Specialists in Concrete Dryness Testing and Moisture Related Floor Covering System Failure Analysis. Our comprehensive evaluations have helped numerous cases settle without trial.
Background
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:A: Member: American Socoiety for Testing and Materials (ASTM) American Concrete Institute (ACI) World Floor Covering Association (WFCA)
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: For ten years I have offered seminars to Design and Construction professionals focused on moisture movement from and through concrete floor slabs, its affect on modern floor covering systems, including design aspects to prevent floor covering failure and remedial action, when needed.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: I have been retained for both commercial and residential cases where excessive concrete moisture vapor emission has affected installed floor covering systems. Retentions have included cases from Rhode Island to California and included British Columbia.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: The subject of retention has always been moisture movement from or through concrete floor slabs and its affect on floor covering systems. Cases have included moisture movement allowed by ineffective sub-slab vapor retarders and poor slab system design. Cases have also included damages resulting from improper concrete dryness testing prior to floor covering installations and the inappropriate selection or application of concrete sealers.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Cases have been split close to 50% plaintiff 50% defense. Our function has always been to offer the best data possible and allow that information to guide clients and attorneys.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Cases have been split close to 50% plaintiff 50% defense. Our function has always been to offer the best data possible and allow that information to guide clients and attorneys.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: I have been deposed approxiametly 30 times.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: As of 4/22/09 my last deposition was taken on 2/21/09
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: I have testified in court or arbitrations on 8 occassions.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: I have testified in court or arbitrations on 8 occassions.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: I have worked with the legal industry since opening my business in 2000.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: I offer comprehensive concrete dryness testing and site evaluation. I want , when possible, to review construction and pre-construction documents as they relate to cast-in-place concrete slab systems and all floor covering specifications. Reports are written to the depth and breadth required by clients and the available data.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: My fee for consultation is $200.00/hr. My fee for Depositions or Court is $300.00/hr.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Consulting and document review is billed at $200.00/hr.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Deposition fee is $300.00/hr plus travel expense, if incurred.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Trial testimony is billed at $300.00/hr. plus travel expense if incurred.
