Dick Bridy

Dr. Dick Bridy

DBI Expert Witness
1224 Prospect Street, Suite 150
La Jolla, CA 92037
Mobile: 760-803-0258
Office: 760-803-0258
Introduction

Dr. Dick Bridy’s diverse far-ranging background and industry experience enables him to deliver real estate expert witness testimony for the commercial real estate and brokerage industry. He is an entrepreneur and the CEO of DBI Group (DBI) and Bedrock Investments Group (BIG) with more than four decades of commercial real estate development, brokerage, investment, leasing, private equity sourcing, operations, construction, and asset management experience. He has been engaged by both plaintiff and defense attorneys.
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Dr. Bridy is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.Sc. in Economics. His graduate studies garnered academic honors recognition from the San Diego State University Graduate School of Business, the Marshall School at the University of Southern California, and the University of Phoenix, from which he received an MBA, EMBA, and Ph.D. respectively. For four (4) decades, Dr. Bridy has served on the boards of prominent real estate organizations, including the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, San Diego County Commercial Association of Realtors, and CCIM.


Areas of Expertise
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Land Use & Zoning
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Premises Liability
  • Property Management
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Real Estate Damages
  • Real Estate Leasing
  • Shopping Center/Mall Real Estate
  • Slip, Trip & Fall

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Dr. Bridy is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.Sc. in Economics. His graduate studies garnered academic honors recognition from the San Diego State University Graduate School of Business, the Marshall School at the University of Southern California, and the University of Phoenix, from which he received an MBA, EMBA and PhD respectively.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: For decades, Dr. Bridy has served on the boards of many prominent real estate organizations, including the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, San Diego County Commercial Association of Realtors, and CCIM.
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: 14+
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Areas of Expertise
Abandonment
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Asset Management
Broker or Agent Failure to Disclose
Commercial Development and Redevelopment
Commercial Litigation
Custom and Practice for Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Entitlements
Fiduciary - Commercial Real Estate Management -
Fiduciary - Realtor
Habitability
Health and Safety
Industry Standards
Insurance
Maintenance
Misrepresentation
Negligence and Fraud
Operations
Ownership
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property and Portfolio Management
Property Inspection
Property Management
Real Estate Standards of Care, Practice, and Best Practices,
Title 24 New and Existing Construction Safety Matters
Trip and Fall
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: 8
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2021
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 14+
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 8
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 5
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting
Site Inspections
ADA/Title 24 Compliance
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Standard: $300.00 Per Hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Standard: $300.00 Per Hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Deposition/Mediation: $480.00 Per Hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Court Appearance: $480.00 Per Hour
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel: $250.00 Per Hour
Expense Reimbursement:
Transportation, meals, lodging, postage, notary, copy, and expenses the expert witness incurs as a result of the attendance at a required inspection, deposition, or proceeding.

References

MR. MAXWELL AGHA, ESQ.
BANKER’S HILL LAW FIRM A.P.C.
160 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92103
Telephone: (619) 230-0330

FRANK SANDELMANN ESQ.
DINSMORE & SANDELMANN, LLP
324 Manhattan Beach Blvd # 201
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Telephone: (310) 229-9911