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DAVID J. BROTMAN, FAIA

Senior Corporate Executive

Scottsdale, AZ55 years+ years experience

Architecture and Construction Standard of Care and Management Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

DAVID J. BROTMAN, FAIA is an architectural and engineering firm management expert specializing in strategic planning and project management within the architectural sector. With a career spanning mixed-use and commercial architecture, strategic planning, and construction defects analysis, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving architectural design and coordination. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing standard of care in architectural practices, and evaluating compliance with building codes.

Mr. Brotman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving mixed-use and commercial architecture, strategic planning, and construction defects. His B.S. in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, along with his designation as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving architectural design and coordination.

Work Experience

David J. Brotman is the Founder/Principal at Sunset Consultants, with locations in Malibu, CA, and Scottsdale, AZ, since 2000. He served as Planning Commissioner at the City of Malibu from 2012 to 2017 and held the position of Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President at RTKL Associates Inc. across multiple locations from 1975 to 2000. His career began as an Associate at The Architectural Affiliation in Towson, MD, from 1968 to 1975.

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David Brotman provides expert consulting on architectural standards and construction practices.

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1litigation assistance in construction defect cases
2advisory roles for architectural firms
3strategic planning for real estate development

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Education

B.S. in Architecture in Architecture
The University of Cincinnati · 1968
B.S. in Architecture in Architecture
University of Cincinnati · 1968

Licenses

Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (AZ)
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (CA)
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (CO)
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (DC)
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (GA)
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (HI)
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (MD)
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NV)
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NJ)
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NY)
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (OH)
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (OR)
Registered ArchitectNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards (TX)