Cost Analysis & Construction Defects Expert
Construction defects can occur on any size project, but the effects can be catastrophic. Just how much will it cost to restore the property? Determining those costs is part of a process that often includes investigating contracts, materials, budget, contractors, and the building site. Mr. Kearney has testified and served as a legal expert in cases that involved a cost analysis study, as well as both construction defect and cost analysis. He has developed independent cost analyses and provided construction expertise on existing cost analyses already part of the case.
Cost Analysis & Construction Defect Expert Cases
2010 – 2011 | Expert witness in the construction defect and cost analysis case of Cederwell/Barrager for the law firm of Allen Matkins, Judge Tomar Mason, San Francisco Superior Court. (plaintiff)
2010 | Provided cost analysis for the Denmark Subdivision, Sonoma, CA, for attorneys Matthew A. Crosby and Edward C. McDonald. (defense)
2009 – 2011 | Expert witness on construction defects and cost analysis in the Baus matter for Aune and Associates.
2009 – 2010 | Testified in court for construction defect and cost analysis in the case of Sangiacomo vs. Cunningham for Archer Norris, Judge Monica F. Wiley, San Francisco Superior Court. (plaintiff)
2008 | Testified at mediation in construction defect and cost analysis in Weinman vs. Handlen for Aune and Associates. Mediator: Gary Ragghianti. (plaintiff)
2007 | Testified in Marin County Superior Court to develop a cost analysis in the case and trial of Sawicki vs. Degnan for Joel Halverson Esq. (defense)
2007 | Expert witness testimony on cost analysis in the case of Peak Attraction vs. Bubba Gump Restaurants for Daniel Crowley & Associates. (defense)
2006 | Testified at arbitration on construction defect and cost analysis for Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, LLP in the case of Saarman vs. Smiriga. (defense)
2004 | Testified in court on construction defect and cost analysis for the law firm of Maciel & Segovia in Segovia vs. Bach, Case no. CGC 04428834, Judge Ernest H. Goldsmith, San Francisco Superior Court. (plaintiff)
Construction Defects Expert
When a defect arises, there could be a seemingly endless number of factors to investigate that range from design and planning to construction methods and building materials. The cause may even be due to a failure of maintenance — after construction is complete. A well-rounded expert knows where to look first.
Mr. Kearney is a trusted construction defects expert who knows current San Francisco building codes and professional building standards across the Bay Area. He has a deep understanding of supporting jobs of subcontractors who may have played a role in the faulty construction.
As head of his own general contracting firm, Mr. Kearney is responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction projects. He brings the same integrity and dedication to quality workmanship to his legal consulting practice, which has involved more than a dozen construction defect cases since 2006. Mr. Kearney’s construction defect cases often include a Cost Analysis.
Construction Defect Cases
2011 – 2012 | Construction legal expert for Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery in the investigation of construction defects for the Green Valley Vista HOA, Sebastopol, CA.
2011 – 2012 | Investigated construction defects for Aune and Associates at 3326 California Street HOA, San Francisco.
2011 – 2012 | Construction legal expert for Nardell Chitsaz & Associates in the construction defect case of Kuebler/Babler, Cloverdale, CA in Sonoma County Superior Court.
2011 – 2012 | Investigated construction defects for Aune and Associates at 1150 Lombard Street, San Francisco.
2011 – 2012 | Legal expert for Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery in the investigation of construction defects for Green Valley Vista HOA, Sebastopol, CA.
2009 – 2011 | Construction expert witness on construction defects and cost analysis in the case of Cederwall/Barrager for the law firm of Reed Smith. (defense)
2009 – 2011 | Construction expert witness on construction defects and cost analysis in Susan Baldini vs. 101 Lombard Street Condominium Association for Aune and Associates. (defense)
2009 | Construction expert witness on construction defects and cost analysis in the case of Isabelle King for the law firm of John Sharp.
2009 | Construction expert witness on construction defects and cost analysis in the case of Song vs. Bettencourt for the law firm of Clint Johnson and Associates.
2008 | Expert witness testimony on construction defects in the case of Tilton vs. Coulter for the law firm of Gordon and Reese LLP. (defense)
2007 | Expert witness on construction defects in the case of Mr. Jim Neidel. vs. Mario Trejo for Sheppard-Rosen Law Firm, LLP.
2007 | Expert witness on construction defects for law firm of Sheppard-Rosen in the case of Awe vs. Spark Art, Inc.
2006 | Expert witness on construction defect case for attorney Joel D. Breier. (defense)
1993 | Investigated construction defects in renovation of home in Palo Alto, CA. Completed remedial work, acted as an expert witness and testified in court in the trial of Goldworth vs. Seito in San Mateo Superior Court. (plaintiff)
Get Expert Help With Your Cost Analysis and Construction Defect Claim
Are you involved in a construction case that requires a cost analysis? Kevin M. Kearney has extensive experience in successfully resolving construction cases that involve a cost analysis.
In addition to testifying as an expert construction witness in more than 42 superior court trials and been deposed in more than 300 construction disputes.
He has served as a trusted construction legal expert in more than 200 cases across California. View Kevin’s many successful construction expert cases, or contact Kevin now at 415-819-1157 to discuss your case.