As an expert witness in construction defect litigation, our expert's specific area of emphasis is the assessment of resultant microbial damage (mold, mildew, and fugus infestation) caused by water intrusion defects. Our microbiology expert can provide the entire spectrum of services, including: state of the art air sampling techniques, intrusive inspections, research, report preparation, presentations, and expert testimony at depositions, mediation and arbitration hearings and trials.

Toxic and Hazardous Materials: Chemical Risk Assessment, Environmental Contamination, Assessment of Mold and Mildew Contamination, Air Sampling, Indoor Air Quality, Workers' Comp Claims, Household Chemical Accidents (Pesticides, Cleaners, Disinfectants, Cosmetics, etc.). Chemical Hazard Communication and Labeling, Flammability, Explosions.

Construction Material Failure Analysis: Paints, Coatings, Adhesives, Plastics and Sealants.

Our expert's performance has greatly been enhanced by his teaching background. His past experience of ten years teaching at the college level has given him the ability to effectively communicate scientific and technical concepts to lay persons in a simple, concise and accurate manner.

University of Hawaii, Ph.D., 1973 Chemistry

University of Michigan, M.S., 1969 Environmental Health

University of Toledo, B.S., 1968 Chemistry

Certified Industrial Hygienist, Chemical Aspects, Certification Number 3304.
American Board of Industrial Hygiene

Independent Consultant, (1994 present)
Consulting Chemist and Industrial Hygienist

Truesdail Laboratories, Inc., (1980-1994)
Consulting Chemist and Industrial Hygienist

Herriott Plating Company, Inc., (1978-1980)
Supervision of Electroplating, Anodizing, Chemical Conversion Coating, Quality Control, Hazardous Waste Management, Industrial Hygiene.

Honolulu Community College, (1973-1978)
Instruction of Courses in General Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry

Over 100 depositions and over 30 court appearances.

American Chemical Society
American Industrial Hygiene Association
Society for Chemical Hazard Communication