Flooring Expert Witnesses

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Flooring expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including construction, architecture, interior design, safety engineering, and materials science. Some of the most common specialties among flooring expert witnesses include slip and fall accidents, floor material failure analysis, installation defects, maintenance issues, and product liability. They have provided opinions on the effects of improper installation, faulty materials, inadequate maintenance, building code violations, and accident causation related to flooring.

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Average Flooring Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert has over 40 years of experience in the retail sales, wholesale acquisition and appraisals of Oriental Rugs. He is a former Trustee of the Oriental Rug Retailers of America, was awarded the 2000 National Oriental Rug Retailer of the Year, and has given multiple presentations focusing on Oriental Rugs. He is the Co-Founder and Principal of a private consulting group that focuses on fine rug restoration, USPAP compliant appraisals and litigation support.

Co-Founder & Principal, Private Carpet Consulting Group

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Bucknell University

Winchester,

Massachusetts

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Review Fee $395/hr

This expert has extensive experience with hardwood flooring, including credentials from NOFMA & NWFA. He serves on two NWFA Committees, He also have credentials in carpet inspection, training in woven carpet and rugs, carpet cleaning, repair and re-installation, and water damage restoration. This expert has also assisted Attorneys through all phases of legal action regarding slip, trip and fall in regards to flooring, carpeting and hard surfaces. Investigations are conducted with analytical skills developed from many years of forensic consultation, litigation support and expert witness testimony. Practical solutions are provided for resolution of contract disputes, claims, delays, personal injury, site safety issues, OSHA compliance and building code interpretations. Additionally, this expert is a member of over ten relevant, industry associations and he has been on the IICRC Industry Carpet/Installation Standards and Inspection Standards committee since 2009 and NWFA committees since 2010.

Vice President and Inspector, A private consulting company in NY

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Farmingdale State University of New York

New York,

New York

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This highly qualified expert has years of experience in the floor-covering industry. He oversees a database of 50,000+ flooring products and has conducted 150,000+ analyses of flooring technology. He received his BS degree in business computer information systems from Lee University and has published 8+ articles on flooring materials and testing technology. He is a member of multiple professional associations, including the ASTM International, IICRC, American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, and the Carpet and Rug Institute. He has served as a speaker and instructor for the IICRC,Advanced Flooring Specialists Training Seminar, and the School of Surface Technologies. He has also participated in numerous floor-covering technical workshops and conferences. Currently, he is the Director of the largest flooring and textile laboratory in the U.S. serving varied industries, he also has a private consulting firm in Georgia.

President, A Materials Testing Laboratory in GA

Bachelor of Science (BS), Lee University

Rocky Face,

Georgia

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Review Fee $225/hr
Deposition Fee $375/hr
Court Fee $375/hr

This well-credentialed expert has over 40 years of experience in the floor covering industry. He is a certified walkway auditor and a licensed concrete moisture testing technician. He is active in his field as a member of the American Concrete Institute, the International Concrete Repair Institute, and the American Society for Testing and Materials. Formerly, this expert spent approximately twenty years either as a direct representative of a flooring manufacturer or in distribution, with positions in sales, sales management and as director of technical services. For the past twenty years, he has served as the owner of a floor covering analysis firm in Arkansas where he has performed concrete dryness and moisture vapor emission testing on thousands of concrete floor slabs from coast to coast.

Owner, A floor covering analysis firm in AR

Hot Springs Village,

Arkansas

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FAQs for Flooring Expert Witnesses

What is a flooring expert witness?

A flooring expert witness is a professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the flooring industry. They can provide testimony on cases involving installation, maintenance, and safety standards of various types of flooring.

What types of cases does a flooring expert witness typically handle?

Flooring expert witnesses often handle cases involving slip and fall accidents, improper installation claims, disputes over flooring materials, and compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

How can a flooring expert witness assist in a slip and fall case?

A flooring expert can analyze the conditions of the floor at the time of the incident, assess if it met safety standards, and determine if poor maintenance or faulty installation contributed to the accident.

Are there subspecialties within the field of flooring expertise?

Yes, some experts specialize in specific types of flooring like hardwood, tile, carpeting or vinyl. Others may focus on industrial or residential flooring, or specific aspects like installation or maintenance.

Why might I need a flooring expert witness who specializes in hardwood floors?

If your case involves issues specific to hardwood floors such as water damage, warping, or improper installation techniques, an expert with this specialization can provide valuable insights and testimony.

How does Expert Institute select its Flooring expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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