When a construction or property-damage dispute reaches litigation, I provide disclosed opinions and testimony built to withstand cross-examination, retained by either side and independent of who retains me.
I am engaged as a retained expert to analyze causation, scope, standard of care, and the cost to repair, and to put those opinions into a disclosed report, a sworn declaration, and, where the matter calls for it, deposition and trial testimony. The methodology is documented to a Rule 702 standard.
The opinion does not change based on who signs the engagement. I am retained by plaintiff and defense alike, and the fact that I also serve as a neutral appraiser and umpire is exactly what makes the testimony difficult to dismiss as advocacy. That neutrality travels into the courtroom.
Opinions and the full basis for them, documented to a Rule 702 standard so the analysis withstands scrutiny.
Sworn declarations, and a structured rebuttal of the opposing expert’s report and estimate where the file calls for it.
Clear, plain-English testimony that explains the building science to a judge and jury and holds up on cross-examination.
The damage doesn’t change based on who retains me.
Attorneys on either side of a construction or property-damage matter, along with carriers and their counsel, who need a testifying building expert whose neutrality is difficult to impeach.
Available for retained and neutral assignments nationwide. Send the relevant documents and I will tell you where the evidence stands.
Email mzomerlei@forensicbuildingconsultant.com