George J. Kulik, P.E., P.C. is an independent engineering firm servicing the North East NY-NJ-MA-CT-Vt-NH offering Forensic Engineering - Expert Witness Services in Civil-Structural - Foundation - Mechanical- engineering involving Building Structures/Drainage, Stormwater Runoff & Flooding / Roadways & Accidents / Water Supply & Dist. Systems / Wastewater Collection & Treatment / Construction & Design Deficiencies
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: B.E.M.E. The City College of NY
Registered P.E. in NY, NJ, MA-CiVil & Mech. , CT, VT - Mech., NH
Professinal DEvelopment Housrs Completed as Required
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: National Society of Professional Engineers
New York State Society of Professional Engineers
National Council of Engineering Examiners for Engineeirng & Surveying
Building Officials & Code Administrators (BOCA)
The American College of Forensic Examiners
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Adjunct Professor at The City College of NY and NYC Technical College 1981 to 1985 Engineering Economics, Mech. & Civil Drafting, CAD
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: 30 +/-
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Construction accidents involving injury & death; Structural failures of steel & wood; Material Handling Equipment Failures; Construction Fall Accidents; Lawn Mower Accidents; Amusement Ride Accidents; Slip & Fall Accidents; Excavation Failures; Heavy Equipment - Hydraulic Equipment Failures; Sea Wall and Retaining Wall Failures;
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 75%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 25%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 10
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 03/04/2003
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 10
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 4
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 10
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, Site investigation, Testing- Destructive & Non-destructive, detailed Reports with photos and video, Calculations, Expert Witness; Negotiation Assistance;
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 120
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 120
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 120 including travel time + expenses
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 150 with a min. of 4 hours + travel time
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: All expenses at cost + 20% handling fee
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