EXPERT WITNESS
Lance Luke will be a valuable addition to your legal team. He has the experience and technical expertise to provide expert witness services on issues relating to construction defects, design and code deficiencies, improperly maintained building components, and deviations from acceptable architectural and construction standards. As well as being a respected professional, he has provided expert witness services for some of the most prominent legal firms within the community. In conjunction with construction defect investigations, he will conduct research and analyze documents and other relevant data to provide comprehensive reports detailing discrepancies and recommendations for repair.
His Services Include:
Deposition and trial testimony
Participation in expert meetings, settlement conferences, mediation and arbitration
Analysis of building assemblies and architectural elements with respect to personal injury claims
Repair and reconstruction design cost projections
Document review and analysis to evaluate course of construction, construction administration, code compliance and compliance with industry standards
Evaluate compliance with owner/architect or owner/contractor contracts
Evaluate compliance with design documents
Evaluate life safety components
Research current and past building code conformance
Review manufacturer’s recommended installation requirements and specifications
Evaluate cost discrepancies
Construction Defect Investigation
Mr. Luke assists clients during all phases of litigation. As a leader in the industry, his network of licensed architects/engineers and general contractors has the technical background and experience to identify the nature and extent of defective construction in all building types ranging from single-family homes to homeowner association properties to large commercial complexes. As each individual case varies, there is a wide range of services that he can offer, including, but not limited to:
Construction compliance reviews of commercial and residential projects to evaluate as-built conditions
Field investigation including visual surveys and destructive testing
Clear and concise reports including photographic illustrations
Evaluation of building component failure and designation of liability
Preparation of remedial repair recommendations and estimated costs of repair
Graphic presentations illustrating construction deficiencies and repair concepts and specifications
Litigation Support
Mr. Luke has developed an expertise in building correction as related to construction defects, water intrusion, and non-code-compliant construction. Due to the magnitude of these defects and complexity of issues, many cases have progressed to the point where mediation, arbitration, and/or litigation have become the only method of resolution. Mr. Luke is prepared to perform site investigations, non-destructive and destructive testing, research, and documentation to support and validate claims. Lance Luke is a well-recognized and well-respected expert witness in construction defect litigation and construction conformance reviews.