How J2 supports construction claims
Clear answers about complex construction problems
Why attorneys choose J2 as their construction expert witness
Independent findings
Our fees are never contingent on the outcome of a case. We’re paid for our time and expertise, so our findings stand on their own.
Experience on both sides
We’ve worked for owners, contractors, subcontractors, and insurance carriers, on plaintiff and defense cases alike. We
understand the process, and we understand the strategies both sides use.
Field experience behind every opinion
As an independent third-party expert, we review the facts and recommend a solution based on what we find.
Plain-language explanations
We turn technical findings into clear reports, graphics, and testimony that non-experts can understand.
Testimony experience
We’re experienced in deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial testimony.
Our construction claims services
Case review and investigation
- Claims review and early case assessment
- Review of plans, specifications, and construction records
- Forensic inspections and investigations to diagnose damage
- Invasive investigation and water testing to confirm hidden conditions
Repair scope and costs
- Scope of repair development
- Repair cost estimates and pricing review
- Cost allocation, which assigns repair costs to the responsible parties and trades
Expert reports
- Expert reports documenting findings and opinions
- Rebuttal reports that respond to opposing experts’ findings
Resolution and trial support
- Joint investigations and joint expert scope development
- Support for settlement discussions and mediation
- Help developing deposition questions
- Graphics and trial exhibit preparation
- Expert witness testimony in deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial
Claims we support
Construction defect claims
For multifamily, condominium, commercial, and single-family residential buildings
Washington Condominium Act claims
Insurance claims and subrogation
Design and construction disputes
Between owners, contractors, and subcontractors
Plaintiff and defense work
Why attorneys choose J2 as their construction expert witness
Free 15-minute consult
Tell us about your case, and we’ll discuss whether J2 is the right fit.
Conflict check and engagement
We confirm there are no conflicts and agree on the scope ofthe assignment.
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Document review
We review plans, specifications, construction records, and existing reports. We have experience with both plaintiff and defense cases.
Investigation
We inspect the building and, when needed, test or open up assemblies to confirm hidden conditions. We also take part in joint investigations with other parties’ experts.
Repair scope and costs
We determine what repair is needed, what it should cost, and, when required, how costs should be allocated
Reports and rebuttals
We document our findings and respond to opposing experts’reports.
Resolution and testimony
We support settlement discussions and testify in deposition, mediation, arbitration,or trial.
Attorneys
Construction Claims Experts
Do you have a client with a case involving construction defects or are you defending a client that has been named in a construction dispute or lawsuit?
Do you need help explaining, in layman’s terms, what happened and how to fix it?
You know the law, we know construction.
As Construction Defects and Claims Consultants, we work to understand the purpose of the assignment and investigation for forensic analysis. We get to the bottom of the issue and provide expert witness services to assist with your case.
J2 Building Consultants has worked for the owner, the contractor, the subs, and even the carriers on multifamily, commercial, and single-family residential structures. We understand the process and we’ve seen the playbooks.
Construction Claims Consultants and Expert Witnesses
We are experienced in deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial testimony.
Schedule a quick call today to discuss your case.
Services our Construction Claims Consultants provide attorneys:
- Claims review
- Inspections and investigations for damage diagnosis
- Scope of repair and pricing review
- Joint investigations and joint expert scope development and settlement discussions
- Assist with deposition question development
- Expert witness testimony
- Graphics and trial exhibit preparation