Plumbing Expert Witnesses

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Plumbing expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including construction, home inspection, water treatment, HVAC systems, and fire prevention. Some of the most common specialties among plumbing expert witnesses also include pipe installation, leak detection, sewer systems, water heaters, and drain cleaning. They have provided opinions on the effects of improper installations, faulty equipment, code violations, water damage claims, and maintenance negligence.

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Average Plumbing Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$300/hr

Review Fee

$350/hr

Deposition Fee

$400/hr

Court Fee

Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience as an engineer. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a Registered Professional Engineer in 9 states. A member of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he has published several articles on various issues including cranes and plumbing failures. He previously worked for Georgia Power Company where he maintained different plant aspects and addressed deficiencies. He also worked at Cerny & Ivey Engineers, Inc. where he managed the engineering and technical staff as well as mechanical/electrical/structural engineering and testing responsibilities. He currently serves as President and Principal Engineer for an engineering company that consults in failure investigations, safety, design, and products and materials testing.

President and Principal Engineer, An Engineering Consultancy in GA

Bachelor of Science (BS), Georgia Institute of Technology

Roswell |

Georgia

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Review Fee $175/hr
Deposition Fee $275/hr

This expert has 25+ years of experience in property management specifically in Chicago, IL. Currently, he is the director of building services at a private property management practice where he maintains 300 + residential condominiums, including Gold Coast high rise and small to large multi-family properties. He manages a building inspection team which checks each property for municipal code compliance and comprehensive safety. Formerly, he was the Onsite Manager for Schneider Residential Properties where he managed 75+ units throughout Chicago as well as the owner of a residential and commercial property services practice that provided building inspection services, and advance carpentry, plumbing, and design. This expert earned his BA at the University of Kansas.

Director of Building Services, Connected Property Management

Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Kansas

Chicago |

Illinois

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Review Fee $220/hr
Deposition Fee $380/hr
Court Fee $380/hr

This expert has over 40 years of field experience as a plumber and HVAC contractor. He has installed, managed, and consulted for various projects. He is familiar with construction defects, claims, personal injury, costs, and product liability. He currently serves as Principal for a consulting firm dealing with plumbing, heating, HVAC, and Asbestos exposure mechanical systems.

Principal, An HVAC consulting firm in CA

Martinez |

California

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Review Fee $385/hr
Deposition Fee $385/hr
Court Fee $485/hr

This expert has over 35 years of experience as a professional engineer. He is a registered as a Professional Mechanical Engineer (P.E.) in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Utah. He is an internationally recognized authority on assessing, evaluating, conceptualizing and remediating complex project design, construction and operational issues related to HVAC systems, cleanrooms, piping systems, refrigeration systems, and building and fire code compliance. He has analyzed and designed hundreds of projects including commercial facilities, institutional laboratories and clean-room facilities for the semiconductor and other industries. He currently is the owner and principal of his own engineering consulting firm. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at a university in Arizona, and lectures on the analysis and design of environmental control systems (HVAC) for buildings.

Principal, A Engineering Analysis, Evaluation and Project Development Consulting Firm

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Arizona

Scottsdale |

Arizona

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Review Fee $485/hr
Deposition Fee $485/hr
Court Fee $485/hr

This HVAC expert is the president of of an engineering consultancy. He has extensive experience in the design of piping, duct, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems for new and retrofit commercial and institutional buildings. This expert has experience working on projects ranging from small to large; project complexity ranges from simple office tenant, retail and hotel projects to base building, to museum renovations. His design experience includes chillers, boiler, steam and central air handler systems, low temperature air, thermal storage and desiccant systems, as well as simple split DX, rooftop and PTAC systems. This expert has performed a range of services from due diligence surveys, economic analyses, concept design, construction documents and construction administration. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering at Washington University and MS in Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Presently, this expert is the President of an independent engineering consultancy.

President, An Independent Engineering Consultancy in MD

Master of Science (MS), Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Rockville |

Maryland

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

This qualified Fluid Flow Engineering Expert obtained his BSE in Civil Engineering and his MSE and Ph.D in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Utah State University. He is a Certified Engineer in Utah and has published 40+ articles focused on Civil and Environmental Engineering research. He is a member of the American Water Works Association and the American Society of Engineers and is currently a Research Professor in Civil and Environmental at a University in the West, a Civil and Environmental Engineer at a Water Research Laboratory, and a Consultant at a Private Consulting Firm. Expert has provided testimony and technical reports as well as external review of technical reports and analysis.

