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Adam J. French

Architect

San Jose, California30+ years+ years experience
Forensic Architecture – Construction Defects, Premises Liability, and Code Compliance in Residential, Commercial, and Hospitality Buildings

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Professional Summary

Adam J. French, AIA, NCARB is a forensic architecture expert specializing in construction defects, premises liability, and property damage. With a career spanning design leadership, engineering coordination, and quality control, he brings a comprehensive architectural framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing premises liability conditions, and evaluating whether code compliance issues have occurred.

Mr. French has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across multiple jurisdictions, involving construction defect, premises liability, and property damage cases in residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. His Bachelor of Architecture degree from SCI-Arc, along with certifications from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and the Federal Aviation Administration, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving building envelope and waterproofing systems.

Work Experience

Adam J. French is a Forensic Architect with a career spanning from 1994 to the present. He has held positions at multiple companies, including Architect Adam French, Secretariat, Exponent, Axis Consulting, and Spector Corbett Architects.

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Forensic architect specializing in construction defect evaluations and expert witness services.

Best Use Cases

  • 1construction defect litigation
  • 2premises liability assessments
  • 3code compliance investigations

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Education

  • Bachelor of Architecture

    SCI-Arc

Licenses

  • Licensed ArchitectCalifornia Architects Board (CA)
  • Registered ArchitectTexas Board of Architectural Examiners (TX)
  • Registered ArchitectLouisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners (LA)
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