An architect with more than 40 years of professional experience provides services as an architect expert witness in matters involving architectural design, construction practices, and building code compliance. Professional work spans commercial and residential building design, interior design coordination, construction management, and development activities in mixed-use urban environments. For more than 25 years, this expert has provided architectural expert witness services including consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony concerning architectural standard of care, construction contract disputes, building performance issues, and code compliance matters. The expert’s architectural and development experience includes real estate development, multi-family and commercial property planning, construction contract administration, and project management for complex building programs. Additional expertise involves evaluation of building systems and materials, building envelope performance, and life-cycle analysis of construction components. Work in these areas has also included design team coordination, consultant management, value engineering, and construction quality control associated with large-scale mixed-use developments and adaptive reuse projects.

Forensic and technical evaluation work encompasses building physical condition assessments, existing building deficiency analysis, and comparative analysis of building materials and systems. The expert also conducts historical and current building code research, accessibility law compliance analysis, and life safety evaluations related to building, fire, security, and accessibility standards. Additional work includes due diligence investigations, building system failure analysis involving roofing systems, moisture intrusion, structural components, and mechanical and electrical equipment, as well as analysis of architectural and construction standard-of-care issues. Leadership experience includes serving as a principal and managing partner within architectural consulting and forensic consulting practices and as a senior principal architect and vice president within an architectural design firm responsible for the design and production of large-scale commercial and mixed-use developments. Professional credentials include licensure to practice architecture in multiple states and certification through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Educational preparation includes a Bachelor of Architecture professional degree along with additional international architectural study programs. Professional affiliations include membership in several industry organizations addressing architectural practice, building codes, construction specifications, and fire protection standards.