Research Professor, A university in UT

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Utah State University

Logan |

Utah

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $525/hr
Court Fee $525/hr

This highly qualified expert earned his BS from Hope College and his PhD in organic chemistry from Indiana University. He has experience in catalyst research in support of polyethylene manufacturing, additive stabilization of polymers, interaction of chemicals with plastics, extrusion production of plastic pipe, plastic pipe material technical service and plastic pipe system component testing. End use applications in which he is a plastics expert include corrugated plastic pipe, water distribution and plumbing systems, oil and gas production, plastic gas pipe, and conduit. In addition, this expert is active in his field as a member of numerous societies including The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute, Plastic Pipe Institute, and Society of Plastics Engineers. Formerly, he held roles as Pipe Applications and Technical Supervisor at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and Technical Director at Microbac Hauser Divison. Currently, he is President of a plastics consulting firm.

President, Plastic material manufacturer firm

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Indiana University

Longmont |

Colorado

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Review Fee $425/hr
Deposition Fee $475/hr
Court Fee $475/hr

This expert in water quality has 15+ years of experience in Legionella Risk Management and 40+ years experience total in engineering related functions. He obtained his BS in Marine Engineering at the US Merchant Marine Academy. He is a member of APIC, ASPE, ASHRAE, ASHRM, AWT and AWWA. He has authored 2 books, coauthored 2 peer review papers with CDC, published numerous articles in many journals and magazines and is currently the President of a waterborne pathogen risk management company.

President, A waterborne pathogen risk management company

Bachelor of Science (BS), US Merchant Marine Academy

Chalfont |

Pennsylvania

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This expert has extensive experience in general contracting, plumbing, electrical/mechanical construction, and demolition. He is currently a Manager & Safety Officer for a consulting and general contracting business. The expert previously served as a Vice President & Safety Officer in the Mechanical Division at PM&M Electric. He maintains an active California Contractor's License and an active Arizona Commercial Electrical Contractor's License.

Manager & Safety Officer, A Private Consulting & General Contracting Business

Arizona

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

This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design. He earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University. He's active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the Academy of Mechanical Engineers and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning. This expert is a licensed professional engineer in 16 states. He has formerly served as a project engineer, principal, and secretary/treasurer for Fanning, Fanning, & Associates. Some notable projects he has worked on with Fanning, Fanning, & Associates include the El Paso Medical Education Building at Texas Tech University and the USDA Cotton Classing Lab. Currently, this expert is the president of an engineering consulting firm based in Texas.

President and Chief Executive Officer, An engineering consulting firm in TX

Bachelor of Science (BS), Texas Tech University

Lubbock |

Texas

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Review Fee $280/hr
Deposition Fee $380/hr
Court Fee $380/hr

This highly-qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in plumbing and over 20 years of experience in power engineering. He completed his apprenticeship in plumbing in 1984 and is certified as a red seal master plumber, a first-class gasfitter, a red seal steamfitter and pipefitter, and a fourth class red seal power engineer. He is active in his field as a member of the American Society of Heating Refrigeration Air Condition Engineers, the Alberta Mechanical Officials Society, and the Institute of Power Engineers. He currently holds a patent for a water treatment device and continues to study water quality, piping, equipment, and fixture failures. This expert has formerly served as an instructor in the pipe trades program at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and currently serves as the owner of a mechanical consulting firm in Alberta.

Owner, A mechanical consulting firm in AB

Edmonton |

Alberta

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This expert has 15 years of experience as a plumber and has extensive experience with plumbing code and plumbing industry best practices concerning safety, standard operating procedures for tools and equipment, systems installations, and job-site process flow. He earned his BA in English literature from DePaul University and is a licensed plumber in the city of Chicago. He previously served as a journeyman plumber at Warren F. Thomas Plumbing Company and Advance Mechanical Systems. He is currently a plumbing foreman at a plumbing company in Illinois.

Plumbing Foreman, A plumbing company in IL

Bachelor of Arts (BA), DePaul University

Illinois

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FAQs for Plumbing Expert Witnesses

What types of cases can a plumbing expert witness assist with?

Plumbing expert witnesses can assist with a wide range of cases, including construction defects, water damage claims, personal injury cases related to plumbing issues, and disputes over plumbing work or repairs.

What qualifications should I look for in a plumbing expert witness?

A qualified plumbing expert witness should have extensive experience in the field, relevant certifications, and ideally, previous experience providing testimony in legal proceedings.

Can a plumbing expert witness help determine the cause of a pipe burst?

Yes. A plumbing expert witness can analyze the circumstances surrounding a pipe burst to determine if it was due to improper installation, faulty materials, or lack of maintenance.

Are there subspecialties within the field of plumbing that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes. Some experts may specialize in residential plumbing systems while others may focus on commercial or industrial systems. Others might specialize in specific areas like sewer systems or water treatment.

How can a plumbing expert witness contribute to a construction defect case?

In construction defect cases, a plumbing expert can identify whether poor workmanship or substandard materials were used, assess compliance with building codes and standards, and estimate repair costs.

How does Expert Institute select its Plumbing 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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