This construction and real property expert witness is a licensed California attorney, contractor, and construction professional with multidisciplinary experience in construction management, building systems, accounting, and civil litigation. He has held California contractor licenses in General Engineering, General Building, and Plumbing since 2006 and has provided construction defect analysis and consulting services throughout that time. Admitted to the California State Bar in 2016, he also leads a legal practice focused on construction and real property disputes. His expert witness work includes preparation of defect and standard-of-care reports, deposition experience, and trial testimony in a remodel construction defect matter.

His areas of analysis include construction defects involving water intrusion, structural deficiencies, subgrade compaction, permeable paver installation, soil subsidence, HVAC defects, drainage failures, foundation issues, and site improvements. He has issued standard-of-care opinions for General Engineering (“A”), General Building (“B”), and C-36 Plumbing contractors. Engagements have addressed failure-to-disclose allegations, mechanics liens, bond disputes, SB 800 prelitigation procedures, contractor licensing board matters, and disputes involving state administrative agencies. He has also provided consulting opinions concerning permitting, code compliance, contractor qualification, and cost feasibility in contested matters.

In addition to expert engagements, he serves as a full-time lecturer in construction management and teaches construction law and accounting. His credentials include a Juris Doctor, Master of Science in Accounting, and Bachelor of Science in Accounting; California Attorney and Counselor at Law; California Contractors License (General Engineering, General Building, Plumbing); International Code Council Certified Residential Building Inspector; and California Real Estate Broker. Professional affiliations include the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law, Associated Schools of Construction, the American Institute of CPAs (Affiliate Member), the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and a county bar association.