Specialists in the analysis of structural failures, clooapse, buckling, cracking, vibrations, deformations, earthquakes, fire damage and construction irregularitie.
Forensic investigations, analysis of construction claims, expert witness testimony.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: BME, MME, PhD in Applied Mechanics
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Society of Civil Engineers, American Concrete Institute, American Institute of Steel Construction
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Assistant Professor at Clarkson College 1975 to 1981
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: Eight times
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Structural failures or construction mistakes.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 87 %
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 13 %
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Three occasions
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2006
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Twice
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Twice
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Four years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Forensic investigations, failure analysis, building code compliance verification, preparation and analysis of construction claims, expert testimony.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: S 250.00/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $ 250.00/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $ 250.00/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $ 250.00/hour
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Out of pocket expenses for matrials needed for the investigation.
References
Ms. Patricia MurphyMurphy & Zissu
375 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10025
(212)222 7277
Mr. Steve Newman
Law Office of Steve Newman
65 Braodway, Suite 2101
New York, NY 10006
