Rich Arlington III CSP, CLP, is a snow/ice management and landscaping professional with over 20 years experience. He serves as a consultant to municipalities, insurance companies, corporations and the legal profession.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Certified Snow Professional
Certified Landscape Professional
Pennsylvania Certified Applicator
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: S.I.M.A
Planet
IFMA
ICSC
PLNA
Erie, PA Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Alliance
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: More than 50.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Snow and ice related matters.
Drainage and water issues.
Risk and liability analysis.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 70%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 30%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Seven
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: August 24, 2009
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Seven
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: One
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Five
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting.
Site Inspections.
Expert Reports.
Expert Review of Procedures.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $225.00 an hour plus court fee.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel related expenses.
Paid out of pocket expenses related to case file.
Weather reports.
