To find expert witnesses on disabled access, please click on one of the following categories. The professionals found through this page may advise regarding ANSI A-117.1, accessibility standards, and California Title XXIV. These experts may provide reports concerning the Fair Housing Accessibility Act (FHAA), handicap accessibility, and senior living facilities. Disabled access experts found here may also opine on issues regarding the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, ramps, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as related topics.
You may limit your search for Disabled Access expert witnesses to a specific area by selecting a state from the drop down box.
Mr. Joelson is a licensed architect, DSA certified access specialist (CASP), general contractor and certified building inspector. He consults on the building codes interpretations, architectural and construction defects, industry standards of care, ADA...
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Mr. Vaughan is a Certified Access Specialist (CASp), a Certified ADA Coordinator and is identified as a disabled access Subject Matter Expert (SME) by the California Division of State Architect. He has been retained as an expert witness in a variety...
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I am a licensed Architect that specializes in ADA Compliance & building analysis. I research the applicable ADA rules/guidelines that apply to the project for properties accessible to the general public, as well as HUD regulations in regards to ADA compliance...
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James Rappoport, Principal – Architect of Record at Daroff Design Inc. + DDI Architects PC, is licensed to practice in 35 US States.
Mr. Rappoport has provided expert consultation, investigations, opinions, reports and...
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Carl E. Peters is a licensed Professional Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor, Professional Planner and Construction Official in the State of New Jersey.
Mr. Peters has over 40 years experience in the field of Municipal and Civil Engineering providing...
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JOELSON VAIL ASSOCIATES is a forensic architectural, construction consulting, and construction management firm located in San Diego, California.
The focus of the firm's practice over the last fifteen...
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Robert Arthur King, FAIA, established Robert Arthur King, Architect, in 1984, as a full service, minority-owned architectural firm, located in Manhattan now in the Bronx, New York. Over the years, Robert...
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For over 30 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation’s top law firms, businesses, insurance companies, government entities with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts referred by...
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Employability Capability & Earning Capacity, Life Care Planning, Vocational Rehabilitation, Job Analysis. Expert witness reports and testimony in Divorce, Personal Injury (motor vehicle, construction,...
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Gregory H. Pestine, PE
Construction, Construction Safety, Quality Control / Assurance, and Civil Engineering Expert
Greg has nearly 30 years of experience in various roles in many types of construction...
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Active California General Engineering and General Building contractor, with extensive experience as an industry expert investigating Contractors State License Board violations. Serves as a forensic construction...
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MARK E. WILLIAMS, AIA, NCARB
Premises Safety, Construction Claims, & Architect Professional Liability
Mr. Williams brings over 30 years of practical experience preparing construction documents and...
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Keystone Engineering Consultants, Inc. is a multi-discipline, broad-spectrum firm providing comprehensive and qualified forensic engineering, architecture, scientific, biomechanics, and fire/arson investigation...
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Architecture, Construction and Premises Safety Expert
Catherine Peterman, AIA, NCARB, is a licensed architect whose previous clients include government agencies, private corporations, and retail companies....
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Highly experienced, articulate Professional Engineer (PE) in several states (IL,PA,DE,NJ,TX,MD,FL) and Prof. Planner (PP) NJ. Engineering expert with 50 years' experience in Engineering and Environmental...
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Rich Balgowan is a licensed Professional Engineer, a licensed Professional Planner, Certified Public Manager, Certified Public Works Manager and a Public Works Leadership Fellow. He is also a certified...
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Mr. Norris is a licensed Architect, Engineer and Contractor, whose litigation experience includes forensic analysis of large scale residential, commercial, industrial and public works projects. During...
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Carl Berkowitz, Ph.D., PE, AICP is a transportation and traffic engineering expert and serves as a litigation consultant. He is frequently consulted at the initial stages of a potential litigation for...
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Based in the Midwest with a national presence, Vocational Pros is full service vocational rehabilitation practice. As a trusted vocational expert, I provide meticulous vocational evaluations and damage...
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During over 35 years of Forensic Engineering work Senior Forensic Engineer James D. Madden, P.E. has:
- completed over 1100 cases
- prepared and issued over 700 written reports
- prepared and issued...
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Consolidated Consultants (CCc) continues to deliver high quality expert witness and medical expert witness referrals nationwide since 1995. CCc is the only referral service where you can view the full,...
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PhD Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, MS Mechanics from Illinois Institute of Technology, BS Civil Engineering from Cooper Union. Licensed Professional Engineer (Safety) State of California.
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Yarmus Engineering, P.C. has been providing Engineering services throughout the tri-state area since 1974. Andrew R. Yarmus, P.E., F.NSPE, President of the firm, has worked in various engineering and...
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Kathleen Lord-Jones
Aviation Cabin Safety Expert
Kathleen Lord- Jones is well respected in aviation industry as an authority on cabin safety. Throughout her career she has been instrumental in developing...
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Since 1985 Jeff Peterson has provided vocational evaluation, rehabilitation counseling, and vocational/career counseling, for business/ industry, students, insurance companies, attorneys, retirees, various...
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Vincent A. Ettari, P.E., P.C. serves New York City & the counties of Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Ulster, Suffolk (Long Island), Nassau, Bronx (N.Y.), Queens, Brooklyn / Kings County,...
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Peter Petrovsky, PE, earned registrations as Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering, as well as, in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, he earned licenses as a General Engineering Contractor, General...
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Architecture, Construction and Premises Safety Expert
Sylvia Deye, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is a registered architect with over two decades of experience in design, construction, and project management for...
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Founded in 1988, Atlas Safety & Security Design Inc., is a female - owned minority business enterprise which provides expert consultation in such areas as: compliance audits for the Americans With Disabilites...
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Forensic scientist in floor related litigation including slip & falls, all materials and installation, moisture vapor testing, and Slip Resistance testing. Member of ASTM. Marble Institute of America,...
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Peggy Liu is a Registered Architect with 20 years of professional experience in architectural design, construction, and project management. Peggy joined Robson Forensic after spending a decade working...
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Mr. Stoneburner received his Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation/Vocational Evaluation from the University of Arizona and completed additional graduate work in Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology at the...
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Construction and code consulting. 40+ years in the construction industry with over 45 certifications, Frank Morris provides building code consulting, plan reviews and inspections, training for code certifications,...
Disabled Access FAQs
What is a disabled access expert witness?
A disabled access expert witness is someone who is familiar with the laws and regulations regarding accessibility for people with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Housing Accessibility Act (FHAA).
What is the role of a disabled access expert witness?
The role of a disabled access expert witness is to provide knowledge and analysis of regulations and standards for accessibility and disability in buildings and facilities.
How much can a person make as a disabled access expert witness?
Disabled access expert witnesses can make between $150-$400 per hour, and even more depending on their skills, knowledge, and experience.
What are the qualifications of a disabled access expert witness?
A disabled access expert witness should have knowledge of accessibility standards and requirements, as well as experience in assessing and improving accessibility for people with disabilities.
In a lawsuit, how is evidence gathered by a disabled access expert witness?
A disabled access expert witness gathers evidence through site inspections, document reviews, and interviews with relevant parties. They use their expertise to assess compliance with accessibility laws and regulations.
What type of lawsuit might require the testimony of a disabled access expert witness?
A lawsuit involving a claim of disability discrimination or violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may require the testimony of a disabled access expert witness.