Expert Witness Services
Torrven, LLC provides expert witness services for construction litigation and conflicts. We deliver objective, evidence-based analysis and testimony on construction defects, quality issues, delays, safety, constructability, and contract disputes. From field carpentry and running a construction company to overseeing large and complex federal infrastructure projects, this combination provides site-level insights most engineers miss. Services available primarily in Montana, with support in neighboring states and nationwide.
Areas of Expertise
Construction defects: Forensic investigations and site walks to identify causes in design flaws, material failures, workmanship errors, and code violations. Spotting cut corners like poor planning and weak site housekeeping.
Contract disputes: Review of contracts, change orders, and records to assign responsibility, focusing on early miscommunications or ignored warnings that turn small problems into major claims.
Damages assessment: Quantify costs (direct, overhead, lost productivity) using data analytics and field knowledge of how unaddressed site issues drive escalation.
Process
Initial Review and Investigation: Examine documents, photos, and other evidence. Conduct hands-on site inspections to determine quality indicators like cleanliness and workmanship execution that desk reviews overlook.
Detailed Analysis: Use of engineering knowledge and targeted questioning to uncover baseline facts, motives, and root causes without preconceptions.
Report Preparation: Deliver concise, evidence-based reports in plain language, accessible to judges, juries, and non-technical readers.
Testimony and Support: Provide clear, straightforward testimony in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, or trials. Focus on what reasonable early action could have resolved the issue, and support settlement when facts permit.
Why Choose Torrven
Field-Proven Insights: Not desk-bound, we bring carpentry, equipment, and general contracting experience that lets us instantly assess quality and spot red flags others miss.
Federal-Scale Expertise: Direct oversight of $1 billion+ federal projects translates to private sector work, applying proven partnering and planning principles to resolve issues efficiently at any scale.
Reasonable Resolver: Most disputes arise from ignored problems or poor communication. If parties are reasonable and facts are addressed early, nearly everything can be settled.