Expert Witness Testimony & Litigation Support
Clear, defensible expert opinions that help legal teams explain complex technical issues to judges, juries, and arbitrators.
Mr. Coe has been disclosed as the designated expert on more than 190 cases and has consulted on over three hundred additional cases, providing both plaintiff and defense expert witness representation. He has served as a court-appointed third-party expert, has given testimony in arbitrations involving construction delays and bond actions, and has helped in contract mediation and dispute resolution on projects involving issues of more than $10 million. His opinions address the standard of care for contractors, construction managers, inspection companies, and specialty subcontractors.
Disputes Commonly Evaluated
- Construction defect litigation
- Standard-of-care disputes
- Contract and payment litigation
- Fire investigations and electrical fire causes
- Personal injury and electrocution cases
- Real estate failure-to-disclose claims
Typical Investigation Activities
- Expert designation and disclosure support
- Deposition and trial testimony
- Arbitration and mediation participation
- Rebuttal of opposing expert opinions
- Research and exhibit preparation for litigation
- Court-appointed third-party expert service
Evidence Reviewed
- Pleadings and discovery documents
- Deposition transcripts
- Opposing expert reports
- Physical evidence and site conditions
- Codes, standards, and industry references
Potential Deliverables
- Expert opinions and declarations
- Deposition and trial testimony
- Demonstrative exhibits
- Case strategy consultation with counsel
Project Types
- Residential — over 470 homes in litigation supported
- High-rise and mid-rise structures
- Commercial and industrial facilities
- Public agency and institutional matters
Related experience: Projects & Case Experience · Credentials
Related services
Construction disputes rarely involve a single system. These adjacent disciplines are frequently engaged together on the same matter.