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James Platt

Licensed General Contractor and Consultant

West Richland, WA54 years+ years experience
Construction Defects and Building Litigation Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

James Platt, Licensed General Contractor and Consultant is a construction defects expert specializing in construction consulting and litigation support. With a career encompassing luxury home design, real estate investment, and construction management, he brings a comprehensive perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating contract adherence.

Mr. Platt has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Pacific Northwest, involving residential and commercial construction disputes. His education in Business Law from the College of Eastern Utah, along with his licenses as a general contractor and master journeyman plumber, 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 construction defects and contract compliance.

Work Experience

James Platt has over 54 years of experience in the plumbing and consulting industries. He is the Owner of THE PLATT SERVICES GROUP, LLC and has been a Licensed Master Journeyman Plumber since 1969. Additionally, he serves as an Independent Consultant at ADVISE AND CONSULT, INC. and owns COMPASS PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, LLC.

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Best Descriptor

James Platt is a seasoned general contractor and plumbing expert specializing in luxury home construction and construction defect consulting.

Best Use Cases

  • 1construction defect litigation
  • 2luxury home design projects
  • 3plumbing installation assessments

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Education

  • Business Law

    College of Eastern Utah

  • University of Utah

Licenses

  • General ContractorWashington and Utah
  • Master Journeyman Plumber
  • Real Estate BrokerState of Washington (WA)
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