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This highly qualified architect and construction manager has more than 40 years of experience in design, construction management, contracting, and business management in the US and internationally. He qualifies as an expert witness in state and federal courts. He has experience in all aspects of design for residential, medical, food-service, retail, commercial and industrial projects.
CEO/Architect, A Private Architecture Firm
Postgraduate Studies (PGS), University of Houston
Bala Cynwyd,
Pennsylvania
This Forensic Architect assists attorneys and insurance companies in resolving construction litigation claims through physical investigation, analysis, report writing and expert witness testimony. He is a Registered Architect and a Professional Planner with 28 years of experience in the construction industry. He has an ability to explain complex design and construction issues in a simple and clear manner as an expert witness. He has testified in deposition, mediation, arbitration and Court. This expert actively consults on construction claims for defects, delays, and errors & omissions. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and is currently licensed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington D.C. and Florida. The expert is also a Professional Planner in New Jersey and has an NCARB Certificate from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He has completed analysis on numerous projects, including condominium complexes, schools, healthcare facilities, and resort properties, among others. He was a Claims Department Head and a Senior Architect for The Falcon Group before starting his current role as a Forensic Architect at a firm in New Jersey. After graduating from high school, this expert worked for a contractor performing construction trades. After graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from NJIT, he worked for several Architectural firms. He decided to concentrate on Forensic Architecture and has worked for Claims firms such as Hill International. He has been primarily focused on Forensic work for the past 12 years. This expert has written numerous expert reports and has testified in arbitration, a bench trial and a jury trial.
Forensic Architect, An analysis and planning architecture firm in NJ
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), New Jersey Institute of Technology School of Architecture
Chester,
New Jersey
This qualified expert has over four decades of experience in architecture, with extensive experience in all aspects of the architectural profession including new construction, rehab projects, fire damage renovations, moisture problems, ADA accessibility, building code analysis and safety, and problem solving during construction. He received his BA in architecture from the NJ Institute of Technology, is a licensed architect, and is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified. He is active in his field as a member of the South Broad Street Association, Sustainable Business Network, and the American Institute of Architect. Formerly, he has worked as an architect design for Morris Aubrey Architects, CRS Sirrine, and 3D International. He then worked as an architect consultant for Daroff Design and a project architect consultant at A1-5 Architects. For nearly thirty years, he has worked as the senior project architect at his own firm in Pennsylvania where he works on both residential and commercial projects.
Owner & Senior Project Architect, An Architecture Firm in PA
Bachelor of Arts (BA), NJ Institute of Technology
Pennsylvania
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What Can an Architect Expert Witness Opine On?
Site Analysis
Evaluate land for suitability and design.
Conceptual Design
Create initial design ideas and layouts.
Schematic Design
Develop detailed designs and configurations.
Design Development
Refine designs with materials and systems.
Construction Documents
Prepare detailed drawings for construction.
Project Management
Oversee construction to ensure design fidelity.
FAQs for Architect Expert Witnesses
What is a architect expert witness?
An architect expert witness is a licensed architect who provides professional opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing plans and records, inspecting sites, clarifying code issues, and testifying in court.
What types of cases can an architectural expert witness opine on?
An architectural expert witness opines on design defects, construction disputes, code compliance, building failures, safety issues, professional negligence, and ADA or zoning violations.
How can an architect expert witness assist in assessing standard of care breaches?
An architect expert witness evaluates design decisions, code compliance, and industry practices to determine if the architectural standard of care was breached.
What qualifications should an architect expert witness possess for complex construction disputes?
An architect expert witness for complex construction disputes should hold relevant licensure, advanced experience, and proven forensic and testimony skills in construction law and standards.
How does an architect expert witness evaluate alleged design defects in commercial projects?
An architect expert witness evaluates alleged design defects in commercial projects by reviewing plans, codes, site conditions, and performance to determine compliance and causation.
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