Civil Engineering Expert Witnesses in New York

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Civil engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction, structural engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and geotechnical engineering. Some of the most common civil engineering expert witness specialties also include water resources engineering, coastal engineering, surveying, and materials science and engineering. They can opine on the effects of construction defects, structural failures, traffic accidents, soil erosion and sediment control issues, and flood damage.

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Mr. Terence Mc InerneyView profile

ID: 24338

Mr. Terence Mc Inerney

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New York

This civil engineering expert has over 15 years of progressive and hands on experience in areas of civil construction, site construction and building construction. He obtained his AS in construction technology from SUNY Delhi and his BS in civil engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology. This expert is a certified ACI Field Technician (Grade 1), concrete field testing technician, NYC...

Civil Engineering and Construction Site Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering and Construction Site Safety Expert Witness

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New York

This expert graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and a New York State Certified Code Enforcement Official. He is also a Registered Professional Industrial Hygienist, a licensed Asbestos Inspector and Project Designer, a Certified Environmental...

Mr. Wissam AkraView profile

ID: 40591

Mr. Wissam Akra

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New York

This highly qualified expert is a licensed professional engineer in NY with more than 10 years of experience. He earned his BS in civil engineering from the American University of Beirut as well as his MS in civil engineering and construction management from Columbia University. He is an expert on New York’s fire prevention and building code and has successfully managed inspections leading to the...

Civil Engineering & Traffic Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering & Traffic Engineering Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is a Licensed Professional Engineer and a Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer with over 30 years experience in civil and traffic engineering, land planning and project management. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and is also a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, The Urban Land Institute and The International Council...

Mr. Edward GillespieView profile

ID: 41052

Mr. Edward Gillespie

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New York

This expert earned his BS in civil engineering from Manhattan College before completing his MBA from the New York Institute of Technology. In addition to being an active member of the American Society of Home Inspectors, he is a licensed professional engineer in New York State as well as a certified home inspector and project management professional. Formerly, he served as a sergeant in the...

Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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New York

This engineering expert has 25+ years of experience working on complex sites and marine projects. He has completed numerous projects over the course of his career, including 18+ marine/waterfront projects. He was the Project Manager and Lead Engineer for the development of a new maintenance facility for the New York Waterway at the Hoboken Ferry Terminal, the Project Manager and Lead Engineer for...

Traffic and Transportation Planning Expert WitnessView profile

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Traffic and Transportation Planning Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience as a civil engineer. He earned his BS at Athens University of Economics and Business before earning his MS and PhD in civil engineering at Purdue University. He is active in his field as a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Institute of Transportation Engineers, and as the author of more than 25 peer-reviewed...

The Average Civil Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $334 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $275

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  • Deposition Fee

    $350

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  • Court Fee

    $375

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Civil Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

A civil engineering expert witness provides specialized knowledge in court cases involving construction, infrastructure, and design. They can offer insights on standards, safety protocols, and potential causes of structural failures.

These experts often handle cases related to construction defects, structural failures, property damage, personal injury due to faulty infrastructure, and disputes over design or construction contracts.

They can analyze blueprints, site plans, and other documents to identify any deviations from accepted practices or codes that may have led to the defect.

Yes, there are many subspecialties including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and water resources engineering.

A geotechnical engineer can provide crucial insights in cases involving soil stability issues, landslides, sinkholes or foundation failures which could be pivotal in determining liability.

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