Qualified architect expert with more than 30 years of professional experience in architectural design, residential construction, and design-build project delivery, with a career centered on high-end residential architecture and general contracting. A licensed architect and member of the American Institute of Architects, this expert has provided architecture expert witness services in New York for more than 30 years, including consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in disputes involving architectural design, construction practices, and building performance. Their professional work emphasizes residential projects, particularly single-family homes and high-end renovations where architectural design and construction execution intersect. Professional credentials include Architect licensure in the State of New York and membership in the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The expert holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and has also completed graduate studies in architectural history.

The expert’s architectural practice encompasses several technical areas frequently examined in construction and design disputes. One area involves residential architectural design and design-build construction, including the planning and execution of single-family homes, renovations, and residential remodeling projects. Another focus involves construction management and general contracting practices, including evaluation of construction processes and practices used in residential building projects. Their work also addresses building code compliance, construction contracts, and project documentation, as well as analysis of construction defects and building performance issues. In these contexts, the expert applies architectural and construction knowledge to evaluate the relationship between design intent, construction execution, and the resulting built condition of residential structures.

In addition to architectural design, the expert has extensive experience in structural analysis and construction problem-solving within residential projects. Over the course of professional practice, the expert has designed and constructed hundreds of high-end residential homes and renovation projects, frequently involving complex custom construction elements and architectural detailing. Their experience includes evaluation of construction processes, assessment of industry standards and customary practices in residential remodeling and construction, and review of project documentation, drawings, and construction records in connection with disputes concerning design, workmanship, and construction performance.