Expert Witness

Understanding the technical causes behind construction-related damages, boundary disputes, and land development issues can be complex and challenging. At EPOCH Projects, Inc., our Expert Witnesses are licensed Professional Civil Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors serving Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and surrounding areas throughout Southern California. Our team brings decades of real-world expertise in land surveying, civil engineering, and construction matters.

Our experts specialize in site grading and drainage, hydrology, water, sewer, and storm drain design, ADA compliance surveys, accident site mapping, forensic land surveying, and property boundary analysis. With this deep technical knowledge, we translate intricate issues—such as those leading to construction defects or personal injury incidents—into clear, authoritative explanations that stand up to scrutiny.

EPOCH has a proven track record supporting private entities, governmental agencies, insurance carriers, and law firms by preparing precise boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, and forensic maps tailored for litigation. Our expert witness services include case consultation, deposition testimony, trial testimony, accident mapping, forensic surveying, and participation in settlement conferences, arbitration, and mediation proceedings.

Our services are particularly valuable for cases involving boundary line disputes, easement encroachments, property line determinations, trip-and-fall incidents due to sidewalk and premises conditions, construction defect claims, view obstruction disputes, landslide and flood mapping, fire damage assessments, and other surveying and mapping issues. We also offer detailed exhibit preparation and expert declarations to support legal proceedings and strengthen our clients’ positions in court.

Service Capabilities

Deposition & Trial Testimony

Clear, authoritative testimony from licensed experts for land, injury, or construction litigation in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Expert analysis supporting settlement conferences, mediation, and arbitration in construction and property-related disputes.

Accident/Incident Mapping

Precise site mapping for slip, trip, and fall cases across Los Angeles and Ventura County properties.

Forensic Surveying

Detailed forensic surveying for construction failures, structural movement, or terrain changes across Southern California.

Boundary Determination

Resolution of property boundary disputes using precise surveys in Los Angeles and surrounding regions.

Encroachments

Identification and mapping of structural encroachments on neighboring parcels or easement areas.

View Obstruction & Protection

Assessment of view obstruction or preservation issues in hillside, coastal, and residential development cases.

Disaster Mapping

Post-event mapping for fire, flood, or slide-impacted properties across Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.

Property Identification

Expert verification of parcel locations and features for incidents, access, and land use disputes.

Grading & Drainage

Review of surface grading and drainage systems tied to flood, erosion, and site runoff claims.

Hydrology

Stormwater and runoff analysis in hydrology disputes or land development cases throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

Utility Design

Analysis of sewer, storm, and water line designs in litigation or construction evaluation cases.

Storm Drain Design

Stormwater system evaluations related to flooding, water intrusion, or site drainage disputes.

Insurance Claims

Certified surveys and expert reports for property damage and liability claims for insurers and legal counsel.

Construction Defects

Evaluation of drainage, utility, and grading failures in construction defect cases throughout Los Angeles County.