He is a landscape architect and expert witness with over 40 years of experience, this expert’s work focuses on design, construction management, and evaluation of landscape systems within residential, commercial, and public development projects. Their expert witness experience spans more than 15 years and includes litigation consultation in cases involving grading and drainage, irrigation systems, site visibility, and landscape-related conditions affecting safety and property performance. Documented case involvement includes assignments for both plaintiff and defense matters addressing issues such as improper tree placement, cracked curbs and sidewalks, and sightline obstructions contributing to traffic incidents.

Their professional practice includes design and agency processing of master planned communities, along with oversight of landscape construction and site development. Areas of analysis include grading and drainage systems, irrigation design, plant selection and placement, retaining walls, and long-term maintenance conditions. Additional expertise includes water audits, maintenance evaluation, and application of recognized tree valuation methodologies, as well as assessment of environmental suitability and landscape performance across varied project types. Credentials include licensure as a landscape architect in Nevada, California, and Arizona. The expert is a full member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and has been involved in mentorship activities with the Clark County School District. Additional affiliations include the American Museum of Natural History.

The expert’s background reflects extensive involvement in large-scale development and public works projects through work with landscape architecture, land development, and project management organizations. Their experience includes participation in management teams responsible for establishing landscape budgets, coordinating design programs, selecting and overseeing consultants, and reviewing and approving construction work across multiple concurrent projects. This work also includes involvement with master planned communities, public parks, and infrastructure-related developments, as well as selection for consultant rosters supporting local government and public works agencies.