David C. Hawkins

David C. Hawkins, Consulting Arborist is an urban forestry and arboriculture expert specializing in tree risk assessment and management. With a career encompassing diverse roles in horticulture, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work, informed by his experience in program development, consulting, and technical arboriculture. His work centers on investigating tree-related risks, assessing damage and loss, and evaluating compliance with industry standards.

Mr. Hawkins has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Northeastern United States, involving municipal arboriculture, commercial tree management, and educational programs. His Master of Science in Forest Resource Management-Urban Forestry, along with certifications such as Board Certified Master Arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, 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 tree risk and urban forestry management.