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Forensic Construction Consulting & Expert Witness Services That Stand Up in Court

  • What We Do
    We uncover the truth behind construction failures, defects, and disputes. We help identify what documents are needed to evaluate claims and defects. Using decades of field experience and technical expertise, Coe & Company performs comprehensive forensic investigations to determine root causes, assess liability, and support legal strategy.

     

    Services Include:

    • Identify missing relevant documentation

    • Field investigations and site inspections

    • Intrusive testing and documentation

    • Root-cause analysis of structural and system failures

    • Construction performance and workmanship evaluations

    • Independent opinions for litigation, arbitration, and mediation

     

    Ideal For:

    • Attorneys

    • Home/Property owners

    • Business Owners

    • General/Sub contractors

    • Insurance carriers

    • Developers

    • HOAs

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  • What We Do
    We assist legal teams and stakeholders in navigating complex construction disputes by providing objective, evidence-based analysis and expert recommendations. Our assessments help clarify liability, quantify damages, and guide case strategy.

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    Services Include:

    • Change order review and negotiation support

    • Contract compliance analysis

    • Damages and cost allocation

    • Claim evaluation and expert reporting

    • Assistance during settlement and mediation

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    Ideal For:

    • Law firms

    • Insurance carriers

    • General/Sub contractors

    • Developers

    • Home/Property owners

    • Business owners

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  • What We Do
    With more than five decades of expert witness experience, Coe & Company provides clear, defensible opinions that help legal teams explain technical issues to judges, juries, and arbitrators. Our testimony has been pivotal in securing successful outcomes in hundreds of cases.

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    Services Include:

    • Expert reports and written opinions

    • Deposition preparation and testimony

    • Courtroom testimony and technical presentation

    • Trial exhibit review and expert consultation

    • Mediation and arbitration support

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    Ideal For:

    • Attorneys

    • Insurance defense teams

    • Home/Property owners

    • Business owners

    • General/Sub contractors

    • Municipalities

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  • What We Do
    MEP and fire sprinkler systems are among the most complex and disputed areas in construction litigation. Led by Lyle Coe — one of the nation’s leading electrical and HVAC controls experts — providing deep technical expertise in design, performance, and installation disputes.

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    Services Include:

    • Mechanical system evaluation and defect analysis

    • HVAC controls performance testing and investigation

    • Fire sprinkler design review and inspections

    • Electrical and plumbing system assessments

    • Standards and specification compliance reviews

    • Design and installation error assessments

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    Ideal For:

    • Attorneys

    • Developers

    • Building owners

    • Homeowners

    • Design professionals

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  • What We Do
    No matter the year of design and construction our experts will assess the proper code cycle for construction work and industry standards to determine compliance, identify deficiencies, and support claims or defenses.

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    Services Include:

    • Code and standard interpretation

    • Plan and design review

    • Building system compliance verification

    • Specification adherence assessments

    • Peer review and expert evaluation

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    Ideal For:

    • Law firms

    • Municipalities

    • Developers

    • Home/Property owners

    • Business owners

    • Insurance adjusters

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  • What We Do:
    We develop accurate, defensible cost assessments that support claims, settlements, and litigation strategies. Our experience includes evaluating damages on projects ranging from small residential structures to multi-million-dollar commercial developments.

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    Services Include:

    • Cost estimating for repair and remediation

    • Damage and loss assessment reports

    • Allocation and apportionment analysis

    • Identify appropriate soft costs on top of direct costs

    • Expert testimony on cost and damages

    • Settlement support and negotiation assistance

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    Ideal For:

    • Attorneys

    • Home/Property owners

    • Business owners

    • General/Sub contractors

    • Insurers

    • Contractors

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  • What We Do:
    We investigate cause of personal injuries and responsible parties for allocation of damages and injuries. We've investigated multiple deaths from electrocution as well as slip and fall cases on public and private property.

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    Services Include:

    • Site investigation

    • Document review

    • Identifying appropriate OSHA compliance standards

    • Company safety program review

    • Building codes and applicable standards

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    Ideal For:

    • Attorneys

    • Home/Property owners

    • Business owners

    • General/Sub contractors

    • Insurers

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Law Firms & Legal Teams

Defensible technical analysis and expert testimony.

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Developers & Property Owners

Clear guidance on defects, liability, and cost exposure.

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General Contractors & Subcontractors

Our reports are crafted to be courtroom-ready, ensuring that the insights provided are robust and defensible.

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Homeowners & HOAs

Expert investigations to protect property value and support legal action.

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Insurance Carriers & Adjusters

Objective, detailed claims assessments.

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Municipalities & Public Agencies

Code compliance and public works project support.

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