Eric L. Risberg MAI
Founder and PresidentAdvanced Appraisal International, Inc.
268 Bush Street, #2100San Francisco, CA 94104-3503 Phone: (415) 531-1414 Fax: (415) 449-3606 Email: eric.risberg@advanced-appraisal.com Website: www.advanced-appraisal.com
Specialties
Eric provides real estate appraisals of: shopping centers and all types of retail; apartments; condominium complexes; suburban or downtown office buildings; mixed-use facilities; industrial properties; hotels; waterfront properties; right-of-ways; easements; ground leases; subdivisions; resort properties; golf courses; airports; wineries and vineyards; and all types of land. He has completed many assignments needed for: landlord-tenant disputes, changes in market conditions, construction defects, fraud, and fair market rent determinations, for use in mediation, arbitration, appraisement and litigation.
Degrees/Licenses
MAI, ASA, SRA.
Formal Education
BS, Business Administration 1992 (Real Estate and Urban Land Economics), University of Wisconsin, Madison; BS, Business Administration 1992 (Risk Management & Insurance), University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has successfully completed over 70 real estate appraisal and brokerage courses since 1993.
Registration and Licenses
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, State of California #025802, Licensed California Real Estate Broker #01231982, Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (Hawaii) #624.
Previous/Current Position
President and Founder of Advanced Appraisal International, Inc. Eric was formerly the lead real estate appraiser for American Appraisal, the world’s largest independent valuation firm, in their San Francisco office. He has over 25 years of commercial and residential real estate appraisal and consulting experience. Expert witness on over 100 cases.
Honors/Awards
Litigation Professional Development certificate from the Appraisal Institute. California Association of Realtors. National Association of Realtors. Approved Instructor with the Appraisal Institute.
Prof. Affiliations
American Society of Appraisers, Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Appraisal Institute, Designated Member (MAI), Senior Residential Appraiser (SRA), Appraisal Institute.
Prior Expert
Eric has provided expert witness testimony in the following California State Superior Courts: Alameda, Contra Costa, Orange County, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, and Yuba. He has been hired as an expert on over 100 cases. Large cases in recent years include: Millennium Tower, PGE Forest Fires, BART.
David A. Stern PE
PresidentWestec Construction, Inc.
13700 Marina Pointe DriveMarina del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: (310) 560-8217 Email: davidstern9@gmail.com Website: www.constructologist.com
Specialties
39 years of development and construction experience. Full litigation support including construction defects, estimating, CPM scheduling, claims analysis, code violations, construction quality and delay evaluation, PI and construction accidents.
Degrees/Licenses
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (cum laude); General Contractor (CA) and Registered Civil Engineer (CA).
Formal Education
BSE, Civil Engineering, Princeton University, 1976.
Registration and Licenses
BSE, Civil Engineering, Princeton University, 1976.
Previous/Current Position
Project Manager, Stegeman & Kastner, Inc., Project Management Consultants. Field Superintendent, Turner Construction, Inc., Lecturer in Construction Technology at University of California, Irvine and UCLA.
Honors/Awards
Patent #6,110,038 for Carbon Monoxide Purging System, Sigma Xi national scientific research society.
Prof. Affiliations
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers.
Publications
4, including Apartment Manager and Energy Buyer's Guide.
Prior Expert
Over 100 cases representing both plaintiff and defendant. Numerous depositions, arbitrations, presentations at mediation, and trial testimony. Organize destructive testing, meetings of experts, analyze standard of care, estimating and CPM scheduling.
Ted S. Merrill & Sons, Inc.
PresidentTed S. Merrill
7777 Alvarado Road, Suite 408ALa Mesa, CA 91942-8248 Phone: (619) 464-3997 Alternate: (619) 517-9515 Fax: (619) 464-8581 Email: ted@tsm-sons.com Website: www.tedsmerrillandsonsinc.com
Specialties
68 years construction experience, specializing in damage repair work & structures damaged by fire, wind, motor vehicles, earth movement & construction defects. This work is estimated & contracted with the Federal & State Governments, Local Cities, School Districts, Insurance Companies & Individual Homeowners. 50 years experience in estimating structures with construction defects. Giving testimony at settlement conferences & depositions. Qualified & testified as an expert in Municipal, Superior & Federal Courts. Appointed to serve as an impartial repair method & cost expert by Judges of the San Diego & Orange County Superior Courts.
