Mr. Roy has over 45 years experience in construction, specializing in construction contract disputes and claims. He works throughout the US and abroad. He is a licensed Attorney in Louisiana and Texas and a Professional Construction Engineer, licensed in Louisiana, Texas and Puerto Rico. He is a certified Mediator and Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. He has testified as an expert in more than 25 trials and arbitrations, both state and federal, jury and non jury. He has given dozens of depositions under oath. He has worked with both plaintiffs and defendants in construction related litigation. He has resolved hundreds of cases involving hundreds of millions in damages.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Please see my Web Page at www.Roy-Associates.com
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Please see my Web Page at www.Roy-Associates.com
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: I have given seminars discussing Disputes Review Boards, Arbitration Clauses in standard construction contracts and the how to's of preparing, proving and defending construction claims.
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: 264
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Usually I am qualified by the court as an expert in the "Construction Process" or the "Construction Industry"
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 57 times
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: July 23, 2009
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 32 times
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 27 times
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 37 years, exclusively for 25 years since 1985
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, claim preparation and analysis, fault and damages determination, discovery assistance, witness preparation, reports, site inspection for design and code conformance, trial exhibits and expert testimony
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 285.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 285.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 285.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 285.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: All expenses billed at cost. Miscellaneous office expenses such as copies, faxes, postage and telephone charges are included in the hourly rate.
References
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117 W 5th Street
Bartlesville, OK 74005-1066
(918)336-4132
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Chamberlain, Hrdlicka
1200 Smith Street, Suite 1400
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(713) 658-1818
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Dale & Klein, L.L.P.
1100 E. Jasmine, Suite 202
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Weiss & Eason
128 Century Oaks Lane
Mandaville, LA 70471
(504) 491-5641
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Potts & Reilly, L.L.P.
401 West 15th Street, Suite 850
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 469-7474
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Looper, Reed & McGraw
1300 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 2000
Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 986-7100
