Expert Witnesses in the Civil Engineering & Land Planning Professions

September 6, 2022

Expert Witness, Legal Services for civil engineering and land planning

In litigation cases, attorneys occasionally need to seek the support of non-law professionals to aide with interpreting conditions, codes, and other matters associated with their cases. These individuals are referred to as expert witnesses. An expert witness will review documentation related to the subject litigation case and form opinions that they share with the attorneys. For land use disputes, the areas that civil engineers and land planners can provide expert review and form opinions is vast.

 

A civil engineering expert witness can bring extensive knowledge to many types of cases that relate to land disputes, construction practices, and clarification on permitting regulations. A civil engineer is commonly retained as an expert witness for cases that involve soil erosion, grading, septic systems, encroachment, roadway construction, easements, and more. 

 

BC Engineering Group is a professional, highly accredited firm that has served on several litigation cases involving roadway construction, improvements within easements, septic systems, real estate transactions, and disputes between neighbors. 

 

With BC Engineering Group as an expert on your case we bring over 35 years of civil engineering experience, high levels of preparation, attention to detail, and technical understanding to all circumstances.

 

Need an expert witness in the civil engineering or land planning arenas? We have the professionals, let us help.

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