Expert Witness 374676
Insurance
California
Bachelor, United States Naval Academy
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A public insurance adjusting professional with more than 20 years of experience focuses on first-party property claims, claims management, and insurance practices involving residential and commercial losses. His work includes full-cycle claims preparation and management for fire, water, smoke, and other material damage events, along with analysis of policyholder claims, recovery strategies, business interruption issues, and insurance appraisal matters. He has provided litigation support through consultations and expert witness testimony in disputes involving property damage, claims handling practices, and insurance recovery. His work also includes evaluation of catastrophe-related losses and use of advanced technology, including drones and 3D imaging, for damage investigations.
His background also includes extensive experience in residential and commercial construction management, including oversight of building projects, design-build consulting, capital improvement work, and insurance-related repair analysis. This dual expertise allows him to evaluate damage causation, repair scope, code-related issues, and valuation disputes with a practical understanding of construction methods and costs. In his professional capacity, he has assisted policyholders across multiple industries in recovering substantial claim settlements, applying both technical and operational knowledge to complex loss scenarios. He previously served in roles including Founder and CEO of a public adjusting and disaster recovery firm, Public Adjuster, and Partner within residential and commercial construction operations.
He is a licensed public adjuster across multiple jurisdictions and a nationally certified property appraiser and umpire, with additional certifications in fire and smoke damage restoration, water damage restoration, and OSHA safety standards. He has served on the Board of Directors and Professional Education Committee for the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA), on the Board of Directors and Grievance Committee for the New York Public Adjusters Association (NYPAA), and maintains involvement with organizations including United Policyholders and the Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association (IAUA). His experience supports evaluation of property claims, insurance practices, appraisal disputes, and loss recovery issues in litigation settings.
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Degree Type
Associate
Field of Study
Applied Science
Institution
Full Sail University
Type
License
Certification / License
Licensed Public Adjuster (PA)
Issuing Authority
NY, NJ, PA, CT, VT, ME, RI, MD, NC, SC, VI
Type
Certification
Certification / License
Nationally Certified Property Appraiser and Umpire (CPAU)
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Appraisal
Business Interruption
Residential Damage
Construction Damages
Building Code Compliance
Type
Certification
Certification / License
Fire and Smoke Damage and Restoration
Issuing Authority
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
Water Damage Restoration
Issuing Authority
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
OSHA 30
Issuing Authority
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)