WHEN YOU NEED A CONSTRUCTION “detective” with experience and expertise in architecture and construction, call John Rohosky AIA, Architect. With more than three decades of client work both as a licensed architect and contractor, I have that ability to think through problems and solutions with the mind of both the architect and contractor in any given situation.
As an expert witness and litigation consultant on issues involving residential and commercial buildings, I work on cases that involve an array of issues:
Architectural Analysis — code compliance, construction defects, research into historic building codes or research into the historic element of a building.
Forensic Construction Investigation — develop the “story,” such as slips and falls involving building code issues; Americans with Disability Act (ADA); or such construction defects as missing handrails and guardrails; leakage; detection of faulty construction; and why a building has failed.
Analysis of Construction Defects and Construction Documents — building codes; design flaws; errors; failure (leaks, slips and falls); architectural standards of care; and discovery of plan defects.
Building Plan Interpretation — codes, architecture standards of care, defense of architects and contractors, plan defect analysis.
Leak Intrusion — waterproofing, weatherproofing components
Repair Drawings and Specifications —repair drawings and specs for remediation of defects; and construction administration of remedial work.
Other legal issues I work on:
Property line disputes * Employer and/or Property Manager duties to provide safe working environment (EDD, CAL/OSHA) * Site visit with detailed reports, including photography (print/digital), and video (DVD/VHS) * Courtroom/Deposition models and exhibits.
When you want an expert who is responsive and thorough, contact John Rohosky AIA.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Licensed architect C-7096, Contractor B-402418
B.S. in Architecture, Catholic University 1967, Graduate Studies in City Planning 1968, Ford Foundation Grant 1968, Continuing Studies at University of California, American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), National Association of Remodeling Industries (NARI). Received the following NARI Awards: 1998 First Place, design First Place, construction, Merit, Design; 1999 First Place Residential Exterior; 2000 Residential Interior Design
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA); NARI, National Association of Remodeling Industry; (CSI) Construction Specifications Institute; FEWA, Forensic Expert Witness Association
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Presentation to San Francisco homeowners on earthquake safety.
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: Two to four times a year; since 1986.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Slips and falls, water intrusion, construction defects, code defects, plan defects; expertise as both architect and contractor
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 60%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 40%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 20
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2005
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: Four times
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 20 years - since 1986
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, review plans, specifications and reports, write reports, site inspections, defect analysis, building code research, depositions, courtroom models and graphic displays, cost estimates, solutions proposed, remedial drawings, construction administration
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: 275
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 325
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Reimbursables: for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the Services, including but not limited to, travel and parking expenses, video editing and duplicating/replicating, photocopying, graphic and art expenses, and delivery charges
References
Chris ColeLaw Office of Chris Cole
601 Montgomery Street, Suite 712
San Francisco, CA 94111-2610
415-978-9999
ChrisCole88@aol.com
Ryan Kent
Attorney at Law
30 Mitchell Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94903
41-479-4356
ryanakent@hotmail.com
Richard Curtis
Curtis Law Corporation
601 Montgomery Street, Suite 402
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-677-8500
curtislawcorp@hotmail.com
