The Practice
An expert opinion that holds up on direct examination but collapses under cross-examination is worse than no opinion at all. Marcor's practice is built around testimony that survives both — by grounding every conclusion in documented evidence, published codes, and methodology a jury can follow.
I
Engagement
Initial intake calls are scheduled within 48 hours of contact. A formal conflict review is completed before any scope-of-work discussion begins.
Engagement letters and retainer terms are clearly documented up front — never surprised at the deposition by a billing question.
II
Investigation
Comprehensive on-site investigation with full photographic and instrumented documentation. The on-site record is what supports — or refutes — every later conclusion, so it gets the same attention as the report itself.
Coordination with opposing experts, public adjusters, contractors, and counsel happens at this stage, not after the report is delivered.
III
Report & Rebuttal
Forensic reports are written for juries, not engineers. Methodology, applicable codes, and causation findings are explained step-by-step so non-technical readers can follow the reasoning.
Rebuttal reports of opposing experts identify technical errors, missing analysis, and overreach — flagged with citations to standards and code where applicable.
IV
Testimony
Deposition testimony delivered with consistent, defensible technical positions. Preparation sessions with retaining counsel ensure no surprises on the day.
Trial testimony built for clarity in front of a jury: difficult engineering concepts translated to accessible language without losing technical accuracy. Cross-examination preparation is delivered as part of every trial engagement.
Selected Cases
Trial Testimony
Three-day testimony before the California PUC on the feasibility, design, and estimated costs of a 4-mile, 230 kV underground transmission line.
Wind Damage Trial
Forensic report + rebuttal of insurance company experts; testimony at federal jury trial. Verdict favorable for retaining counsel's client.
Construction Defect
Expert witness on 27 alleged code violations across IBC, IEBC, NEC, IFC, IFGC, and IMC. ICC CBO–credentialed analysis throughout.