Civil Engineering Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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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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Tom HolzappleView profile

ID: 2096

Mr. Tom Holzapple

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Pennsylvania

This highly qualified expert of glass shower door design and installation has been in the field for 30 years. He has owned his own glass etching and shower installation firms in the Philadelphia area. He has direct experience working with architects, general contractors and homeowners on a variety of glass and shower projects.

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E-008597

Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This highly qualified expert has a BS in engineering and an MS and PhD in civil engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer and a former OSHA instructor. His current position as President of Engineering requires him to oversee the entire operations of his firm from an engineering and environmental perspective. He has extensive experience working with roll off dumpsters and construction.

Rosalyn AbbottView profile

ID: 31868

Dr. Rosalyn Abbott

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Pennsylvania

This highly qualified expert has over 10 years of experience in biomedical engineering. She received her BS and MS in biomedical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and then went on to the University of Vermont to complete her PhD in bioengineering. She is an active member of numerous professional societies including the American Society for Engineering Education and the American...

Dane CarswellView profile

ID: 38924

Mr. Dane Carswell

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Pennsylvania

This expert engineer has over 15 years of experience in the product design and engineering of chairs and shower products. After earning his BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, he began work as a mechanical engineer at J.F. Taylor Inc. He has formerly held roles as Lead Product Engineer at Masco Bath, Senior Manager of Engineering at Masco Bath, and as Director of...

The Average Civil Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $334 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $275

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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.

  • Deposition Fee

    $375

    Fee info

    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.

  • Court Fee

    $350

    Fee info

    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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