Degrees/Licenses
345079 B-1; 275171 B-1.
Formal Education
El Camino Jr. College, U.C.L.A.
Registration and Licenses
CA. Contractors Licenses: 345079 B-1 & 275171 B-1
Previous/Current Position
President
Honors/Awards
Expert Witness Award 2019; Lawyer Monthly Magazine
Publications
Reference Book for Insurance Adjusters (1982)
Prior Expert
See Specialties Section Above.
W. Charles Perry & Associates
Principal EngineerW. Charles Perry, PE
231 W. 41st AvenueSan Mateo, CA 94403 Phone: (650) 638-9546 Alternate: (415) 509-2956 Email: charles@wcharlesperry.com Website: www.wcharlesperry.com
Specialties
Failure analysis and accident reconstruction of industrial accidents, automobile accidents, personal injuries, building fires, industrial fires, carbon monoxide poisoning, and industrial explosions. Design evaluations of products and buildings at the system and component level. Safety evaluation of construction sites and industrial facilities. Products evaluated include chairs, ladders, rolling-scaffolds and barricades, medical tables, water heaters, space heaters, furnaces, file cabinets windows. Vehicles evaluated include cars, forklifts, bicycle, pedestrian, golf cart and cranes. Fires & explosions include houses & commercial kitchen fires, methamphetamine lab explosion, ammonium perchlorate factory explosion, synthetic crude oil refinery fire, natural gas explosions, urban-wildland fire and print-shop fire. Construction defects & failures evaluated include structural collapse, mold infestations, EIFS failures, slab failures, pipe leaks and breaks, retaining wall failures, sub-sea level sewer tunneling failure, foundation failures, neighborhood flooding, roof and window leakage. Earthquake damage evaluation of residential, light commercial and high-rise buildings.
Degrees/Licenses
MS, BS, PE, (Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Materials Engineering, Fire Science & Engineering and Construction Management).
Fari Barzegar PhD, P.E.
Founding Principal EngineerHabitat Engineering & Forensics, INC.
446 - 17th Street, Suite 300Oakland, CA 94612-2808 Phone: (510) 891-0300 Alternate: (510) 717-3600 Fax: (510) 891-0333 Email: Fari@HabitatEngineering.com Website: www.drbarzegar.com
Specialties
Structural/civil engineering design/investigations; Buildings/components, bridges/silos/tunnels/public works; Earthquake/Wind/vibrations/fire/water/demolition damage; Construction defects/accidents; Code compliance; Errors/omissions; Failure analysis; Concrete/Shotcrete/Repair; Remediation/retrofit; Slip/trip & fall.
Degrees/Licenses
Ph.D.; M.S.; B.S. (Civil/Structural Engr., High Honors); Prof. Engr. (CA, TX); General Building Contractor (CA); NCEES National Record.
Aquatech Consultancy, Inc.
Eduardo E. Carranza, PE, Principal
1777 N. California Blvd.Suite 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: (415) 884-2121 Email: info@noleak.com Website: www.noleak.com
Specialties
Building Enclosure Consultants providing Litigation Support, Expert Services, & Forensics, along with Field Services and Design Support. Aquatech is an AAMA Accredited Field Test Agency, has Certified Fenestration Masters, and specializes in providing litigation consulting for a variety of complaints including: Construction defect, Vapor & condensation problems, Bulk water intrusion, Building envelope failures, Structural defects and failures, Professional standard of care, and Cost estimating.
Degrees/Licenses
AIA, PE, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC, ASPE, CDT, FM, LEED AP, CA SBE
Prof. Affiliations
ACI, AIA, ASCE, ASPE, AAAEA, ASTM, CSLB, CAI, ASI, ECHO, FGIA, FEWA, ICC, ICRI, IIBEC, NRCA, RICOWI, SMA, SMACNA, USGBC, WestCon, WSRCA
Prior Expert
Aquatech has provided expert services for hundreds of projects. We have conducted on-site forensic investigations, estimating, contract claims evaluation, design and construction documents evaluation, failed envelope systems testing, determined potential causes of failure, and made recommendations for repair. Aquatech has provided analysis and production of tests and test reports, arbitration and mediation assistance, photo documentation and evidence preparation, and expert witness testimony.
