1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999-2001
1994 Projects
Certified Contracting Services, Inc., Van Nuys CA contact: Scott Fisher 818-994-9815
Cal State University, L.A., asbestos change order negotiations, including a negotiated constructive change order for acceleration and fatigue costs.Young Apartments for LACDC, lead paint change order negotiations, including defense of non-performance claims against the contractor; resolved through negotiating a constructive change order claim.
Bentley Ave. condominiums, Culver City CA
construction management consulting after settlement of defects litigationTriesault residences, Laurel Canyon area, L.A. CA
construction management consulting after settlement of defects litigationBaxter Laboratories, Hyland Div. L.A. CA contact Gidon Vardi 818-702-9871
post-earthquake employee assistance program for a large local employerLindley Ave. Townhomes, Encino CA contact: Tony Barbarotto 818- 907-6622
investigation and report of defective earthquake repairs for the property manager (litigation support continued in 1996)Ham v. Blanco, San Bernadino County CA, contact: Mario Acosta, esq. 818-891-9191
investigate and report damages caused to property owner by delays in completing an adjoining public works flood control project involving contractor default [D]Noah Allen residence, Los Angeles CA, contact: Michael Levine, esq. 310-552-1733
investigate and report defective construction to a property owner on a custom home addition and remodelAlta Med Health Services, Los Angeles, CA contact: Effie Cogan, esq. 310- 826-7474
analyze delays and extra costs claimed in a three-way dispute between owner-contractor and architect for a major rehab of a medical services building [D]Park Magnolia v. Lawyer’s Title, L.A. CA contact: Michael Dewberry, esq. 310-551-1700
analyze impact of delays in construction due to an easement missing from a title reportRoan Instruments v. Farmers Ins. contact: Herb Ehrmann, esq. 310-553-2908
preparation to serve on an arbitration panel on behalf of the homeowner to mediate an earthquake insurance claim disputeSurnovsky residence, Thousand Oaks CA contact: Kristina Keller, esq. 818-883-1330
investigation and report of residual damage from incomplete foundation repairs by a hazard insurance repair contractorD.W. Development, Fontana CA contact: Betty Lou Straus 909-823-1470
investigation and report of property condition on two retail shopping centers for the owner-developerWahnseidler residence, Van Nuys CA contact: Robert Olliker, esq. 707-778-1086
investigate and report defective earthquake repairsMalibu residence, Malibu CA contact: Gidon Vardi 818-702-9871
investigate and report the condition of a private residence relating to undisclosed defects after a real estate transaction401 California Ave., Santa Monica CA contact: Gary Verboon, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for 10 unit condominium (work continued in 1995)Park Burnet South, North Hills CA contact: 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for a 57 unit condominium project [D]Shangri La, Santa Clarita CA contact: 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for 110 single-family tract homes, reports and cost estimates were prepared using the Multi-Family Construction Defects Database System© [D]Vista del Canyon, Santa Clarita CA
investigate construction defects on approximately 350 condominium unitsBacoka apartments, Hawthorne CA contact: Ron Gary Verboon, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for a 50 unit apartment project, including L.A. Superior Court testimony at the stipulated judgment hearing [D,T]North Ranch, Thousand Oaks CA contact Gary Verboon, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for a 50 unit townhouse project, including Ventura County Superior Court testimony at the stipulated judgment hearing [D,T]Rock Glen, Glendale CA contact: Gary Verboon, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for a 6 unit condominium (work continued in 1995)1995 Projects
Certified Contracting Services, Inc., Van Nuys CA contact: Scott Fisher 818-994-9815
Valley Presbyterian Hospital, contract administration services
San Diego V.A. Hospital, contract administration services (into 1996)
Sepulveda V.A. Hospital, contract administration services (into 1996)
Van Nuys Aircraft Hanger, pre-construction project management services (into 1996)Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys CA contact: Bill Raymann 818-902-3968
independent investigation and report for earthquake repairs needed for a two-story medical office buildingHartunian custom residence, Glendora CA contact: Kerry Osaki, esq. 714- 992-6300
inspections and mediation of dispute with contractor on behalf of the owner of a large custom homeFisher Space Pen Company, Boulder City NV contact: Paul Fisher 800-637-3494
management consulting for a medium-sized manufacturing companyFTR International, Irvine CA contact: Nizar Katbi 714- 263-8170
consulting and testimony as percipient witness on an elementary school contract claim against L.A. Unified School District [T]Sycamore Canyon, Anaheim Hills CA contact: Al Peter, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for 54 single-family tract residences; reports and cost estimates were prepared using the Multi-Family Construction Defects Database System (into 1996)Newhall-Hidden Valley, Newhall CA contact: Gary Verboon, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for 164 single-family tract residences (significant work also in 1994); reports and cost estimates were prepared using the Multi-Family Construction Defects Database System© (into 1996)Roselle Ave., Hawthorne CA contact: 310-445-5447
