"HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE"sm
Over 50 years of hands-on experience in General Building Construction, Plumbing and Electrical. Mr. Floyd has performed 15 journeyman trades, with all of his own professional hands-on tools, machinery and equipment related to each trade. He has built, repaired and/or maintained private homes, multiple dwelling units, apartment & condominiums complexes, commercial and industrial buildings.
LICENSES:
• GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR (B): since 1974
• ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR (C-10): since 1975
• PLUMBING SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR (C-36): since 1975
• CERTIFIED PLUMBING INSPECTOR since 1994
TESTIFYING EXPERT WITNESS
This well qualified expert is a strong testifier who has helped over 600 attorneys with there civil litigation cases; court qualified for 45+ trials; deposed 310+ times, opined & testified in 155+ mediations & arbitrations; has conducted 475+ detailed site inspections. 93% of Mr. Floyd’s expert practice cases have settled prior to trial.
TESTIMONY - GENERAL BUILDING
Multiple construction trade defects; Condemned buildings & structures; Construction stop orders; No approved plans & specifications; Contractor collecting ahead of work progress; No schedule of completions & payments; Contractor faults & failures: non-licensed, non-performance, non-code compliance, non-permitted, non-inspected, walking off the job; Building envelope water intrusion & damage; Wood decay, fungus, mold damage & illness; Structural & Earthquake damage; Dilapidated structures & building collapses; and much more.
TESTIMONY - PLUMBING SPECIALTY
Installation, maintenance, products & parts defects; Hot water safety issues; HOT WATER SCALDING INJURY & WRONGFUL DEATH; Building floods; Sewage & septic issues; High & low water pressures; Water heating & circulation systems; Landscape irrigation: Storm drainage overflows; Appliance floods causing building & property floods; and more.
TESTIMONY - ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY
Installation, maintenance, products & parts defects; Working safety relative to electrical shock hazards & electric shock reflex injuries; Wrongful electrocution death; Wiring, sizing, lengths, conduiting, over-current protection systems & outlets; Machinery operational safety interlocks; Lock-outs & tag-outs; Illumination & lighting; and more.
TESTIMONY - SAFETY, ACCIDENT & PREMISES LIABILITY
Personal body injuries; Slips, trips, falls, & falling objects; Door, gate & locking device injuries; Faulty stairs, landing & railings; Roof & widow falls; Ladders, staging, rigging, scaffolding & climbing safety; Paved walkway hazards; Job site walking hazards; Parking lot walking accidents & illumination: Safe use of tool, equipment & machinery; Moving, loading & lifting objects; building & property damage and more.
TESTIMONY - INSPECTIONS, PHOTOS, ESTIMATES, REPORTS & MODELS
- Inspection: Most cases involve a detailed site-inspection (often meeting with the client).
- Photos: Measurements & photo-documentation memorialize vital elements of the case.
- Estimates: Repair or replacement costs are often key to case settlement, prior to trial.
- Reports: Main conclusions & specific findings, alone with Mr. Floyd’s Curriculum Vitae.
- Models: Building physical models of case fixtures, fittings or components can be vital.
TESTIMONY - BUILDING CODES
The codes listed below are written for new construction and are used by architects, engineers & building designers. Codes often do not match the specifics issues of individual litigation cases.
Uniform Building Code, National Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Los Angeles City Building Code, Los Angeles City Electrical Code, Los Angeles City Plumbing Code, California Building Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: THREE CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR LICENSES
- General Building Contractor (B) since 1974
- Electrical Specialty Contractor (C10) since 1975
- Plumbing Specialty Contractor (C36) since 1975
- Certified Plumbing Inspector since 1994
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: FEWA -Forensic Expert Witness Association
IAEI -International Association of Electrical Inspectors
IAPMO -International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
ICC -International Code Council
NFPA -National Fire Protection Association
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: TEACHING: Adult night school classes relative to multiple trades, repairs & maintenance in: General Building Issues, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, Stucco, Plastering, Drywall, Painting & Safety.
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: Over 600 attorneys have been helped with there civil litigation cases; court qualified for 45+ trials; deposed 310+ times, opined & testified in 155+ meditations & arbitrations; has conducted 475+ detailed site inspections.
93% of Mr. Floyd's expert practice cases have settled prior to trial.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Multiple construction trade defects; Condemned buildings & structures; Construction stop orders; No approved plans & specifications; Contractor collecting ahead of work progress; No schedule of completions & payments; Contractor faults & failures: non-licensed, non-performance, non-code compliance, non-permitted, non-inspected, walking off the job; Building envelope water intrusion & damage; Wood decay, fungus, mold damage & illness; Structural & Earthquake damage; Dilapidated structures & building collapses; and much more.
PLUMBING SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Installation, maintenance, products & parts defects; Hot water safety issues; HOT WATER SCALDING INJURY & WRONGFUL DEATH; Building floods; Sewage & septic issues; High & low water pressures; Water heating & circulation systems; Landscape irrigation: Storm drainage overflows; Appliance floods causing building & property floods; and more.
ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Installation, maintenance, products & parts defects; Working safety relative to electrical shock hazards & electric shock reflex injuries; Wrongful electrocution death; Wiring, sizing, lengths, conduiting, over-current protection systems & outlets; Machinery operational safety interlocks; Lock-outs & tag-outs; Illumination & lighting; and more.
SAFETY, ACCIDENT & PREMISES LIABILITY
Personal body injuries; Slips, trips, falls, & falling objects; Door, gate &
locking device injuries; Faulty stairs, landing & railings; Roof & widow falls; Ladders, staging, rigging, scaffolding & climbing safety; Paved walkway hazards; Job site walking hazards; Parking lot walking accidents & illumination: Safe use of tool, equipment & machinery; Moving, loading & lifting objects; building & property damage and more.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50% approximately
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50% approximately
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Over 310 times since 1992 as Testifying Expert Witness
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Last Month
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Over 45 Times Since 1992 as Testifying Expert Witness
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Over 100 Times Since 1992 as Testifying Expert Witness
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Since 1992 as Testifying Expert Witness
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: FREE INITIAL TELEPHONE CASE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY or LEGAL STAFF
On-site Inspections, Destructive Field Testing, Photo-Documentation, Client & Represented Party Meetings, Building Code & Local Ordinance Studies, Materials Testing, Cost Analysis & Estimating, Damage Evaluations, Complete Detailed Reports, Deposition, Arbitration & Trial Testimony, Mediation Support, Expert File Organization & assembly, Facts Analysis, Testimony Study & Preparation, Physical Testimony Model Construction & Presentation, Jury Show & Tell, Travel Out of Southern California.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: INITIAL TELEPHONE CONSULTATION AT NO COST TO ATTORNEY or LEGAL STAFF
$200/hour for File Assembly, Site-Inspections, Case Study, Case Work, Testimony Study & Travel
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $200/hour to Study Documents in Preparation for Consultation, Meeting, Deposition, Arbitration, Mediation and/or Trial.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $300/hour for Depositions - Paid by Other Side Attorney or Firm
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $300/hour for Time on Witness Stand
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Automobile Travel Fee - $0.70/Mile
Travel is Negotiated for Assignments out of Southern California.
