Construction Expert Witnesses in Georgia

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Construction expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction defects, project management, contracts, and site safety. Some of the most common specialties include structural engineering, cost estimating, scheduling, building codes, and OSHA compliance. They can opine on the effects of design errors, delays, change orders, safety violations, and substandard workmanship on project outcomes and damages.

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  1. Construction & Property Damage Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $150/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $200/hr
    Court Fee
    $200/hr

    This expert has over 24 years experience in the fire, water, and storm damage restoration industry and currently serves as President of a property restoration company. He holds various certifications and designations from the Restoration Industry Association, National Association of Homebuilders, and the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification such as Certified Restorer, Water Damage Restoration, and Graduate Master Remodeler. He specializes in assisting homeowners through each phase of the damage restoration process and has published a guide for homeowner insurance claims.

    President, A Construction Company in GA

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Western Carolina University

    Macon,

    Georgia

  2. Architectural Design & Construction Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $150/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $200/hr
    Court Fee
    $200/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 30 years as an executive-level architect and construction professional. He earned his BS in architecture from Ball State University and is a licensed architect and general contractor. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Institute of Architects and the National Association of Architectural Registration. He formerly served as a construction and design consultant for Zaxby's Franchising, as partner in charge for Hodges, Austin, DeVleer Architects, and as the director of architecture for MRP Design Group. This expert is currently the president and CEO of an architecture and construction firm in Georgia.

    Owner & Developer, An Architecture and Construction Firm in GA

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Ball State University

    Snellville,

    Georgia

  1. Accident Investigation Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $220/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $220/hr

    This expert's construction industry experience includes overall project management, construction safety and quality control with leading contractors, owners and government agencies. For the last 15 years, he has been President of his own firm specializing in litigation support for construction accidents and personal injury cases, claim analysis and negotiations, and resolution of contract issues. He has completed over 200 cases in 27 states. His consulting services also included review and input on a 40 minute safety DVD. He has written, lectured and conducted seminars in the US, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar. His publications are included in the Engineering News Record and the American Society of Civil Engineers.

    President, An Independent Construction Consulting Firm

    Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Michigan

    Beaufort,

    South Carolina

  2. OSHA & Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $395/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $475/hr
    Court Fee
    $525/hr

    This qualified expert has more than 20 years of experience in safety compliance with more than 10 years in managing supermarket and retail location safety. He previously worked at Winn-Dixie Stores as a District Manager and Division Safety Director. He holds several certifications from various associations including the National Association of Safety Professionals and the National Safety Council in Principles of Occupational Safety & Health. He was also formerly acted as Corporate Safety Director for Piedmont Service Group. He currently works as President of a retail safety, compliance, and indoor air quality consulting firm.

    Owner, A private safety consultancy in NC

    Bachelor of Science (BS), North Carolina State University

    Murphy,

    North Carolina

  3. Construction Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $450/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $450/hr
    Court Fee
    $450/hr

    This expert is a licensed professional civil engineer as well as a certified safety professional. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Cincinnati and received his JD from the University of Dayton. He has 25+ years of experience in construction specifically, safety and risk management. Previously, he served as a project engineer and a corporate safety and risk director for major construction and transportation companies. He was responsible for coordinating and managing all safety aspects of mid-sized contracting firms, including transportation and OSHA. Additionally, he has specific expertise in trenching, excavation, fall protection, and scaffolding. He is a nationally recognized speaker and the recipient of several awards. He has authored various publications and previously served as an adjunct professor at Universities. This expert is an authorized construction and general industry trainer for OSHA and is currently the president of a safety firm in Ohio

    President, Two construction safety firms in FL

    Juris Doctor (JD), University of Dayton

    Naples,

    Florida

  4. Architecture & Construction Expert Witness

    This expert is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, with a degree in architecture. He is NCARB certified, and is a member of multiple architectural and construciton associations. He is a licensed architect in more than 30 states. He started and helped grow his own architectural firm. His legal actitives include expert witness services, case consultant, preparation of legal reportsm opinion statements, and advistory services.

