Mr. Kemp provides a variety of consulting services related to construction and design claims including expert testimony, research and analysis of built projects, peer review and construction documents; assistance in litigation and settlement strategies. He has testified as an expert on claims in both arbitration and litigation cases. He has also provided alternative dispute resolution and litigation support services in the construction and design fields.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Licensed architect:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada,Washington,Wyoming, Idaho. NCARB Certificate.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Memberhips: American Arbitration Assoc., Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, AIA, International Institute for Conflict Resolution, Dispute Resolution Board, NCARB, Western Consultants Association, National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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: Hundreds.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Forensic Architecture, Constructin Defects
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Numerous (over 100)
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Numerous (20+)
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Numerous (over 100)
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 25+
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Weir/Andrewson Associates services include architectural consulting, construction review, investigation and analysis of building failures, remedial design, litigation support and reconstruction, including project management, preparation of construction documents and construction administration. Consulting, testing, site inspections, comprehensive reports are all aspects of the services provided.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $275
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $275
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $550 (daily minimum of 4 hours)
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $550 (daily minimum of 4 hours)
