Expert Witness

Southport can be a valuable addition to your legal team and can provide expert witness services in the fields of land use issues, offsite and onsite land development, environmental land use, engineering/architectural and construction negligence cases, H.O.A. and warranty litigation.

During the pre-suit and pre-trial discovery phases of your case, SOUTHPORT can:

  • Research applicable codes and standards
  • Review construction drawings and specifications
  • Perform field visits
  • Provide written reports
  • Provide construction estimates
  • Review and analyze deficiencies apparent

Southport is qualified to interpret and help you apply information contained in the Uniform Building Codes as well as local city, town, Country or State zoning and planning ordinances for development. Southport can help you to employ these standards in litigation to your benefit and ultimate case success. Southport can aid you in developing theories of liability based upon deviations from acceptable architectural and construction standards. As cases progress, Southport can answer questions as they arise and, if required, attend depositions. If a case goes to trial or arbitration, Southport will provide strong expert witness testimony.

Services

  • Expert witness testimony all trades
  • Defense coverage & plaintiff representation
  • Personal injury analysis: Residential/Commercial Construction Only
  • Cost analysis/plan analysis