    Founder and President, An Architectural Firm

    Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    Tennessee

  5. General Liability & Workers Compensation Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $175/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $350/hr

    This expert earned his BS in Management Science from Virginia Tech and Executive Graduate Program College of Insurance. This expert also has a number of certifications including certification as a Certified Builders Insurance Agent, certification by the College of Insurance, and certification by the National Safety Council. He is licensed as a Property and Casualty Agent and a Life and Health Agent in North Carolina. In addition, he is the Vice Chairman of the Safety Council of North Carolina. Formerly, this expert has held several vice president positions at various insurance companies, and he is currently the Vice President of Risk Management for a large roofing contractor.

    Vice President, Risk Management, A large roofing contractor

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Pennsylvania

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

  6. Construction Diversity & Inclusion Programs Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $350/hr
    Court Fee
    $350/hr

    This highly qualified expert has been involved in the construction services industry for over 30 years. He is a licensed general contractor and real estate broker in North Carolina. He has previously led community engagement and business development efforts for Kellog Brown and Root’s commercial construction unit and has extensive experience in construction supply-chain operations and government / corporate diverse and small business inclusion programs. Additionally, he has worked as a director of two higher education business development programs focused on small business diversity. Currently, he is a consultant for and the former Vice President of Business Development and Community Affairs for a construction services company in North Carolina.

    Vice President of Business Development and Community Affairs, A construction services company in North Carolina

    Bachelor of Science (BS), St. Augustine’s College

    Winston Salem,

    North Carolina

  7. Construction safety & OSHA regulations Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $150/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $150/hr
    Court Fee
    $150/hr

    This qualified expert received his BA from Valparaiso University and is a licensed OSHA trainer for numerous courses. He has managed various construction safety projects including the installation and modification of industrial equipment valued at over a billion dollars. Formerly, he served as a night safety manager for Gallagher Kaiser at General Motors and as a safety manager for NKC American at Toyota Motor Manufacturing. He currently is the safety manager for a prominent aluminum manufacturer overseeing the installation of a new stamping bed.

    Safety Manager, A construction services organization in TN

    Juris Doctor (JD), Ave Maria School of Law

    Mount Juliet,

    Tennessee

  8. Construction Management Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $250/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $350/hr

    This expert has nearly 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He received his BS in materials engineering, his MS in management, and his MSE from the American University in Cairo. He then earned his PhD in engineering at the University of Central Florida. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Council for Construction Education, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the National Home Builders Association. He is also involved in research, having authored numerous publications and received funding for multiple research studies. He has formerly served in a variety of industry and academic positions. Most notably, he was the project manager and assistant general construction manager for ICAT Construction, senior system engineer for Thiokol Corporation working on portions of the Kennedy Space Center, and assistant professor of construction and contracting at Georgia Southern University. Currently, this expert serves as a professor and the chair of the construction management department at a university in Florida.

    Professor and Chair, An FL University

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Central Florida

    Jacksonville,

    Florida

  9. Master Electrical Contractor Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $275/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $275/hr
    Court Fee
    $275/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in the electrical contracting industry. This expert earned his BS in accounting and business management at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville before becoming a state-certified master electrical contractor in Florida and Texas. He formerly served as the founder and CEO of BR Signs, Inc., which designed and installed electrical commercial signage from 1992 to 2018. He is currently the owner of his own consulting company where he serves as a motivational speaker on business strategy.

    Owner & Motivational Speaker, A Consulting Firm in FL

    Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Tennessee-Knoxville

    Parkland,

    Florida

  10. Construction, Design & Architecture Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $250/hr

    This highly qualified expert is a licensed general contractor and building examiner with experience in construction claims, construction defects, issue identification, water intrusion, roofing, siding, and EFIS claims. He received his BS in architecture and construction science and management from Clemson University. He has over 40 years of experience in commercial, industrial and residential construction with an emphasis in design-build construction and development. He has managed a wide range of construction projects involving design, engineering, and development and his vast experience spans across many industry sectors including residential, industrial, retail, medical, government, and school projects. He is a member of the International Code Council and has an OSHA 30 Hour Safety certificate. Formerly he worked as a project manager and cost estimator for various companies, including, Fiske-Carter Construction, Inc, York Construction, Inc, and as president for D. Kent Lesley Design and Construction. Currently, he serves as the president of an architecture design, construction, and engineering consultancy located in South Carolina.

