The Bloch Companies provides forensic analysis of architectural and construction defects. Bloch has been involved in over 188 cases, provided affidavits and/or testified in 30 Depositions & court cases. His expertise encompasses the discovery of architectural errors, construction defects, slip and falls, accident analysis and zoning cases. Our forensic services and structural inspections include complex Owner, Contractor, and Architect disputes, ADAAG evaluations and liabilities assessments. We provide in-depth analysis of applicable building codes, photographic documentation and reports. Bloch is an active licensed General Contractor and Architect providing design/build projects in the Arizona for over 40 years.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: AIA, NCARB
Licensed in Arizona, California, Texas (Emeritus)
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: AIA, NCARB, ASSOC. ABA, ASSOC. OF EXPERT BUILDING CONSULTANTS, MEMBER OF ABA DISPUTE RESOLUTION PANEL,, LISTED AS EXPERT WITNESS BY STATE BAR OF ARIZONA.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 188
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: ARCHITECTURAL & CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS, FAILURES, ACCIDENTS AND CONTRACTS. SLIP/TRIP & FALL. ARSON.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 76%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 22%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 26
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: October 2008
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 12
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 27 YEARS
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: REPORTS, INVESTIGATIONS, TESTIMONY, SITE INSPECTIONS, TESTING THROUGH AFFILIATES.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $170./HR.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $170/HR.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $250./HR
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 300./HR
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: STANDARD CURRENT REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL AND REPRODUCTIONS & PHOTOS, LD CALLS. $180/HOUR FOR FIELD INSPECTIONS & MEETINGS.
References
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