusion. Experienced in the construction defect litigation process: investigation, case evaluation, deposition. Licensed in Arizona, California, Nevada
San Diego, CA
Areas of Expertise: Architecture
Tel: (619) 994-0124
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Omar Hindiyeh, CPE, ICC — CMA Consulting

Providing expert witness services related to defect investigations: determining whether the defect is the result of substandard workmanship, a departure from approved plans and specifications or is a manufacturer or design deficiency.
Livermore, CA