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Chartered Architect

Mr. James Groux, DIP Arch RIBA is a Chartered Architect and Expert Witness specializing in accommodation needs assessment and construction defects analysis. With a career spanning architecture, project management, and expert witness testimony, he brings a comprehensive understanding of construction law and technology to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing accommodation needs in personal injury cases, and evaluating compliance with building regulations. Mr. Groux has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United Kingdom and Europe, involving personal injury, medical negligence, and construction disputes. His DIP Arch in architecture, along with his membership in the UK Register of Expert Witnesses and the Society of Expert Witnesses, 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 accommodation needs and construction defects.

Expert Witness

Gary P. Clemente is a Slip Trip & Fall and Construction expert specializing in trip and fall litigation. With a career spanning property management, safety inspection, and ADA compliance, he brings a comprehensive perspective to analyzing premises liability cases. His work centers on investigating trip and fall hazards, assessing sidewalk safety, and evaluating whether ADA compliance standards have been met. Mr. Clemente has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving sidewalk accidents, property management, and personal injury cases. His Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida reinforces 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 trip and fall injuries.

Expert Witness

Joseph C Plano is an aquatics safety and accident reconstruction expert specializing in scuba diving accidents and equipment failures. With a career spanning over two decades in diving safety and equipment service, he brings a technical and safety-focused framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating scuba equipment failures, assessing diving safety protocols, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in drowning accidents. Mr. Plano has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving scuba diving accidents and aquatics safety cases. His AAS in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology reinforces his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving diving safety and equipment failures.

President/Chief Engineer/Neutral Evaluator/Neutral WIND Umpire

Gilberto Ramos, PE, M. ASCE, LEED AP is a civil engineering expert specializing in sinkhole assessment and remediation. With a career spanning property condition assessments, geotechnical engineering, and structural design, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex engineering disputes. His work centers on investigating structural integrity, assessing geotechnical risks, and evaluating whether engineering standards have been met. Mr. Ramos has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout Florida, involving sinkhole assessments, structural evaluations, and environmental site assessments. His BS in Civil Engineering – Geotechnical & Structural Design, along with certifications such as ACI-Certified Concrete Inspector and LEED AP, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving structural failures and sinkhole activity.

Dr. Vida Tarassoly, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., Esq. is a construction and engineering expert specializing in complex construction disputes and forensic engineering matters. With a multidisciplinary background in structural and civil engineering, legal practice, and contractor licensure, she brings a comprehensive perspective to analyzing technical issues in litigation. Her work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing standard of care in engineering practices, and evaluating whether code compliance and regulatory approvals were met. Dr. Tarassoly has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving construction defects, environmental contamination, and structural engineering disputes. Her Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, along with her certifications as a Registered California Civil and Structural Engineer and Licensed Contractor (Class A, B & HAZ), reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation and responsibility in disputes involving construction practices and engineering standards.

Expert Witness

Mark J Lawless, CSMI is a construction and safety expert specializing in construction defects and premises liability litigation. With a career spanning engineering, risk management, and alternate dispute resolution, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing premises liability, and evaluating whether standard practices were followed. Mr. Lawless has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction defects, premises liability, and insurance coverage cases. His MS and BS degrees from the University of Washington, along with his BS from Oregon State University, 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 and safety.

Technical Authority

Brian O’Connor Hart, Technical Authority is a pipeline integrity and welding expert specializing in failure analysis and inspection in the energy sector. With a career encompassing roles in technical oversight, field management, and risk assessment, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving complex pipeline and construction disputes. His work centers on investigating welding and inspection processes, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether operational failures contributed to structural issues. Mr. Hart has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America and the Caribbean, involving pipeline construction, energy infrastructure, and metallurgical failure analysis. His BS in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, along with certifications such as ASNT Level III: M.T., P.T., AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), and API 653 Authorized Inspector, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving welding integrity and pipeline safety.

Consultant Urological Surgeon

Mr Jaskarn Singh Rai, BPharm, MBChB, FRCS (Urol), DM is a Consultant Urological Surgeon expert specializing in female urology, andrology, and genitourethral reconstruction. With a diverse background in urological surgery and prostate cancer research, he brings a comprehensive clinical perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating surgical outcomes, assessing procedural adherence, and evaluating whether deviations from standard care occurred. Mr. Rai has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving complex urological cases and surgical procedures. His MBChB in Medicine, along with his FRCS (Urol) certification, 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 urological surgery and related fields.