investigate and report construction defects for an 8-unit apartment building; work included destructive testing of decks, roof and other issues (into 1996)129th Ave., Hawthorne CA contact: Al Peter, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate and report construction defects for a 10-unit apartment building (into 1996)Rea residence, Bel Aire CA contact Jim Rea Jr. 310-208-2282
investigate, report and estimate the value of incomplete and defective work abandoned by the contractor on a custom home addition, including L.A. Superior Court testimony at the default hearing [T]1996 Projects
Certified Contracting Services, Inc., Van Nuys CA contact: Scott Fisher 818-994-9815
San Diego V.A. Hospital, contract administration services (from 1995)
Sepulveda V.A. Hospital, contract administration services (from 1995)
Van Nuys Aircraft Hanger, contract negotiations/EIFS & painting subcontract/Fort Erwin, CA
Panorama City Ice Rink, marketing servicesLindley Townhomes, Tarzana, CA contact Denise Parga, esq. 310-478-4100
site investigation and reports, settlement conference support, preparation for testimony on behalf of a property owner; work included defending against a contractor’s claim and asserting the owner’s counter-claim (from 1994) mediation session with Judge Eli Chernow on 10/16/96 (case settled 1997)All Phase Builders v. Rifkind,
contact Amit Peery, esq. 818-784-8700 or Richard Peardon 818-340-2095
site meetings & inspections, consultation, and report in preparation for arbitration in support of a contractor’s claim on a home improvement contract; work included mediation recommendations and contractor’s defense of owner’s counter-claim, work continued into 1997 [T]Sycamore Canyon, Anaheim Hills CA contact: Al Peter, esq. 310-445-5447 (see 1995)
Newhall-Hidden Valley, Newhall CA contact: Mike Whitaker, esq. 310-445-5447 (see 1995) [D]
129th Ave., Hawthorne CA contact: Al Peter, esq. 310-445-5447 (see 1995)
Roselle Ave., Hawthorne CA contact: Al Peter, esq. 310-445-5447 (see 1995)
3112 Swan Place, Los Angeles CA contact Frank Young 213-661-4419
site investigation, meeting and cost estimate for a custom home to repair and complete major remodeling work started by an unlicensed contractor.Toluca Court, Los Angeles, CA contact Jill A. Thomas, esq. 310-572-1055
investigation of leaking polyurethane re-roof, including damage survey and destructive testing; in support of HOA litigation to enforce a contractor’s guarantee [D]Balber, 700 Maywood, Thousand Oaks, CA contact Al Peter, esq. 310-445-5447
site survey, consult with soils & structural engineer, underpinning cost estimating [D]Cortina, Victorville, CA contact Mike Whitaker, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for 90 single-family tract residences; work includes destructive testing and coordination of other experts; reports and cost estimates using the Multi-Family Construction Defects Database SystemMission Verde, Camarillo, CA contact Mark Milstein, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for 157 condominium/townhouses; work to include destructive testing and coordination of other experts; reports and cost estimates using the Multi-Family Construction Defects Database SystemPark Burnet North, North Hills, CA contact Al Peter, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for 38 condominium units; work includes destructive testing and coordination of other experts and cost estimates; work includes detail reports on deck coatings and rough framing; photos were indexed using the Multi-Family Construction Defects Database System [D]Hyman v. Allianz, Bloomington, IL contact Charles Samel, esq., 213- 892-1808
evaluate doc’s, interview witnesses, analyze and index contemporary photos, prepare trial exhibits, provide analysis for litigation in support of a contractor’s $1.5mm Builder’s Risk insurance flood damage claim in 1992 and 1993; claim had been denied by the carrier on a $175mm corporate headquarters for State Farm Insurance in IllinoisHarvard v. Han, Westlake Village, CA contact Jason Cha, esq. 213-736-1810
investigate owner and contractor claims in a dispute over the value of change orders on a custom home in preparation for binding arbitration testimony, work included a site inspection and analysis of contract documents [T]Coast Federal Bank estimating, contact Jay Memmott, VP 818-316-8719
independent estimate of foundation and structure repairs; included obtaining and interpreting soils reports and underpinning engineering drawingsCoast Federal Bank, consulting, contact Ron Fox, Appraisal Div. Mgr. 818-316-8215
request to prepare a standard scope of review for structural engineers hired by the bank to assist appraisals for new loansDoctor res., Northridge, mediation, contact Denise Parga, esq. 310-478-4100
investigate owner claims of an uneven concrete slab by contractor and meet separately with parties to resolve a home repair contract disputeFisher Space Pen Company, Boulder City NV contact: Cary Fisher 800-637-3494
management oversight of Fisher’s Internet project, including finalizing home pages and on-line catalog and negotiating multiple on-line retail outletsGloria Thornton, L.A. consulting, contact Gloria Thornton, owner, 213-934-1840
