Landscape architect and consulting arborist providing expert witness services with more than 40 years of experience in landscape architecture, arboriculture, and tree-related risk and valuation analysis. Their work in legal matters includes evaluation of tree appraisals, preservation and protection planning, and risk assessment in disputes involving improper tree removal, trespass, loss of view, construction impacts, and tree-related hazards. The expert has experience providing expert opinions and testimony in matters involving residential, commercial, and public properties, including deposition and trial testimony. Their arboriculture-focused work includes tree inventories, oak tree surveys, and assessment of tree health, structural integrity, and site-related risk factors. This includes development of tree preservation plans, fuel management strategies, and evaluation of irrigation systems and water management conditions affecting plant health and safety. Their forensic analysis also involves valuation of trees and landscapes in the context of insurance claims, development impacts, and property disputes, as well as investigation of root intrusion, pruning damage, and hazard conditions affecting public safety.

In landscape architecture, their experience spans residential community planning, commercial developments, public infrastructure, and environmental restoration, including habitat restoration and xeriscape planting. Their work has involved coordination with regulatory and planning bodies in land use and development contexts, including projects requiring compliance with coastal and environmental guidelines and public safety standards. Professional responsibilities include long-term management of a consulting practice and oversight of projects from design through construction administration, reflecting sustained involvement in project planning, implementation, and regulatory coordination. The expert holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, along with additional academic study in international and technical institutions. Professional credentials include Registered Landscape Architect in California and Nevada, Certified Arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture, and Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. Additional professional training includes advanced instruction in tree appraisal, risk assessment, forensic protocols, and expert witness practices. Professional involvement includes participation with the American Society of Consulting Arborists, the International Society of Arboriculture, the Santa Barbara County Board of Architectural Review, and the Santa Maria Valley YMCA.