Expert No. 324432 – CA(N) / CA(S)
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Expertise Description: Professional Horticulturist, licensed Landscape Contractor, and certified Arborist experienced consulting on landscaping, horticulture, arboriculture, and site work with over 30 years experience in the field. B.A. degree in ornamental horticulture, landscape architecture, and contracting. Prior expert witness experience.
Areas of Expertise:
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Arborist tree risk assessment.
- Irrigation standard of care tripping hazard.
- Landscape quantification and feasibility analysis.
- Landscape replacement cost analysis.
- Horticulture plant selection analysis.
- General contractor, sub-contractor conflicts.
- Soil subsidence issues.
- Water intrusion issues.
- Retaining wall and drainage issues.
- Land development construction permit analysis.
- Tree encroachment, safety issues.
- Standard of care.
- Industry standards and specifications.
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Tree health and risk assessment inspection and report.
- Site construction design, supervision, and monitoring.
- Arboriculture tree preservation and monitoring.
Licenses & Certifications:
| C-27 California Landscape Contractor |
| Certified Arborist, International Society of Arboriculture |
| Tree Risk Assessor, International Society of Arboriculture |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS | Ornomental Horticulture | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- President and founder of a development consulting service.
- California Landscape Contractor Association
- Building Industry Association
- International Society of Arboriculture
- American Society of Consulting Arborists
- Professional Tree Care Association of San Diego
- Forensic Expert Witness Association
Awards & Honors:
| Elise Bachelor Horticulture Award, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona |
| Moulder Borthers Scholarship Award, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona |
Other Career Highlights:
| Published in Arboricultural Consultant. |