reviewed contractor’s estimator and proposal, advised owner and contractor of State Contractor’s License Board requirements, communicated with contractorSave Chester Place Coalition, contact Rose Zoya, esq. 707-938-3908
review pleadings and declarations, prepare memo regarding construction inflation, execute declaration regarding construction inflationRoyal Valley Coachman Estates, contact Al Peter, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for 20 homes in Bakersfield [D]Steinberg v. 20th Century Ins. Co., contact Bill Hanagami, esq. 310-553-1101
site investigation, including destructive testing, estimating and preparation to testify regarding the direct and indirect costs of repairing water damage from plumbing problems occurring three years earlier (work continued into 1997). [D]1997 Projects
Certified Contracting Services, Inc., Van Nuys CA contact: Scott Fisher 818-994-9815
negotiate and collect final payment for EIFS & painting subcontract at Fort Erwin, CABender v. The Standard Ins. Co. (3320 Longridge, Sherman Oaks)
contact Dawn Oster 310-552-3800
site investigation and estimating the cost of repairing earthquake damage to a single family residence and pool area involving caissons and tiebacks, included telephone testimony at binding mediation [D]Fisher Space Pen Company, Boulder City NV contact: Cary Fisher 800-637-3494
management oversight of Fisher’s Internet project (continuing from prior years)Cortina, Victorville, CA contact Mike Whitaker, esq. 310-445-5447
(work continued from 1996)Mission Verde, Camarillo, CA contact Mark Milstein, esq. 310-445-5447
(work continued from 1996)Redi-Wall v. McCarthy contact Richard Henry, esq. 714-753-0704
(work started in 1993, court proceedings were delayed) investigation, analysis and reports in support of sub-subcontractor’s labor impact claim against the general contractor on a retail multi-use building in Hollywood [T]Prechtl v. Field team, Inc. contact Amit Peery,esq. 818-784-8700
site investigation, analysis and report in support of a homeowner in a homeowner-contractor dispute.Summit Pointe, Topanga, CA contact Mike Whitaker, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, report and estimate the repairs of construction defects for 12 single-family tract/custom residences; work includes destructive testing and coordination of other experts; reports and cost estimates using the Multi-Family Construction Defects Database SystemNewhall, Hidden Valley, CA contact Mike Whitaker, esq. 310-445-5447
(continuing work from prior years)Newhall2, Newhall, CA contact Mike Whitaker, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, analyze, cost estimating for 28 new homes in a second phase of construction defects litigation.Sycamore Canyon II, Anaheim Hills CA contact: Al Peter, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, coordinate destructive testing, analyze, cost estimating for 200 new homes in a second phase of construction defects litigation. [D]Richey v. Woodcrest, et.al. contact Fred Adelman, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, coordinate destructive testing, analyze, cost estimating of original construction defects for a single family residence. [D]Bailey v. Edison (Winchester Fire, Riverside) contact Wm. J. Ward, esq. 909-381-8350
investigated and estimated reconstruction costs for an historical farm complex destroyed by fire, including consultation with an historical architect [D,T]1606 Skytop Road, Encino contact Adam Warshaw, esq., 213-876-8077
investigate and estimate repairs to home sold with undisclosed subsurface water-intrusion1998 Projects
Baxter-Northup v. CNA Ins. Co. et al. contact Tom Johnson, esq., 213-380-3308
perform a site inspection and document review of an earthquake incident where a recently installed water heater fell over causing damage to a commercial tenant; prepare to offer opinions regarding owner or contractor negligence; work included review of multiple sources of water damage. [D]Richey v. Woodcrest, et.al. contact Fred Adelman, esq. 310-445-5447
(continuing work from prior year) [D]Burlington Apts. contact Dan Monteleone, esq. 818-349-9666
perform site inspections, coordinate the investigations of other experts for 3 apartment buildings in Los Angeles (3 sty wood frame over 2-sty concrete parking).Cortina, Victorville, CA contact Mike Whitaker, esq. 310-445-5447
(work continued from 1997)Watt, Fontana, CA contact Alois Peter, esq. 310-445-5447
investigate, coordinate destructive testing, analyze, cost estimating for 39 new homes. [D]Collazo v. MTA, Los Angeles, CA contact Tom Johnson, esq. 213-380-3308
perform a site inspection, document review, prepare for deposition testimony on a personal injury incident where a private security guard was injured by a heavy rolling gate at an MTA facility.
1999-2001 Projects
Note: most are not included in resume until status of attorney-client privilege is established.
Merced Flood contact Brett Runyan, esq. 559-441-7991
perform site inspections and prepare a cost estimate related to damages arising from a flood in MercedMercedes Gonzales v. Peterson Crane contact Miguel Garcia, esq. 323-888-1993
research and consult on a wrongful death case related to unsafe operation of a hydraulic truck crane that resulted in the death of a truck driver.Anaheim Summit Community Association v. Baldwin et al. contact Mark Milstein, esq. 310-445-5447
produce a cost of repair based on recommendations by other experts related to poor original construction of master development common areas slopes, drainage structures and plantings. [D]