Master arborist and expert witness with over 40 years of experience in arboriculture, this expert focuses on tree risk assessment, diagnosis, and forensic evaluation of tree-related incidents. Their expert witness work spans more than 25 years and includes litigation consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in matters involving tree failure, personal injury and fatality cases, tree trespass, and environmental impacts associated with trees and landscapes. The expert has been qualified in courts in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, with case involvement addressing causation, condition assessment, and standards of care in disputes related to tree safety, maintenance practices, and property damage.

Their arboricultural expertise includes comprehensive evaluation of tree and landscape conditions, including hazard identification, tree appraisal, and preservation planning. Work in this area involves forensic investigation and reconstruction of tree failures, insect and disease diagnostics, and environmental analysis and mitigation. Additional capabilities include preparation of specifications for tree preservation and management, particularly in construction design and planning contexts, as well as remediation strategies for damaged trees and impacted landscapes. Credentials include Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) through the American Society of Consulting Arborists and Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) through the International Society of Arboriculture. Additional qualifications include ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification and certification as a Certified Arborist, along with licensure as a tree expert in Maryland and New Jersey. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Resources Management and an Associate degree in Forestry.

The expert’s professional background reflects long-standing involvement in both commercial arboriculture and independent consulting practice, including experience with arboricultural consulting firms and tree care organizations. Their experience includes development and delivery of arboricultural training programs, including instruction in forensic investigations and report writing. This work is complemented by sustained participation in governance and standards-related activities with professional organizations dedicated to consulting arboriculture, arboriculture, tree appraisal, valuation, and urban forestry, including involvement in industry standards, professional development, and technical initiatives.