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The forensic design & construction teams at CASE specialize in navigating the intricate web of evidence surrounding projects entangled in alleged defects or non-compliances. Drawing from extensive experience across the design & construction spectrum, we possess comprehensive knowledge to address flaws and all sorts of non-compliance conditions along with the corresponding responsible parties within each industry. Our experts are licensed design professionals & general contractors who are experienced in offering forensic opinions in the various forensic forums.

Empowering Decision-Making

A CASE analysis conducted by our team empowers insurers, building owners, and legal advisors to discern the root causes and ramifications of design related errors & omissions as well as construction defects for the projects at issue. By shedding light on liability issues, we facilitate informed decision-making within the dispute / litigation process thus helping to mitigate and or eliminate potential risks.

Guiding Through Complexity

Whether seeking swift resolutions or embarking on the meticulous path of litigation, our forensic team provides expert determinations that expedite processes or offer comprehensive support throughout the research, communication, analysis, and documentation phases. Telling the story in an easily comprehensive manner can be a challenge given the many technical aspects that entail the realms of design and construction. Over the years, this has become a distinguishing feature of our CASE team. Our graphic story telling talents have played a significant role in the many cases we have supported.

“The ‘brainstorming’ approach which you and your team of experts use in connection with providing assistance to commercial litigators simply is the best I have ever seen.” Attorney, Jacksonville, FL

The “Charrette” is a proven cost-effective way of quickly getting familiar with the process of unraveling complex design and construction issues. It allows us to identify the core issues, the likely documentation necessary to address them and the potential opinions that will need to be developed. The Charrette is an intensive brainstorming session with key participants to analyze issues, prioritize them, and synthesize a clear understanding, providing a cost-effective method to assist attorneys and clients in evaluating complex problems and determining the best path to resolution. It’s staffed by experts to untangle the issues and develop the optimal resolution strategy based on case strengths and weaknesses, ultimately enabling the client to make prudent decisions.

• Professional Standard of Care

• Design Errors & Omissions

• Construction Defects and Cost Analysis

• Construction Means & Methods

• Change Order Impacts

• Scheduling Analysis

• Property Condition Assessments

• ADA & Code Compliance

• Exterior Finish Systems

• Moisture Intrusion & Mold

• Building Envelope Surveys

• Peer Reviews

• Personal Injury

• Wrongful Termination

• Drone (FAA107 Certified)

• Thermography

The CASE team has worked with numerous attorneys over the past three decades. Our experts have made valuable contributions helping attorneys and clients with:

• Identifying the “Real Problems”
• Identifying the Responsible Parties
• Documenting the Causes
  
• Developing a Clear, Precise and Factual History
• Creating Powerful Demonstrative Exhibits for Presentation
• Preparing Expert Written Reports
• Providing Expert Witness Testimony

 

Construction disputes typically contain complex facts that are difficult to clearly communicate or understand through documentary evidence and live testimony alone. CASE uses visual presentation tools to help our clients make the best presentations of their cases.

These presentation elements may include timeline charts, cut-away perspectives, 2D drawings, 3D models, photography, sketches and other media. They provide a means to simplify and illustrate abstract, complex and extensive facts and opinions in a concise and comprehensible way that can be understood by the intended audience.