John Rohosky AIA
Principal ArchitectJohn Rohosky AIA Architect
5214 F Diamond Heights Boulevard, #223San Francisco, CA 94131-2175 Phone: (415) 370-3070 Fax: (415) 587-9364 Email: john@rohoskyarchitect.com Website: www.rohoskyarchitect.com
Specialties
Forensic architect; Expert witness; Construction defects; Code compliance; Slips and falls; Remedial construction documents/construction administration; Life safety issues; Guardrail/handrail/stairway design; Water intrusion; plan defects; Architecture standards of care, ADA.
Degrees/Licenses
Licensed Architect C-7096 (CA); Licensed Contractor B-402418 (CA); BS Architecture.
Formal Education
BS, Architecture, Catholic University, 1967; Graduate studies in City Planning and Urban Design, 1968.
Previous/Current Position
Principal Architect.
Honors/Awards
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) "Remmies" awards: 1st Place: Design/Residential Interior; 1st Place: Contractor Residential Exterior; 1st Place: Design/Residential Exterior; 2nd Place: Design/Residential Interior; Merit Award: Design Residential/Exterior; Ford Foundation Grant.
Prof. Affiliations
AIA (American Institute of Architects); CSI (Construction Specification Institute); FEWA (Forensic Expert Witness Association)
Publications
Technical Reviewer, "Home Remodeling for Dummies"; Design project featured in Taunton Press book titled "At Work, At Home."
Prior Expert
Depositions/court testimony -- approximately 85+ cases over 35 years (30+ depositions, 10 trials, 50 reports/site inspections) involving: Slips and falls (stairs, handrails, guardrails); construction defects; water intrusion; building code and maintenance issues; defective architectural plans, construction assemblies, injury involving life safety elements as stairs, guardrails and handrails. Court appointed expert in a case involving a neighbor's dispute, consulted to the DOJ (Dept. of Justice) in a matter involving the VA (Veterans Administration); and ADA codes as applied to a HOA (Home Owners Association) case.
Tom Anderberg
CEO/PresidentAnderberg Construction Consulting, Inc.
6114 La Salle Avenue #407Oakland, CA 94611 Phone: (510) 482-2779 Fax: (510) 482-0232 Email: tom@anderbergconsulting.com Website: www.anderbergconsulting.com
Specialties
50 years. Expert witness - construction defect, mediation, dispute resolution, appraisal. Drainage, water intrusion foundation, settlement, seismic, structural, general building issues, code compliance, litigation support. Patents - pile driving methods. Plaintiff / defense.
Degrees/Licenses
BS - AAE; CA - A, B, HAZ.
National Tile and Stone Authority
PrincipalGreg Andrews
8534 Jumilla AvenueWinnetka, CA 91306 Phone: (805) 341-5570 Alternate: (818) 744-4949 Email: Info@ntsaexperts.com Website: www.ntsaexperts.com
Specialties
Pool Construction Defect; Materials Selection, Design, Installation Failure Analysis of Tile, Stone, Synthetic Materials, Brick, Ceramic in Floors, Counter tops, Paving, Showers, Pools, Spas; Glass Mosaics; Coping; Waterproofing; Leaking; Cracking; Discoloration.
Degrees/Licenses
CTC; C54; C29; CSI; CDT; ASTM
Glenn D. Peterson PE
Fire Protection Engineer 2651 Carisbrook DriveOakland, CA 94611 Phone: (510) 725-2743 Email: glenndpeterson@outlook.com
Specialties
Fire cause, origin/spread; Building/fire code analysis; Fire protection system design, performance and failures; Fire hazards/burning characteristics of materials; Propane fires/explosions; Furnace/water heater fires; Computer modeling of fire spread; Fire risk analysis/hazard evaluation; Construction defects.
Degrees/Licenses
BS, Fire Protection and Mech. Engr.
David Benaroya Helfant PhD
Senior Project Engineer/Project Mgr.Seisco Engineering and and Bay Area Structural, Inc.
1187 Ocean AvenueEmeryville, CA 94608 Phone: (510) 547-8540 Alternate: (510) 496-9369 Fax: (510) 527-7785 Email: Dbhelfant@gmail.com Website: www.seisco-inc.com
Specialties
Construction defect; Code compliance; Accidents, construction safety; Storm drainage, environmental investigations and mold testing; Concrete construction, curing, waterproofing; Foundations, repairs; Earthquake reinforcing; Litigation support, forensic investigations; ADR; Cost estimating; Casualty loss.
