Litigation Support & Dispute Settlement Services
Michael Green founder/Owner of 1-877-INSPECT-InspectorUSA, Inc. provides
expert testimony in cases involving homes or commercial structures. Mr. Green’s comprehensive, diverse and direct experience in these matters is based on over 25 years of experience in the home inspection profession and his service as a founding member of the Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors on which he helped write and implement Kentucky’s Home Inspector laws.
In his leadership positions, Michael was the founder of the Kentucky Real Estate Inspectors Associations (KREIA) and served four terms as President including overseeing negotiations concerning the development of home inspector licensing laws in Kentucky. Additionally he served a term as Vice President and on the Board of the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) and served as Chairman of the Board of Home Inspectors as well as Chairman of every Board Committee.
Michael also carries the exclusive Certified Master Inspector designation as well as being a Kentucky Licensed Pest Control Operator. For additional information on Michael’s qualifications please contact us to request a CV.
Litigation Support Services
What is an Expert Witness?
An expert witness is a person with special knowledge, experience, wisdom, proficiency, or understanding in a particular subject about which to bear witness. A person is not considered to be an Expert Witness, until they are declared as such by a court. This is why we use the term Litigation Consultant.
Who would need an Expert Witness?
Persons problem solving with particular issues related to either faulty or neglectful work done by a contractor / sub contractor, related to the construction of a building or flawed or careless services. This can also involve negligence or gross negligence provided by a home inspector or real estate agent, or failure to disclose by a seller.
If I have a problem with a Builder, Contractor or home inspector what should I do?
First and foremost contact your Attorney. Then do not terminate your contractor until advise by the attorney. Second keep an accurate record and timetable of all correspondence and there subject matter. Most of all hire a professional inspector to examine the work, examine all documents, and make a written report of the findings.
What services can I expect from an Expert Witness?
Some of the services a litigation consultant and expert witness provides depend on the type of case. Typically there are several types of complaints that are of a concern to clients, they are; defects or deficiencies, deviations from plans and specifications, punch list items not addressed, claims of lien, delay and warranty problems. A expert can review all of the contract documents, do a full evaluation of the property and render an opinion with written reports, pictures, and testify in court. Each case must be taken individually.
How much does this cost?
Litigation Consultant charges, are a fee per hour plus travel and related expenses. Currently Michael Green charges $100 per hour plus expenses (Travel, Lodging, etc.), this is for non court or deposition time. Once declared an Expert Witness or for depositions the per hour fee will adjust to $200 per hour, plus expenses. All litigation related work will require a retainer. The average retainer fee is $500 to $2500 depending on the case.
Litigation Consultant & Pre acceptance review of case
Many times attorneys want to know if they have a defendable case before the process starts. We can review the issue at hand and give you an informed opinion as to the merit of the case. For this type of work we require all available documents. Our fees for this type of work will start at $500. In some instances the fee for this service might be higher, depending on the complexity of the issues at hand.
