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Expert in Harwood Flooring, Hard Surface, Laminate, Carpet, Substrate, Expert Witness
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has worked inspections in the area wood, ceramics, resilient flooring, stone, ect.
He and his firm are able to provide education and comprehensive information on new technology in his area of expertise. Expert can perform
vapor emission analysis as well as test substrates within concrete.
Expert provides clients with a complete unbiased professional inspection by an educated and experienced Certified Professional. The company
can also be contracted as an expert witness for court appearances. Expert is leading expert in the wood inspection field and has been
recognized as such.
Expert can perform and identify moisture, pH testing in accordance with ASTM regulations.
Certified Inspectors can Consult, Identify Specifications of Product, perform Moisture and pH Testing. Concrete Vapor Emission Testing can
also be performed in accordance with ASTM Standards. Expert IICRC Substrate Certified Inspector Certification.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: New York, New York;
Yonkers, New York;
Newark, New Jersey;
Jersey City, New Jersey;
Paterson, New Jersey;
Elizabeth, New Jersey;
Bridgeport, Connecticut;
New Haven, Connecticut;
Hartford, Connecticut;
and Springfield, Massachusetts.
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2007
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NOFMA Certification
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Hardwood
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National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association
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2008
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NWFA
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Hardwood & Engineered Wood
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National Wood Flooring Association
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1991
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Hard Surface and Laminate Floor Inspector
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Hard Surface, Commercial Flooring and Laminate Floor
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FCITS & National Association of Laminate Flooring MFG Association
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1995
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Substrate Inspector
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Substrate Subfloor Inspector
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IICRC
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1989
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Certified Carpet Inspector
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Carpet, tufted, woven, cushion, installation, upholstery specialist
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IICRC, FCITS, AFS, ASCR
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1987 to
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(Undisclosed Consulting Company)
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Inspector
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Inspector/Consultant
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Expert is the Senior Inspector for the firm of Expert's Firm. Expert is involved with inspection, testing and failure analysis of carpet, hardwood, stone, marble, vinyl and other hard surfaces to determine responsibility. We offer Attorneys support when faced with technical issues related to the carpet, hard surface, stone, marble and the flooring industry. Services include site inspections, site failure analysis, case review, litigation and deposition support. We can also be your expert regarding "Slip and Fall" cases.
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Associations/Societies
::NWFA - National Wood Flooring Association
::CWFI of NOFMA
::IICRC - Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification
::AATCC -American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists
::ACI - American Concrete Institute
::ASTM - American Society for Testing & Materials
::WFCA - World Floor Covering Association
::NICFI - National Institute of Certified Floor Coverings Inspectors
::CFI - Certified Floor Installers
::AFS- Advance Flooring Specialist
::FCITS- Floor Covering Inspection & Technical Services
::ICS- International Certified Registry
::NYRCI - New York Rug Cleaning Institute
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Licenses/Certifications
Certifications: Carpet, Hardwood Flooring, Hard Surface (vinyl, stone, marble,etc), Substrate Inspector. International Certification Registry (ICR)
Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services (FITS)
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC)
National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)
National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association (NOFMA)
Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI)
Laminate / Specialty
Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services
Academy of Textiles & Flooring
AFS Specialists
Stone Tech Floor Care Technician
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Professional Appointments
Current / Past Industry Positions
-IICRC S600 Carpet Installation Standard Committee 2009-
- Association of Specialists in Cleaning & Restoration CUCI, President, 1999-2002
- Vice-President New York Rug Cleaners Institute 1996-1999
- Regional Supervisor for IICRC 1998 -present
- ASCR- CUCI Committee 1994 - 2002
- NYRCI Board Member 1993-2004
- Cleanfax Magazine NYRCI Representative 1999-2000
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Awards/Recognition
Inspector of the Year from Inspect Solutions
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Publications and Patents Summary
Expert has written and published several articles related to floor covering concerns over the past several years. They have been published in industry trade magazines and New York Home.
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- National Wood Flooring Association Magazine
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- New York House
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| Selected Consulting Examples: |
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Expert retained by Law Firm regarding "Slip and Fall" from carpet onto hard surface.Daved retained by Law Firm regarding slip and fall and faulty installation of carpet on tent platform.
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Expert retained by Law Firm involving a Plumbing Company damaging the client's Engineered Hardwood Floor.
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Expert inspected and supervised the re-installion of new carpet atTishman Speyer, New York, NY.Expert retained by Law Firm regarding slip and fall on newly installed hardwood floors on stariway
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Expert inspected the carpet installed in the Board Room at the Met Life Building, New York, NY Expert consulted on floor failure at Trump Residence, Shrub Oak, NY and Trump Towers, White Plains, NY.
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Expert consulted and inspected newly built condominiums for floor failure at PT Maxwell LLC, Hoboken, NJ Expert consulted with Albany Courthouse on their renovation regarding carpet and flooring concerns.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your expert consulting needs.
Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Expert has supported attorneys when faced with technical issues related to the flooring, carpet and upholstery industry. Our services include on-location inspection and site failure analysis, report and case review, deposition and litigation support. Expert offers support and experience to assist you in preparing your case and provide you with critically needed information involving industry standards. Expert has provided expert testimony in court, depositions and hearings in NY, NJ and CT.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Expert witness in carpet installation for consulting on litigation trip and fall.
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Expert in Patent Litigation.
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Flooring expert for consulting on a slip and fall accident.
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Expert on carpet installation for consulting on licensing issues.
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Expert in flooring for consulting on wood floor defective finish.
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Granite expert for litigation/insurance claim involving cracked granite.
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Click the green button above to contact
Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Committee Member IICRC S600 (ANSI Standard) Carpet Installation Guidelines. Committee Member IICRC S800 (ANSI Standard) Inspector Reference Guide and Standards.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your marketing research, industry research, and company
research needs. For research needs involving multiple experts or secondary research,
a Research Director can be assigned to coordinate the work into a custom report for you as a potentially quicker
and more cost effective alternative to doing this work yourself or hiring a boutique consultancy.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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| Additional Skills and Services: |
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Training/Seminars
-Committe Member for development of ASCR course for Certified Fabric Specialist.
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Other Skills and Services
Vapor emission testing for concrete flooring in accordance with ASTM Standards. "Slip and Fall" Experts.
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Education
