Mr. Burt has broad, expert knowledge of the building sciences and trades specifically, mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and service, general construction and site utilities as well as building envelopes and mold remediation. He is a trained commercial arbitrator and mediator appointed in 1988 to the Panel of Neutrals at the American Arbitration Association for general, mechanical and residential construction disputes. Mr. Burt has qualified as an expert witness and provides litigation support to attorneys and contractor clients including claims preparation, construction sequence analysis, schedule evaluation, testimony and settlement negotiations. He has been the project executive to more than $500 million of national, design/build/maintain projects over his career.
His toll free number is 800-789-7475.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Professional Accreditations: None
Degrees:
The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 1995
Master of Business Administration - Executive Program
The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 1968
Bachelor of Arts in Geography with Geology minor
Licenses:
Registered Master Plumber and Gasfitter - 1975 to 1998
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission ñ Prince Georgeís and Montgomery Counties, Maryland; State of Maryland; State of Virginia; District of Columbia
Registered Journeyman Plumber and Gasfitter ñ 1973 to 1975
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission ñ Prince Georgeís and Montgomery Counties, Maryland
Registered Master HVAC Licenses - heating, ventilating and air-conditioning and refrigeration
State of Maryland and various counties
Fairfax County, Virginia - no state-wide qualification test; various counties only
Class "A" Virginia State Contractor's License
Individual State Qualification Examination required; permits company to perform any size project in Virginia on qualifierís license
Air Systems Cleaning Specialist - National Air Duct Cleaners Association
Maryland State Fuel Oil Tank Installation License
Class "A" Heavy Equipment Operator's License ñ District of Columbia
Maryland Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - "AM" Classifications (any vehicle)
Certificates:
Alternative Dispute Resolution Training ñ American Arbitration Association
ï Arbitrator Ethics and Disclosure, District of Columbia 2005
ï Arbitration Awards: Safeguarding, Deciding & Writing Awards 2004
ï Annual Arbitrator Update 2002, Maryland
ï AAA Construction Arbitration II Training ñ New York City 2002
ï Construction Industry Arbitrator Training Work Shop ñ Philadelphia, PA 1997
ï AAA Mediation Training ñ District of Columbia 1993
ï AAA Basic Advanced Arbitrator Training, District of Columbia 1991
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Member ñ ASHRAE
Member ñ NADCA
Member ñ ASCR
Panel Member ñ American Arbitration Association
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Co-presenter, HazMat Explo 9 ñ Conference and Exposition, Las Vegas, NV; November 2005. Topic: Indoor Mold: The Science, Toxicity, Health Effects, Remediation and Ramifications
Indoor Environmental and Air Quality Workshops ñ various contractors and facilities managers; 2003 - present
Instructor - Metro Washington Chapter, Associated Builders & Contractors Pipefitting Apprenticeship Program; 1975 - 1977
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 10
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Mechanical contracting, plumbing, general construction, fungal (mold) remediation, trade practices.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 10%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 90%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 2
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: prior to 1998
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 2
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 3
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 18 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Professional arbitration and mediation services. Construction defects and litigation support. Consulting services in the areas of construction management, project administration, field operations, general and prime contracting, mechanical contracting, mechanical services, underground utilities, environmental, mold remediation planning and implementation, abatement, risk communication, clearance evaluation, root cause investigations and building forensics.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 195.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 195.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 260.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 260.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel and re-imbursed associated expenses
References
Adrian L. BastianellliBastianelli, Brown & Kelly Chartered
Two Lafayette Centre
1133 21st Street, N.W. Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-293-8815
Joseph H. Kasimer
Kasimer & Annino, P.C.
7653 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
Phone: 703-893-3914
Leonard W. Woods
Davis & Wilkerson, P.C.
1801 South MoPac, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78746
Phone: 512-482-0614 X 224
