Extensive experience in engineering geology and geologic hazard analysis supports this geosciences expert’s work involving seismic hazard evaluation, fault investigations, environmental geology, and land-development assessment. For more than 30 years, his professional practice has focused on identifying, investigating, and remediating geologic hazards affecting residential, commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure projects. He has additionally provided expert witness services for over 20 years, including consultations and depositions concerning geologic conditions, hazard mitigation, seismic safety, and site-development disputes.

A Professional Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist, he earned graduate and undergraduate degrees in geology and earth sciences with specialization in engineering geology and seismic hazards. His technical background includes field exploration, trench logging, fault mapping, subsurface investigations, geologic interpretation, and analysis of geotechnical and environmental data used in construction planning and land-use evaluation. Rather than concentrating primarily on academic geology, his work has consistently emphasized practical application of geologic science to development feasibility, seismic safety policy, and hazard mitigation planning.

Throughout his career, he has directed and supervised multidisciplinary geologic investigations involving active fault evaluation, liquefaction susceptibility, slope instability, landslides, settlement, subsidence, and seismic ground deformation. His expertise also extends to preparation of environmental and geologic reports, assessment of remediation alternatives, and development of design recommendations intended to support geologically sound construction practices. He has worked extensively on projects requiring coordination among engineers, planners, developers, attorneys, and regulatory agencies regarding seismic hazards, land-use issues, and environmental compliance.

His professional activities include participation in organizations dedicated to geology, engineering geology, and seismic safety, along with technical presentations involving earthquake hazards, fault rupture analysis, and applied geoscience. Through both consulting and litigation-related assignments, he has evaluated geologic risk conditions, construction-site suitability, hazard disclosures, and remediation measures associated with land development and infrastructure projects in seismically active regions.