P.E. (civil) with extensive experience in residential, commercial, industrial and public works construction. Over 120 cases as expert witness in 18 states and overseas. Construction Litigation, Construction Accidents, Personal Injury, OSHA, Insurance Investigtions, and Construction Claims. Clients include attorneys, Fortune 500 corporations, contractors, design professionals, insurance companies and public agencies.
We focus on accident investigations, civil & architectural design issues, site safety, personal injury, OSHA compliance, construction defects, CPM scheduling, construction delays, claim preparation, forensic engineering and resolution of contract disputes.
Paul Gogulski is a professional engineer with 40 years experience as general contractor, Director of Facilities for Teradyne, Project Officer for New York City School Construction Authority, Project Manager for New York City Transit, Owners Representative for Disney, and Resident Construction Manager for General Electric.
Mr. Gogulski is thoroughly familiar with all aspects of construction and design from an owner's perspective as well as from that of the general contractor and architect/engineer.
We pride ourselves at being effective in court, at depositions, and with written reports.
Mr. Gogulski works out of the Las Vegas office and will soon open an office in Beauford, South Carolina.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Registered Professional Engineer (civil)
Nevada #14596
New Hampshire #2319
BSCE (civil) University of Michigan 1960
MBA University of Phoenix (pending)
OSHA Certified Construction Industry Trainer
US Army Corps of Engineers Certified Quality Control Manager
New York City Transit Certified Asbestos Supervisor
Award by: American Socity of Civil Engineers - Millineum Project Contribution 1999
Who's Who in America, Stratford 2002-2003
Who's Who in Engineering, Marquis, 1992
OSHA certification 500 & 501, 2008
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American College of Forensic Examiners
American Society of Civil Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
National Association of Safety Professionals
American Society of Safety Engineers
American Arbitration Association
American Bar Association
International Code Counsel
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Conducted seminars in New York for the Institute of Design Professionals: Expert Witness Testimony, Forensic Investigations & Report Writing (2006).
Featured Speaker - Association of General Contractors, Nevada Chapter, 2002, subject: Project Management software
Featured Speaker- Nevada Framing Contractors Association, 1999,subject: How Your Company Can Prepare Should You Be Involved in Construction Defect Litigation
Featured Speaker, Massachusetts High Technology Council, Boston, 1972, High Technology Facilities Planning
Seminar Leader, Industrial Development Research Council, Boston, 1971, High Technology Facilities Planning
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: 150
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: construction accidents
construction litigation
construction defects
personal injury accidents
OSHA investigations
wrongful termination
workman's compesation claims
public works construction disputes
transit and monorail contract disputes
architectural design defects
OSHA compliance
code compliance issues
site safety
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: 75
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 26
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2009
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 4-5
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: 12
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: consulting
site inspections
forensic engineering
reports
expert witness
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 200/hr
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 200/hr
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 200/hr
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 200/hr
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: $2,500 retainer
References
Leland Eugene Backus, Esq.BACKUS * CARRANZA
3050 South Durango Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 872-5555
gbackus@backuslaw.com
Sean P. Driscoll, Esq.
Clifford Law Offices
120 North LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 899-9090
SPD@Cliffordlaw.com
