Free 2-Hour Webinar on Thursday, September 10th, 2026 at 10:00am Pacific Time
Introduction
Construction litigation is inherently complex, relying on expert witnesses to bridge the critical gap between technical project facts and legal arguments. Designed for attorneys and insurance professionals, this program addresses the vital role experts play in surviving procedural challenges and proving defect or delay claims. Our multidisciplinary panel featuring veteran building consultants, a forensic accountant, and seasoned trial attorneys brings decades of firsthand experience to help effectively deploy experts without risking case dismissal due to technicalities.
This webinar covers the complete lifecycle of expert witness engagement, starting with strategic selection and vetting. Attendees will learn how to establish bulletproof methodological reliability using industry standards like AACE 29R-03 and ASTM E620-18 to withstand strict Daubert scrutiny. The presentation will also detail the role of the economic damages expert, how to strategically leverage non-testifying consulting experts to shape pre-trial discovery, and best practices for preparing experts to deliver compelling, jargon-free testimony at deposition and trial.
Program Outline
Introduction
Selection & Vetting of Experts
Establishing Reliable Methodology
The Role of the Economic Damages Expert
Pre-Trial Strategy & Depositions
Trial Testimony & Cross-Examination
Conclusion
Our Panel
Pete Patterson
Building Expert and Technical Consultant
Pete Fowler Construction
Eugene Ashley
Shareholder
Hoge | Fenton
Charlene Podlipna
Vice President & CFO
Freeman & Mills
Daniel Kass
Principal
Delve Underground
Greg Bergman
Shareholder
BDG Law Group
Continuing Education
This webinar is applying for continuing education credit for both attorneys and insurance professionals in the following states: Florida, Nevada, California, and Texas.
The CEU Institutes will be the continuing education provider for our webinars in 2026. Any questions regarding continuing education credit can be directed toward their compliance team by emailing rosters@ceuinstitute.net
This provider does not accept poll responses submitted via the chat function. All three of polling question answers must show on the specific poll report generated by Zoom Webinar to count for credit.
It can take up to 30 days for credit processing and certificate distribution.