    President, A construction design and engineering consultancy in SC

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Clemson University

    Summerville,

    South Carolina

  11. Construction Expert Witness

    This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of architecture, construction, and civil engineering. He earned his bachelor of architecture and his master of science in civil engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is a certified construction manager and licensed general contractor and stays active in his field as a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and Construction Management Association of America. Formerly, this expert held positions as director of engineering services for Tennessee Valley Authority, a regional engineer for the American Institute of Steel Construction, a project manager for Christman Construction and director of new construction and development for Belz Enterprises. He currently owns an independent construction consultancy in Tennessee.

    Founder & President, An independent construction consultancy in TN

    Master of Science (MS), University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    Tennessee

  12. Work Zone Safety, Mining & Traffic Construction Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $250/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $275/hr
    Court Fee
    $300/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in work zone safety, with demonstrated experience in health and safety management, regulatory compliance, safety auditing and reviews, and accident and incident investigations in areas of construction and mine safety. He earned his AS in electronics systems technology at Community College of the Air Force and his BS in occupational safety and health at Columbia Southern University. This expert holds several certifications in his field, including as a certified safety professional (CSP), a certified construction manager of environment safety and health (C-MESH), an OSHA and MSHA Part 48 metal/non-metal instructor, and a miner. He is also certified in fall protection and electrical safety, holding a NFPA 70E certification. He is active in his field as a member of the American Traffic Safety Services Association. He began his career as an antenna systems technician for the United States Air Force before transitioning to work as a loan officer for Freedom Mortgage Services and a senior financial officer for Carteret Mortgage Corporation. He also served as a lead instructor for the American Red Cross, a traffic control supervisor for Moore & Son, and a health and safety manager for Rogers Group Inc. Currently, this expert is the health and safety director of a safety industrial firm in North Carolina.

    Health and Safety Director, A Safety Industrial Firm in NC

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Columbia Southern University

    Ocala,

    North Carolina

  13. Real Estate, Insurance & Construction Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $325/hr
    Court Fee
    $325/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has nearly 30 years of experience with real estate, insurance, sales and litigation consulting. She earned her BA in economics at the University of Illinois at Champaign and both her MBA and PhD in business and marketing at Florida Atlantic University. She is a certified building contractor and a licensed public adjuster and private investigator. She spent 12 years working as a senior vice president of sales and marketing at Summit Hotel Management Company. She has also formerly served as an assistant professor of business at Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University. This expert currently serves as a real estate developer and contractor and a major real estate and construction company and as a public insurance adjuster at a public adjuster company. In addition, she oversees her own litigation consulting company in Florida, where she provides expertise in insurance, real estate and construction for legal disputes.

    Litigation Consultant, A real estate and insurance consulting firm in FL

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Florida Atlantic University

    Boca Raton,

    Florida

  14. Construction & Home Inspections Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $295/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $495/hr
    Court Fee
    $495/hr

    This expert has extensive experience in both construction and home inspections for mold, water intrusion, air quality, termite damage, and pesticide handling and misuse. He is a certified pest control operator, residential thermographer, and entomologist. He is also a licensed building inspector and mold assessor. This expert is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors and the Entomological Society of America. He has previously served as a branch manager for Orkin Pest Control and as a general manager for Massey Services. He then became the owner of Envirotect Pest Services and Reliable Building Inspections. He currently serves as the owner of a pest and termite services company in Florida.

    Owner and President, A Pest and Termite Services Company in FL

    Harmony,

    Florida

What Can a Construction Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Construction Expert Witnesses

What is a construction expert witness?

A construction expert witness is a qualified construction professional who provides specialized opinions in legal disputes. They assist by reviewing project records, analyzing defects or delays, testifying in court, and clarifying complex construction issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the input of a construction expert witness?

Construction expert witnesses support defect claims, delays, cost overruns, contract disputes, safety violations, code compliance issues, workmanship quality, and construction accident cases.

How do you evaluate the qualifications of a construction expert witness?

Evaluate a construction expert witness by reviewing their licenses, education, hands-on construction experience, prior testimony, professional affiliations, and case-specific expertise.

How early should a construction expert witness be retained in litigation?

A construction expert witness should be retained as early as possible in litigation, ideally during case evaluation or pre‑filing, to preserve evidence and shape strategy.

How can a construction expert witness assist with complex delay analysis?

A construction expert witness can clarify complex delay analysis by identifying causes, quantifying impacts, and presenting clear, evidence-based timelines for disputes.

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