Team of Experts

Construction Forensic Expert WitnessesFirm Profile

MPGroup was established by Michael S. Poles in 1962. We are a collaboration of architects, engineers, contractors and other construction technical experts skilled in the design, management and construction of all types of buildings for human occupancy: Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Healthcare, Fire & Police Stations, Schools, Single-Family Residential and Multi-Family Residential.

We specialize in all types of construction related Forensic Expert Witness, Mediation and Forensic Photography services for the legal, insurance and business communities.

When litigating the construction case, nothing can take the place of experience in the technical aspects of the issues being litigated. MPGroup brings more than 50 years of hands-on experience and technical expertise that makes all the difference for the successful outcome of your case. We get results!

Our Team

Michael S. Poles, GC, CM, RCI, DABFET, ACFE
General Contractor; Construction Manager; Registered Construction Inspector; Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Engineering and Technology; American College of Forensic Examiners

Los Angeles Construction Expert Witness and Mediator
Founder and Chief Executive of MPGroup

Robert A. Hawthorne, Architect, NCARB, ARA
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
American Registered Architects
Architectural Expert Witness
Senior Associate/ MPGroup
Dr. Gregg E. Brandow, PhD, PE, SE
Professional Engineer; Structural Engineer

Structural Engineering Expert Witness
Senior Associate/ MPGroup
Charles C. Munroe, III, FCPE, ASPE
Fellow & Certified Professional Estimator - American Society of Professional Estimators; Fellow New Jersey Professional Estimator's Association

Construction Cost Estimating Expert Witness
Senior Associate/ MPGroup

Joel I. Berman, CIH, CSP, CIAQM, CAC, CDPH I/A and PM
Certified Safety Professional, Certified Asbestos Consultant, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager, Certified Lead Sampling Technician

Industrial Hygienist Expert Witness

Senior Associate/ MPGroup

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Los Angeles Construction Experts Building California Since 1962!

Architectural Planning

Downtown Los Angeles At Night (Photo by: Michael Poles)

Apartment & Condominium Construction (Photo by: Michael Poles)

Schedule Your FreeInitial Consultation

  • The purpose of the initial telephone consultation is for the expert and the lawyer to discuss the case and evaluate whether the expert candidate is sufficiently qualified to testify on the issues of the case at hand and if the expert is available to provide his services for this matter.
  • Ordinarily there is no charge or obligation for an initial 30-minute telephone consultation with our office.
  • Free consultations are conducted between 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM (Pacific Time) daily when available per our calendar.
  • Schedule a FREE 30-minute INITIAL CONSULTATION with Michael S. Poles, Founder & Chief Executive of MPGroup, CLICK HERE.
  • However, should you wish to discuss the substantive issues in detail with Mr. Poles, whereby we are "working the case" beyond the free 30-minute consultation, you may SCHEDULE A PRE-PAID TELEPHONE CONSULTATION:
    • EVALUATION OF YOUR CASE MERITS;
    • BUILDING CODE ISSUES;
    • TECHNICAL ISSUES;
    • DISCOVERY ISSUES;
    • REVIEW DOCUMENTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, and VIDEOS;
    • PRELIMINARY OPINIONS and RECOMMENDATIONS;
    • and MORE ...
  • We charge an hourly fee , payable in fifteen (15) minute increments.
  • To schedule your Pre-Paid Telephone Consultation, please call our office at (323) 874-8973 for our hourly rate, terms and conditions and scheduling availability, and then BOOK YOUR PRE-PAID CONSULTATION, over the phone.
  • To pay for your consultation / evaluation: CLICK HERE undefined
  • We provide construction litigation support and mediation services that get positive results for our clients
  • We utilize 58 years of hands-on experience and construction technical expertise
  • We are experienced with most construction issues ranging from SAFETY to CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS (SB 800)
  • We have experience with many businesses, insurance companies, law firms and individual attorneys
  • We have served clients located throughout the United States and particularly within California
  • We are specialists with California building codes and California construction law
  • We offer a highly specialized and experienced team of professionals ready to meet your goals
  • We are a collaboration of senior professionals and veterans of the United States Military committed to the highest professional and ethical standards

OR - Fill out our case evaluation form and our Los Angeles construction experts at MPGroup we'll get back to you. You can also call (800) 684-9100.

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