With more than 45 years of experience in architecture, this licensed professional serves as an expert witness in matters involving architectural projects, construction, zoning, and code. This expert has approximately 30 years of expert witness experience, including consultations, depositions, arbitrations, and testimony, with work addressing construction and real estate-related disputes, standard of care, and code compliance. Their experience includes representing owners, architects, contractors, and developers in matters involving project damage evaluation and water and fire mitigation of insurance claims.

Their professional background includes extensive experience in architectural practice and project development, including directing an architectural and consulting practice and leading architectural, interior, and retail design firms. Responsibilities have included zoning and pre-development analysis, coordination of design professionals, construction administration, and cost analysis for development projects. Their work spans a wide range of project types, including landmark restorations, hospitality, transportation, institutional facilities, and residential developments.

Core areas of expertise include forensic architecture, construction defect analysis, and standard of care. Additional specialization includes zoning and code analysis, planning, project damage evaluation, and insurance-related mitigation involving fire and water damage. Their work also includes real estate-related dispute analysis and representation across a wide variety of claim types.

The expert holds licensure as a Registered Architect in New York and New Jersey and is a licensed real estate salesperson. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Architecture. Professional affiliations include membership in the American Institute of Architects and the Real Estate Board of New York, along with certification through the California Office of Emergency Services.