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MPGroup is a collaboration of architects, engineers, contractors and other construction technical experts specializing in Construction related Forensic Expert Witness, Mediation and Forensic PHOTOGRAPHY services for the legal, insurance and business communities. Our specialty areas are: Architectural Design, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Construction, Construction / Program Management, Inspections and Code Enforcement, Construction Supervision, Cost Estimating, Construction Quality Control Programs, Critical Path Method (C.P.M.) Scheduling, Risk Management, Value Engineering, and Peer Review. Founded by Michael S. Poles in 1962, MPGroup began as a building construction, inspection and consulting firm which has since developed into an association of highly experienced and accredited design and construction professionals. Over the many years, we have designed and built a wide variety of construction projects for the private and public sectors: Apartments, Commercial, Condominiums, Custom Homes, Fire Stations, Hospitals, Hotels, Industrial, Offices, Police Stations, Public Schools, Public Works, Shopping Centers, Tract Housing, and Theme Parks. Experienced in all areas of Design and Construction, we get directly to the heart of the issues being litigated: Construction, Defects, Water Intrusion / Mold, Premises Liability, Real Estate and Safety. We understand the legal standpoints from both defense and plaintiff positions, as we have served both sides. We always work closely with counsel and do so in an efficient and cost-effective manner. It is the combined Construction and Litigation Experience that has enabled us to thoroughly educate both counsel and juries with all of the relevant facts. All opinions are proffered with supportive basis as prima facie evidence. To augment our trial testimony, we provide demonstrative evidence and Multimedia Trial Presentations which are utilized to help counsel win the day! Whether your case requires the implementation of a full team or a single individual, we can provide you with all the Construction Expertise your case may require.

Forensic Expert Witnesses and Litigation Support Services
For Technical Issues Including, but not necessarily limited to:

Accessibility: Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) Accessibility: Fair Housing Act Accident Reconstruction Building Code Compliance Building Code Standards Change Orders Claims Analysis and Mitigation Construction Administration Construction Defects Contract Compliance Contractors State License Board Cost Estimating Customs and Practice Design and Implementation Earthquake Hazard Electrical Flooring and Floor Covering Forensic Photography Framing ( Wood and Steel ) Geotechnical and Hydrological Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning O.S.H.P.D. and D.S.A. Personal Injury Plumbing Premises Liability Quality of Workmanship Reinforced Concrete Reinforced Masonry Roofing and Waterproofing Safety and O.S.H.A .Standards Scaffolding Scheduling and Delays Slips, Trips and Falls Standards of Care Standards of Practice Steps, Stairs and Railings Structural Failure Structural Steel and Welding Swimming Pools and Spas Water Intrusion / Mold

Claims Analysis and Mitigation Cost Estimating Computer Modeling Demonstrative Evidence Detailed Photographic Reports Document Analysis Efficient Expert Consulting Effective Expert Opinions Expert Testimony Forensic Investigations Forensic Photography Forensic Video ( Mini-Digital Video Cassette and VHS Format )    Materials Testing Multimedia Trial Presentations Site Inspections Soils Testing

Need Court Qualified Experts? Experience Can Win The Day!

"The term Forensic Examiner refers to a professional who performs an orderly analysis, investigation, inquiry, test, inspection or examination in an attempt to obtain the truth and from which to make an expert opinion." A.C.F.E. We Thoroughly Survey All Relevant Facts!

Michael S. Poles Construction Expert / Mediator / Photographer

CONTACT INFORMATION    Contact: Michael S. Poles, GC, CM, RCI, DABFET, ACFE CONSTRUCTION EXPERT / MEDIATOR / PHOTOGRAPHER Address: 1202 Greenacre Avenue West Hollywood, California 90046-5708 Telephone: 323-874-8973 | 800-684-9100 E-Mail: experts@mpgroup.com  mediate@mpgroup.com  Early case evaluation and HIGH-RESOLUTION PHOTO-DOCUMENTATION of the issues surrounding a dispute,  PRIOR TO THE LOSS OF EVIDENCE, can often lead to an early and successful outcome. If you are seeking assistance with a case, whether it has been filed with the Court, or not,  please feel free to call me without cost or obligation. Download Files: Our Specialties  Curriculum Vitae:  Michael S. Poles Licenses and Certifications: Michael S. Poles Daily Journal EXTRA VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS May 24, 2004 El Escorial Homeowners' Association  v. Santa Barbara Villas   WORK PRODUCT EXEMPLARS WRITTEN BY MICHAEL S. POLES: An Historical Review of the Uniform Building Code and Weep Screeds  Sample Report   Irvine Medical Center Irvine, California

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