Expert Witness

Carter Chapman, P.E., CSP is a Slip Trip & Fall and Accident Reconstruction expert specializing in premise liability and accident analysis. With a decade of experience in civil engineering and safety protocols, he brings a technical and safety-focused framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing premise safety, and evaluating whether safety standards were met. Mr. Chapman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Southeast, involving slip and fall incidents, accident reconstructions, and premise liability cases. His Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Florida State University, along with certifications as a Professional Engineer (P.E.), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder (WACH), and Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certified, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving accident reconstruction and premise safety.

Expert Witness

Daniel P. Connolly, ACTAR is an accident reconstruction expert specializing in commercial vehicle accidents and truck ECM imaging. With nearly three decades of experience in accident analysis and transportation safety, he brings a comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics and crash data retrieval to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating collision causation, assessing vehicle and occupant kinematics, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in transportation incidents. Mr. Connolly has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving commercial vehicle, bus, and passenger vehicle accidents. His ACTAR accreditation (# 2286) reinforces his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving complex accident scenarios.

Expert Witness

40 years of GRADING, PAVING, C12 (Earthwork and Paving) highly experienced in the field and owner of Allied Grading & Paving Inc. Longstanding customers include: CBRE, Regency Centers, Sudberry Properties, WestMar Properties, Brixton Property Management. Expert witness in multiple depositions. Kirk Paving (2 cases), including court trial in which the judge remarked to client I was the most impressive expert witness in the winning case. Other depositions include trip and falls for Regency Centers, and one other involving a parking lot trip and fall in Orange County.

Craig T Cernek, AIA is an architecture and construction disputes expert specializing in forensic architecture and construction defect analysis. With a career encompassing design/build project management and arbitration, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing architectural standards, and evaluating whether building codes have been adhered to. Mr. Cernek has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction claims, architectural design disputes, and building code compliance. His degree in architecture, along with his AIA designation, 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 and architectural practices.

Expert Witness

Andrew Rich, BSME, ACTAR, ASE is an accident reconstruction expert specializing in mechanical engineering litigation. With a career encompassing accident analysis and mechanical systems evaluation, he brings a technical and analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating collision dynamics, assessing mechanical failures, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Rich has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various jurisdictions, involving vehicular accidents and mechanical system failures. His degree in Mechanical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, along with his ACTAR accreditation, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving accident reconstruction.

Construction Defects Expert

Paul Overton is a construction defects expert specializing in construction engineering litigation. With a career spanning three decades in construction defect analysis and engineering, he brings a robust technical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Mr. Overton has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Florida, involving residential and commercial construction defect cases. His Florida-licensed Certified General Contractor and licensed roofing contractor certifications 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.

Building Consultant and Inspector

Mr John Firth, BRB, FRICS, MAIBS is a Building Consultant and Inspector expert specializing in building integrity assessment and construction consulting. With extensive experience in building inspection, construction consulting, and insurance reporting, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural integrity, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Mr. Firth has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Australia, involving residential and commercial property disputes. His BRB designation, along with Fellow status in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and membership in the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors, 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 integrity and compliance.

Chartered Architectural Technologist, Chartered Building Surveyor, Corporate Building Engineer

Mr Tom Green, MSc, BSc (Hons), IHBC, MCIAT, MRICS, C.Build. E FCABE, MCIArb, IMaPS, PG Dip (Const Adj) is a Construction Disputes expert specializing in building defects analysis and professional negligence. With a career encompassing historic building conservation, building regulation compliance, and adjudication, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing compliance with building regulations, and evaluating whether professional negligence has occurred. Mr. Green has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving construction disputes, building pathology, and historic building conservation. His MSc in Construction Management, along with certifications such as Chartered Architectural Technologist and Chartered Building Surveyor, 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 compliance issues.

CHRISTIAN C. HUNTRESS is a landscape architecture and site development expert specializing in the planning, design, and engineering of complex site development projects. With a career spanning project management, site analysis, and master planning, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving construction detailing and public and private sector development. His work centers on investigating site conditions, assessing compliance with design specifications, and evaluating whether construction practices meet industry standards. Mr. Huntress has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving sports facilities, educational institutions, and municipal projects. His Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts reinforces 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 landscape architecture and site development.

Construction Defects Expert Witness

Paul M Vanni, A.S. is a construction defects expert specializing in building-envelope and waterproofing consulting. With a career spanning investigation, evaluation, and remediation of water intrusion and waterproofing failures, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work involving multi-family, commercial, and institutional buildings. His work centers on investigating moisture intrusion, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether installation deficiencies or material incompatibilities exist. Mr. Vanni has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements throughout California, involving cases related to construction defects, waterproofing systems, and building-envelope failures. His A.S. degree from LATTC, along with his California contractor’s license, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving waterproofing and building-envelope systems.