I will provide you with technical assistance for accident & technical expertise for cases involving commercial and industrial overhead doors. I have provided expert testimony to lawyers in personal injury cases where their clients suffered injuries due to improper installation, failure to maintain equipment and neglect to follow operation and maintenance manuals that require owners to install safety features. I have worked on cases in New York City, Northern New Jersey and Southern Connecticut. 

The commercial, industrial and retail construction industry in and around New York City is constantly changing.  For the past 15 years I have worked with  a large client base that is diverse, which has allowed me to be successful and has afforded me the opportunity to use my knowledge and meet the constant changes. I can provide you with my extensive knowledge of the commercial and industrial overhead door business because I have worked with architects, engineers, commercial contractors, National retail chain stores, municipalities and real estate management companies.  

Information About My Work History

Since 1989 I have worked for a Nationally Recognized Commercial Overhead Door Manufacturing company which is one of the largest commercial and industrial overhead coiling door companies in the industry.   My extensive work history has afforded me that opportunity to experience all aspects of the industry including but not limited to the following duties  

• Prepare proposals, take off's & shop drawings
• Negotiate with vendors/pricing and customers both national and international
• Constantly monitor competitors web sites for new products
• Prepare organized production flow chart from concept to conception
• Directly involved with customer service, handle complaints, trouble shooting and mediate fair settlements
• Calculate torsion spring and band spring systems
• Work with international customers to introduce the companies philosophy and products    

Recent Litigation Support Cases (Specific referral information available upon request)   

• Assisted in obtaining large judgement for FDNY fire fighter that suffered permanent injuries due to a building owners negligence to properly maintain rolling door structure
• Worked with United Parcel Union to obtain a large judgement for an employee who suffered head injuries due to storeowners negligence to properly maintain and repair overhead door

Publications:   

• Wall Street Journal, New York Post, New York Times, New York Daily News,
• Craines Business New York various articles relating to the overhead door industry