Degrees/Licenses
BS, PhD, Post Doctorate: Architecture & Engineering, CA "A"-Gen.Engr., CA "B"-Gen.Bldg., CA "C-21"-Demolition, Hazardous Remediation Lic., ICC #266760
Formal Education
BS, Cornell University, 1969; PhD, Statistical Analysis, University of Chicago, 1977; Post Doc., Architecture and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1981-83; Post Doc., Architecture/Environmental Design.
Registration and Licenses
Full Member-American Society of Civil Engineers; AIA, Assoc. Member, Professional Member, International Code Council, California General Engineering (A); California General Building (B); Hazardous Materials Removal and Remediation (HMRRC), Demolition and Structure Moving License (C-21).
Previous/Current Position
Design Principal, Seisco Engineering & Environmental Design Associates, General Mgr., Senior Project Engineer, Bay Area Structural, Inc., General Engineering Corporation. Research Specialist, Environmental Design Research; Professor, Community Development Studies; Professor, Public Administration. General Engineering and Environmental Designer and Construction Manager. Technical Expert - California State Contractors License Board. Certified Arbitrator, Cont. State License Board. Certified Arbitrator, Cont. State License Board.
Honors/Awards
US-Army Corps of Engineers- “Outstanding- Project”-1997; US-Air Force: “Outstanding Proj. Mgmt.”- 1999.
Prof. Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers; Professional Member, International Code Council. American Institute of Architects, Assoc. Mbr; Associate member American Institute of Architects; Charter member Structural Engineering Institute, ASCE.
Publications
4 publications; Two books - Earthquake Safe: A Hazard Reduction Manual for Homes; Drainage Methods for Dry Buildings and Stable Sites (forthcoming).
Prior Expert
250 cases as an expert witness; 750 special investigations; 10,000 structural and engineering inspections and assessment reports.
Shakir Shatnawi PhD, PE
Licensed Civil Engineer--PresidentSHATEC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, LLC
7064 Tarvisio WayEl Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Phone: (916) 990-6488 Alternate: (916) 790-1158 Email: sshatnawi@shatec.net Website: www.shatec.net
Specialties
Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Pavement Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Defects, Construction Disputes, Highway Safety, Road Defects, Traffic Accidents (vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles), Maintenance, Repairs, Road Hazards, Asphalt, Concrete, Sight Distance, Friction, Skid, Forensics Analysis, Failure Analysis, Slip/Fall/Trip Accidents.
Degrees/Licenses
Ph.D.; M.S.; B.S.;
Professional Engineer License; Forensic Expert Witness Association
Gregg deHaan
General Contractor/Principal ConsultantdeHaan & Associates Construction Consulting Inc.
4354 39th AvenueOakland, CA 94619 Email: Gregg@dehaanassoc.com Website: www.dehaanassoc.com
Specialties
A full service expert witness consulting firm comprised of general contractors, electricians, and mechanical engineers. Specializing in roofing, HVAC, cladding, concrete, subgrade waterproofing, sheet metal, electrical, energy efficiency, change order analysis and reconstruction.
Degrees/Licenses
General B #882824; BA – pre-law
James P. Waltz, PE, CEM, DABFET, FCABE
PresidentEnergy Resource Associates, Inc.
1280 Greenbrier RoadWest Sacramento, CA 95691 Phone: (925) 518-2006 Alternate: (925) 447-1140 Fax: (925) 447-1706 Email: jpwaltz@eraenergy.com Website: www.eraenergy.com
Specialties
Construction defect expert witness; Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); Indoor air quality; Mechanical and electrical building systems; Performance contracting; Site survey, and testing; Discovery, interrogatories, depositions and mediation; Plaintiff and defense.
Degrees/Licenses
Board Cert. Forensic Engineer; BSME, MBA, Prof. Engineer (CA, NV), Cert. Energy Manager.
Richard E. Norris PE
PrincipalNorris Consulting Services
43255 Mission Blvd., Suite 203Fremont, CA 94539-5826 Phone: (510) 440-0141 Alternate: (510) 378-3343 Fax: (877) 213-7995 Email: richard@RNorrisConsulting.com Website: www.RNorrisConsulting.com
Specialties
Construction Defects Forensic Investigation: Roofing, Waterproofing, bituminous materials, decay, construction project management, litigation support. Building Enclosure Systems, Hydrothermal (WUFI) Analysis, Condensation Accumulation.
Degrees/Licenses
D. Eng, MS, BS, RRC, PE.
Formal Education
D. Eng, 1991; MSCE, 1987; BSCE 1982